Hi-Bird 200 build and help - Page 5

Killerbracing · 03-16-2014, 10:19 PM

Just had a vision. I'm thinking about thrash building this bike this week. Put off the supermoto wheel build until next week. I think my only limitation is the seat and muffler at this point. I really need to ride. This winter has been terrible and I have a birthday party to go to next Saturday evening. It's a mile away and would be a good local bolt checking adventure!

SpudRider · 03-16-2014, 11:58 PM

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Put the forks together and gave the bird a bath.

I used Mobil 1 synthetic ATF. Holy stench batman! Stuff smells like a week old dead dog that was in the middle of taking a shit when it died!

All that ATF stinks.

However, even if it stinks, the Mobile 1 Synthetic ATF works very well in forks.

SpudRider · 03-16-2014, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Killerbracing

Just had a vision. I'm thinking about thrash building this bike this week. Put off the supermoto wheel build until next week. I think my only limitation is the seat and muffler at this point. I really need to ride. This winter has been terrible and I have a birthday party to go to next Saturday evening. It's a mile away and would be a good local bolt checking adventure!

That sounds like a good idea, KB.

Weldangrind · 03-17-2014, 10:27 AM

I agree. Might as well get to know the bike, and then make changes over time.

Killerbracing · 03-17-2014, 08:40 PM

Got my exhaust and battery tray loaded to go to the sand blaster in the morning.

Then after my sales route, the quest for a seat and an exhaust can begins. Thank goodness for cycle salvages.

Weldangrind · 03-18-2014, 10:52 AM

On the last bike I built, I welded on a muffler from a 2002 XR250R. I did that for the benefit of the USFS, so they're happy with the spark arrestor.

Killerbracing · 03-18-2014, 08:57 PM

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On the last bike I built, I welded on a muffler from a 2002 XR250R. I did that for the benefit of the USFS, so they're happy with the spark arrestor.

I scored a new old stock cobra muffler for a 500 quad racer for $40.

Killerbracing · 03-18-2014, 09:02 PM

Ok, picked up a Xr 200 seat. Gonna have to mod the mounts, but it something to plant butt on that looks halfway presentable.

Weldangrind · 03-19-2014, 01:08 AM

I'm thinking that an XR200 tank would be a good match. It might take some minor fab work to fit it properly, but it will match the seat. I'd hold out for a red one.

Killerbracing · 03-19-2014, 11:09 AM

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I'm thinking that an XR200 tank would be a good match. It might take some minor fab work to fit it properly, but it will match the seat. I'd hold out for a red one.

I'll see what happens. I was really tempted last night to scrap the whole thing and buy a DR350. Lol

katoranger · 03-19-2014, 03:08 PM

I would have to agree with Weld on the matching tank.

Killerbracing · 03-19-2014, 03:20 PM

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I would have to agree with Weld on the matching tank.

Haven't found a black one yet. Well, one that isn't $250 bucks anyway.

Killerbracing · 03-30-2014, 09:21 PM

Finally got the controls sorted out. Grips and headlight is next.

Killerbracing · 03-31-2014, 08:53 PM

Oooh! Mulisha grips!

Killerbracing · 04-01-2014, 06:27 PM

Went back to salvage diving, gonna have to dye it, but here's the new seat.

03-17-2014, 10:27 AM	#64
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I agree. Might as well get to know the bike, and then make changes over time. __________________ 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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03-18-2014, 10:52 AM	#66
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	On the last bike I built, I welded on a muffler from a 2002 XR250R. I did that for the benefit of the USFS, so they're happy with the spark arrestor. __________________ 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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03-19-2014, 01:08 AM	#69
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I'm thinking that an XR200 tank would be a good match. It might take some minor fab work to fit it properly, but it will match the seat. I'd hold out for a red one. __________________ 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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03-19-2014, 03:08 PM	#71
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I would have to agree with Weld on the matching tank. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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03-16-2014, 10:19 PM	#61
Killerbracing Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Buffalo, Mo Posts: 259	Just had a vision. I'm thinking about thrash building this bike this week. Put off the supermoto wheel build until next week. I think my only limitation is the seat and muffler at this point. I really need to ride. This winter has been terrible and I have a birthday party to go to next Saturday evening. It's a mile away and would be a good local bolt checking adventure!
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03-17-2014, 08:40 PM	#65
Killerbracing Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Buffalo, Mo Posts: 259	Got my exhaust and battery tray loaded to go to the sand blaster in the morning. Then after my sales route, the quest for a seat and an exhaust can begins. Thank goodness for cycle salvages.
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