XR200 tips wanted

[nzspokes]

Well I got me a 82 XR200. Its a bit in bits right now. But i dont think its far from running. I need brake/clutch levers, kick start, clutch cable plus a few other bits and bobs. But the motor supposedly had a rebuild not long before it got parked up. Its got s 230 kit fitted so should go ok.

Any other things I can do to it while its in bits to help haul my 100kgs about?

Can you get old sticker kits for them?

Going to re-oil the fork, I believe the rear shock is serviceable? Its got a XR250 rear spring. Not sure if thats a good thing.

But it seems to be an honest bike. Gunna be fun when its going.

[Jinxycat]

come on, you know we all want photo's!!

[nzspokes]

come on, you know we all want photo's!!

Will do some in the morning.

I had an XL185 when I was young and the XRs were the bike to have. Found some stickers online. Probably will recover the seat over the weekend.

[Motu]

A Wiseco cam and piston with a larger dia pipe livened them up - although they lost bottom end. But they were a WOT bike anyway,who cares about bottom end.

[nzspokes]

A Wiseco cam and piston with a larger dia pipe livened them up - although they lost bottom end. But they were a WOT bike anyway,who cares about bottom end.

Yeah not sure what this 230 kit is, maybe bore, rod and piston. Not sure but pipe looks stock.

[nzspokes]

Pic time. Seat and tank are just sitting on.

[DEATH_INC.]

Best wheelie bike EVER!!!!
They have a habit of shitting 3rd gear if you're rough with them tho. The suspension will prolly be way too soft for 100kgs (unless it's been dicked with). How much do ya wanna spend? Talk to Norm Cobb or R/T, but it'll be worth a fair bit to do.
I've run with guys on proper MX bikes on one of these (back in the day). They have a good flexible engine, and handle not too bad.
Cool bike

[Jay GTI]

They have a habit of shitting 3rd gear if you're rough with them tho.

Indeed they do, my old one did that.

[nzspokes]

Best wheelie bike EVER!!!!
They have a habit of shitting 3rd gear if you're rough with them tho. The suspension will prolly be way too soft for 100kgs (unless it's been dicked with). How much do ya wanna spend? Talk to Norm Cobb or R/T, but it'll be worth a fair bit to do.
I've run with guys on proper MX bikes on one of these (back in the day). They have a good flexible engine, and handle not too bad.
Cool bike

Its got a 250 rear spring. not sure if that will help it. doesnt seem to sag a lot with me on it. Cant see me being rough with it.

Budget very low, all just for fun.

[CRF119]

Yea a mate did 3rd gear 2 times. Otherwise the engine wont let you down. Suspension will need some work. May get away with a slightly heaver oil then what recommended in the shocks.

[Lawrence]

[QUOTE=nzspokes;1130164376]
Can you get old sticker kits for them?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-409754706.htm

[Taz]

Find a dead 125 mxer and put the motor into that.

[nzspokes]

[QUOTE=Lawrence;1130164555]

Can you get old sticker kits for them?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-409754706.htm

Going to see him tonight for the kick starter and clutch cable.

hes a good dude to deal with.

[CRF119]

Find a dead 125 mxer and put the motor into that.

I had a RM125 with a worked XR200 motor in it back in 2000, it was a great bike.

[ktm84mxc]

Yes an XR200 donk has powered many a special, even remember a VB Montesa powered one out Puke way.
A good fix is to replace the front end with CR125 or similar stay with conventional forks an 84-88 yr with disc brake. As the standard were a bit weak at 36mm & the braking with single leading shoe drum.