86-87 200x parts availablity?

[Mike_Ham_250R]

How much harder is it to find parts for a 86 200x than a 85 250r? I mean like the parts that will possibly go bad, engine parts, bearings, sprokets, finders, etc etc.

I am thinking about selling the R, the EX, the Bayou, Blaster and then getting an 86 200x and putting a down payment of about $5800 on a brand new 450r, lt-r450, or a dirtbike.

Need input on parts availability! Thanks!

[Mike_Ham_250R]

Also how about kick starter parts and things like that?

And what all swaps off of other trikes? I dont want to have something stupid break and be screwed.

[cragster]

no kick start is fine. fenders are maier. engine is good in them and wiseco makes pistons. Its not hard to find parts i dont believe. The only harder to find part is tank and shrouds. a stock 83 84 250r axle works on it and is a +4 i belive

[bp739]

I've been restoring my '86 for about 2 months now and I've had no trouble finding parts....Keep checking Ebay thats the best bet for finding cheap OEM stuff.

Cragsters the man, he gave me a lot of good info...Thanks again

My 86 http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=55562

[thedeatons]

Save your money on the new quad and buy a Cannondale... there should be plenty around your neck of the woods... Here is mine... It is a Moto I bought from a collector up that way (NE), ridden less than 2 hours.... Full Ohlins shocks with dual rate springs and 3 way adjustable piggybacks on the front. 3 way adjustable out back. +4 adjustable rear axle stock. +2 front A-arms. Stainless braided brake lines throughout (brakes/clutch). Ohlins adjustable steering dampener. Galfer Wave brake rotors throughout. ITP wheels with holeshots... This was all stock... and they are still winning races!

[thedeatons]

Oh yeah, forgot about the Tag Fat bars and FMF Titanium exhaust that were also stock... Then there is the programmable fuel injection... lol....

[350xBomb]

Save your money on the new quad and buy a Cannondale... there should be plenty around your neck of the woods... Here is mine... It is a Moto I bought from a collector up that way (NE), ridden less than 2 hours.... Full Ohlins shocks with dual rate springs and 3 way adjustable piggybacks on the front. 3 way adjustable out back. +4 adjustable rear axle stock. +2 front A-arms. Stainless braided brake lines throughout (brakes/clutch). Ohlins adjustable steering dampener. Galfer Wave brake rotors throughout. ITP wheels with holeshots... This was all stock... and they are still winning races!

But they stopped makin em for a reason...

[250r'en +TCB]

But they stopped makin em for a reason...
I always wondered why they stopped making them if they were s much better than anything else??? Do you know why? I'd like to know.....

[Bryan Raffa]

They were not a big seller as they thought they would be.....

[Bigbore]

Sell the '85 R and buy a '86 200x????? I agree sell the other stuff but why would you buy a '86 200x. The '83 - '85 200x has full parts interchangablity with the XR200. You can still get every engine part you would ever need.

[Mike_Ham_250R]

Honestly, The bayou is my uncles. And he likes trikes now, so we would trade up, he would get the 200x and I would get the bayou to sell.

I have come to my senses though and ill keep the R and probably the 400ex too.

[thedeatons]

They stopped making Cannondales because of poor financial backing. Chainsaw has more info on this... There is nothing wrong with them. They had a couple run ins with bad vendor Q&A on their parts, like crankshaft parts, but once that is squared away they are fine. My friends and I have 8 between us, and will be at Sand Mt. Nevada this winter to play... There is a reason they are still winning..

[Mike_Ham_250R]

Oh I believe you deatons. I know they went bankrupt and I'd but a Cannondale anyday if i had the cash.

[deathman53]

it doesn't help that cannondale had some early problems with the motors, alot of them motors grenaded. I personally never liked how they handle, it seams they are alittle twichty.