Handling ? concerning 200X/250R

[Huffa]

Forget completely about the motors, I'm strictly talking how the trikes handle here .......

I had two 86 200X's and just loved how they flicked around with ease and the size of them just seemed perfect to suit my size (6'/190lbs) just fine. Weight wise I was a bit on the heavy side for a 200 but for what I used it for it did just fine. I don't have them any more but wish I had one to do a direct comparison to my recently bought 84 R because ............

The R feels like a huge BEHEMOTH of a trike to me and although I'm not being real fair to totally judge it since I only rode it for 15 minutes, from memory I really favor the X over the R concerning the flickability of it, I hope in due time I find myself wrong though and I will get more comfortable on it.

The aftermarket bars seem so wide and high .........and I don't think I like the twist throttle on it as it seems in certain body english postions the twist throttle puts my wrist at a awkward position.

What is the stock width and height of the bars on a 83/4 R ?

If you had or have a X and R, please tell me your thoughts on this.

Thanks!

[edog]

The 300 to much for ya?


I'll trade my 225 for it.

[Huffa]

The 300 to much for ya?


I'll trade my 225 for it.

edog, I'm talking HANDLING here, not POWER. I know your just trying to piss me off though!

HEY, I was just thinking about you the other day and my thoughts were ........Do you ever RIDE ? I don't ever recall seeng a "I went riding today" post from you?

[edog]

That's funny....I was thinking the same thing about you.

I think you should get a little more time on the 250Sx before you hop on that 300R.

I would pick the 200X for flick ability.The 2ooX is just a better trail machine.

[Dirtcrasher]

Sounds like a setup problem more than anything. Of course every trike will handle different and I'd be willing to bet that the 86 200X handled better than the air cooled R.

Tires, wheelbase, rake, handlebar height and angle, fork height etc etc all make it an entirely different machine...

[smyers33]

I own both the 86 200x, and 83 250r. I'm 16 years old 5'8 and 130 pounds lol... I do feel more comfortable on my X compaired to my R. But the R is growing on me, and I am getting use to its size. I'm still scared of my R quite a bit but I think as time goes by, and more riding time will make me feel more comfortable, and be able to do the things with it as I do on my X.

[Huffa]

That's funny....I was thinking the same thing about you.

I just went a week ago and I'm going again on Saturday with some 3WW members.

Getting off subject a bit (I don't care) but WHERE DO YOU RIDE ?

[edog]

I got some places that I go up North and around here.

There is a plce that just opened up down the road from me.14 Miles of trails

There is a mile long Air Strip to race on there.

[chris200x]

That's funny....I was thinking the same thing about you.

I got the proof!

Huffa.. why not get some diffrent bars, a thumb throttle, and lower profile tire like 20" holeshots.

[nouseforaname90]

I see riding posts and pics from Huffa ALL the time.. how can you not know that he rides alot?!

And I've always thought the 83/84 R looked a bit small for the power it cranks out. I have an '85 R and I LOVE it. Its so light and maneuvers awesome. I can't talk about the earlier years though.. never rode one.

[edog]

I got the proof!

Huffa.. why not get some diffrent bars, a thumb throttle, and lower profile tire like 20" holeshots.

I don't think that Tires that hook up better would be a good idea for Huffa.

He mite find himself in the brush on that 300R.

[chris200x]

but the lower stance of the holeshots I would think make it a bit more stable... than say the stock ballon tires. don't you think?

[edog]

YA,if he just goes strait.He does turn? rite

[Huffa]

I got some places that I go up North and around here.

There is a plce that just opened up down the road from me.14 Miles of trails

There is a mile long Air Strip to race on there.

14 miles of trails and a mile long air strip baaaahhhaaahaaaabahaaa ........... That would just warm me up to get me ready to ride!

You want to REALLY ride? Come down our way !! We will show you how it's done! I'll even give you a free tank of gas to get you 1/2 way home!

[nouseforaname90]

Oo! Oo! Does this free tank of gas offer apply to me too???!
lol j/k