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mcloud
08-22-2012, 03:48 PM
ok it has a new coil, plug, timming chain, rings, and a new carb i just put on today, i tried to pull start it and push start it and not so much as a puff. o and i set the valves, i dont no what else i can do to get this thing running? any ideas?
tapage
08-22-2012, 09:39 PM
clean the spark plug first off, and if u cant think of anything else to do tie a rope on it and pull it behind somthing for a distance, we went a good mile and a half before mine popped and started running great after that.
yaegerb
08-22-2012, 10:09 PM
Three things make a motor run. Air, spark and fuel. Do you have a nice spark? Is the plug getting wet from fuel? Is your filter clean?
mcloud
08-23-2012, 12:36 AM
the spark plug is clean its brand new. i did pull it around the yard a few times but ill try pulling it for a longer distance and see what happens. thanks
mcloud
08-23-2012, 12:43 AM
the plug is wet , and the filter is clean tho the spark seems weak but the coil is a new high preformance coil , about the only thing i havent replaced is the cdi box. could that b the problem?
yaegerb
08-23-2012, 08:48 AM
Could be. Before you start throwing more money at it, re-check your valve lash and timing and ensure those are dead-nuts on.
mcloud
08-23-2012, 10:14 AM
k i no the timming is dead nuts but ill recheck the valves, ill let u no what happens. thanks
kb0nly
08-23-2012, 11:05 AM
Weak Spark = Weak CDI

I bet the CDI is your trouble... BUT - before you spend any more money did you check the spark plug cable? I have had them where it was as simple as removing the cable from the coil and the plug cap and snipping a bit off each end to get a clean connection and put them back together. If the cable is good and no problems there then i would try swapping the CDI box. Also check the gap on your pulse generator as well.
mcloud
08-23-2012, 04:36 PM
how do i set the gap on the pulse generator?
yaegerb
08-23-2012, 05:23 PM
Look at the last picture in this thread.

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/141964-HOW-TO-Set-timing-on-Honda-185-200-motors-with-pics

You need to stick a feeler gauge between the black box and the rotor (you will need to check your manual for the precise gauge width). This is also a good guide to setting the fire timing.
thestud25
08-23-2012, 05:42 PM
I know for fact that these 185s have issues with the stator. Replace that and I bet you are on the trails in no time.