Cheapest Honda 200x Is FIXED!

[@2vintage]

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[@leejohnston8629]

Thank you Joe for what you do you inspire a lot of people even us older folks Love those old three-wheelers as always great video good drone footage too it's freaking awesome man congratulations on another successful build God bless you and your wife keep them coming

[@ryancenzer666]

You have the patience of a shaolin monk. When that thing didn’t kick over after the 10th try that’s when I start cussin. Me and my kids watch all of your videos keep’em coming. Nice work

[@2vintage]

Yeah i was getting worried! I did not want to tear the engine apart again!

[@oczelot1140]

Yeah those old hondas 200/185 are kind hard to start but its lot of fun. I think them make bubles in the carb or somethig

[@mikeschlup5279]

Those old Honda's are close too bulletproof ...hard to believe that 4th gear was ground off like it was...the instructional part of your videos the best part...

[@2vintage]

Yeah I couldn't believe it when I first saw it!

[@Davido50]

The old ones are better than the new ones! Nowadays Honda is far from best engines in quads, UTVs or dirtbikes etc.

[@broo_shs]

some one have swap gears with out clutch and in wrong rev so that do at gears gonna broke or eat it up.

[@davesplace1307]

Let's all give Jade a huge shout out for getting Joe a drone for Christmas!! I cannot wait to see all the bad ass drone footage coming up in upcoming videos

[@broo_shs]

yeah

[@jonnyonwheels]

I absolutely LOVED my 200x in the snow, especially with 18” rear tires I had helping to take some tippiness out of it. It was an absolute ball ice riding out on the bay. Please tell me you’re going to get a real set of tank shrouds right? Even the oversized ones from Maier look better than what’s on yours Joe. Btw, Pro-Link was how Honda marketed their rear suspension linkage starting in the early 80’s so that’s just a stock swingarm you’ve got but painted blue.

[@jimbo4203]

Me too, loved the 200x

[@aksis8161]

Picked up a pretty clean 84 200x couple weeks ago guy said it was having a very hard time starting and running compression felt low gave it a simple valve adjustment and it’s like a brand new bike again runs great and strong not bad for 750 bucks

[@Projectred93]

I just picked up the same thing with same problems this weekend. Hoping a quick valve adjustment solves the issues!

[@ricardoguerra9411]

Who needs mainstream TV when you have You Tube channels like 2vintage .

[@markeithpeacock222]

I.got the same 200x once again had it 18yrs runs perfect every time

[@markhensley9378]

It's always a great feeling when I tear down an engine that far and then hear it running again. Especially when it doesn't have any leaks or any other problems. Great job on this one. Good luck with your Quadzilla/Banshee. Stick with it, don't let it win! I still think that the piston is coming too far out of the top of the cylinder at top dead center. The cylinder has been milled or wrong piston or wrong head gasket thickness. Great drone footage. 👌 Again, good luck!

[@ryancraig2795]

Nice job. Go really easy on the gasket sealant. You don't want globs of that squeezing out into engine. And you might want to clean a little more thoroughly after honing.

[@tpghl5225]

It’s always good to wash out with hot soapy water after honing. Just gotta make sure you dry it real well

[@istvanszabo8537]

Love your videos. Can't wait for the next one! Keep up the good work

[@ryooperdude3144]

I look forward to your videos. Love the builds and all the cool old bikes you choose to fix up. Favorite KZbinr.

[@timfogle7337]

Those were great machines.. had an 84 but the frame was shot.. front swingarm pivot was so wore out even new oem bearings would fall out lol. Finally got an 86 with the square frame and the 6 speed transmission and liked it a ton more but that's still a good trike and a lot of fun. Keep it up bro👍👍👍👍

[@bryanjjones4163]

I did have a 83 model but I don't have it now

[@seanhatch4425]

Haha says it's running really good. Breaking up high rpm, starting fluid to start it, flat tires. This guy cracks me up.

