250sx front end... make it a 200x, 250r, or 350x?

[Tri-ZNate]

ok right now i'm watching a 350x front end on ebay and thought of all the front end conversions people have done. But i have seen only a handfull of 350x front end conversions and like 2 250r front end conversions. so my question is which is easier and better in the long run? I do alot of trail riding and jumping. I weight 230lb if that helps.

[Maine_Triker]

200x forks are just the right height, with 350x or 250r forks you will have to slide the forks up in the triples if you don't want it to look like a chopper. They should be pretty easy to do.

As far as the best forks for you.. I'd go with either the 350x or 250R forks, but you could get the 200x ones and put Progressive Springs... those springs are about $80.

[Tri-ZNate]

hmmm hey maine I take it you did the r front end conversion?

[DeePa]

i have a set of r forks and triples in good condition...40 + actual shipping...no fork boots though

[Tri-ZNate]

i have a set of r forks and triples in good condition...40 + actual shipping...no fork boots though

If I bought them I would need the hub and axel correct? would I need bearings too? And what year is the R forks and tripples?

[Maine_Triker]

I did the 200x conversion, maybe I should change it from 250sx-r to 250sx-x....

No matter what you do it will be alot better then stock.

[brapp]

i have a complete 350x front end just need to get a allballs tapered bearing conversion. all you will need is front fender mastercylender and brake line and bearing set i have everythign else and can deliver. to towanda or possibly out your way. i will sellit for 125 if i bring it up with me. i have tripple clanps, both forks, front hub front wheel front caliper front axle or i have front forks for 200x and tripple clamps i will sell for 50 and you need to find the rest of the parts. give me a call 610-960-1833 on what you need or decide.

[brapp]

or some possible trades for the stock sx front end.

[ATCnut]

I am getting ready to do a 200x swap onto one of my 250sxs. From everything I have seen from others conversions, the best front end is 86/87 200x.

[Maine_Triker]

I am getting ready to do a 200x swap onto one of my 250sxs. From everything I have seen from others conversions, the best front end is 86/87 200x.

You are correct, unfortunitly (sp?) those are harder to find. If you have to go with the 83-85 front end, put a 250r fender, looks alot better IMO (see pics).

Phil

[bigredhead]

yeah.. the R front fender looks real nice.. ( that's the red one right ? )

Will the SX headlight mount to the X forks properly ?

Anyone who wants to sell an ENTIRE front end from an X .. PM me please !!

[Maine_Triker]

yeah.. the R front fender looks real nice.. ( that's the red one right ? )

Will the SX headlight mount to the X forks properly ?

The R fender is the red one yes.

The SX HL will NOT mount to the 250r, 350x, 200x forks properly, the forks are too narrow, so the HL plastic will bend. You can do it if you want, but I found it just looked wierd and a 350x HL looks way better, and of course gives better light.

[mad_max]

..The SX HL will NOT mount to the 250r, 350x, 200x forks properly, the forks are too narrow, so the HL plastic will bend....

I gotta disagree with you on that one Triker... if you flip the rubber straps (literally, take them off the headlight and reverse their position on the housing) they will fit a 200X front without bending the headlight plastic. Now, they are a bit wider than the X lights but they still look good... if money is no object go get a 350X light. Below are the pics of my trikes headlight "evolution"

[Dirtcrasher]

Whats with the 86/87 front end desire???? The only difference I am aware of, is the steering stops. Other than that I thought they were similar to the 83/85 style.

250R or 350X front ends simply do not match the ride height in the back of the SX. But do whatever you wish.....

[Maine_Triker]

I gotta disagree with you on that one Triker... if you flip the rubber straps (literally, take them off the headlight and reverse their position on the housing) they will fit a 200X front without bending the headlight plastic.

Hmmm... I never thought of that... cool!
I just put the 350x HL because I needed a new one for my 350x anyway, just used the old one on the SX.

Whats with the 86/87 front end desire???? The only difference I am aware of, is the steering stops. Other than that I thought they were similar to the 83/85 style.

The fender is different on the 86-87, similar to a 350x fender. Therefore it looks better then an 83-85; that's why I said to use an 85 250r fender, it looks better then a 83-85 200x fender.




Now, there is another advantage to using a 200x front end: if you ever decide you want a speedo, it will be easy to find; but if you went with a 350x or 250r front end, then it would be extremely difficult to find the speedo parts (and will cost you double the $$$$$).

Phil