Results 1 to 3 of 3

Thread: 200x Questions

  1. 05-24-2007, 11:09 PM #1
    ProCarbine2k1
    ProCarbine2k1 is offline Just Too Addicted Arm chair racerJust too addicted
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Ohio
    --
    541

    200x Questions

    First off, I made a wise investment by buying a Clymer manual, but I would like some insight from you guys that have done some wrenching on the 200x motors...
    I have an 86, but Im sure you guys that have the other 4 stroke Hondas have some insight/comparisons. Ill have no problem doing it, I just havent touched an 86 motor, and wondered how different they were from the other Honda 4 strokes.
    I bought a complete gasket set to freshen things up, and my biggest question for the night is how hard is it taking off/apart the topend to install a new head gasket. Ill find out soon enough, but do I have disconnect the cam from the cam chain to pull things apart enought to get a new gasket in there, or is it easier than that? I was very surprised to see how easy the valve adjustment setup is on the motor, so hopefully everything else will go the same way... Any tips/tricks are appreciated!!!

    * Also, are the front swingarm bushings on the 86 the same as the x or r? Where do you guys recommend getting them?

    * How do you guys recommend removing the front forks seals? And do you guys really use any special tool as Honda recommends when putting new seals back in?
    Last edited by ProCarbine2k1; 05-25-2007 at 12:25 AM.
    1997 Kawasaki Bayou 220
    2004 Yamaha YFZ450
    1985 Honda 250ES
    1982 Honda 185s For Sale
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 05-25-2007, 01:33 PM #2
    scooterroo's Avatar
    scooterroo
    scooterroo is offline Power User Teaching quads a lesson
    Join Date
    Oct 2005
    Location
    saratoga, ny
    --
    2,819
    i believe youhave to remove the cam and hang your timing chain to the side with a string or wire so as to not drop it in the motor. then remove the complete head, cuz i believe the studs would get in the way of you dropping the head gasket down because they run straight thru the cylinder and head and you have 4 nuts and washers that go on top of the head cover/valve cover. so yes you will have to remove your head to do this.
    1985 KXT 250 Tecate - kx cylinder, kx ignition, bassani headpipe, answer silencer, v-force reeds, 38mm airstyker carb, +2 franks swinger, raptor rear shock.

    1996 YSF240 Blaster - maxxed out!!!

    Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "HOLY SH-T, what a ride!"
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 05-25-2007, 03:44 PM #3
    super90's Avatar
    super90
    super90 is offline Power User Roostin Away
    Join Date
    Apr 2006
    Location
    PA
    --
    1,464
    I never tore my engine apart but about the fork seals, To remove them you need to remove the fork caps, remove springs and all bottom bolts. Then pry off the dust wipers with a knife or screw driver, remove the circlip inside right above the seal, and just yank the tube until the seal pops out. The only hard part is putting the clip back in. To drive the seal in I just used a piece of PVC and some grease. Its really not hard to do but it takes some force.
    1986 200x- old school D.I.D wheels, Gold D.I.D X-Ring Chain, Rad MFG. Carrier, PRM Grab Bar, Pro Circuit T-4 custom, Maier plastics, 85x forks, 18x10.5x8 kenda klaw mxr's on itp steels, the money pit never ends

    2004 YFZ450 - CP 12.5:1, cam mod , gibson nerfs, hmf pipe, protaper bars + risers, dg bumper/skids, holeshot gncc's on itps, cycra handguard and more stuff to come.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
//ArrowChat Integreation Code //