Goofing around today

[R.J.M.]

my son wanted his Honda 185 to look more like a racer so I did some parts swapping. Rear wheels/tires and handle bars from a 1987 200x and removed all mud flaps, I think it turned out looking good and he loved it :Bounce.188189188190188191

[slashfan7964]

I think they look so much better without the mud flaps. Nice!

[R.J.M.]

Thanks. I've got a nice set of factory aluminum wheels for the rear still to put on yet. Is there anything out there for the front to clean it up a little...or maybe a front end swap that will work on the 185's? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks

[the great gazoo]

You could probably do the 1st gen 200X swap, that would look very slick.
I love those meats you have on the rear, who akes 'em?

[R.J.M.]

Thanks gazoo, they are 20x10x9 kenda vipers, don't know much about them, they were on a 87 200x that I bought for a parts bike. A little dry rotted but they hold air and have good tread still that's all I'm worried about lol. I thought about the 1st gen 200x setup but my concern there is that it might set the front end up to high. Guess I could always lower the triple trees down on the forks a couple inches. Do you or anyone else know if it will swap or what might be involved in doing so?

[R.J.M.]

Anyone have any idea?

[Scootertrash]

IIRC to do the 200X swap on a 185S/200S, you need to cut off the neck and reweld it. Others who know more will probably chime in eventually.
Post #5:
http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/109553-Brake-upgrade-Fork-swap?highlight=200x+front+swap+200

That's all I could find doing a quick search

[Outlaw #24]

R.J.M., you need to measure the necks and find one that will work. Since the 185s has no rear shock I would leave well enough alone and be glad the kid is happy. He will be riding that 200X before to long anyway.

[R.J.M.]

Scooter thanks for the link...sounds like more work than I want to do lol.

Outlaw you have a very good point, if he wants it more race like I'll just take his motor and build him and auto X.

Thank You Both For Your Input.

[Scootertrash]

I love my 200S, but there is only so much you can do to them. It will always be a hard tail. ;)