New project. 1987 Xr200 trade went through. - Page 2

FastDoc · 10-30-2010, 12:10 PM

W&G is amassing a fine collection of broken XR200 engines!

I have a pile of stuff for him growing in the corner of the garage!

Weldangrind · 10-30-2010, 12:17 PM

Old XR stuff isn't growing on trees. We have a top end and most of a lower end, but we think we can build a complete engine with donations from you fine gentlemen. It'll pay to have a spare.

FastDoc · 10-30-2010, 12:30 PM

It will do my heart good to help.

For all we know a rebore and some valve seals and a little detail work my old engine will be good for another generation of service.

Weldangrind · 10-30-2010, 12:37 PM

There's always hope.

TurboT · 10-30-2010, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Old XR stuff isn't growing on trees. We have a top end and most of a lower end, but we think we can build a complete engine with donations from you fine gentlemen. It'll pay to have a spare.

I might have to come steal it, and a frame. 8O

Weldangrind · 10-31-2010, 12:06 AM

It's yours my friend. I have two rolling chassis XR200 bikes for parts (not R versions). A Lifan engine would be a fun project.

Whatever it takes for us to be able to ride.

katoranger · 11-06-2010, 06:21 PM

Okay. I actually clean out some things from the shed and push the xr in there. Got the engine loosely bolted in. Everything fit just fine. Just need a few pieces to make it go.

Will need a sprocket, chain, and the rear brake pedal and rod assembly.

Also missing the front brake lever and perch, but I have one from a pit bike that I think will work.

FastDoc · 11-06-2010, 06:51 PM

Stand by for the sprocket. Larry from Hooper Imports may have sent me an extra I will see if its in the mailbox next week. If he did I'll forward it to you.

Did you get the rear lower mount through the motor OK?

katoranger · 11-06-2010, 07:56 PM

Well, I already ordered the sprocket.

. Found a brake pedal and rod etc on ebay and got that coming.

Still need a chain and the air filter. Going to have to put together a wiring harness for it. Clean the carb.

So while the parts are coming I will concentrate on the wiring part of it. That is going to be the most difficult portion.

All of the bolts fit in just fine. I am using all the mounts. Fortunately all the stock honda hardware was there.

Doc, what filter and chain did you use?

FastDoc · 11-06-2010, 09:06 PM

I'll help you via phone on the wiring if you need. Its not hard, but time consuming and a little nerve racking. I soldered and shrink tubed all my connections.

Weldangrind · 11-07-2010, 01:48 AM

The chain is a 520, if you stick with the stock rear sprocket and the special front sprocket Doc used.

Doc, any chance we can see a photo of the new sprocket you installed, and learn how it's different from the 520 stock XR200R?

katoranger · 11-07-2010, 08:23 AM

I ordered one of those sprockets from hooper. The chain that came with the bike is far too rough to use.

Doc, when I get all my wiring laid out I will probably call you. Will need to find my soldering iron.

katoranger · 11-07-2010, 03:53 PM

I believe I have everything I need to put the xr together either here or on the way.

Checked out my wiring situation. Between the stock XR wiring and the remnants of china wiring I have all the connections covered. Going to try and set up the electric start too.

Sprocket, chain, air filter, brake parts and a new cdi on there way. That should be all the parts I am missing. Somehow managed to misplace the CDI unit. Good thing they are cheap.

Next step will be the wiring harness and building a battery box.

Weldangrind · 11-07-2010, 05:45 PM

Do you have a cheap source for ammo boxes? I figure that one could house the battery and ignition stuff, while keeping it really dry. You'd want to drill a hole in the bottom to feed the battery tube out.

Ammo boxes are great because the lids are removable, and they are very durable. Being steel, you could easily weld a bracket on that would bolt to your frame.

katoranger · 11-07-2010, 06:27 PM

I have one, but it is much too large. There use to be a store that carried some, but they closed up.

That said, I stay out of mud and water. I don't like the clean up. This is getting exciting. My first real full size dirt bike.

10-30-2010, 12:10 PM	#16
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	W&G is amassing a fine collection of broken XR200 engines! I have a pile of stuff for him growing in the corner of the garage! __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-30-2010, 12:17 PM	#17
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Old XR stuff isn't growing on trees. We have a top end and most of a lower end, but we think we can build a complete engine with donations from you fine gentlemen. It'll pay to have a spare. __________________ 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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10-30-2010, 12:30 PM	#18
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	It will do my heart good to help. For all we know a rebore and some valve seals and a little detail work my old engine will be good for another generation of service. __________________ Happy to serve.
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10-30-2010, 12:37 PM	#19
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	There's always hope. __________________ 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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10-31-2010, 12:06 AM	#21
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	It's yours my friend. I have two rolling chassis XR200 bikes for parts (not R versions). A Lifan engine would be a fun project. Whatever it takes for us to be able to ride. __________________ 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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11-06-2010, 06:21 PM	#22
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Okay. I actually clean out some things from the shed and push the xr in there. Got the engine loosely bolted in. Everything fit just fine. Just need a few pieces to make it go. Will need a sprocket, chain, and the rear brake pedal and rod assembly. Also missing the front brake lever and perch, but I have one from a pit bike that I think will work.
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11-06-2010, 06:51 PM	#23
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Stand by for the sprocket. Larry from Hooper Imports may have sent me an extra I will see if its in the mailbox next week. If he did I'll forward it to you. Did you get the rear lower mount through the motor OK? __________________ Happy to serve.
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11-06-2010, 07:56 PM	#24
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Well, I already ordered the sprocket. . Found a brake pedal and rod etc on ebay and got that coming. Still need a chain and the air filter. Going to have to put together a wiring harness for it. Clean the carb. So while the parts are coming I will concentrate on the wiring part of it. That is going to be the most difficult portion. All of the bolts fit in just fine. I am using all the mounts. Fortunately all the stock honda hardware was there. Doc, what filter and chain did you use?
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11-06-2010, 09:06 PM	#25
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I'll help you via phone on the wiring if you need. Its not hard, but time consuming and a little nerve racking. I soldered and shrink tubed all my connections. __________________ Happy to serve.
	0

11-07-2010, 01:48 AM	#26
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	The chain is a 520, if you stick with the stock rear sprocket and the special front sprocket Doc used. Doc, any chance we can see a photo of the new sprocket you installed, and learn how it's different from the 520 stock XR200R? __________________ 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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11-07-2010, 08:23 AM	#27
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I ordered one of those sprockets from hooper. The chain that came with the bike is far too rough to use. Doc, when I get all my wiring laid out I will probably call you. Will need to find my soldering iron.
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11-07-2010, 03:53 PM	#28
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I believe I have everything I need to put the xr together either here or on the way. Checked out my wiring situation. Between the stock XR wiring and the remnants of china wiring I have all the connections covered. Going to try and set up the electric start too. Sprocket, chain, air filter, brake parts and a new cdi on there way. That should be all the parts I am missing. Somehow managed to misplace the CDI unit. Good thing they are cheap. Next step will be the wiring harness and building a battery box.
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11-07-2010, 05:45 PM	#29
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Do you have a cheap source for ammo boxes? I figure that one could house the battery and ignition stuff, while keeping it really dry. You'd want to drill a hole in the bottom to feed the battery tube out. Ammo boxes are great because the lids are removable, and they are very durable. Being steel, you could easily weld a bracket on that would bolt to your frame. __________________ 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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11-07-2010, 06:27 PM	#30
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I have one, but it is much too large. There use to be a store that carried some, but they closed up. That said, I stay out of mud and water. I don't like the clean up. This is getting exciting. My first real full size dirt bike.
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