1983 200X restoration pics--STOPPED resto

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Well, I finally got out to the garage to take some pics of my project. Actually, I finally put the NOS OEM seat on my new Maier fenders tonight. It was actually kind of painful, because the seat is SO nice. I almost don't want to use it. (Thanks rangerover (Adam)!) But, I thought this would be an opportune time to get some shots at the beginning stage.

In any event, here's the start. As you can see, nothing is together yet. I still have to get the swinger powder coated. Once that is done, I can start putting it back together.

Don't worry, I'm hopefully getting some new tank shrouds from aussieduner at some point in time. Mine are in terrible shape.

Also, I'm actually kind of bummed with the Maier rear fenders. They are made fine and all, but the color really isn't that close to the OEM fenders. Is it really that hard to match the color? Come on Maier!! Oh well, I'll just need to get a new Maier front feder now, 'cause the OEM sure looks bad with it.

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Here's some more shots.

Seeing as someone on eBay sold me "200X" rims and they ended up being 9"ers, I decided to go with an '85-'86 250R tire format. I always liked those tires.... I do need a new front tire, however. After seeing how quickly 20 year old tires deteriorate, I'm not taking any chances with the one I have.

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The first photo is the 'lightly used' engine I got off of eBay. The red engine is what was in the original bike. It allegedly runs well, but smokes lightly. Also, I didn't want a red engine in my rebuild/restoration.

The last photo here is the piece of cr@p 200X I bought on eBay. Man I got taken on that. The guy was a fool and was unreasonable. Instead of sulking, I just decided to completely rebuild. Actually, it's more like I build a new one using some of the old parts. Almost everything on the new trike is either new or purchased on eBay including the front forks. The headlight, guard, and handlebars shown on the old trike are actually purchases off eBay.

[xd 200x]

I need fenders so bad for minewhere did you get yours from and how much were they and I would have ken do your swing arm I just got my west coast back and it looks really good.

[edog]

Looking real good.I was going to use the Maire as well but didn't like the color or the edges of the plastic.I have a 1985 I am restoring.Got any big plans for the motor?

Here is a link to my 200X resto.

http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?p=257942#post257942

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I need fenders so bad for minewhere did you get yours from and how much were they and I would have ken do your swing arm I just got my west coast back and it looks really good.
I don't live too far from Chaparral Motorsports, so I just drove out there and bought the Maier's. I think they were $127 with tax.

How much does West Coast charge to powder coat the swing arm?

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Looking real good.I was going to use the Maire as well but didn't like the color or the edges of the plastic.I have a 1985 I am restoring.Got any big plans for the motor?

Here is a link to my 200X resto.

http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?p=257942#post257942

Well, I figured the Maier's were better than what I currently had. Not to mention, I couldn't find a set of NOS OEM fenders. Then again, even if I did, I doubt I could afford them. I'm in some serious debt over this thing as it is. What did you end up doing about fenders?

Well, at first, I'm just going to run the engine as is, I think--just keep it completely stock. I was going to get a DG carb and pipe, but I've spent way too much on it already at the moment, and it's still not close to ridable, so my goal is to now just get it together. I was going to install the swingarm as it is, but it really looks cr@ppy, so I figure I better just paint it to match the new rear shock and newly coated frame.

[xd 200x]

you cant buy that swing arm from west coast I belive they stoped making them in the 80's. I had mine coated by four_by_ken on this site it was 60 and worth every penny.

[breastman569]

the reason why maier's color isnt matched to honda is because that is honda's color and put a patent on Honda Red. so they matched it as close as they could that is why on my 86 250R i went with the red dull fender cuz that looks way closer then the shiny red i thought.

[chris200x]

So I take it you'll be bringing your sweet x with you when you move???

I can hardly wait to ride it!!! :lol:


and you are correct when you say they're money pits! I sank waay to much money into mine. :crazy:

[cragster]

that is reallly nice! i love the seat. Them fenders look good still i think.

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So I take it you'll be bringing your sweet x with you when you move???