[@flickeronthedashboardstudi5126]

am 16 and seriously considering getting an apprenticeship at a mechanic shop and wanted to know what one of the biggest things you learned through your experiences about fixing engines? By the way I liked your drone shots👍

[@Ed-cg7dl]

I’d love to see you try the aircraft remover trick in one of these videos. Everyone’s reaction is priceless given how much we’ve all struggled at one time or another with stubborn gasket bits.

[@2vintage]

I have aircraft paint remover. Does it work pretty well for getting off old gaskets?

[@mattdogg02]

@@2vintage get the Permatex gasket remover stuff you brush on and let it sit for a couple hours and it help get it off a lot easier

[@Ed-cg7dl]

@@2vintage it’s ridiculous. Let it sit for ten minutes or so and it works killer.

[@2acres933]

I have 3x 200x’s they are great machines! Picking up in value too! Sold 2 clean ones last year. One for 3000 and one for 3400! Holding on the the ones I have now.

[@bighomieJ5X]

Now this is how you jump start a Friday morning 💯👍🏾😬

[@duckworthatvandmxadventure6601]

Nice views from the drone!! My kids love your vids great job joe

[@scottmoodysr9449]

The drone footage is BADASS! And again great job brother you give me the confidence to tear into my 1983 Ltd 125

[@Ed-cg7dl]

aircraft remover works incredibly well on super old gasket bits left behind after removal. I use a small amount on a q-tip and run it around the mating surface and it turns old gaskets soft again and they come off like butter. Be careful with it, it’s super noxious. It neutralizes with water 👍 great product to have on hand with these old machines. Gets your mating surfaces spotless to ensure no leaks down the line. Be sure to use a damp rag and get it off/neutralize it before reapplying a new gasket. Cheers.

[@2vintage]

👌 i will try it out!

[@ryancraig2795]

I assume you mean aircraft paint stripper? Also a good gasket scraper would help.

[@evil14life]

mechanically it sounds great. Running wise it sounds like its misfiring. That would also explain why it keeps dying and is hard to start. even back when you first got spark out of it in the other video it seemed intermittent.

[@leebenson3201]

Another fine job, really enjoy the 3 wheeler videos it brings back a lot of good memories for me.

[@jameswarren423]

Great job getting her all fixed up and running again! I had a 200 X and a 250 R back in the day! And they were great machines long as you maintained them those old Hondas would run and run wish I still had them😔 but great video sir and awesome drone footage glad to see you got a new one ! keep up the great videos👍🏼🤩

[@christopherderaps]

Looked like a total blast in the snow dude! Hey, with videography on the drone, if you're taking stationery video, keep it pointed away from the sun. Like on your first drone clip, you could shoot from the other end of the field. It'll help with dynamic range (light versus dark areas) and color balance. As a side note, think about looking into getting your Part 107 UAV Operator Certificate if you don't have it. Great info to learn if you're going to get more awesome drone footage. Glad I found your channel this week. Enjoying your content!

[@joevendramin9509]

I had a 85 200X. Only toy I ever bought new. I love Honda's but trikes are dangerous. I've had lots of snowmachines and dirt bikes and the only time I've got hurt was on a trike.

[@atvseatexchange2176]

Another successful mission, great job sir.

[@jaredmcquiniff5362]

You sir, have a gift! I love watching your videos because you’re very intelligent and I always seem to learn little tricks from you! I love your content buddy! Keep up the great work

[@johnlangston466]

Great video Joe love the new drone footage 👍

[@peteraitken6494]

Cracking result joe runs great man the drone footage is awesome enjoy take care and all the best 🔧🔧🔧👍👌🏍🏍

[@2vintage]

Thanks for watching!

[@peteraitken6494]

@@2vintage anytime mate

[@Bri-tg6xr]

Get a real 200x thumb throttle, easier to hold the gas in the drifts than using the wrist while pushing the bars out. That machine is nice, nice work on that gear change. I'm finishing up my 400ex engine now, split the cases for the shifter shaft replacement. Also don't be afraid to really shift your weight to drift a little harder, think hips out with the drift.

