Whats the average cost of a complete 185 rebuild? Nothing radical. Looking for a project this winter.
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Whats the average cost of a complete 185 rebuild? Nothing radical. Looking for a project this winter.
1982 Honda 185s, Up and running and SOLD
1985 suzuki quad runner 250, Up and running
1983 Yamaha 125 tri moto, Needs TLC
1985 Honda 250 es Big Red, New Project
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Interesting question, I also wonder what it would cost to build one of these engines.
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sorry to be blund about it but check with your honda dealer for how much parts will cost. You are going to need a gasket kit pistion an rings and it will probably need to be bord. just my .02
HONDA WITH A WING AND A PRAYER
1984 110 project
1984 125 parts bike
1983 honda 200x
19 85x2honda 200x
1985 honda 250sx
1985 honda 250es
polaris p3 should be a parts bike ***gas tank wanted**
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I'm actually looking for a response like," 3-400 bucks" or "go to this person or place for a good deal",or " pay attention to this on a rebuild"..but thanks for your ".02"
1982 Honda 185s, Up and running and SOLD
1985 suzuki quad runner 250, Up and running
1983 Yamaha 125 tri moto, Needs TLC
1985 Honda 250 es Big Red, New Project
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3-400 bucks
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Sorry to be blunt also but we can call the Honda dealer for every question, its just easier to post here and interact with other members that have dealt with similar situations. I thought this site was all about sharing experiences and knowledge. Seeing as many of the members have rebuilt their engines then I'm sure someone can chime in on what ballpark an at home rebuild would cost someone.Originally Posted by hillbilly 200x
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mine was smoking like crazy and down on power. this was my solution, and it worked great for my 185. you actually send your jug in to them, and the send it back with the rebuild kit.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda...Q5fAccessories
Quad? whats that?
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better kit here comes with valves and other stuff..... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-H...Q5fAccessories
Quad? whats that?
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I'm actually looking for a response like," 3-400 bucks" or "go to this person or place for a good deal",or " pay attention to this on a rebuild"..but thanks for your ".02"There is nothing wrong with asking a question now and then but many people have have rebuild there bikes at hom for cheap they have started threads that will answer your question. Have you tryed the search bar at the top of page, alot of your question can be anwers with in a few min if you used the search barSorry to be blunt also but we can call the Honda dealer for every question, its just easier to post here and interact with other members that have dealt with similar situations. I thought this site was all about sharing experiences and knowledge. Seeing as many of the members have rebuilt their engines then I'm sure someone can chime in on what ballpark an at home rebuild would cost someone.
HONDA WITH A WING AND A PRAYER
1984 110 project
1984 125 parts bike
1983 honda 200x
19 85x2honda 200x
1985 honda 250sx
1985 honda 250es
polaris p3 should be a parts bike ***gas tank wanted**
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I was going to mention those kits but I have never heard of those brand pistons and rings. Has anyone here used them and are they any good? I would pay that much if they supplied there own cylinder. The kits without the valves and timing chain stuff is only $175.
I would rather pay 300-400 on wiesco,oem,ect and get the cylinder bored out localy in case there are any issues you can take it back.
I suppose those cheap kits are alright for one of those 150-300$ 185's you can find that are pretty beat up.
Anybody have a writeup on lapping new valves?
82 atc110
82 atc200
83 atc185s
Whats old is new.
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sure thing on the bold! I only used the kit because it was cheap and it got me riding again. and I only paid 50 bucks for the trike. I put it together last year and the guy I sold the wheeler to is still riding the hell out of it, with no issues.
Quad? whats that?
Roostin' Away
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go to about 5.20min http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3bnHbNONw8Anybody have a writeup on lapping new valves
HONDA WITH A WING AND A PRAYER
1984 110 project
1984 125 parts bike
1983 honda 200x
19 85x2honda 200x
1985 honda 250sx
1985 honda 250es
polaris p3 should be a parts bike ***gas tank wanted**
Roostin' Away
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lol it is kinda funny the clymer manuals say " Valve lapping or grinding the valves is not recommender as the valve face is coated with a special material. Lapping or grinding the valve will remove this surface and will lead to almost instant valve failure. Do not lap or grind the valves. If they are burned or damaged they must be replaced." Its what the books say
HONDA WITH A WING AND A PRAYER
1984 110 project
1984 125 parts bike
1983 honda 200x
19 85x2honda 200x
1985 honda 250sx
1985 honda 250es
polaris p3 should be a parts bike ***gas tank wanted**
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It's probably some type of heat resistant coating. I guess new valves probably don't cost all that much so if I were to build a motor I would probably replace them too.
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Based on averages:
Piston & Rings $120
Valve Guides $30
Valve Seals $20
Valves $50
Gaskets $60
Timing Chain $50
Machine Shop Services (bore, cut valve seat)$120
Manual $25
Special tools?
That should do it you supply the elbow grease and nothing major is wrong (crank) If you drop it off at the Honda dealer it will be about triple.
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