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huntercurtis
11-26-2009, 04:42 PM
I have a 1983 honda 185 I have a hard time starting it without flooding it. Once I get it started it runs good but it smokes alot . Does antone have any suggestion?
thank you
aproudcanadian
11-26-2009, 07:50 PM
what color smoke
huntercurtis
11-26-2009, 08:20 PM
light color but it smells real gassy
85Tecate
11-26-2009, 08:25 PM
light color but it smells real gassy

Blue or black smoke. Im assuming blue which would be oil. You probably need to tear the top end down and inspect the rings/cyl/piston for wear and check the valve seals.
huntercurtis
11-26-2009, 08:44 PM
ok thanks I'll try that. Do you know what the difference is between 185 and 185s?
85Tecate
11-26-2009, 09:15 PM
ok thanks I'll try that. Do you know what the difference is between 185 and 185s?

Very little. All engine, electrical is the same. Frames a bit shorter on the S i think as well as the S has 8 inch tires and i believe the regular 185 has 9 inch tires. Everything will interchange though.