One more 350x back to life

[Flossyb20]

So after the new year, I began tearing down the 86 I got for a complete nut&bolt restoration. I wish I could say that money was no object, but it is, so I'll be getting new Maiers all around. I'm spending a little more than I thought, but well worth it. Got the frame and swinger powdercoated, sent the hardware out for new zinc, and got some new rubber as well. Here's the progress so far.....the one pic of my daughter on it is the day I brought it home
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[hummbusa]

Your 350 looks very nice. Great job!!!

[tapper190]

Great looking trike! keep up the good work! When I added the 450 exhaust to my 350x, i used the 200x brake reservoir and mounted it to my air box.
Tapper

[Flossyb20]

Thanks, before I got it powdercoated, I did a little work on the frame. I took the factoy exhaust mount and put it on the lower tube back there for the new muffler there. I also had to fabricate a new tab for the brake reservoir, which I set back like an inch and a half from where it was, but I had to use the hose from a 200x...it was the only one I had long enough to fit.

[tx200m]

Where do you get stuff re zinced? I assume youre talking about the nuts and bolts.

[Flossyb20]

I found a place in Orlando to do it...about an hour drive, but worth it...he only charged me 100.00 to do ALL the bolts and brackets...and I didn't even have to clean them first. I'll but a pic of them up when I get them. I just did a search online for zinc plating near me.

[tx200m]

Ill check that out..ty.

[shortbus]

Damn nice trike, the first picture if before you even touched it? if so it already looked mint.

[mopar_man]

Damn nice trike, the first picture if before you even touched it? if so it already looked mint.

Agreed. I thought it looked pretty good before but you're making it top notch now. Nice work.

[TurboTacoma]

Great looking restoration!

[Flossyb20]

Don't let that 1st picture deceive you...she was a POS!! The frame was twisted cracked, welded, hacked...the plastics had atleast 2 coats of paint..the forks were bent some kind of bad, I think the only thing I'm keeping from it is the lower end, piston, muffler and seat...no joke.

[shortbus]

Haha damn its like every craigslist ad i see of a three wheeler then! That thing looks mint in the picture with your daughter!

[2Tim215]

Nice job! Can't wait to see it finished. Keep a tally of the cost, it will give me an idea what I'm in for if I do one of mine! I just got a great tank last night, looks new inside, no dings, it will only need paint and decals. I'm a bit scared of making one to nice to ride like the 86 Big Red I had. Unfortunately I am not experienced with these mechanically but guess I'll get some learning real soon!

[Flossyb20]

These things are pretty simple to work on....right now my transmission is sitting in freezer bags, along with the rest of the engine guts. I downloaded the service manual, it does a pretty good job with illustrations. Just remember to take your time getting the gaskets off the cases, only use a razor!! I'm waiting on a new left side case to replace the one with chain damage. Should have the engine back together next week. As far as progress goes, just got the new fenders yesterday (maier of course), along with the handlebars, new axle bolts, some frame rubbers, and the all important decal kit. Hopefully the guy will call tomorrow with my hardwarde.

[Flossyb20]

We just brought our newborn home from the hospital the other day, so progress has been at a standstill, but I did get a chance to put a couple goodies on today while everyone was sleeping today...still waiting on the hardware from the platers though, I guess that's what happens when you get a great deal, it takes forever.114625

[2Tim215]

Lookin good! Congrats on the new newborn!

[honda200x1987]

Clean resto, Nice job!

[Chris Salerno]

looks good so far good luck with it

[sittinguy]

Lookin good,
I am going to try and get a rolling frame this weekend.

[Flossyb20]

I'd love to get mine rolling, but no word yet from the platers...they have everything - swingarm bolt, front axle, brake brackets, etc. Can't believe none of you guys have commented on the front fender decal...looks a little different huh??

[sittinguy]

Is this the beginning of the 87 theme?

[Flossyb20]

you got it!

[sittinguy]

Oh,, I just looked at the 87 brochure pic,, And yours looks great, The top triple tree is black also,, well done, Good luck with those big rear fender stickers, you might have to apply those wet.

[2Tim215]

I noticed the front decal but just thought it was custom. Forgot about the thread/post about the 87's with the group photo! Nice touch!!!

[edog]

Good luck on the restoration!

[Flossyb20]

Got the hardware and front tire today...back on 3 wheels!!!

[2Tim215]

Nice! I like that Light Guard too!

[sittinguy]

NICE, I love the detail pics. The hardware is awsome.

Do you plan on riding this, or showing it off for a while? :)

[Flossyb20]

I'll be riding it as much as I can...I just wanted to start with as new of a bike as I could. I'll ride the heck out of it, but I'll take just as good care of it. As a matter of fact, I still have the 85 200m my old man bought new sitting in my garage, still looks great (after new fenders and a few small odds and ends) After its all said and done...still way cheaper than a new 4 wheeler, plus I don't have to trade my man card for that extra wheel:D

[harryredtrike]

she should give you another 25 years of good service.nice job so far.

