87 200X OEM Restore (Now completed!- more pics added)

[dirtwheels]

Without further delay…Finally time to get to this crazy expensive build! This one is getting the full NOS treatment (or as least as much as I have been able to get my hands on in the last 5 years including fenders, seat, headlight garnish, etc...) Every nut and bolt is NOS. I had the frame powder coated and it seems it is a dead match for the Honda Passion Red. The powder color is called Mirror Red. Also, the rear axle restore was done by Mike from VMS.

Progress so far:

[jays375]

Oh boy!Did you rob a bank?Looking good!

[MojaveRider]

Looks amazing! I don't know how you guys score all these NOS parts for these rebuilds.

[kilabeez0]

where did you find some of those NOS parts like shock, brake disc etc? Are they still available or did you just watch ebay all the time?

[fabiodriven]

where did you find some of those NOS parts like shock, brake disc etc? Are they still available or did you just watch ebay all the time?

Yes, many NOS parts are readily available at your dealer.:crazy:

Very nice build for sure!

[rg97]

The whole point of NOS is that it isnt available anymore. :rolleyes:

N = New
O = OLD
S = Stock

That bike: incredible! :drool::drool:

[bigezee]

Wow. It's posts like these that give us others hope...........lol

[honda200x1987]

Nice build! Are the rear rims NOS?

[6speedthumper]

Ooolala!! So pretty.

[dirtwheels]

Nice build! Are the rear rims NOS?

The rims are NOS 86 350x rims. (I prefer to use these period correct wheels instead of ordering the replacement part number DID wheels with the "fatter" lip and the new date codes). Like yourself, I just can't find a set of correct date coded 87 rear wheels that are nice enough. I may try to restore the original wheels but it is going to be tough because there is a section in the middle of one that is fairly scraped up, so its not just the lip.

Nevertheless, the search continues. In the meantime, it will need to be a Canadian version...:cool:

[Red Rider]

Absolutely beautiful job! I love your avatar as well.

[the great gazoo]

Oh so NOSSOME!

[slashfan7964]

*drool*

She's beautiful. Put that in a museum.

[userj8670]

Nice biiike!

[dirtwheels]

Some of these items have not seen the light of day for a while. It's been fun putting them on. The dash was original on the bike and it was mint. The only thing I did was clean it and replace the key cylinder part because that part had some scratches on it from the key over the years.

[ebaccm26]

Wow this is an impressive build, can't wait to see it finished.

[dmfaulks85]

Very nice!!!

[wonderboy]

...now there's a stack of receipts that I for sure don't want to see. I can't even imagine how much that cost. Just putting together my POS (POS compared to yours) was stupid expensive. I just can't believe how beautiful that machine looks. I have to ask though, will it be just a display item? I can't imagine riding it and getting it all dirty. Super nice job!

[DohcBikes]

jhjyfgggggggjnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

Whoops sorry, my chin was laying on the keyboard...

Absolutely stunning. I'm glued to this build.

[Justin200x]

That head light is like the holy grail. I've had to buy 2 so far. An have a near mint one tucked away.

[dirtwheels]

Thanks for the nice comments. This one will be a show bike. I have a few others that are for riding.

[bigezee]

Nice. Thanks for the pictures. Gives us all something to go by when we restore ours and need to see what it "should" look like.

Do you have any "old" pieces your taking off that you would sell? Specifically your old tool box??

[dirtwheels]

Nice. Thanks for the pictures. Gives us all something to go by when we restore ours and need to see what it "should" look like.

Do you have any "old" pieces your taking off that you would sell? Specifically your old tool box??

Some of the old pieces will be for sale in the classifieds when the build is complete. Most of it will be going onto another bike I'm working on.

[bigezee]

That is cool. I had to ask. Keeping my eye out.....lol

[dirtwheels]

With 4th of July and work and stuff, etc.. the ATC was progressing slower than I would have liked. But..., it's getting close! Got the motor back together and into the frame over the weekend. Then got sidetracked and started opening more boxes of NOS stuff. More pics coming soon.

[joefixit0]

Absolutely top notch! What a beauty..:beer

[Marksman]

Amazing build!

[Flossyb20]

This trike is now a legend, and will live on in 3 wheeler folklore for decades to come!!! There are no words to describe...sniff...beautiful!

[Ol Deuce]

What a Nice build!....Perfect! Ol Deuce

[dirtwheels]

Got the fuel tank back today for the X. In a word...flawless :cool:
Should be wrapping up this build this weekend. Just need to finish putting the hardware on the tank and the rest of the decals need to go onto the bike.
More pics coming!

[UPNATM]

Damn nice build. I love digging for nos stuff, I guess it's the thrill of the hunt. Congrats on building a sick trike.

[DohcBikes]

Should be wrapping up this build this weekend. Gaaghgh I'll be on the road with nothing but my ill-posting phone!! I'll have to check for updates on the rest stops!! Looking great!

[Dirtweed]

Who did the fuel tank on this? Is it painted or powder coated?

The thing looks amazing!

[dirtwheels]

Who did the fuel tank on this? Is it painted or powder coated?

The thing looks amazing!

The fuel tank was done by First Class Auto Body in Scottsdale AZ. It is painted with base/clear.

[dirtwheels]

I think everyone there liked my idea of using a 2" test plug from Ace Hardware to plug the filler hole. It has a small rubber lip on the end that covers the inner tank lip and the two notches where the cap goes in perfectly, while still leaving the edge exposed to blast and paint it. I like how you can tighten it down. The inside stayed perfect throughout the entire process. For the petcock opening, I used a brass plumbing cap from Lowes. (I know Mr Clean was looking for an easier way to plug the openings on the tanks he is painting).

