1983 Honda 200X kick start not catching? and chain tensioning question

[thehickfarmer]

Hey all.
Good to be back again. Not sure if any of you remember me or not.

I've been out of the game for a while, But back in it now with a 83 200x! Hopefully, Im going to restore this one..

I got a quick little problem with it.. The kick starter dose not catch when I try to kick the motor over, aswell the return spring dosent work on it either. Anyone ever have this problem??

Also. How Do I tighten the chain? I cant seem to find a tensioner, and I guess Its not the same as a 200s Where you Pull the whole axle back right?

Thanks for your help everyone.

[MonroeMike]

Page 3-9, for the drive chain.

http://72.52.143.80/~trikes/atc200x_83-85_servicemanual.pdf

[shortline10]

Chain adjust is at the swing arm bolt . Sounds like your kicker needs both springs replaced and back cut the ratchet so it will grab again .

[harryredtrike]

chain is easy fix,the kickstart is not so easy.very doable but not a quick fix.

[1985BigRed250ES]

i know this is an old thread but I have a 1984 200x that the kickstart also is not catching on. what parts does it need to fix this problem?

[Jerm1179]

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/57972-What-makes-200x-kick-starters-slip-Several-soloutions-inside!

[dustrunner]

the kick starter ratchet is worn. u need to get a new one. its a job but to fix it right you hafta get a new ratchet ! i tore mine apart and it didnt look 2 bad so i cleaned it up with a file and put it all back together and walla nope. i cheaped out and paid the price, so pull the motor back out and did it again... but with a new ratchet... good luck and have fun..:(