First time 3wheeler owner, got some questions

[Furgeson]

Always wanted a 3 wheeler and I can finally got my hands on an early gen Honda. First off I’m curious if anyone could help identify the year since I can’t find a vin number on it? Also curious of the sub-model (x,s etc) I believe the seller said it was a 1981 but I haven’t found much online that looks like it. Next up is the lever on the left side of the handlebar, it’s missing on this machine but I’m guessing it’s the clutch lever? Previous owner was riding it without it. Last I’d like to know if I can bypass the air box under the seat by putting an air filter on the intake side of the carb for now? Just to get it going until I can buy a filter and crossover tube. I’ve attached an image for reference not a bad deal for $1000 with two project motors, and it runs decent
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[Shep1970]

If thats your bike in the picture its an auto-x, someone changed out the engine for an auto one with pull start, and no clutch. I cant tell u the yr, it is a 83-85 honda 200x though.
Save up for an airbox is what i'd recommend. Hows she run?
The pic u loaded has a blurred out "photobucket" across it. Looks like a pull start through the blurryness.

shep

need better pics-

[Furgeson]

If thats your bike in the picture its an auto-x, someone changed out the engine for an auto one with pull start, and no clutch. I cant tell u the yr, it is a 83-85 honda 200x though.
Save up for an airbox is what i'd recommend. Hows she run?
The pic u loaded has a blurred out "photobucket" across it. Looks like a pull start through the blurryness.

shep

need better pics-

Thanks for the reply, I thought I’d done the photo upload correctly but I guess not lol. The photo is the one I purchased that sounds about right it the pull start. Runs good but it’s a little choppy I was told it just needs a new carb but it does start and ride good enough to rip around the yard, needs a couple things like air filter, tube that connects the air box to carb, caliper for rear brakes but I hope I can save the thing still. Also found some oil on the bottom of the motor so I hope it’s nothing major, definitely have my work cut out for me

[Furgeson]

[Furgeson]

[jasong_10]

I think I saw that posted on FB.

[350for350]

Assuming that everything besides the engine is as original, then judging by the tank decals, the blue seat cover, and the blue fork boots, it's a 1985 200X frame. If you're running it around without an air filter, then it's running lean. Without the boot that connects the sir box to the carb, you're running it with no air filter. You can use a clamp on air filter, but you'll need to jet richer since it has more air flow than the stock set up. This may be your running issue. Properly jetted, there's no reason why you can't use the clamp on style air filter permanently. I love my AutoX. Here's my air filter set up. I have gotten rid of the K&N style filter and gone to a Uni foam filter for better filtration in dusty conditions.

[Furgeson]

Good deal I figured I’d have to re-jet if I was going to mess with it, what size did you use with an aftermarket filter? Also it’s parked in the garage until it gets fixed up didn’t want to run it without a filter anyway. Nice wheeler ����

[Furgeson]

I think I saw that posted on FB.

I happened to drive by it on my way home and stopped. It was about 15 minutes from Albany ny

[350for350]

Since I clamped it onto the red "adapter", yours won't be the same size as mine. Mine is a 3 1/2" I.D. (where it clamps on) and it's 6" long. If you're going to clamp it straight onto the carb, just measure tha carb where it will attach and you'll have the right I.D. size. My guess would be that it's around 2 1/4" or 2 1/2".

[ATC King]

A link to an entire thread on jetting: http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthr...Jetting-Theory

A quote from that thread:

"Nobody can tell you exactly what jets to use!"

"This is especially true with these 20 year old trikes. No two are exactly alike. Different mods, various states of mechanical well being and different locations (altitude, humidity etc) all play a part. Something as simple as removing your airbox lid can have an effect on your jetting. This is why it's critical that you understand how jetting works so you can get it dialed in perfectly for YOUR machine and riding conditions."

[jasong_10]

I happened to drive by it on my way home and stopped. It was about 15 minutes from Albany ny

Yup, thought I recognized it. I've been looking everywhere for a 86/87 grab bar and taillight for my 87 so I'm on FB marketplace nightly, lol.

[Furgeson]

Since I clamped it onto the red "adapter", yours won't be the same size as mine. Mine is a 3 1/2" I.D. (where it clamps on) and it's 6" long. If you're going to clamp it straight onto the carb, just measure tha carb where it will attach and you'll have the right I.D. size. My guess would be that it's around 2 1/4" or 2 1/2".

Thank you, I’m shopping carbs right now so I’ll keep that in mind