honda 185s front end swap

[daddy420big]

i was woundering if anybody out there has put a 1st gen 200x front on a 82 honda 185s

[dman10]

I believe you have to cut off the 185s neck and weld the 200X neck on. A lot of work, I don't think it's worth it either. Just go buy a 200X. But that's my personal opinion.

[Bren_downe]

A member here by the name of Ol Deuce sells an adapter pin. Works real slick.

[Scootertrash]

Adapter pin?

[Bren_downe]

Here ya go…
http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/149979-Just-put-a-200x-tree-on-my-110

Scooter I'm surprised you haven't heard of this?

This is going on my 83 BR.
200x stem on left and 200e stem w/adapter pin plug welded in on right.
217049 217051

[Ol Deuce]

They really do work !217073

[Jwheeler]

Hey Ol Deuce, Nice looking 110. Which aftermarket frame is that ? The HPATC or Valley Wheel & Brake ? Thank you for sharing the photo. :Bounce

[Scootertrash]

Here ya go…
http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/149979-Just-put-a-200x-tree-on-my-110

Scooter I'm surprised you haven't heard of this?

This is going on my 83 BR.
200x stem on left and 200e stem w/adapter pin plug welded in on right.
217049 217051


I can't believe I missed this either!

Is there a thread or pics on how it was made? It would be awesome to put a different suspension on the front of my 200S

[Jmoozy27]

I can't believe I missed this either!

Is there a thread or pics on how it was made? It would be awesome to put a different suspension on the front of my 200S

I think you can use any of the sport model atc triples on a 200s. Its just the round light 185s and 110 models that have a different neck. All of the '84 and newer model utility trikes have a similar neck as do the 200x 350x 250r and 250sx. I may be a little off on my assumptions but a 200s front fit on my 85 125m. I have been able to swap quite a few different front between many of my atcs. The stems are different lengths but you can use 1" washer as a spacer.

[Ol Deuce]

If your utilty atc is 1984 and older ! they have the small diameter stem ! the 200x,250r 1st gen / 250Sx, 2nd gen r, are the same group stem! the '86-'87 200x,'85-'87 250r, 350x are in the same group of stem! the Diameter of these stems are the same!!
the seating base of the stems are different !!!!! Ol Deuce

[daddy420big]

thanks guys .

[waynekreitzmann]

I cut the stem off my 185 then welded some round stock on the bottom then turned it down to fit into some early gen r tripples219783 not completely done yet but...

[Ol Deuce]

I cut the stem off my 185 then welded some round stock on the bottom then turned it down to fit into some early gen r tripples219783 not completely done yet but...

Post some pictures on what you did!!! Thanks

[waynekreitzmann]

I cut the stem off keeping the stops attached then welded a 1.5 in chunk of round stock on the bottom of the stem then chucked it up in a lathe and turned it down to fit the lower triple on an early r219785

[Ol Deuce]

I cut the stem off keeping the stops attached then welded a 1.5 in chunk of round stock on the bottom of the stem then chucked it up in a lathe and turned it down to fit the lower triple on an early r219785

Thats cool...It's worth the effort to gain a mod to the good on these trikes ! Have you done a test ride yet ????

[waynekreitzmann]

Yes, it's a little tall in the front (wants to wheelie) but I think after I add suspension on the back it will all even out