85 Honda ATC 200X

[raley200x85]

Hello to all at 3wheelerworldforums!!

I am new to this site, and new to three wheelers also. I recently purchased a 1985 Honda ATC 200X, for $700. I just wanted to post some pictures and see what you guys thought of the new investment. I am wanting to make improvements to the trike, though Im not really sure what to do. This is just going to be a new hobby of mine, and I would like to make this 3 wheeler unique, in both looks and performance. Any input would be appreciated! Thanks a lot, I think this site is great and look forward to learning and having a great time here!

Patrick

[seadoo650]

Welocme to the site. Nice looking 200X ya got. $700 seems like a fair price for a clean machine. I personally would ditch the mudflaps. Make it a little sportier looking. Watch Ebay for a supertrapp exhaust and open her up a little bit. CAUTION: This site is very addictive.

[raley200x85]

Yeah I dont like the mudflaps, the guy I bought it from put those on...Im just waiting to gain a little knowledge before I figure out exactly what to do, I dont want to just jump in and start taking things apart. The rear plastic has a crack that has been repaired, I'd like to replace all plastic eventually.

[seadoo650]

This seller on Ebay allways seems to have decent prices on plastic. Unfortunately aftermarket is about the only way if you plan on staying within a budget. Please feel free to ask if you have any questions. And I'm sure someone will say "Get a manual". It does help alot.

The same rear fenders thorugh Maier are $200.25.

http://stores.shop.ebay.com/ZMPerformance_HONDA-ATC_W0QQ_fsubZ216761015QQ_sidZ36597095QQ_trksidZp4 634Q2ec0Q2em322

[raley200x85]

I will check those out!! Thank you very much for your time and advice!

[seadoo650]

No problem, any time. Also check for some 300EX hubs. They have the smae bolt pattern and splines and will widen it up a little.

Check the Trikefest forums. We're about 39 days for Trikefest 09. You should try to make it if you can. You will not regret it. You will see every trike imaginable.

[blairjbyrd]

very nice. I have the same year but yours looks much cleaner.

[SYKO]

if your looking for fenders I have 2 extra reproduction fiberglass low pro fenders for sale pm for details pics on link below

[coldfuzion76]

Nice lookin trike! Little more complete than mine was when I got her. Just a personal thing, I'd widen it out, and drop down to a 20" tire on the back. Just feels so much better that way, plus makes it look A LOT sportier, especially after you ditch the flaps! I've not been on this site long, either, but it really is a wealth of info, once you dig around long enough, anyway!:lol:

[2hundredx]

No problem, any time. Also check for some 300EX hubs. They have the smae bolt pattern and splines and will widen it up a little.

Check the Trikefest forums. We're about 39 days for Trikefest 09. You should try to make it if you can. You will not regret it. You will see every trike imaginable.

yea i just put a pair of 300ex hubs on my 85. widened it up 2 or 3 inches.

[harryredtrike]

nice start to a great hobby.id personally get an after market exhaust,take off mudd flaps,maybe some lower profile tires for the rear,it will give you more low end torque.and the lowprofile fenders that sykolincoln has would look awsome

[MonroeMike]

Nice bike and Seadoo's right, you're gonna need a manual.

Look here http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=56218

[bittner5454]

I am also new the the three wheeler world. just stole an 85 200x in mint condition for 600 bucks...i was looking to extend the back end out a little bit...now when you guys say 300ex hubs on ebay are you talking about the same hubs that are going for about 20-50$ on ebay?? all i need is the two rear hubs and then im good to go?

thanks for the help

[harryredtrike]

yea,thats one way.welcome to the boards.maybe youll come around more than the poster of this thread.

[bittner5454]

lol

if thats one way whats the other??

[bittner5454]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-HONDA-400EX-400-EX-REAR-WHEEL-HUBS-HUB-300EX-300-EX_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem19b8487a8fQQitemZ110 465940111QQptZMotorsQ5fATVQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories


good?

[rdlsz24]

Yes those will bolt right onto your axle and give you a couple more inches width.

Rob

[Trimotomike]

welcome and nice 200x you will love it. why does every 200x have the front of the seat bending upward? , how do you get rid of that?

[ebecme01]

the seat pan is plastic and the vinyl pulls on it when a rider is on it. no way to fix it really. find a super low hour seat i guess....if you see 83-85x seat that lays on the tank nicely, the seat probably has very low hours. on most of them, since it took 20 years to relax to where it is, there really isnt any way to bend it back.