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SasquatchAtc
02-08-2023, 10:53 PM
Alrighty, here's what I've got. 1984 200x frame, currently running with a 85 motor that the P.O. installed. I'm either doing a overhaul on the current motor, or I have a line on a 81 xl250 bike for cheap. I'm not looking to do a whole frame reconfiguration, but slight modding I'm down with. Bottom line is how big of a pain is this swap if anyone has tried it.
If there is a thread already addressing this, please attach the link. I haven't been able to find one.
Thanks

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oldskool83
02-09-2023, 06:17 AM
200X FRAMES do not swap motors nice, it wont fit. biggest issue comes at foot peg kicker area and air box. Turn the bike into a trike, its easier.
Footy
02-09-2023, 11:12 AM
200X FRAMES do not swap motors nice, it wont fit. biggest issue comes at foot peg kicker area and air box. Turn the bike into a trike, its easier.

I agree. has anyone done the CRF230F engine swap to 200X frame? Does this only work with the Gen 1 200x frame?
oldskool83
02-09-2023, 01:05 PM
YES 230f bolts in...try and find one....your gonna pay thru theu roof still even after 20 years. Fix the 200x motor correctly and go ride.
SasquatchAtc
02-09-2023, 07:51 PM
I felt like that would be the answer. Thanks

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Footy
02-10-2023, 11:16 AM
YES 230f bolts in...try and find one....your gonna pay thru theu roof still even after 20 years. Fix the 200x motor correctly and go ride.

Yes but i already have a CRF230. In a few years when my son moves to something bigger/better that 230 chasis will be pretty much shot.
I can use that engine in a 200x if i stumble onto one of those. Is it gen 1 only for the 230 swap?
oldskool83
02-10-2023, 11:22 AM
YES 230F will not bolt into a 2nd gen 200x...trx200sx bolts into a 2nd gen 200x. I own two of them
Footy
02-12-2023, 09:59 AM
YES 230F will not bolt into a 2nd gen 200x...trx200sx bolts into a 2nd gen 200x. I own two of them

Sounds like a really neat auto-X!
350for350
02-12-2023, 09:16 PM
Sounds like a really neat auto-X!

It's not an AutoX. The engine is from a CRF230F motorcycle and it has a manual clutch.
oldskool83
02-13-2023, 10:10 AM
Gearing dirtbike motors in these things sucks, carb needs room in frame too. Easier to keep the 200x valve up