Have got an '81 XR200R that I am slowly sorting out. Drive line side of things is sorted, no dramas there. Am having a tough time sorting out plastics, like guards, front number plates etc etc. The bike was pretty bare when I got it, so there is quite a bit missing.a lot of which is not shown in the workshop manual. If anyone here knows a bit I would be keen for a brain pick as to where to locate parts.and also find out what parts I am missing:) Thanks all.
jasongroves,
Jul 16, 5:53pm
Oh, pro link rear
gunhand,
Jul 16, 5:56pm
You looking for the front light suround/number plate thingy!Would the same era XLs be the same by chance!I think cockys sheds are going to be your best bet. I take it you have tried bike wreckers!
jasongroves,
Jul 16, 6:01pm
Yeah thats one of the bits I am after. Have tried as many wreckers as possible. Most plastics are pretty far gone now as expected. XL could be the same, but not sure yet.
gunhand,
Jul 16, 6:05pm
There a guy here on TM thats seems to have alot of oldjap dirt bikes for sale, all in very tidy condition. I assume he brings them in from somewhere. Might be worth asking if he has access to parts. Im surprised your having a hrad time finding parts. Have you tried rural bike shops, like the two in Winton say. They have all sorts out the back.
richynuts,
Jul 16, 6:10pm
Try malcolm at econohonda
jasongroves,
Jul 16, 6:18pm
Have emailed him and just waiting to here back. Looks like he knows his stuff:)
jasongroves,
Jul 16, 6:20pm
Parts are not too hard to find, its just the condition (they are 30 years old:) Are you able to give me a link or some keywords to search for in regards to the TM guy you mentioned!
jasongroves,
Jul 16, 6:23pm
One of the hardest parts to find has been the front number plate, as most had the headlight and thats not the look I am after. I am pretty keen on the old 4 strokes:)
jasongroves,
Jul 16, 6:32pm
Cheers gunhand
bwg11,
Jul 16, 6:35pm
Malcolm is excellent. would you like me to list a XR200RB parts list for $10 in quite good condition! Find me through my only listing.
dr.doolittle,
Jul 16, 6:38pm
All RB's & RC's had a front light as standard. They were an enduro bike.
jasongroves,
Jul 16, 6:44pm
Please:)
motorboy2011,
Jul 16, 6:45pm
just soring myone out too, I managed to bend the frame, opps! Now to shift everything off my stuffed frame to a good one. Im stuck on finding a plastic side cover on the exhaust side, seems they all cracked and melted away due to the heat!
jasongroves,
Jul 16, 6:47pm
Yep, same boat here
jasongroves,
Jul 16, 6:53pm
Wow.thats tidy
motorboy2011,
Jul 16, 6:58pm
Give it a month and hopefully it will be tidy and straight lol! Getting the "new" frame painted factory Tahitian red, and the plastic rear mud guard replaced with a smaller metal one that they also came out with. Cant make it too shiny or I wont wan to get it dirty, and thats a waste of a bike
jasongroves,
Jul 16, 7:07pm
Have just had the frame powder coated black, fresh engine etc.will be a nice bike when its finished
motorboy2011,
Jul 16, 7:10pm
good fun to ride, the pro-link handle FAR better than the twin shocks
attitudedesignz,
Jul 16, 7:10pm
Pretty sure same era XLs had round headlight with "plate" below OR rectangle headlight with "plate" above, whereas '80/'81 XR had rectangle light with "plate" below.
One of my favourite dirt bikes the '80/'81 XR200.
jasongroves,
Jul 16, 7:18pm
It was in a hell of a state when I got it. Will try and find some before, during and after photos to upload.
jasongroves,
Jul 16, 7:22pm
Me too. Got several bikes lying around and this one is the favorite. Thats when it comes to 2 wheels:) Also got an off roader with a CBR1000 donk in it, for a bit oflaugh. Also theres a CBR900, a Sachs 250, a CRF and a few more:)
jasongroves,
Jul 16, 7:25pm
Oh, almost forgot my mates 1929 Triumph
attitudedesignz,
Jul 16, 7:32pm
Is the Sachs an early one!
I'm a sucker for late '70s early '80s dirtbikes. In last 5 years, Maico 490 IT 490 PE 175 & 400T YZ 465G RM 400C
Countless XRs, DRs, TTs & XTs.
The big block smokers ARE my favourites tho'.
jasongroves,
Jul 16, 7:35pm
Nope, Sachs is last years model. Cheap as chips. Has been stripped down a bit and have changed the gearing on the mill/lathe.
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