New project. 1987 Xr200 trade went through.

katoranger · 05-17-2010, 11:45 AM

Well, two years ago I stopped at a garage sale. Lady had an xr200 in a shed in pieces. I asked about it. She wanted too much at the time. In another shed she had some other xrs that had not run in years. She wanted to get them running. I left my number and never heard back until about a month ago.

Worked out a trade. I got the other bikes running in trade for this bike.

1987 Xr200. Looks like the cam chain broke and it snap a valve. Engine is needs alot. I believe my OHV lifan will fit in this frame.

FastDoc · 05-17-2010, 12:40 PM

That project looks ambitious! The motor swap seems like the best way to go. Hopefully other Lifanoid parts will swap too. I picture a lot of time on eBay in your future!

katoranger · 05-17-2010, 01:53 PM

All I can see that is really missing is the rear brake pedal and rod. It may be still in the shed that it was in. I am going to go back and look.

The plastic is okay. I am going to paint it. The tank I think I can stripped the paint off and back to the origianl color.

Otherwise I think just alittle wiring and some miscellaneous bolts.

Seat is not too bad.

Also needs a front tire to start, but I have one in the shed.

The rear is a 17" so I will need to buy one of those.

A former member had pretty much this same bike and the same lifan engine and did the swap.

Allen

Weldangrind · 05-17-2010, 03:46 PM

The '87 is a good choice; Honda went back to the two valve head (meaning that the Lifan should drop right in) and the seat is a modern type that climbs the tank.

I think I have a spare brake pedal for our '83 that is likely the same. It's a bit bent, but let me know if you need it.

katoranger · 05-17-2010, 05:12 PM

I will need the pedal and rod if you got it. Little bent is fine with me.

No hurry, I am going to do this one right. Starting with painting the frame.

I am sure I will find other missing pieces along the way. Overall its not too bad and Like WG said. No custom mounts needed for this one.

Probably need help with wiring.

Also going to use the xr carb since I can't find my lifan one.

Rear wheel I believe need bearings.

Allen

Weldangrind · 05-17-2010, 09:06 PM

Give me some time to dig through my junk; I might be able to produce a wiring harness. Need anything else?

katoranger · 05-18-2010, 12:44 AM

I have the xr harness. I think I may be missing a piece between the engine and the coil etc.

Going to make something to blend the lifan and honda wiring.

Allen

SpudRider · 05-18-2010, 02:27 AM

This looks like a fun project, Allen. Thank you for posting the great photos! Please do keep us updated as your progress.

Spud

katoranger · 05-18-2010, 08:14 PM

Since I am currently out of funds we will have to start with free things.

Part one will be stripping down to the frame and sanding/cleaning and prepping for paint.

Plan will be to have it running for fall riding.

AZ200cc · 05-23-2010, 02:53 PM

This could turn out to be a very nice bike when it's all said and done.

katoranger · 10-29-2010, 07:21 AM

Okay. Since Doc is nearing completion. Here is my bike.

FastDoc · 10-29-2010, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

Okay. Since Doc is nearing completion. Here is my bike.

No pics showed up, Kato. :(

I'm looking forward to your project. I think I will be able to help you as I've blazed some trails, like the battery mounting and the countershaft sprocket issue etc.

katoranger · 10-29-2010, 05:27 PM

I am seeing them. Does anyone else see the pics in the first post?

waynev · 10-29-2010, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

I am seeing them. Does anyone else see the pics in the first post?

Yep i can see the pics in the 1st post, not the ones that it seemed you were posting futher down though.

katoranger · 10-30-2010, 09:29 AM

Its just the first post.

I have some more pics of the engine. It appears to have dropped a valve and totalled the top end.

W&G already claimed the parts.

05-17-2010, 11:45 AM	#1
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	New project. 1987 Xr200 trade went through. Well, two years ago I stopped at a garage sale. Lady had an xr200 in a shed in pieces. I asked about it. She wanted too much at the time. In another shed she had some other xrs that had not run in years. She wanted to get them running. I left my number and never heard back until about a month ago. Worked out a trade. I got the other bikes running in trade for this bike. 1987 Xr200. Looks like the cam chain broke and it snap a valve. Engine is needs alot. I believe my OHV lifan will fit in this frame. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-17-2010, 12:40 PM	#2
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	That project looks ambitious! The motor swap seems like the best way to go. Hopefully other Lifanoid parts will swap too. I picture a lot of time on eBay in your future! __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-17-2010, 01:53 PM	#3
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	All I can see that is really missing is the rear brake pedal and rod. It may be still in the shed that it was in. I am going to go back and look. The plastic is okay. I am going to paint it. The tank I think I can stripped the paint off and back to the origianl color. Otherwise I think just alittle wiring and some miscellaneous bolts. Seat is not too bad. Also needs a front tire to start, but I have one in the shed. The rear is a 17" so I will need to buy one of those. A former member had pretty much this same bike and the same lifan engine and did the swap. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-17-2010, 03:46 PM	#4
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	The '87 is a good choice; Honda went back to the two valve head (meaning that the Lifan should drop right in) and the seat is a modern type that climbs the tank. I think I have a spare brake pedal for our '83 that is likely the same. It's a bit bent, but let me know if you need it. __________________ 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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05-17-2010, 05:12 PM	#5
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I will need the pedal and rod if you got it. Little bent is fine with me. No hurry, I am going to do this one right. Starting with painting the frame. I am sure I will find other missing pieces along the way. Overall its not too bad and Like WG said. No custom mounts needed for this one. Probably need help with wiring. Also going to use the xr carb since I can't find my lifan one. Rear wheel I believe need bearings. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-17-2010, 09:06 PM	#6
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Give me some time to dig through my junk; I might be able to produce a wiring harness. Need anything else? __________________ 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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05-18-2010, 12:44 AM	#7
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I have the xr harness. I think I may be missing a piece between the engine and the coil etc. Going to make something to blend the lifan and honda wiring. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-18-2010, 02:27 AM	#8
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	This looks like a fun project, Allen. Thank you for posting the great photos! Please do keep us updated as your progress. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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05-18-2010, 08:14 PM	#9
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Since I am currently out of funds we will have to start with free things. Part one will be stripping down to the frame and sanding/cleaning and prepping for paint. Plan will be to have it running for fall riding. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-23-2010, 02:53 PM	#10
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	This could turn out to be a very nice bike when it's all said and done. __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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10-29-2010, 07:21 AM	#11
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Okay. Since Doc is nearing completion. Here is my bike.
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10-29-2010, 05:27 PM	#13
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I am seeing them. Does anyone else see the pics in the first post?
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10-30-2010, 09:29 AM	#15
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Its just the first post. I have some more pics of the engine. It appears to have dropped a valve and totalled the top end. W&G already claimed the parts.
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