200X questions befor a buy

[willrideanythin]

How much better is the 86-87 compared to other 200X machines? I am going to look at an 87 Saturday. What are readily availible? How about plastics? The set on this machine is ok . How fast is a stock ish 200X with 22" tires? Are there any common issues I should look for other then bearings a bushings etc? Im upgrading from my first trike, a 1983 Big Red 200E. I cant wait for Saturday to come.

[Merge_88]

An 86/87 200X is a totally different machine compared to the first generation. About all the two trikes share in common is the name. Honda put a completly different engine and 6 speed tranny in the newer 200X. The handling is a heck of alot better on these second generations as well. Of all my trikes, I would sell the 200X last if I was forced to. I ride it over the other three on any day!

[SeaBass8]

If its the one in Fort Kent I'd get there before Saturday. Looks like a solid trike for the price. Just check the basic stuff. Check for slop at the steering/swing arm pivot/rear axle. Check for oil leaks and if it smokes. Pay close attention to the kicker. The shaft is discontinued and the kickers are about 90$ new. Parts for these machines are hard to come by and generally run a little more $$$. But not immpossible to find.

I'd be all over that one if I lived up there. Good luck.

SeaBass8

[willrideanythin]

It is the one in Fort Kent. He is holding it for me. The plastics are damaged front and rear, Oh well. Thats a good reason to change color. Ill keep you posted. Thanks for the heads up on the kicker. How hard do they kick? It is a crazy ride for me at over 320 miles round trip.

[SeaBass8]

Holy Chit!!! I just looked on a map where Fort Kent is... My guess is thats the northern most point in the US.

[TravEX]

They kick easy. As far as I know the 86-87's didn't have the infamous weak kicker like the 83-85's. As far as parts go, the 1st gen X parts are very plentiful, not as much for the 2nd generation.

Look for cracks and abuse. Check the oil, fire it up and take it for a ride. Make sure it goes through all the gears well and pulls good in each gear. Normal stuff.

[Dirtcrasher]

You really need only talk about the most important changes from the 85 and under to the 86/87 model.


Easy chain adjust with a carrier.
No splitting cases to fix the kickstarter problems of the 85 and older.
A camshaft that rides in Ball Bearings.
6 Speeds.

Improved handling, suspension, a voltage regulator, easy valve adjustment, an oil drain onto the SIDE of the motor and better looks just ice the cake :)

[i58829]

I saw that one when i was searching over the weekend. I thought it was a pretty good deal for someone that can get it home without too much extra cost. Plus at that price you can afford to put a little more into it before getting concerned of losing a ton on it when it comes time to move on...

[willrideanythin]

I leave to look at it at 7 in the AM.

Where can I get parts for it, Is there a resourse for them?

Will parts from other machines fit, IE grab bars, axles, head lights, etc etc? Im pretty new to this kind of machines, I have only had a trike for less then a year.

I do like the 350X headlight look.

[i58829]

I'm sure you can retrofit plenty of parts, but it seems for the most part the 86/7 200X's are their own machine. So you will pay a little more for parts, but as stated many times on the site they seem to be well worth it...

[willrideanythin]

How do they perform compared to modern 4 strokes? Somethiong like a Warrior or 300-400EX?

[i58829]

I had an 02 warrior, bone stock down to air filter until a few months ago, i loved to ride my 84 200x 10X more than the warrior. Speed wise the warrior was faster than the 5 speed 84, i haven't had a chance to ride my 86 yet, but i'm sure the 6th gear will make all the difference.

If you want 400ex performance i would think a stock 350x may be a better option, but like i said i dont have any seat time on the 86/7 200x's. I'm sure someone that has one of each will let you know...

[willrideanythin]

Actually I was just wondering how a light small bore sport trike stood up against the classic yet newer quads. How was the drag part of the Warrior/X relationship?

I plan to gear for bottom end grunt and leave me top end as low as I can get it so I can cruise with my wife(84 Big Red 200ES) as close as I can. With me if I have more power, I will use it, LOL.

[willrideanythin]

Thanks for all the help guys.

[TravEX]

I would think that the closest new quad you could compete against in drag races closely would be like a 250EX or something like that.

[i58829]

I'm 95% sure the 2nd gen 200X would take care of the warrior (running 22" rears) but i'm also partial to 3 wheelers so take that for what it's worth.

I think if geared right the 200 could easily hold its own against a 300ex, but as far as the wife on a 200es, i'd say she's gonna be upset if she can tell what letting her win sounds like...

[ebecme01]

Yep, I agree with i58829. The 200X should beat the Warrior in a drag race. Would be pretty close agains a 300EX.

[willrideanythin]

I bought it!! Pix to come aswell as a wanted ad, LOL.

[willrideanythin]

I'm 95% sure the 2nd gen 200X would take care of the warrior (running 22" rears) but i'm also partial to 3 wheelers so take that for what it's worth.

I think if geared right the 200 could easily hold its own against a 300ex, but as far as the wife on a 200es, i'd say she's gonna be upset if she can tell what letting her win sounds like...

I dont need to let her win. Her 4 wheeler is faster then mine and its stock. We have the trikes to put put around town trails with.