[Flossyb20]

Made a little progress these last couple days...now I'm just waiting to ge the tank painted and a few small odds and ends.115181115185115186115187115188115189

[bcredneck]

lookin good the heat guard look different than mine what is it

[Flossyb20]

It's actually darker than it came out in the picture..it's from an 85, which is a little different than the 86s

[bcredneck]

i got a 85 it looked like crome in the pic

[sittinguy]

WOW, you are venturing into showbike territory. I'm way behind you now, I'm having some stripped bolt problems, still waiting for my 36 tooth sprocket, and chain. And its so easy to move around without the motor in. I'll get alot done this weekend.

[Flossyb20]

I'm having some stripped bolt problems
What sort of problems....I have a bunch of spare bolts, and may have what you need.

[edog]

If you don't jump the chit out of that thing it should last you forever....After all it is a HONDA!!!!


Looking great b the way!

[Flossyb20]

If you don't jump the chit out of that thing it should last you forever....After all it is a HONDA!!!!


I do plan on riding it a lot, so I went ahead and reinforced the frame where they tend to break...I'm thinking it should be good to go - we'll see about the jumping though, I'm more of a speed guy, and less of an aerial rider. As far as the engine goes...yeah, it should ladt forever...I still have my 85 200m I (my folks) bought new in 85..still on the original bore, and doesn't smoke a bit (I did replace the valve stem seals once) and she's got aLOT of hours on her!!

[sittinguy]

I got the bolts fixed with a thread file. It was the caliper pad bolts, I monkey'd up the threads getting them out.

Could you do me a favor, and describe how the 86 clutch cable is routed? This bike is a blend of a 85-86. Maybe post a pick of where the cable passes near the header.

And If your are a speed guy, you might want to think about a 36 tooth rear sprocket, Big help on top end.

I got the motor in today. And alot of other stuff. I'm still in the game. :)

[cattle-dog]

looks nice!!!!! so many 350x`s being finished at the same time, keep up the good work. cattledog

[sittinguy]

Nevermind, I looked back at some of your pics and saw it, Is that little loop on the bottom of the oil cooler stock?

[Flossyb20]

Could you do me a favor, and describe how the 86 clutch cable is routed? This bike is a blend of a 85-86. Maybe post a pick of where the cable passes near the header.


On the 86s, the clutch cable runs dow the left side of the bike - like so...
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The 85s run the cable down the right side, along the down tube, between the 2 header pipes, and behind the header assembly..like so...
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I know this looks like an 86, but it has the clutch cable routed like the 85s

[Flossyb20]

Nevermind, I looked back at some of your pics and saw it, Is that little loop on the bottom of the oil cooler stock?
I'm pretty sure..it's been on most of the 86s I've seen

[sittinguy]

Thanks.. I'm used to the tight fit of the 85. It just seems weird hanging out in space like that.

[Flossyb20]

So I'm down to the details now...need to get the gas tank painted, the intermediate pipe made for the exhaust, and the new front mastercylinder sandblasted and painted. But I can cross this little thing off the list...thanks to sittinguy for sending his broken one so I had a good base plate for it.
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[cattle-dog]

k so when are ypou gonna start selling the brake line guides? i would purchase one!!!!!!

[Flossyb20]

The only problem is the base plate...if you have one, send it my way and I'll fix you up for the price of return shipping.

[Flossyb20]

OK guys, picked the tank up today from paint...pretty much the last thing I was waiting on. So, before you say anything, yes I know, I doesn't look like the one in the brochure, but this is what I believe the 87 350x would have looked like had they never stopped production-just like the 200x. The 85 and 86 had the same scheme, so there's no reason to believe the 87 would have been any different. Besides, it looks great, and is a very clean bike....enjoy.
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[sittinguy]

Looks great, how does it run/ride?

[350XJEDI]

:D very nice,:idea: a white headlight bezel would look cool on there , nice work looks lik new!!:drool::w00t::w00t::beer

[Flossyb20]

Looks great, how does it run/ride?

Haven't got her fired up yet...I had to grab another CDI for it...apparently a 2 yr old throwing it on the ground in a fit is not good for it!!

[Flossyb20]

very nice, a white headlight bezel would look cool on there , nice work looks lik new!!
I thought about that, but I was trying to keep it as close to the 87 200x as possible. Thanks, it was alot of work, happy to be done with it!!

[sittinguy]

Did you order a new cdi? how much was it?

[AJZ_200X]

flossyb you did a great job on that in a short amount of time - Sweet is all i have to say.

[Flossyb20]

Did you order a new cdi? how much was it?

I grabbed one from cattle-dog, should be here next week...I really hope that's the problem, it was the only component that didn't check out.

flossyb you did a great job on that in a short amount of time - Sweet is all i have to say.

Thanks!! I have a very patient wife...I guess I need to take her out soon

[oldtime3wheeler]

Thats a beautiful trike you built there.

[edog]

Looks great!

[Mondexbrute]

very nice, love the decals! Can't wait to ride with you soon.

[jays375]

That looks pretty cool!I bet the average person would believe you it was a 87.Especially if you gave them a story about it coming out of Canada.