xr carb on 200x?

[redrider200x]

im almost positive that a xr carb will bolt up to a 86 200x but will the cable still work?. and is the stock xr carb a 26mm?

[speed20]

i know that the 83-85 200x's and xr200's (81-83 maybe) will interchange parts wise....im not sure about the 86-87 200x's

[Tri-Z Pilot]

Ill look through my old dirtwheels, I know I saw something about interchanging 200x carbs with xr ones.

[MountainRider]

I had an XR carb (26mm) on my 84 200x for a little while. It bolted up fine, and worked with the X throttle cable ok, but the throat area of the carb and the throat area of the intake boot didn't align properly, and it barely caught enough of the o-ring to seal off good. There was also a pretty big step between the two (carb and intake) that I'm sure caused quite a bit of turbulence in the air flow. To do it right, you'll need the XR intake as well. It bolts up to the head just like the X intake, and also comes off at the correct angle. You might have to heat the air box tube to get it onto the larger carb, or adapt it some way. I just butted the two up together and wrapped the joint with inner tube rubber, clamped it up with hose clamps, and sealed it with rtv.

[Tri-Z Pilot]

The correct setup is an early 80s xr carb (26mm) , 80-84 xr intake manifold (not R). To hook up your air cleaner tube you must heat it up first to stretch it (unless you use a clamp on style filter). Well, hope this helps, good luck!