84 200x

[110klt]

I am thinking of buying a 200x I saw on craigs list.

Any bad features I should know about the 84's or 200x's in general?

Any grand wisdom is appreaciated.

[yamaha driver]

HORRIBLE kick starter gears. cracks around the sprocket area from chain breakage. bent rear axles,forks.

[chrisand4]

HORRIBLE kick starter gears. cracks around the sprocket area from chain breakage. bent rear axles,forks.

Yep, what he said. Check the downtube on the frame for welds/repairs too.

[200xman123]

reliable as heck awsome machine

[110klt]

So what i am hearing is, Check out the kick starter. Then check for abuse.

Here is a picture or two, I guess I have to wait till Monday to see it in person. Is it a good deal at $700????

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[yamaha driver]

looks like a bassani exhaust. i would say its a fair price. if nothing is cracked i would get it. FIRST thing to do is take those 80 lb weights off the rear rims

[110klt]

you mean the tires? what would you run?

[yamaha driver]

yea lol :trailpro: i my self run cheng shin lumber jack tires. since they are a harder tire so they dont squish when you want to go sideways. they have good tread for snow/mud and dont weigh alot. i love mine on my autox

[JJMF1979]

Ya i'd buy it for sure looks in good shape, with all the parts present, will save you alot of money not having to buy stuff

[chrisand4]

Looks like an okay deal, you can always try to haggle a bit on the price.

I see it looks to be missing the rear skid plate, check for broken bolts/mounts. Point out that it will cost you to replace it, might get you $50-$75 off the asking price.

[110klt]

Thanks, I am stoked for Monday........

Having trouble sleeping just thinking about it. I ALWAYS wanted a 200 or 350X since I was a kid.

[Xpress]

They are very reliable bikes, hell they'll run with almost no oil in the crank too :lol:

Like others mentioned, bent axles, kickstarter gears, broken downtubes, shock condition, all things that you can use to bring the price down.

[jb2wheels]

Great trikes (I have 2) but 28 years old now:
- does it have brakes at both ends and do they work? ($100ish)
- how are all 4 sets of bearings (front axle, rear axle, swingarm pivot and steering stem)? ($125 and a PITA to replace - at least on the swinger)
- how do the chain and sprockets look? ($100)
- what's the inside of the gas tank look like? ($100 for ebay stocker, $200 for plastic)

I'm cheap - $700 is high end for it if it needs none of the items above.

[110klt]

Here is part of the email I got describing the bike.

I’ve had the ATC for about 20 years and just went through it completely about a year ago. All tires are new as well as the seat cover and fork boots and seals. All the wheel bearings were replaced or greased. All the hydraulics were rebuilt. It has new chain and sprockets. Runs real strong and will start right up. Don’t know if there was ever any work done on the motor, I’ve never had to do anything to it. Does have aftermarket exhaust that sounds good. The bike is mechanically sound.

This guy has alot of other dirt bike projects too. I am going to peek into his collection when I get there.

I am still so STOKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[110klt]

Pay Pal money hitting my bank account from selling my car. Have good directions to where the bike is. Monday can't come fast enough......... I've not slept in DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[yamaha driver]

lets just hope that guy keeps it and does not sell it on ya.

[110klt]

Oh good Lord don't say that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No for real we talked about differant days to go see the bike starting with Friday. He couldn't do friday, I couldn't do Saturday or Sunday. But for whatever reason we both had monday off. So I'll send the kiddo to school the wife to work, and I get a day to goof off. If I buy the bike (80% sure) then on the way home I will stop off at our local ATV park/trail and play the afternoon away.......

Well that's the plan anyway. :cool:

[yamaha driver]

ahahaha make sure to check the oil before you go play. if its black i would change it quick

[110klt]

OOOOOOoooooooo good idea. I may pack my oil change pan and some tools in my van. And maybe a Barley Pop in case i get thirsty on the trail. :beer

[yamaha driver]

yea. mabey the airfilter also if you are going in dusty conditions

[110klt]

Less than 24 hours before I get to see my possible buy........... Pretty Geeked out about buying my first X.. Will still always be on the look out for a 350X though.