New guy to Buckets

**mossy1200** · 9th May 2012, 20:09

Finally got one.
$410.00

Advertised as 200xr barrel and 125xl crank which calculates at 167cc so im going to need check the bore. The last owner may not have been the bike builder and im hoping its got a xl185 or 175 sleeve and piston. Gasket set is only $22 so ill get one.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=471109865

**tigertim20** · 9th May 2012, 20:30

maybe the bourbin, or the pics, but that doesnt look quite chunky enough to be a 200 head on it.
either way, good onya for getting into it!

**Yow Ling** · 9th May 2012, 20:31

That looks pretty cool ! looks like any engine could go in there, bet you itching to get it to yours. was a bit of a rough ride , still only took 2 weeks

**mossy1200** · 9th May 2012, 20:37

Originally Posted by Yow Ling

That looks pretty cool ! looks like any engine could go in there, bet you itching to get it to yours. was a bit of a rough ride , still only took 2 weeks

Been looking on and of for 2years lol. Got uber keen again a month ago after watching more racing at Kaitoke.
I keep looking at the barrel and think it may be a pre 80 175 as its very round to be a xl185s or xr200.

**mossy1200** · 9th May 2012, 20:41

Question.
If the tank is no good is 3 litre pit bike tank mounted under a fibre glass shell enough petrol for the average race excluding endurance rounds?

**koba** · 9th May 2012, 20:42

This may be useful if you haven't already found it...

http://vincentcrabtree.web.officelive.com/XR200.aspx

Rules say 150 with overbores above that but not as far as 167 so you will need to have a closer look. If it isn't good to go I'm sure you could rectify it and build quite a good motor without it ripping heaps further into your wallet.

Well done for a good budget purchase.

To all readers: take note; you don't have to spend heaps to get involved!

EDIT: Just read the auction Q+A. Good call and fair enough.

**mossy1200** · 9th May 2012, 20:47

Originally Posted by koba

This may be useful if you haven't already found it...

http://vincentcrabtree.web.officelive.com/XR200.aspx

Rules say 150 with overbores above that but not as far as 167 so you will need to have a closer look. If it isn't good to go I'm sure you could rectify it and build quite a good motor without it ripping heaps further into your wallet.

Well done for a good budget purchase.

To all readers: take note; you don't have to spend heaps to get involved!

Ok 65.5 bore and 49.5 stroke is 166cc. Are you saying I can run that combo?

**hmurphy** · 9th May 2012, 20:47

Yeah 3 litres is normally enough to do a lot of racing. Also, if it's slow as shit who cares if it's slightly over the legal limit. Don't tell anyone and no one will notice. Just make it legal later if it bothers you. Some people might care at NI meetings or other points type stuff but clubs days should be sweet. Good job on getting a bike mate

**mossy1200** · 9th May 2012, 20:49

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=470981990

I also bought this today for $101 so I plan to make some bucket fund cash from it by getting it going or selling the parts from it.

**Kickaha** · 9th May 2012, 20:51

Originally Posted by mossy1200

Ok 65.5 bore and 49.5 stroke is 166cc. Are you saying I can run that combo?

Not legally you cant, normally on the Hondas they used a XR200 head but not the barrel

**koba** · 9th May 2012, 20:53

Originally Posted by mossy1200

Question.
If the tank is no good is 3 litre pit bike tank mounted under a fibre glass shell enough petrol for the average race excluding endurance rounds?

Yes, with plenty to spare.

**mossy1200** · 9th May 2012, 20:53

Originally Posted by hmurphy

Yeah 3 litres is normally enough to do a lot of racing. Also, if it's slow as shit who cares if it's slightly over the legal limit. Don't tell anyone and no one will notice. Just make it legal later if it bothers you. Some people might care at NI meetings or other points type stuff but clubs days should be sweet. Good job on getting a bike mate

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbsbM...&feature=g-upl

Ill try go slow but its not in my nature. Can I wear a yellow rookie jacket for the first year please?

Its likely ill build a quicker motor as I get the cash flow for it. Im assuming a mc17 frame will be good for the track.

**Yow Ling** · 9th May 2012, 20:54

Originally Posted by mossy1200

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=470981990

I also bought this today for $101 so I plan to make some bucket fund cash from it by getting it going or selling the parts from it.

A bucket and a Pre 89 for about $500 , move to Chch and you can run them on the same day for $50 entry.

**mossy1200** · 9th May 2012, 20:56

Originally Posted by Kickaha

Not legally you cant, normally on the Hondas they used a XR200 head but not the barrel

Yes thats why im thinking since it was raced 5years ago it may have a xl185 bore and piston at 63mm and be 154cc.
Once I get it going and bring it out it would be good if I could run it and look for any issues then pull the head and measure the bore and stroke even if its a few laps during the lunch brake or a non points race.