XR200 tips wanted

[nzspokes]

Chances are if you sell it to buy a newer model the problems you have will just appear with the new bike, just ask your self what you want it for ?
The Xr 200 is one of the most reliable off road bikes made.
If it was mine price up a second hand verses rebuilt shock
Tyres $ 120 you will notice a vast improvement in fresh rubber.
Front brake fit new shoes, check cable is it stretched? if hub is worn space the cam.
Forks new oil & seals, Home job these forks are basic.
Foot pegs are they worn or droopy ? second hand , if droopy a spot of tig weld to lift them up.
Done right the little XR will run for another 30yrs

The forks fine, have done selas etc on it and it works great. Rear shock has leaked and enguages half way through its travel.

[ktm84mxc]

For your shock give Gaudenz Gisler a ring at Gisler Moto technic he'll be able to fix your shock and make it fit the Xr by shortening the shaft, he's in the white pages and lives in Tuakau.

[nzspokes]

For your shock give Gaudenz Gisler a ring at Gisler Moto technic he'll be able to fix your shock and make it fit the Xr by shortening the shaft, he's in the white pages and lives in Tuakau.

It fits ok. Buts leaking oil. My guess its dropped enough to lose dampening. Motoone reckons they can do it for $100. I think a heavier spring would be a good idea.

I also think a $60 kiwi tyre will do.

Just got to work out a bearing kit for the prolink bits.

[nzspokes]

So thinking about some work on my XR200 is needed. Front brakes suck. Lever pulled on hard and i can still push the bike. Its a drum so can I fit a newer model fork and front wheel with a disc? My tree is bent so wouldnt hurt to replace the lot.

[Jay GTI]

So thinking about some work on my XR200 is needed. Front brakes suck. Lever pulled on hard and i can still push the bike. Its a drum so can I fit a newer model fork and front wheel with a disc? My tree is bent so wouldnt hurt to replace the lot.

Might not be 100% factually correct, as it's been over 20 years since I was messing about with my old XR200, but the disk front end from the 250 was a common swap but you needed to do everything (including triple clamps). However, if you have the whole front end assembly, it's all bolt on (84 and 85 250s preferable, as 86 on the forks were longer). I seem to remember there was a little work in getting the 80's CR forks to fit, but nothing beyond a semi-competent home mechanic.

I would be very surprised if the more modern 200 front end isn't just bolt on, but presume it would require the triple clamps as well. The 250 got a fair bit of development over it's life, but the 200 didn't.

[ktm84mxc]

The easiest fix is to bolt the front end from a XR250 RE/RF model 84/85 yrs , some have fitted a CR front end or bolted the engine into a MX frame your choice as to how far you're prepared to go.

[barty5]

cr front end should fit easy i once had a xr250 frame witha xr500 worked motor stuffed in it with cr250 front and rear end bolted onto it was a mean bike in its time prick to start but when going was awesome

[nzspokes]

Looks like im looking for a cr/XR250 front end then. Will stalk TM for something cheap.

Rear shocks rooted to but will probably just get it rebuilt.

[Jay GTI]

Looks like im looking for a cr/XR250 front end then. Will stalk TM for something cheap.

Rear shocks rooted to but will probably just get it rebuilt.

Or just add a 250 rear shock to your shopping list. This time it HAS to be pre 86 though, as from that date on they are too long and won't bolt up.

[Lawrence]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-514301795.htm

XR200B is the road version with front disk.

[nzspokes]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-514301795.htm

XR200B is the road version with front disk.

Wonder what I could get that lot for?

[nzspokes]

Well this little guy sold today. Bit sad to see it go. Was good fun.