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  1. 01-16-2008, 06:08 PM #1
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    Help with the big question

    Right im just starting to restore my 1983 200x but im undecided on if i should put it to 83 colours


    or 85 colours


    Your opinions please
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  2. 01-16-2008, 06:22 PM #2
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    I like the 85 colors myself, but you could even go with 86 colors. Dont know if they make white for those years though.
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    Seeing as it's not hard to make an '83 look like an '83, I'd stick with the original look. If you have the original '83 black forks, I just don't think they look good with the blue boots. It looks really cool with the black forks, black fork boots and black seat. But that's just me....
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  4. 01-16-2008, 06:38 PM #4
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    stock colors..........
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  6. 01-16-2008, 08:09 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Goat View Post
    all black...I love mine. black bars, black tank, black shrouds, black boots, black fenders...black black black!
    Any chance you can post a pic dude please.
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  7. 01-16-2008, 11:20 PM #7
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    My two cents..... OEM all the way. I like the 83's with the red, white and black. As the previous poster said..... the black boots, black lower legs, etc....... all looks sharp together.

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    hola gringo!!! man....these 200x's are everywhere!! I think honda made an extra 20000 units then dumped them out of planes in remote fields and barns for everyone to find
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    i like to see the 85 look but to do it right you need to polish the bottom of the forks since 85's has a natural aluminum look...not black
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    I really am not a big fan of either of those combos, but if I had to choose it would be the '85. I prefer the polished forks and blue seat.
    Are you a fan of white? I did my '83 X in a blue/white combo and think it looks great, those colors really go well together.
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    Keep it looking like a 1983 model. Not as flashy, but classic nonetheless.
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    how would someone go ahead and polish the forks? what tools and supplies does it take to make them look shiny? i have seen people on here do it, i just dont know how its done.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheFamer View Post
    how would someone go ahead and polish the forks? what tools and supplies does it take to make them look shiny? i have seen people on here do it, i just dont know how its done.
    Go to NAPA and get a green,brown,white scotch brite pads.

    Start with green then brown them white.Then polish with mothers aluminum polish.
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    Quote Originally Posted by edog View Post
    Go to NAPA and get a green,brown,white scotch brite pads.

    Start with green then brown them white.Then polish with mothers aluminum polish.
    I was going to ask this question but now its done so thanks
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    i kinda don't have my tank on it at the moment wad, ,but tell you what, couple hours, i'll have a pic or two up for ya
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    i like the 85 look, but i think you should go with the 83 look.
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