83 Xr 350 frame and china engine??

kens · 08-05-2012, 02:13 AM

Does anyone know if the XR350 frame is much different frm a xr200 in a 1983 frame?? I have a chance to get a full rolling frame for cheap

the other frame avail but not so good shape is a 82-82 xl200 with the metal tank.

I have the spare motor.... just need to know if any of these would work.

katoranger · 08-05-2012, 12:22 PM

The 350 will not be a bolt in. The xl200 will probably be a bolt in.

Weldangrind · 08-05-2012, 12:49 PM

X2. I've bolted a China motor into an '83 XR200R, and I'm about to do an '81 XR200. Same bolt pattern.

kens · 08-05-2012, 03:07 PM

Thanks guys. I knew I was in the right year span but not sur eon the XR350 frame. The XR350 frame is excellent shape. the XL200 one is quite rough.
Hopefully I can get the xl200 frame.

FastDoc · 08-06-2012, 12:28 AM

X3. Won't be a bolt in.

If you can find an XR200, you are golden. One of the best trail bikes I ever had was a Lifan powered 1983 XR200. The original Dirt Rat.

kens · 08-11-2012, 11:03 AM

Well I am getting closer to finding one. It's not so easy in Canada to find them.

Weldangrind · 08-11-2012, 02:32 PM

Not easy to find an XR200? I see XR200's in CL Vancouver every week.

kens · 08-11-2012, 03:05 PM

yes, your right..just one issue- i'm on the other side of the province to pick up a deal in Vancouver..

not so much in the east kootenays.
I've had no luck finding one in Alberta yet either thats not a long drive away also.

Weldangrind · 08-12-2012, 01:23 AM

Keep an eye out for one on CL Vancouver. I'd be happy to pick it up for you.

kens · 08-12-2012, 09:03 PM

Thanks !!!! I will watch the CL listing. I can always find a way to get it to Golden. Been on the #1 is a good thing with truckers always coming threw.

08-05-2012, 12:22 PM	#2
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	The 350 will not be a bolt in. The xl200 will probably be a bolt in. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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08-05-2012, 12:49 PM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	X2. I've bolted a China motor into an '83 XR200R, and I'm about to do an '81 XR200. Same bolt pattern. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-06-2012, 12:28 AM	#5
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	X3. Won't be a bolt in. If you can find an XR200, you are golden. One of the best trail bikes I ever had was a Lifan powered 1983 XR200. The original Dirt Rat. __________________ Happy to serve.
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08-11-2012, 02:32 PM	#7
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Not easy to find an XR200? I see XR200's in CL Vancouver every week. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-12-2012, 01:23 AM	#9
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Keep an eye out for one on CL Vancouver. I'd be happy to pick it up for you. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-05-2012, 02:13 AM	#1
kens Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Golden BC Posts: 123	83 Xr 350 frame and china engine?? Does anyone know if the XR350 frame is much different frm a xr200 in a 1983 frame?? I have a chance to get a full rolling frame for cheap the other frame avail but not so good shape is a 82-82 xl200 with the metal tank. I have the spare motor.... just need to know if any of these would work.
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08-05-2012, 03:07 PM	#4
kens Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Golden BC Posts: 123	Thanks guys. I knew I was in the right year span but not sur eon the XR350 frame. The XR350 frame is excellent shape. the XL200 one is quite rough. Hopefully I can get the xl200 frame.
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08-11-2012, 11:03 AM	#6
kens Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Golden BC Posts: 123	Well I am getting closer to finding one. It's not so easy in Canada to find them.
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08-11-2012, 03:05 PM	#8
kens Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Golden BC Posts: 123	yes, your right..just one issue- i'm on the other side of the province to pick up a deal in Vancouver.. not so much in the east kootenays. I've had no luck finding one in Alberta yet either thats not a long drive away also.
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08-12-2012, 09:03 PM	#10
kens Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Golden BC Posts: 123	Thanks !!!! I will watch the CL listing. I can always find a way to get it to Golden. Been on the #1 is a good thing with truckers always coming threw.
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