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Darius1502
07-22-2013, 11:13 PM
I had fun about a month back taking the '85 350X out. This was the first time I had ridden one. After being on Tri Z's, 250R's and the host of 2 stroke 500's and 550's I had...the 350X felt a bit flat.

Once I learned how to really let the powerband pull me and wind it out...I had a blast. Especially on up hills and tighter spaces. I actually grew very impressed with the motor and the whole machine.

A few shots of her from that day....173631173633
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74sickness
07-23-2013, 12:20 AM
that thing is wayyyy too clean nice x man i wish i had that.
dmfaulks85
07-23-2013, 01:54 AM
Nice looking X!!
83 200e
07-23-2013, 01:59 AM
is that thing brand new? jesus almighty that thing is mint
atc007
07-23-2013, 08:23 AM
Beautiful pics Darius:) Were your ears ringing yesterday? There was a guy here talking about you ,and I said yes, He has STELLAR stuff for sure! He did some graphics for you many years ago for a 225.
RodKnockRacing
07-23-2013, 09:11 AM
amazing looking X for sure
dougspcs
07-23-2013, 09:24 AM
Big problem having a machine that clean..I wouldn't want to ride it!
Worden18
07-23-2013, 01:40 PM
Awesome looking machine! Wish it was mine :D
Paule
07-23-2013, 09:43 PM
Very nice.
6speedthumper
07-23-2013, 09:49 PM
Big problem having a machine that clean..I wouldn't want to ride it!

And that is why I'm not going all out with my X resto. I intend to ride it, not show it. I can't afford certain hard to find parts, so, I will substatute a few things to make it 100%, look great, and be a trail bike.

Very nice X though!
CRAZY70MAN
07-23-2013, 10:07 PM
I had fun about a month back taking the '85 350X out. This was the first time I had ridden one. After being on Tri Z's, 250R's and the host of 2 stroke 500's and 550's I had...the 350X felt a bit flat.

Once I learned how to really let the powerband pull me and wind it out...I had a blast. Especially on up hills and tighter spaces. I actually grew very impressed with the motor and the whole machine.

A few shots of her from that day....173631173633

173635

It takes a while to get into the "zone" of a 350x after dirt bkies and bigger and badder cc customs. I have rode a lot of wheels....and it still has my heart on the hills!! Glad ya liked it and if it was mine....I would ride it just like you did....or at least try...... Nicefreakin ride!!
Dirtcrasher
07-23-2013, 11:32 PM
Unless you messed with it, the 350X is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!

Add a pipe, ditch the A/B lid and get a SuperTrapp for it. AMESOME FIND!!!!!!!
Darius1502
07-24-2013, 01:11 PM
Beautiful pics Darius:) Were your ears ringing yesterday? There was a guy here talking about you ,and I said yes, He has STELLAR stuff for sure! He did some graphics for you many years ago for a 225.

Man who was it? I never had a 225..maybe Tri z? Man oh man...I am curious!! :)
atc007
07-24-2013, 01:54 PM
He said 225, I thought prolly Tri Z. Jared.
Darius1502
07-24-2013, 07:51 PM
He said 225, I thought prolly Tri Z. Jared.

Yep....that's him..a great guy!
userj8670
07-25-2013, 02:05 AM
Gorgeous machine! BUT do yourself a favor and get those oem fenders off if your gonna ride her good buddy. You will hate yourself if you break one lol
Darius1502
07-26-2013, 12:02 AM
IF you think she's nice you should see her younger sister: 173746
honda200xguy
07-26-2013, 12:26 AM
IF you think she's nice you should see her younger sister: 173746

wtf nice???
Darius1502
07-27-2013, 10:53 AM
IF you think she's nice you should see her younger sister: 173746

I few things I noticed on the 86 that the 85 does not have:

- polished aluminum rims (the '85's are more matted)
- welded one piece rims (or something like that)
- different clutch cable routing
- more orange color to all the red parts. The shrouds, headlight and even frame is slightly more orange than the '85 red.

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350x'inNY
07-29-2013, 09:49 AM
I few things I noticed on the 86 that the 85 does not have:

- polished aluminum rims (the '85's are more matted)
- welded one piece rims (or something like that)
- different clutch cable routing
- more orange color to all the red parts. The shrouds, headlight and even frame is slightly more orange than the '85 red.

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Lots of differences... seems like we typed up 60-70 some differences years ago.... One thing I am interested in, did you put the side decals on your 86 rear plastics or was that originally how it came? I know the 86 HONDA brochure shows them, but anywhere else I never seem them on the 86. (magazine tests, pictures, etc) Curious...