200x axles and rear shocks

[seadoo650]

I'm having no luck finding a rear axle and shock for my 83 200x project.

My question is will other makes of Honda ATC or ATV axles & rear shocks fit a stock 200x swinger.

I've tried my local machine shops to see about straightening it. They say no or want too much to do it. Plus the threads on one side are shot.

I've seen a bunch of axles on Ebay from 250r, 110, 125m, and 185s. All for reasonable buy it now prices but I don't want them if they don't work.

Also, the rear shocks for 200x's look different depending on the year. Are they all the same but some with the little bracket on the bottom?

Any help would be great. Trying now to get this done by the Labor day weekend Rumble on the Ridge.

[ATCWRENCH]

the 82 250R axle will fit the swing arm

[seadoo650]

Are you positive? I"m not doubting you but there is one on Ebay right now that I will buy if it will.

[Old 179]

I do know for fact a 82 250r Dura blue axle fits 83 200x. You would think the stock axle would too. Can not help on shock!

[seadoo650]

Will I need the R 's sprocket too or can I use the 200x sprocket? Or maybe change the whole hub with the sprocket?

[ATCWRENCH]

sorry for not claifying but yea you do need to use the 82R rear sprocket for the swap to work

[seadoo650]

thanks for
the info

[Old 179]

hey atc wrench, i don't recall the changing of the back sprocket. enlighten me! My buddy bought mine back in 84 and never said anything about it!