I can hardly wait to ride it!!! :lol:


and you are correct when you say they're money pits! I sank waay to much money into mine. :crazy:

Yup, that would be the one I'd bring.

Do you have a photo of yours?

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that is reallly nice! i love the seat. Them fenders look good still i think.

Thanks. Yeah, the seat is super nice. It's so soft. All the old one's you see have just hardened over the years. I wonder if there's a way to keep 'em soft like that. I'm worried I'll never see another new one after this.

Yeah, the fenders are nice. I just wish the color was more like the original red.

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you cant buy that swing arm from west coast I belive they stoped making them in the 80's. I had mine coated by four_by_ken on this site it was 60 and worth every penny.
Where is Ken located?

[chris200x]

Yup, that would be the one I'd bring.

Do you have a photo of yours?


Well it's changed hands several times since i traded it for a grizzly. trainingwheeler has it now pics of it are here.

http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=45552

[edog]

Well, I figured the Maier's were better than what I currently had. Not to mention, I couldn't find a set of NOS OEM fenders. Then again, even if I did, I doubt I could afford them. I'm in some serious debt over this thing as it is. What did you end up doing about fenders?

Well, at first, I'm just going to run the engine as is, I think--just keep it completely stock. I was going to get a DG carb and pipe, but I've spent way too much on it already at the moment, and it's still not close to ridable, so my goal is to now just get it together. I was going to install the swingarm as it is, but it really looks cr@ppy, so I figure I better just paint it to match the new rear shock and newly coated frame.

The only plastic that I need was the front fender.Won it off ebay for $70:beer

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The only plastic that I need was the front fender.Won it off ebay for $70:beer

Was it NOS or used? I got a used OEM with a small crack in it off eBay for about $35. It is in otherwise decent shape. However, now I might as well buy a new Maier front, so a) I have all new plastic, and b) the fenders match. Cause the OEM clearly doesn't match the Maier.

[edog]

Used OEM plastic front fender.

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Well, I finally got out to the garage to take some pics of my project. Actually, I finally put the NOS OEM seat on my new Maier fenders tonight. It was actually kind of painful, because the seat is SO nice. I almost don't want to use it. (Thanks rangerover (Adam)!) But, I thought this would be an opportune time to get some shots at the beginning stage.

In any event, here's the start. As you can see, nothing is together yet. I still have to get the swinger powder coated. Once that is done, I can start putting it back together.

Don't worry, I'm hopefully getting some new tank shrouds from aussieduner at some point in time. Mine are in terrible shape.

Also, I'm actually kind of bummed with the Maier rear fenders. They are made fine and all, but the color really isn't that close to the OEM fenders. Is it really that hard to match the color? Come on Maier!! Oh well, I'll just need to get a new Maier front feder now, 'cause the OEM sure looks bad with it.

Well, I'm stopping the restoration. Ugh. I've decided that it's not in my best interests to try and take the trike with me and deal with it in NYC. So, I'm selling all my parts. I have a ton of new stuff. Some you can see in the pics (on first page), some you can't. If anyone is interested in the stuff they see in the pics, PM me. Please only PM me with realistic offers. Otherwise I'm going to put this stuff on eBay and let it ride. Thanks.

[chris200x]

Well, I'm stopping the restoration. Ugh. I've decided that it's not in my best interests to try and take the trike with me and deal with it in NYC. So, I'm selling all my parts. I have a ton of new stuff. Some you can see in the pics (on first page), some you can't. If anyone is interested in the stuff they see in the pics, PM me. Please only PM me with realistic offers. Otherwise I'm going to put this stuff on eBay and let it ride. Thanks.


:eek: :eek: :eek: :crazy: ;) Sorry to hear that...

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:eek: :eek: :eek: :crazy: ;) Sorry to hear that...
Yeah, I'm pretty bummed.

I plan on taking pics and making a list of everything this weekend....

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I have begun the great part-out and sale!

[smokinp]

good job so far:TrikesOwn

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Well, I finished listing parts on ebay today. You can check the links under the classified section. I also have a ton of new OEM Honda nuts and bolts, if people are interested. Thanks and that's that.