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mooseman1616
10-02-2010, 08:18 PM
Hey guys I'm new to the forum, I recently purchased a 1985 atc 200 for 150 bucks. I am going to try and restore it. So I have some q's. Did these things have electric start, and if not why is there a battery box under the seat.

Next q, my carb leaks some. Is this common and if it is how do I remedy it?

Also I am having some weird things with the transmission. Do I have reverse?

And lastly, for right now, how hard is the wiring harness to work with? I just want to clear up the lines a little bit.


Thanks for all fo the help in advance.
bobotech
10-02-2010, 08:24 PM
Some had electric start, the Big Reds I know had electric start. Rebuild the carb, at least completely tear it down, clean out ALL the jets, blow out all the passages, clean clean clean some more, and put back together. If its not shaft drive, then no reverse.

If yours has electric start, you would have a key ignition and a starter switch. If neither are present, then no electric start (i think).

CLEAN the carb! Put a new plug in it (DR8ES-L .024-.028 gap). Then pull and see what happens.
mtsnieg
10-02-2010, 08:31 PM
An atc200 does not have electric start. Just a pullstart. Check the engine for a starter, it should be pretty easy to see, if you have one. Under the seat should be the air filter box. Open it, is there an air filter in it?

Leaky carbs are common and easily fixed with a carb re-build kit. Easily obtained from numerous places. Pretty simple to do, especially with a manual.

ATC200 does't have reverse.

If it's an atc200 without e-start the wiring harness is a oiece of cake.

Welcome to the forum. Buttloads of info here.
harryredtrike
10-02-2010, 08:33 PM
get a manual from the WORLD CLASS HELP section
bobotech
10-02-2010, 11:29 PM
An atc200 does not have electric start. Just a pullstart. Check the engine for a starter, it should be pretty easy to see, if you have one. Under the seat should be the air filter box. Open it, is there an air filter in it?

Really? My ATC200e has an electric start. The OP may not have stated the exact model designation, ie the letter that may or may not be after the 200.
MonroeMike
10-03-2010, 01:41 AM
Welcome to the board.

Decode the VIN.

http://atcvin.webs.com/
mooseman1616
10-04-2010, 05:47 PM
I don't have the vin on me but this is a link to pic that looks exatly like mine. http://www.3wheeler.org/pics/Honda/85atc200.jpg so I don't know what the model is, help would be nice.
mooseman1616
10-04-2010, 05:54 PM
other quick q, I need handgrips are the bars 3/4" or 7/8" thanks
posty2100
10-04-2010, 06:04 PM
other quick q, I need handgrips are the bars 3/4" or 7/8" thanks

measure them!
Ironbnder
10-04-2010, 06:16 PM
Hey Moose,

When asking questions about a specific machine, you will need to provide the vin number or a picture and you can get about any answer to any question. You really need to download a manual and read through it as it will answer most of the simplest questions for you. After reading it, you will be able to ask better questions and understand the answers better for yourself. As you can see from above, with very little info given, you are going to get all kinds of answers. The bike you referenced does have electric start. I am not sure about reverse, but I do not think so. Look on the neck and give us the vin number when you get home.

The manual are available in this site and welcome aboard.
mike1979
10-05-2010, 05:46 AM
http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt97/mike1979AR/85atc200.jpg

does yours have a starter as shown in the pic above?
mooseman1616
10-05-2010, 12:23 PM
Yes it does, I guess a previous owner did away with the electric start.
bobotech
10-05-2010, 12:41 PM
I'm confused, you mean it does have the starter in front of the cylinder head but the previous owner did away with the electric start? Something isn't making sense. Are you saying that the wiring is missing for the electric start? Does the trike have an ignition key?