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    some deals you have to go look.

    so this thing popped up on craigslist yesterday. I did my best not to call but for 600 bucks I had to. After talking to the seller, I was able to pick it up this afternoon. pretty complete, front reservoir lever is broke, rear res is missing the cap but has rear brakes, rear shock isn't working at all, basically a spring. starts up fine, has a china carb on it, but the airbox and boots there, tank is like new inside, stock exhaust. tires are bald. but the days of 250 dollar 200x trikes are rare. jim
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    and a 72 ct70

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    found a front brake lever and a lid for the rear res. so it's got brakes, headlight works, found a decent rear light in the shed. jim
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    Rear shocks.... the springs and shock is there but there is Zero shock action, can I add air to the reservoir to see if it pumps up? jim
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    Worth a try, but with no rebound it’s probably empty of oil. What year is the trike? Some shocks have a seal head assembly available, which is a little more straightforward to replace, but still a little bit of effort.

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    it's a 1985. jim
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    That shock can be rebuilt and it sounds like it needs to be.
    That Shrader valve is meant for nitrogen gas which would be added during a rebuild.
    But still an awesome find for the money.
    Put your butt on the inside fender or end up on the ground!

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    Some 200X shock rebuild reference info:

    https://www.3wheelerworld.com/showth...k-Rebuild-Tips

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    Looks like the rebuild seal kit is under $50

    https://www.schmidtyracing.com/Showa...sk-sh-200x.htm

    And honestly for a low-budget trail rig you can get away with pressurizing it with air, not “ideal” but I’ve used a bicycle shock pump with good results. You could ferry the shock to a shop and they can charge it with Nitrogen, not sure the cost but it may be worth to call around. Good Luck with the project !

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    probably going to order the kit with the bladder just in case. jim
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    hit up ebay, ordered a seat cover, brake cable, bought a used rear shock for 2 bucks. I can rebuild it then swap it, or bolt it in and see if it holds pressure. jim
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    82 185s with 85 200s motor
    82 185s
    and a 72 ct70

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    parts arrived, did the seat cover, why can't some company make 200x seat foams? I filled the missing chunks on my foam, sanded some, covered it in cloth then did the cover. still lumpy but it's covered. the used shock I bought has no shock action. I ended up filling my original with fluid and it's now acting like a shock and hasn't leaked in 3 days. Will rebuild it later, parking brake cable is installed.
    Friday, it's getting loaded up for the inspection and get it titled. afterwards, will order new back tires and install the new front tire I have. Found a home made headlight guard, probably install that too. Then to decide keep it or sell it?
    Is the 84 and 85 the same? is 1 better than the other? jim
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    82 185s with 85 200s motor
    82 185s
    and a 72 ct70

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    Hi Flite USA lists foam for a 200X on their site. I know that they can also make custom, one off covers and foams if you send them your seat. They are also in Pahrump, Nevada so they're not all that far away from you.

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    maybe I'll just call them, the 200x seat foam was out of stock when I looked. I have their desert seat on my 185s. jim
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    82 185s with 85 200s motor
    82 185s
    and a 72 ct70

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    1984 & 1985 200X are the same except for color. 1985 had some blue on it where the 1984 had some black on it.
    Put your butt on the inside fender or end up on the ground!

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    Breeze 125
    Grizzly700

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    got all the paperwork, inspection and bond for the trike. have to wait until Monday for title and plates.
    does the 85 have the same kick start issue as the 83 84 or did they upgrade the spring?
    81 185s
    82 185s with 85 200s motor
    82 185s
    and a 72 ct70

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