BigReds Forever
01-19-2007, 03:07 PM
I decided i should start a thread to track the progress on my 200x build. Im starting from the ground up with a bare frame. I have many of the main parts but still need lots of stuff. As of now i have....
-86 frame: strait, no cracks or welds
-plan is to powdercoat
-86 swingarm
-plan is to powdercoat
-86 motor: condition relatively unknown, hasnt arrived yet, supposed to be in "good" condition.
-plan is to thouroly clean, check for worn parts, paint/polish. Posibal mods include high compresion piston, cam, larger valves, and new valve springs.
-upper and lower triples
-front hub with disc
-bars: new from moose, will probebly replace latter, but will use them to get er going
-stock 86 rims with worn tires: again, will probebly get all new ITP or Douglas rims, tires, but these will work for now
-plan is to use 20" holeshots on the back, need suggestions for the front.
-shifter
-airbox with lid and good used K&N
-stock rear shock: unsure of condition, may rebuild
-pegs
-engine skidplate
-huge homemade grab bar: may or may not use
Questionables
-misc break parts from other atc's (250r, early 200x): might try to use some of this?
-83 250r axle, which im told will work? (which carrier do i use?)
-83 250r hubs
-early 200x forks
if you can inform me about the above items, what else will, ect, let me know
also looking for opinions about the following issues/items
-ideas for color sceam
-maier plastic for this model, look ok? i know good original is really hard to find
-exhaust: anyone like the polished dg? Ive never had dg but hate cobra
-carb: stock work ok? or go with a dg pwk
-gearing: i like lots of bottom end, but would like this thing to do at least 60-65ish
-posible oil cooler mod? anyone done this? I have a neat little 3x5ish oil cooler from some bike or something, thought it would be neat.
-options for other shocks and forks?
-opinions on wheel spacers vs extened axle, I know the axle is preferable, but this wont be getting beat on/jumped really hard or anything.
Thanks for checking this out guys, all your help is appriciated, ill post some pics as i go. The acctual build wont start for a while as im at colege till may. Right now im just gathering parts so that i can put this together relatively quick this summer.
UPDATE (3-2-07): Thought Id list some of the parts Ive gathered since i first posted this.
-Some 200x type forks (there a little longer)
-Voltage Regulator
-Front axle
-rear seat latch
-tank (needs some repairs and coating)
-83 250 R front brake caliper, master, lever...
-yamahondaman is making me a ss swing arm bolt
-86 frame: strait, no cracks or welds
-plan is to powdercoat
-86 swingarm
-plan is to powdercoat
-86 motor: condition relatively unknown, hasnt arrived yet, supposed to be in "good" condition.
-plan is to thouroly clean, check for worn parts, paint/polish. Posibal mods include high compresion piston, cam, larger valves, and new valve springs.
-upper and lower triples
-front hub with disc
-bars: new from moose, will probebly replace latter, but will use them to get er going
-stock 86 rims with worn tires: again, will probebly get all new ITP or Douglas rims, tires, but these will work for now
-plan is to use 20" holeshots on the back, need suggestions for the front.
-shifter
-airbox with lid and good used K&N
-stock rear shock: unsure of condition, may rebuild
-pegs
-engine skidplate
-huge homemade grab bar: may or may not use
Questionables
-misc break parts from other atc's (250r, early 200x): might try to use some of this?
-83 250r axle, which im told will work? (which carrier do i use?)
-83 250r hubs
-early 200x forks
if you can inform me about the above items, what else will, ect, let me know
also looking for opinions about the following issues/items
-ideas for color sceam
-maier plastic for this model, look ok? i know good original is really hard to find
-exhaust: anyone like the polished dg? Ive never had dg but hate cobra
-carb: stock work ok? or go with a dg pwk
-gearing: i like lots of bottom end, but would like this thing to do at least 60-65ish
-posible oil cooler mod? anyone done this? I have a neat little 3x5ish oil cooler from some bike or something, thought it would be neat.
-options for other shocks and forks?
-opinions on wheel spacers vs extened axle, I know the axle is preferable, but this wont be getting beat on/jumped really hard or anything.
Thanks for checking this out guys, all your help is appriciated, ill post some pics as i go. The acctual build wont start for a while as im at colege till may. Right now im just gathering parts so that i can put this together relatively quick this summer.
UPDATE (3-2-07): Thought Id list some of the parts Ive gathered since i first posted this.
-Some 200x type forks (there a little longer)
-Voltage Regulator
-Front axle
-rear seat latch
-tank (needs some repairs and coating)
-83 250 R front brake caliper, master, lever...
-yamahondaman is making me a ss swing arm bolt