XR200 Project

[@empirecycleman355]

XR200R. Still have my 1982. Still kicks but on hard technical trails where speed is slow, rocks are unfriendly, conditions are slick, and my friends are crashing on their 450F’s.

[@shockadellick]

XR200 are the best in the woods. Love it.

[@unclequack5445]

So good to see that you kept this XR alive and man it sounded great.

[@swagkillayolonoscopesgg]

Damn brother this gave me motivation to start my rebuild project on my 1995 xr200r. Also nice feet!👍🏻 The council has given them a solid score of 7/10 firm, very beautiful sir!

[@matwithahat1200]

wow this is some professional work here

[@jordynarz]

I love how you explain how and why certain parts were worn out. Beautiful bike. And that motor paint color, yeah legit! :)

[@champramos2824]

Nice work,great bike xr200 timeless

[@stratosbakirtzoglou7675]

my first bike xr 200 1985...brings a lot of memories...Nice work mate...

[@James-wy2vz]

You gave that poor bike a second chance. god bless

[@pablocespedes9585]

I had two of those XR200, for everyday and fun it is just a super reliable little bike! It is known to be one of the best Hondas ever made, code name is KTO.

[@michaelyardley6166]

great work. If the bike could talk it would thank you for saving it ha

[@ethansmallsandthescaldeddo7645]

awesome work

[@lucidphreak1137]

dont diss the xr200.. super cool bike..

[@martinpruckl8091]

very nice and coolest Job you done....what a Dream....

[@zacharywatters1843]

Amazing job! Love the video but have one question. What year xr250r mono shock did you put on it because I am looking for one for my 94 xr200r?

[@markbest5127]

Looks great. Wish you put tank decals in stock location though. XR's Only built my engine to 210cc and high compression. Felt like a racer, and it actually scared 2 stroke guys because the power was so on and off. Who would think a 210cc could scare 2 stroke riders.

[@mickjagr3538]

need the Pro-Link stickers on the swing-arms

[@trevorclaar7122]

There’s an adjustable chain guide on the left side of the motor with the little black cover

[@TopShotAdam]

How do painted wheels hold up... won't they quickly chip and flake?

[@garthsanders]

The engine paint is pretty durable, and held up pretty well. I found it easier to deal with just than the original anodizong as touch ups are pretty easy when rare damage occurs.

[@shaqdavis8984]

came here for the video, now i just play it for the song

[@alessandrosilva4811]

###### THIN LIZZY #######. Xr200 97 brasil

[@rodrigogamboa213]

hola. Cambiaste el monoshock?

[@thatdesertmoto4923]

Like this song

[@stephenlholland]

I have a xr200 1990 wondering how much you spent on repair? I really like my bike but it has some problems always cranks first kick unless cold then maybe 2

[@garthsanders]

The original bike was $400. All the work and parts was another $1000. Having the crank rebuilt, cylinder bored, and a valve job was the lion's share of the cost.

[@williamsherman1089]

​@@garthsanders Is the rear wheel 18 inches or 17, I bought a used 1988 xr 200 and the rear wheel is 17 inches but the manual says 18?

[@garthsanders]

@william sherman the manual is wrong, 87-02 xr200r's came with 17" wheels. If you want the 18" wheels do a search on the thumper talk forums for an xr250r wheel swap. The guys over there know which parts fut what

[@skaletjanos]

very nice video Where you got the swingarm flider from? mine is broken and i cant find a new one... hope to here from u soon

[@garthsanders]

I got them on ebay. I did buy the forward slider separate from the rear chain guide......... I recall it wasn't cheap.

[@GroupMax1000]

I rebuilt an 84. It has the RFVC motor with 4 valves, dual carbs, two into one exhaust. I converted it to on/offroad use with Baja Design LED lights and Trailwing DOT approved tires. hondaxr200.blogspot.com/2015/05/1984-honda-xr200r-rebuild.html

[@patshaq2752]

Did ur bike come with wires for the head light or did u have to buy some

[@garthsanders]

This bike was already wired for lights....... it varies year to year with the XR 200's

[@patshaq2752]

Garth Sanders mine is a 2001 and it’s got the headlight on it but no wires

[@garthsanders]

You may want to check out this article.... someone may have started the conversion or simply added a light without completing the rest of the work. 4strokes.com/viewtopic.php?t=89

[@daustinconcepcion8242]

Esta priti 🚴

[@josherickson6862]

So is the power from the turbos too much or what, I know I am not worthy of such a bike

[@zoodle2850]

Hey since you responded to my other comment, I’m doing the exact thing you’re doing with the same bike and have some questions, would you mind?

[@garthsanders]

Ask away!

[@mickjagr3538]

great job....looks really good....as for music id rather have sum Pantera tho.....m.o..

[@zacharywatters1843]

What's wrong with Metallica haha

[@mickjagr3538]

zachary watters ...nothin ....just im a big Pantera fan is all...theres a few songs i like from Metallica....but their not my first choice of music.....m.o..

[@zacharywatters1843]

I like Pantera as well..just out of curiosity, what Pantera song do you think would suit this video?

[@mickjagr3538]

zachary watters ...probly the song ""im broken"" maybe....lol

[@konnib6345]

I got one today at my dads farm and it is a 1983 he got it for his birthday when he was 13 and now it mine I have no idea where to start

[@garthsanders]

1) Get the oem honda factory service manual for your year of bike. 2) search youtube for dirt bike compression test. Do the test. If it has compression, thats a great start. If not find a good top end rebuild video for your bike. Use the manual above. 3) search KZbin for dirt bike spark check. Do the test. If it has spark, great. If not you will need to dig deeper for your exact year. Use the manual above. 4)clean the carb. Lots of good you tube vids on this. Use your manual to check the settings. This gets the bike "evaluated" and you should have some idea where you stand. Go from there. I also found the "thumper talk" forums to have lots of good threads, and the community is very helpful. Happy fixing!

[@denzelldownie8172]

I have the same one but decked out fuly

[@Lon3wolf13]

What's the title of the song?

[@garthsanders]

"whiskey in the Jar"

[@joetierney4580]

How much did you end up selling her for

[@garthsanders]

I ended up getting $1800 for it.

[@alessandrosilva4811]

Life thin lizzy brasil xr200

[@johndimeo1821]

The music is very unneeded

[@noellumex7555]

forgot to ask about your questionable non OSHA compliant foot wear : ) ....and the light questions...as the XR was reaching the end of its production run ...for USA models at least ...make it as cheap as possible Mr Honda said...and the lights were left off and wire harness simplified ps older red frame models a little sturdier

[@romko777708]

Because of stupid music playing did not watch!

[@zoodle2850]

God i hate this bike so much imagine having it as your profile photo? EW

[@garthsanders]

😥

[@romankozlovskiy7899]

Not forth spending so much for a crappy motor should of done a crf

[@SwissFemboy]

are u saying the xr200r is crappy?

[@markbest5127]

Roman Kozlovskiy should have / should've. It's called a contaction

[@mickjagr3538]

i beg to differ man....the XR' motors are Great and reliable...easy to work on...and a whole lotta fun riding...ive got a 1986 XR200r......I've had it since it was brand new...got it for my sixteenth birthday...ran great then...im 48 now and it still runs great..

[@zacharywatters1843]

They're not crappy motors, I must disagree with you on that