What's the difference between the '85 &'86 350X

**hotrod 110** · 10-24-2006, 03:45 PM

I've been looking for an '86 350X but i'm finding a lot of '85 350's What's the difference between them? I had an '86 200X and I can get that one back but I'd rather have a 350!!
Thanks

**kb200x** · 10-24-2006, 03:58 PM

There are a bunch of threads on this do a search of the forums...

But off the top of my head

the frames are different
the rear brake is set up different
85 has red plasitcs 86 is white
86 bottom of the triple tree is black 85 is chrome
clutch cables are routed different
the carbs are different
there is slight changes in the engines
cam tensioner is different

do a search this has been disscussed alot

**atctim** · 10-24-2006, 03:59 PM

also - rear sprocket set up is different

**kb200x** · 10-24-2006, 04:04 PM

The 86 may be a slightly better trike but either year 350x is fine. I would not worry about the changes there is really nothing that makes either one better than the other. Honda did change a few things to try and improve on the 85 but nothing major. With that said make sure you look over the frame they are known to crack. Good luck on you search

**ceaserthethird** · 10-24-2006, 04:40 PM

Yes Look out for bent fork's , and Crack's , and check the Case's

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