Merge_88
07-10-2017, 09:09 PM
For the last couple of years, I've spent quite a few hours reading and re-reading the build threads of Ol Duece, Jmoozy27, and Shep1970's 200SX/200X conversions on second generation 200X frames. I've always thought that this build would be the perfect all around trike for me. I've rode 86/87 200X's for years and they've been a favorite of mine due to their power to weight ratio and great handling. Then a couple years ago I got a 250SX and really liked riding it due to the auto clutch, electric start and reverse but the rear suspension just beat the heck out of me in anything rough! Well early this year, I came across a clean 86' 200SX that I couldn't pass up. I had initially bought it to start this conversion.....UNTIL my son took a liking to it! DANG, Dad's plan went off course!!! :rolleyes: Thank goodness the wife's 250EX has caught his eye though and he's been riding it quite a bit and I'm teaching him to ride my 86' 200X!:naughty:
Fast forward to Trikefest this year when I crossed paths with Shep1970 and his Super X!!! It was a great bit of time checking his trike out and listening to his tips on building one..........after that I COULDN'T get the conversion out of my head! I immediately started looking for a suitable 86/87 200X to do the swap on. As luck would have it, I sold a 86' that I had swapped some parts off of for my other 200X this year. I got in contact with the guy who bought it and he was willing to sell it back, I couldn't get to his house fast enough!:Bounce:Bounce
So today I officially got started on the conversion. I was able to strip the 200X of the engine, exhaust, wiring harness, pegs, and anything else that needed to come off for the conversion to begin. I also got a bit of a start on stripping down the SX, mainly it's body work. Next, I'm going to give them both a good pressure washing and cleaning before going any further.
The plan is to swap over the motor and electronics far enough to get it running and riding first. I like to make sure mechanically everything is sound before pulling everything apart for the paint/cosmetic work. Once I do get it to the cosmetic stage, I plan on pretty much sticking to the 86/87 200X color scheme but with the 87 decals with a slight twist on them. I also intend to find an 83/84 250R front end for this Super X like I have on my 86' 200X, I really like that suspension on the 200X along with an 85' 250R headlight.
I hope to be able to help others that are thinking about doing a similar conversion. I know without the other three build threads of Ol Duece, Jmoozy27, and Shep1970 that I wouldn't have gotten the motivation to do this one. Here's a few pics of the victim, the soon to be Super X, and my other 86' 200X.
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Fast forward to Trikefest this year when I crossed paths with Shep1970 and his Super X!!! It was a great bit of time checking his trike out and listening to his tips on building one..........after that I COULDN'T get the conversion out of my head! I immediately started looking for a suitable 86/87 200X to do the swap on. As luck would have it, I sold a 86' that I had swapped some parts off of for my other 200X this year. I got in contact with the guy who bought it and he was willing to sell it back, I couldn't get to his house fast enough!:Bounce:Bounce
So today I officially got started on the conversion. I was able to strip the 200X of the engine, exhaust, wiring harness, pegs, and anything else that needed to come off for the conversion to begin. I also got a bit of a start on stripping down the SX, mainly it's body work. Next, I'm going to give them both a good pressure washing and cleaning before going any further.
The plan is to swap over the motor and electronics far enough to get it running and riding first. I like to make sure mechanically everything is sound before pulling everything apart for the paint/cosmetic work. Once I do get it to the cosmetic stage, I plan on pretty much sticking to the 86/87 200X color scheme but with the 87 decals with a slight twist on them. I also intend to find an 83/84 250R front end for this Super X like I have on my 86' 200X, I really like that suspension on the 200X along with an 85' 250R headlight.
I hope to be able to help others that are thinking about doing a similar conversion. I know without the other three build threads of Ol Duece, Jmoozy27, and Shep1970 that I wouldn't have gotten the motivation to do this one. Here's a few pics of the victim, the soon to be Super X, and my other 86' 200X.
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