[@polishoskar2039]

Your nuts with that driver on the clutch hub haha, first time I was doing any engine work was a clutch and when I started tightening those spring bolts one just ripped the thing behind the inner that the spring sit round and since then im extra scared when it comes to small bolts getting torqued 😂

[@dbigeyelid7160]

My first experience with the clutch hub, I tightened them with my impact, and sheared the head right off! Needless to say, I only use a ratchet on those now!

[@RuttlesRepair]

I’d love to see a big red 250es or 250sx I have a 85 250es and they’re a ton of fun

[@waderobinson4911]

Should try out the red gasket tack instead of using RTV might be cleaner and easier.

[@bryankerr69]

Nice! Sounds a little choppy at top end, I would replace that twist throttle on it with a thumb throttle. Honda should have put electric start on all the 4 strokes.

[@2vintage]

electric start would be nice!

[@daileous8891]

....I was thinking the same thing. 👍 throttle. 😂 Too each his own.😎

[@broo_shs]

I’ve used a narrow metal spatula that I’ve sharpened to these years,so the edge is a good and it's good tool for removing a old caskets, but sometimes I use a razor blade and i have use plastic on the other blade so I don’t cut my fingers or anything else open.

[@200mmonster4]

It's getting to the point to where there's nothing you can't fix. Great job bro. Would love to own this machine. Do you plan on keeping it?

[@tinybubbles3724]

Perfect amount of snow. Long live the trikes!

[@2vintage]

Yes it was perfect! Lots of fun!

[@333n3wk34333]

Movin' on up with the new drone. Another great video!

[@easypeasy898]

Hi 2vintage i like your content and i think it is really entertaining

[@shartne]

Its probably stripped from pulling cars out of the snow banks. LOL could be? Awesome job making that tranny fit right with the gear swap. No smoke listen to that baby idle it sounds perrrrfect.

[@2vintage]

Haha I'd like to see that!

[@andyleaver5578]

Loving the drone pics

[@flickeronthedashboardstudi5126]

I am 16 and seriously considering getting an apprenticeship at a mechanic shop and wanted to know what one of the biggest things you learned through your experiences about fixing engines? By the way I liked your drone shots👍

[@TimArmbruster]

Awesome! Nice gift from Jade!

[@kevinellington1962]

I have a sweet 200x i was ringing donuts in the Hardees restaurant parking lot that shut down because of snow.i hit the curb under the snow.threw me off...landed on me and snapped my ankle.ouch!! Didn't mess up the mint 200x luckily. I can get another ankle...not another 200x haha

[@dennisbagatin4480]

Excellent job Honda tough.

[@trose7620]

Put thumb throttle back on that monster, twist will get ya hurt, my buddy in high-school had same quad, put twister on it, lost control trail riding (whiskey throttle) broke his neck, hit a ditch and flipped off a hill in the woods. Buke still runs to this day, a little beat up but you did a quality job on that. Sorry for the buzz kill, but don't want to. See you get hurt

[@craigmorgan4676]

Can't wait for a kx500 build,would love that!👊🤯🤔🤯👊

[@jozsef6453]

The drone shots are awesome 👌

[@davehouston1410]

“Run out of gas or something” you are awesome hahaha

[@kenjohnson5498]

I could feel the anxiety in your voice after it shut off, between this one and the quadzilla i'd be drinking :P

[@2vintage]

Yeah I was a little worried!

[@chrisevans8308]

I’m really interested in that 200x.

[@chuckm3034]

Keep the 3 wheelers comin!!! Another great video🤘

[@Oyvind88]

Great, happy new year😀🥳🇳🇴

[@Hanky_Bannist8r]

Good job Joe she sounds awesome !

[@2vintage]

Thank you!

[@Maga4Lyfe]

You were simply out of gas. Once you put it on reserve you were good to go for a bit longer. Great video as always.

[@juicy5836]

Just a wicked little bike ya got there boy 😊😄

[@holeshot1721]

There is a 2 stroke kawsaki tecate on marketplace right now for 1500 i live in Pawling ny so if u check that area u can find that super cheap legend!! Says that it turns over just bin in a barn for 20 years

[@mealex303]

Try using hand warmer pouches on floatbowl petcock and fuel lines if its to cold aswell as your hands and end of each boot. Or a fuel additive?

