I finally got my '82 185S together and decided to blow off some steam today (really crappy day at work). It's amazing what riding for a few hours will do for your mood. I stopped on top of a hill to take a break and shot this pic.
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I finally got my '82 185S together and decided to blow off some steam today (really crappy day at work). It's amazing what riding for a few hours will do for your mood. I stopped on top of a hill to take a break and shot this pic.
Fred
Retired Army Guy
1982 Honda ATC 185S
1985 Kawasaki KLT160
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Awesome trike!
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I agree. When I'm having a bad day I go right for my 250es and go tool around in the woods.
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Yea that's the way to blow off steam. I don't have trails close to my house so I can't just hop on a atv and go for ride, but I can hop on my dr650 and run the dirt roads and blow off the stress of work. It's close to the samething, but nothing compares to a trike ride in the evening. And that is a very nice 185 you have there.
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Trikes:
84' Suzuki ALT185 (old Orange)
85' Yamaha 225DX, piped and spaced ( First Girlfriend)
Quads
87' Yamaha Banshee, built and very very fast (The Whore)
01 Yamaha Raptor 660, built and piped (The Beast)
03 Suzuki Vinson, 26's and piped (The Crowd Pleaser)
Once apon a time:
85' Tecate 300 alky flattacker, 6 in over swingarm, 88 Suzuki 500"Quadzilla"PIA , 91 Yamaha Warrior Built and Modded. (luved that Baby Tank)
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Frederic, thank you for reminding me how I can blow off a little steam ~ I do believe I will do a couple of laps around the yard-neighbor hood before I go to work just because like you, I can.
And that is a darn nice looking 185 you got there. Mine served me well and I will never forget it
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Very nice.
Most mere mortals will not understand that even a few minutes
ride will change the whole world outlook.
GF is frequently stressed, busy, in a hurry etc and I MAKE her ride
before she leaves.
No matter what's going on, there's always a smile on her face around 3rd gear.
Same with guitars. 20-30 seconds is almost enough to reconnect the left and right sides of the brain.
Good thinkin'.
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Thanks for the compliments, guys. It took a solid two months of acquiring parts from all over the netherweb to put this little gem back together. When I got her, she was a total basket case, mainly a frame, wheels and rear plastics.
Now that she's done, I had to get another (and so begins the insanity). A buddy of mine gave me this for free:
It needs a carb and the bottom end needs new crank bearings. Another member was kind enough to hook me up with someone who has what I need.
Last edited by FLynes; 05-23-2013 at 11:38 PM.
Fred
Retired Army Guy
1982 Honda ATC 185S
1985 Kawasaki KLT160
At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
I find working on my trikes just about as much of a stress reducer as riding. Although the odd time I can't get some 30 year rusty part removed, my blood pressure will rise.
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Nothing Kroil, a BFH, Sawzall and a cutting torch can't handle!Originally Posted by Buck Snort
Fred
Retired Army Guy
1982 Honda ATC 185S
1985 Kawasaki KLT160
At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
I got in almost 4 hours of riding today. I'm certainly not stressed
Awesome looking trike. I love my 185...it's not near as nice as yours
My Trikes:
1983 Honda 185s
1986 Honda 250es Big Red
1985 Yamaha 225 DX
1984 Yamaha 200EL "Yamahauler"
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That is indeed a very nice 185. And what Kawi is that you just got for free? Is that a KLT185?
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The guy who gave it to me thought it was, but it's a KLT160. His mother bought it new in '85, the year she passed away. My buddy's nephew ragged the hell out of it, which is why the bottom end bearings are toast.
Should be a fun project.
Fred
Retired Army Guy
1982 Honda ATC 185S
1985 Kawasaki KLT160
First Time Rider
Arm chair racerNew to the board
That 185 looks awesome.Good job Fred and cant wait to see the Kawi.
Good job
Power User
4 Wheels? Huh?
That 185 is friggin sweet!! Can't wait to see what you do with the kawa...
I generally jump on and go for a ride when i'm getting annoyed, even if its just down to the local gas station to get a candy bar... Hey trikes and chocolate can do a lot for stress!! LOL
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1984 Honda ATC200ES "Big Red"
1982 ATC200E "Hondie"
1988 TRX300FW "Project Quad" Still in progress....
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Arm chair racerJust too addicted
I love those 185's Great toy!
My Trikes...
-1985 Big Red
-1986 250r
-1984 200x
-1980 110
-1980 ATC 185
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