cc86
09-02-2013, 02:20 AM
Hello, I am fairly new to this site and look forward to learning more! I use to own a 83 Honda 185s but it has been a few years since I've messed with trikes. I thought some of you guys could give me some advice.
A few weeks ago I picked up what I believe is a Honda 185 or 185s. Basically a barn find. I can't seem to find the stamp or sticker with the model on it. The guy told me it was a 1981 185r but I don't think they made a 185r. The forks on it look like they are off a 200x,250r or something like that, it has 2 round side by side headlights. I was told the engine was rebuilt and rebored. The recoil rope was broken. Before I bought it the owner got it started by pulling it behind his atv. Once I got it going it handled twice as good as my old 185s I use to have. It seemed a lot faster too. So I bought it for about half the price that they go for around here, knowing it needs some tlc.
The issue I'm having is I purchased a aftermarket recoil rope and T handle for the trike for a 185 or 185s,200. The original rope and T was frayed and missing. I've taken the recoil apart and it dawned on me after seeing the empty hole on the cover of the recoil that I'm missing the decompression cable and decompression spring inside the recoil. It looks like it was once their and someone removed it maybe, I can see the old marks. Is it necessary that I get the decompression cable and other parts to hook it up or can I do without? I would rather not spend the extra money if it's not necessary, plus I read that these parts are hard to get ahold of. I believe there is a lever around the head area that that cable would hook to, is that correct? Thanks guys for taking the time to read this and help! Everything looks to be in good shape in the recoil besides the decompression stuff missing,lol.
A few weeks ago I picked up what I believe is a Honda 185 or 185s. Basically a barn find. I can't seem to find the stamp or sticker with the model on it. The guy told me it was a 1981 185r but I don't think they made a 185r. The forks on it look like they are off a 200x,250r or something like that, it has 2 round side by side headlights. I was told the engine was rebuilt and rebored. The recoil rope was broken. Before I bought it the owner got it started by pulling it behind his atv. Once I got it going it handled twice as good as my old 185s I use to have. It seemed a lot faster too. So I bought it for about half the price that they go for around here, knowing it needs some tlc.
The issue I'm having is I purchased a aftermarket recoil rope and T handle for the trike for a 185 or 185s,200. The original rope and T was frayed and missing. I've taken the recoil apart and it dawned on me after seeing the empty hole on the cover of the recoil that I'm missing the decompression cable and decompression spring inside the recoil. It looks like it was once their and someone removed it maybe, I can see the old marks. Is it necessary that I get the decompression cable and other parts to hook it up or can I do without? I would rather not spend the extra money if it's not necessary, plus I read that these parts are hard to get ahold of. I believe there is a lever around the head area that that cable would hook to, is that correct? Thanks guys for taking the time to read this and help! Everything looks to be in good shape in the recoil besides the decompression stuff missing,lol.