[@bananabrooks3836]

Good fix Joe, although it should start with fewer kicks than that!, did it need a squirt of easy start again as l noticed seat was off after it came off the trailer ? Maybe those wires, fuel tap not flowing correctly or carb needs a little tweeking if you need to have it idling quite so fast?

[@trose7620]

You'll be fine. Doing great.

[@djodjodubois9458]

Sa ce voie tu Adore réparé des VTT..que c est une passion pour toi c est surtout pour sa j aurais aimé que sa soit toi qui le répare..entk..je veux démaré un dép en mécanique léger..tu ma donné le gout de le devenir..merci j adore tes vidéo..son très bien détaillé et les vu son superbe ils sont clair on voit et comprend bien ce que tu explique..grasse a toi j ai même réussi a réparé quelque de mes encien vtt

[@nicholascaudill6185]

Good looking trike! Sounds great!

[@adambooth9630]

Nice job, one thing tho is why when you have a good surface and a new gasket do you put sealer on? It doesnt need it and just makes future maintainance a pain in the ass

[@2vintage]

I only put it on one side of the gasket so that you can take off the clutch cover easily. I've had brand new gaskets leak before so I do this for reassurance.

[@joesphstaples9484]

I look forward to your videos great job. U should revive a snowmobile. Next.

[@mikepires2765]

2Vintage..Hey buddy I just wanna give u a idea for that Quadzilla that blew up on u twice.. If u put a spacer or maybe 2 gaskets before u put on the head,then do a squish test w/a(paperclip)+then check it w/the micrometer.U should get the right reading. I had a kx-125 big bore 80 over wisco piston.And kicked it over and it was idling.Then "click"-Motor siezed in 7+1/2 min.. Bought another piston and rings.But a cheaper piston,and I told the guy what happened.He said"The head must've been leaking" Anyway I took the "cheaper after market piston put it on the bike used 2-head gaskets+ gasket sealer.. Tightened down the head put the dome on..4-5 kicks the bike fired up.Stayed Idiling,little Rev's for about 20-minutes.Then it was fine.With that big bore on it.Wow it was fast.(But the moral of the story is it took 2head gaskets to fix my problem)

[@harry6506]

Hey mate I have ttr 230 dirtbike that when I put rev I or just while riding and when I open the gas fast it stalls or starts to turn off. Do you have any idea what would be going on I just assume it's the Jets

[@christophermelby8471]

Can I buy some of the old left over trans from you?.. I have a 84. It don’t shift for 1-2 all else works. I think it’s got bad gears and bent fork.. Love these 200Xs. Mine is all original from 84.

[@2vintage]

Yes just message me on Instagram

[@Bandito071]

Did it run out of fuel ,? Dunno but im not going to go thru the major hassle of taking the gas cap off and checking...

[@mikeshobbiesandrandomstuff]

Love that bike I hope I'm lucky enough to own one someday

[@ryancraig2795]

Show me a man who doesn't enjoy doing donuts on a 3-wheeler, and that's a man whose soul is dead lol

[@yzinger9878]

those drone shots are pretty cool

[@2vintage]

Thanks, I thought maybe it would add a little to the video.

[@JamesDavis-to1hn]

Great drone shots!

[@countryboyvlogs776]

Love all your videos can’t wait to see the yfz 450 rebuild I own one

[@2vintage]

Yeah that video is coming!

[@natechilds6432]

You should use a oil when you hone a cylinder. Like WD-40

[@jankostrizic7774]

Hello you sprayed it when you checked the spark plug

[@robertmartin1629]

Enjoy your videos!!! Too old to ride and wrench anymore but I do fly Quads. What did you get for Xmass? Keep up the good work. Should be a good addition to your test rides...................Bob M.

[@polishoskar2039]

You definitely need to pick one bike n fully restore it with fresh powder coats a small series of the progress n best doing a trike probably because they are the rare ones imo

[@williamross4652]

That 350x would be perfect for a complete stage 0 ( factory specs)rebuild they're the undisputed kings of 80"s Honda trikes no doubt about it. The 86 being a bit more nimble in my memories anyway 😂✌🏻

[@trose7620]

Hold throttle open when you spray in the juice, gets it right up in there.