[dirtwheels]

The 200X is complete!

I tried to make this build as complete and new as possible. Thousands have gone into it. My goal was to make it look like it belongs on a showroom floor somewhere in 1986/87. I don't have a time machine, so this is the next best thing. I wish I could have found 87 rear wheels in good enough shape to restore, but these NOS 86 350x wheels look mint and will have to suffice until I find a better set of date coded Enkei's. The machine is bolt for bolt, OEM original Honda parts.

I also have collected all the Hondaline accessories available for the 87 200X with the exception of the red body cover. I must have passed up a dozen of those a few years ago thinking they were a lot at 300.00.

Speedometer
Speedometer Gear box kit
Fender Brace
Over Fender
Rubber foot peg covers
Headlight guard (both red and chrome)
Tachometer (the only one not new in the box but it is a very nice example)

Also, I have all the manuals, brochures and setup instructions for this ATC. I have recreated the original laminated hang-tag and key tag. I work at a commercial print shop so there are certain perks.


Special thanks to:
Western Honda - Scottsdale, AZ. One of the few independently owned Honda shops in Arizona. Truly a great shop! All of the parts that are or were available from Honda since 2009 are from Western.

Unique Powder Coating - Tempe, AZ. Marco and Mark are great guys to work with and will go way out of their way to make you happy. The Mirror Red powder is nearly an exact match to the OEM Honda passion red. Engine case covers are 60-percent gloss and match the Honda semi-gloss black nicely.

First Class Auto Body - Scottsdale, AZ. I was referred to these guys by Tri-City Transmisson. The fuel tank they painted came out super-nice!

Vintage Motorsports - Mike from VMS refinished the rear axle and it is better than original. Mike also supplied the NOS rear wheels for this build. (I sure hope this build is as good as one of Mike's as he is an inspiration to all of us and more importantly, a great guy!

Off-Road Vintage - (petesatc) Front and rear fender OEM decals and a few other misc parts over the years.

My good friend Matt and fellow gear-head who always helps me with my builds and also happens to be a great welder!

Harlan Lysne - provided the rear fender "ATC" decals ,frame ID and swing arm emissions decal. (the only non-OEM decals besides the tire pressure label from honda200x1987)

Various members on 3WW who have either provided me with parts or advice on this build as well as my others.

Ebay - many late-night Buy It Now's

Craigslist

My credit card... which is about to melt!

Countries I got parts from:
USA
Canada
England
Wales
New Zealand
Australia
Japan

In summary, this thing is simply breathtaking to look at. The pictures are nice but they just don't capture it. A true flashback to an era when I was just a teenager. I can't stop staring at it.

If anyone wants hi-res pics of a certain part, let me know and I will get them for you.

[atc007]

Very pretty girl. Top notch all the way. Congratulations sir. Thanx for sharing :)

[Darius1502]

Amazing...that thing will be a great investment...can you imagine what it will be worth in another 25 years? Whow!!

[tommerp]

I say get on it and start ripping the trails like it's 1987! :) ... I'm joking ( kinda )

Top notch build - Great job.

[UPNATM]

Friggin awesome job man, it looks amazing. Honestly it does belong on a showroom, that's for sure.

[thestud25]

Amazing build. I have a NOS key pad for the 87 200x.

[jakep53]

great job....it's stunning!!!

[Red Rider]

I can't remember if I ever went down to the Honda dealer to check out the '87 200X's, but now, after looking at your pics, I feel like I did just that.

Awesome job on the restore. A true labor of love.

[dirtwheels]

Amazing build. I have a NOS key pad for the 87 200x.

Thats excellent that you have one of those. Let me know if you want to sell it!...lol

Thanks guys for the nice comments. There are so many great members on this site that I appreciate that do great work and are very creative.

[bigred22]

looks awesome, i worked for a honda dealership from '82 til late '86 and got to see all models on the showroom floor when i wasn't too busy, matter of fact we sold all four major jap brands by that time, i really miss those days, it's great to see some excellent builds as you did, thanks for sharing.................:beer

[Dirtcrasher]

Came out SUPER SUPER nice!!

Great work!! Money can get us anything but some of these items took MONTHS to find and purchase.

I always like Western Honda, then the kid that was beating Service Honda's prices got fire, LOL; Now I know why!!

[petesatc]

This bike came out AWESOME!!!! Great work and detailing, better than new!!!!..... more than happy to help....

[83ATC185]

:drool: That's just beautiful right there.No other way to say it, excellent job!

[aldochina]

Yeah, I would have to say better than new for sure! Those guys in the factory back in Japan, and the techs that put the finishing touches on at the dealerships I am postitive did not have the same love, passion and joy as you in assembling every nut, bolt and grommet so meticulously perfect!!
excellant job man, somthing to be proud of.

[dirtwheels]

Pics of Owners Manual for Xander

[dirtwheels]

Before I fill up the recycle bin...a pic of the hill of wrappers.

[chargercharlie]

Im jealous darn fine job man...

[vintagemotorsports]

Very nice job my friend !! you want a job ?? Being in the Restoration business I have seen it all from Krylon paint jobs (edog LOL) to people who make it 75% of the way and burn out at the end and never finish , it truley takes that deep passion and drive to pull something like this off . you should be very proud and show it off to the world it doesnt get better. I have the same project in line for my collection as well been collecting NOS 87 200x parts for the better part of 10 years I have everything its just finding the time for my own stuff . I have enjoyed watching it come together GREAT JOB !! Mike

[Dirtcrasher]

I needed to see the pics of the stickers on the tank today, and this popped up in my quest.

What a great job!!

[atc007]

I have them too Steve lol.