new ride...project

[426kidz]

ok guys ill post pics later but i just got a 1986 honda 200sx anyone know anything about em? needs aton of work,lol

[finsteratv]

oh dear god...haha. whats the plans for it?

[HondaPohl]

Dude. That was the first quad I ever rode! Those honda are awesome. Auto clutch. Decent power for a 200. Keep us posted! U gonna make it like a mini mx or keep it stock? Good luck!

[426kidz]

well my buddy passed away and his family decided to give it to me...so I want to make it nice and really just wanna make it original again. pretty beat so we will see how it goes,lol

[426kidz]

heres a pic...about too get a new bath!

http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k599/426exkid/1986.jpg

[Zakradu398]

Our schools principal just gave my friend 2 of these and 84 and 86 I believe? I could be wrong though.

[HondaPohl]

Originally posted by 426kidz
heres a pic...about too get a new bath!

http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k599/426exkid/1986.jpg

Good luck with that man! Well thats why we callem projects!

[01boneless]

426 youd better be making a post look at your number of posts

[HondaRacing83]

Originally posted by Zakradu398
Our schools principal just gave my friend 2 of these and 84 and 86 I believe? I could be wrong though. lol why? they get A's or something?

[426kidz]

haha...and yeah it will be ok...cleaned up nice...powder coated frame and some new stock plastic...it will be nice you guys should know my abilities by now haha;)

[YFZ-FoFiddy-TC]

Originally posted by 01boneless
426 youd better be making a post look at your number of posts

Why does it matter how many posts he has? I've been here since '06 and have made less than 2k posts. lol

[01boneless]

Originally posted by YFZ-FoFiddy-TC
Why does it matter how many posts he has? I've been here since '06 and have made less than 2k posts. lol

his number was 666 lol

[coryatver]

awesome quad i learned to ride on that beat it and rode it for years that was after my dad who bought it new in 86 wore it out for years. We just sold it still started right up but smoked. Only problem I had with it was the axle carrier bolts wouldn't stay tight and would strip out. Honda made another quad with the same motor in the 90s and called it the type 2 but it was shaft drive and it had racks. My buddy had one of those back when we were kids mine was faster with the chain drive.

Couple people have them in my area there is a mint one use to push dirt track cars around at the track and then there is another one running around. Also couple on craig list right now it is amazing that many are still running strong.

http://www.atvsource.com/articles/articles/2001/020101_honda_200sx_history.htm

[426kidz]

well took the plastic off today emtied the METAL gas tank,lol and cleaning the carb. hope to fire it up tomorrow did not know it has a compression release switch haha:D

[426kidz]

Update: took the carb off to clean it and was full of mudd...after about a hour of cleaning and preping I got new gas and poored it in, pulled it one time and it fired right up. I want new plastic and seat also needs new tires but man I can not believe it started!!!!!:D :D :D

[Zakradu398]

Originally posted by HondaRacing83
lol why? they get A's or something?

No lol, far from it. He's just a good guy.

[426kidz]

hmmm...why?why?why did honda have to put a metal gas tank on this bike....kill me now! 200.00 for a plastic replacement!!!:mad:

[evan402]

yikes 200$ for a plastic replacement is going to hurt. Did you check ebay or see if any parts cross fit? Their is one on craigslist near me for 500 i was thinking about picking up for my wife.

[tri5ron]

**Back in the day**,

One way we used to scrub out the insides of a rusted metal fuel tank, was to get a 2' length of chain, (like a bicycle chain lock), some medium sized bolts, nuts, etc.

rinse out the tank with some soapy water
(use liguid dish soap), remove the petcock, duct tape the hole, and then put the chain / bolts/ etc. inside the tank.
(count the bolts and nuts before you put them inside).

Add another cup or two of soapy water, put on the fuel cap.

Then shake, shake, shake, until you think your arms are going to fall off, lol!

don't shake so hard that the hardware is flying around inside,... you just want to keep it all sliding around all over the place.

Keep turning the tank to both sides, upside down, and shake it some more.

Rinse it out, and do it again.

Rinse it some more and do it again with something like Simple Green.

Rince it again, and do it some more with Rubbing Alcohol.

May take a few days, and yeah, I know it's a lot of work, but you'd be surprised at how clean you can usually get it.

I know there are also liquid "liners" that can be used, but I never had much luck with those staying adhered to the inside of the tank.
(I tried it on my old '70 Honda CB750).
After a while, the liner material comes loose, and it's like having a big trashbag floating around in the tank, so I don't recommend using it.

Metal tanks can be saved, but it is a lot of work.

also, it is highly recommended that after you get it cleaned out, to use a in-line fuel filter, between the tank and the carb.

oh yeah, and btw,...
remember to re-count the nuts and bolts when you pour them out ! :D

hope this helps, and Happy Shaking !

[evan402]

Originally posted by tri5ron
**Back in the day**,



Then shake, shake, shake, until you think your arms are going to fall off, lol!


Please take a video of this when you do it so we all can have a good laugh at your expense.

[426kidz]

well i got it very clean...not using the method listed,lol I decided to put a fule filter in and fill it up ran it for about 30min....next day come around, i wonder why it stinks like gas...here to find out about 5 little holes rusted through and now im forced to figure something out!!! any suggestions idk what models cross fit with the tank but something needs to be done. I will rstore this sucker if its the last thing i do!!!:D