[@johndorazio3759]

Nice i miss the one i had

[@JAY-dw4fd]

Been waiting patiently.

[@timledwith9052]

Ladies and Gentlemen,,,,, We give you The Master!!!!!!!

[@southside1975]

I had a Tecate 250 extended axle that thing was a beast I let a old biker ride it he dumped the clutch his right leg went under the rear tire and he was holding wide open to try to not be drug under it his a tree totaled it. I thought he was a stand up guy but he never paid me.

[@louisjohnsonjr.4934]

Id throw on a thumb throttle if it was me. Would be a lot easier to ride being a 3wheeler. It would be a lot more fun to ride. But great job!!

[@daileous8891]

Love the vids! I love 🔧 on toys. Just an FYI: as silly as it may seem, faa is pretty strick about using drones on youtube without a 107 license. You may get a warning, or fined. Keep posting!!👍

[@2vintage]

Oh I had no idea

[@jake_of_the_jungle9840]

I have a 200x with no second gear, what’s the difficulty level to change the gear or shift fork. I have the parts and motor pulled I’m just too scared to take it apart.

[@derpydog1008]

Out of curiosity do you need that much gasket maker? I understand a dab here and there to hold the gasket but that seems like a lot.

[@johnscovel3170]

he is a hacker backyard mechanic!!!!

[@noahcorkum2926]

Great job keep them coming

[@billstigliano5700]

I've always wondered why you dont do a compresson check on your motors after rebuilds?. Its a quick check and you seem to do a lot of them before the teardowns. it tells you a lot before the first start.

[@hamood1234fool]

At 34:02 I see it sparking to body ground. Look carefully you will see it. under exhaust pipe

[@cgreeneblue]

Yeah, I feel like I see that too right under the pipe.

[@hamood1234fool]

@@cgreeneblue glad you saw it too

[@2vintage]

What would cause that?

[@cgreeneblue]

@@2vintage No idea man...st elmo's fire?

[@hamood1234fool]

@@2vintage I can't see where the spark is coming from clearly. Is there a wire? stripped insulation?

[@lukecombs5242]

You need to move the kicker forward so it closes in by the motor you have it in the incorrect position and also did you notice how to tighten the chain on the 83-85 atc200x it moves the whole swing arm backwards it’s a bit over complicated but cool nevertheless only one of its kind Honda innovations baby I think the carb is plugged up cause I noticed the miss like it was kinda starving for fuel and FYI 83-85 is first generation they are the same everything is interchangeable 83-85 besides color options of plastic.

[@darrylpatterson7365]

The 81-82 250r chain tightens the same as the 200x as far as the whole swingarm moves back to tighten the chain.

[@busarider9244]

Had this same wheeler except mine had the gold wheels.It was just as hard to start.

[@bradleyflood5437]

Awesome video. I need a transmission for my 86 Yamaha tt225 but can’t seem to find one any ideas?

[@2vintage]

I'll keep an eye out for you

[@robinhall3725]

U DA MAN.. thanx

[@MaNNeRz91]

The starter gear didn't look damaged or worn to me it just looks chamfered. Could be to allow oil to flow between the teeth better. Maybe a revised part.

[@2vintage]

Yeah that's whatbi was pointing out. I wasn't saying it was damaged, just different. I eneded up using that starting gear when I put it back together.

[@MaNNeRz91]

@@2vintage ohh ok I thought I heard you question if it was worn but I must have got it wrong. She is a beast now that's all that matters 👌😄😄

[@baylis234]

Do you torc them bolts to spec or just impact and go? I gotta know lol

[@cathalgraham4897]

On Japanese bikes and quads the screws are jis not Philips I recommend the vessel brand of screwdrivers

[@JoshuaZosma]

This is just a guess. With that twist throttle it was constantly flooded

[@m8fusion712]

Great video man

[@yukon2159]

Let me know if you wanna sell that.... I've been looking for one but they are hard to come by in New England...