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[Sonreir]

Okay. Those are cathode anode type no neon, or any neon I'm familiar with.

Just checked wikipedia. They're "cold cathode displays". So yeah... I think you're right.

 

[surffly]

Bought some Withworth wrenches (snap-on because I am a tool snob) to start working on my Featherbed.

 

[Tune-A-Fish]

Just checked wikipedia. They're "cold cathode displays". So yeah... I think you're right.

I hope it works! I've wanted a clock for a while now but never considered a gauge.

 

[DohcBikes]

1983 200e basket for 75 bucks. There's at least four parts left that will easily fetch $75 each.

 

[canyoncarver]

Bought some Withworth wrenches (snap-on because I am a tool snob) to start working on my Featherbed.

Man, I need to get mine going too.

 

[surffly]

Man, I need to get mine going too.

My 850 commando is getting the love now so that I can have a daily mount in the spring.
Then the Seeley gets finished (mechanically) so I can use that this summer.
After that I will dive into the featherbed.

Somewhere in there the chopper motor goes back in and the 750 commando gets worked on.
Or insert what ever other crap I drag home in there.

 

[dewjantim]

Wish my BSA engine looked that good.....

 

[DohcBikes]

Poor thing didn't even make it outta the truck without getting its guts ripped out

 

[Tune-A-Fish]

If i am correct that top end is like a big bore kit for an XL185 ... $??

 

[DohcBikes]

Yep bolt on big bore top end for dozens of old Hondas. Snatch up a cheap 200x piston and you have 9.6:1 compression as well. Will fit on to so many honda singles I can't even remember them all.

I like these older 200's because they have a decomp head so if you wanna use a wiseco 10.25 or even 12:1 you can still kick em over easy.

Another tip on the atc top ends. The 83-85 200X cylinders are highly sought after by the vintage racer crowd because they have deeper cooling fins. Also, always check your cams for tall lobes and odd markings. Many aftermarket companies made cams in the atc days and the flat track racers will pay whatever you ask for them.

 

[Tune-A-Fish]

Yep bolt on big bore top end

I have an XL185 that is all done with fresh top end, but I pushed it out for another project. plan is to get it and an XL350 I have broke down back in this winter for next spring.

If you are parting all that out a stroked 200 big bore would be better.

 

[DohcBikes]

I'll wire and fire it this week then get back to ya. Assuming all is well i'd let the entire top end go complete for $100 plus shipping that'll be about ten bucks.

Jug
Piston, clips, pin
Head complete and assembled
Camshaft
Advancer unit, CDI if you need it.

Again recommending the 200x piston (the atc200 pistons are only 8.2:1 dished) but there's a wiseco 12:1 dome that'll drop right in race gas only

Still though 200x flattops are my favorite!! Great power and run on 91.

Go with a+1- 66mm bore for even more fun, still leaves room for one more bore because they readily offer 5th oversize for the 200x. Obviously the 1mm larger bore with a flattop that runs 9.6:1 in a std bore would put you even closer to that very sweet 10:1 range.

Either way the xl185 will scoot.

 

[Tune-A-Fish]

I'll wire and fire it this week then get back to ya. Assuming all is well i'd let the entire top end go complete for $100 plus shipping that'll be about ten bucks.

Jug
Piston, clips, pin
Head complete and assembled
Camshaft
Advancer unit, CDI if you need it.

Again recommending the 200x piston (the atc200 pistons are only 8.2:1 dished) but there's a wiseco 12:1 dome that'll drop right in race gas only

Still though 200x flattops are my favorite!! Great power and run on 91.

Go with a+1- 66mm bore for even more fun, still leaves room for one more bore because they readily offer 5th oversize for the 200x. Obviously the 1mm larger bore with a flattop that runs 9.6:1 in a std bore would put you even closer to that very sweet 10:1 range.

Either way the xl185 will scoot.

Fair nuff, keep me posted.

 

[irk miller]

Yep bolt on big bore top end for dozens of old Hondas. Snatch up a cheap 200x piston and you have 9.6:1 compression as well. Will fit on to so many honda singles I can't even remember them all.

I am certainly intrigued. I've read about guys using XL175 top ends with CB350 twin pistons to convert ATC90s up to 300cc. But I haven't seen this possibility. It would be nice to find some form with that 175 motor.

 

[DohcBikes]

atc90 engine is a much different animal, a laydown motor like the ct's. They can be bored a huge amount and strokers are common as well.

If i'm even close to an expert at anything motorcycle related, this engine platform is it. I became a little obsessed with the 192cc (200) honda singles and then worked my way down to the 100's and everything in between. I've built lots and lots of them. More than happy to offer any advice that I can.

 

[Tune-A-Fish]

Battery for the FJ still $200 with the 30% code

I don't want to hear how Optima battery sucks ight!


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[Sonreir]

Damn. That battery is massive.

 

[Tune-A-Fish]

It's a truck battery for a Land Cruiser


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[Sonreir]

lol... I was thinking Yamaha FJ.

 

[DohcBikes]

But tune, optimas do suck! I've had one good one and 2 bad ones. Always got the yellow tops though. Went back to NAPA legend batteries