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lokisbuddy
03-08-2014, 12:04 AM
What can ya'll tell me about the 84 200es? I might be getting one in a few days and want to know what kind of abuse they can handle. thinking of using it for a fishing trike. this thing is mechanically sound but the owner painted it "camo"
Edit: its an 87 200es not 84
honda200x1987
03-08-2014, 12:47 AM
The 1984 200ES BIG RED is a tank! Very reliable and shaft driven, I love it! Front and rear cargo racks are very handy in hauling your fishing equipment and cooler. Electric start with reverse , HI and LO range transmission is great ! Also a great bike to attach a snow plow to and mine came with a trailer hitch. Great work horse next to it's big brother 250ES , very durable. Stock speed is about 45-50 mph and they can take a beating with no worry of the chain and sprockets,the first year of the shaft drive. Here is my beast that I restored, All OEM HONDA except for the front fender , Harlan Lysne decals , 250ES OHTSU tires/ITP rear rims , aftermarket seat cover and thumb throttle!
Chopsaw
03-08-2014, 01:00 AM
The 200es is a 1984 only . Made one year . If it a 1987 then its a 250es . Does it look like the pics posted ?
Very nice 200ES btw .
honda200x1987
03-08-2014, 01:01 AM
Just noticed your edit,, HONDA did not make a 1987 200ES, are you sure it's not a 1987 250ES?
What can ya'll tell me about the 84 200es? I might be getting one in a few days and want to know what kind of abuse they can handle. thinking of using it for a fishing trike. this thing is mechanically sound but the owner painted it "camo"
Edit: its an 87 200es not 84
lokisbuddy
03-08-2014, 02:30 AM
Just noticed your edit,, HONDA did not make a 1987 200ES, are you sure it's not a 1987 250ES?

ok he said it is a 250 my bad I misunderstood him. so is the 87 250 any good?
fabiodriven
03-08-2014, 03:02 AM
ok he said it is a 250 my bad I misunderstood him. so is the 87 250 any good?

Oh fawk yeah it is! First of all, it's a Honda so it will run great for a very long time. 87ES is a great machine. It's obviously a work horse but one of the guys I ride with in NH rides one and he goes anything but slow. My SX is the sportier machine but I'll be damned if I ever pass him.
dougspcs
03-08-2014, 08:43 AM
ok he said it is a 250 my bad I misunderstood him. so is the 87 250 any good?


no, it's a POS..best tell me where it is and I'll go handle it!!! :naughty: