what do you guys get for a non running 185S?

[Jim mac]

Im going to look at a 83 185s later this week, the guy says it doesnt run, has compression not sure if the tires hold air, plastic is good has a honda trailer hitch and a aftermarket front suspension included. I guess its got the stock front end on it now. Hes asking 200 bucks for it. I just bought a non runnning 200X for 200 but you dont alway get the great deals, So is 200 out of line? Jim

[smyers33]

200 might be a little steep. Not sure though. I just sold my 1983 185s three weeks ago for 400. No cracked plastic, tires held air, motor ran great no smoke, and perfect seat. I paid 400 for it also. But I have never seen aftermarket front suspension for a 185. That might be worth a bit. Pick it up and get a rear suspension kit for it!

[85hondaatc125m]

The aftermarket front suspension would most likely be the front suspension off of an early model 200s, for $200, I would probably go for it.

[ATC-Eric]

I say do it.

[3 weelin geezer]

I would get it. Just put in some 'Slime' and those thorns will be sealed. Next, clean the carb and add gas. (which may be why it doesnt run)

[82300R]

i paid 200 for my non running klt 200. but it was complete and just needed a piston.(supposedly) still waiting on the cylinder to come back from being bored out. so we shall see. i would say buy it. its only 200 bucks. i have paid 300 just for a 82 250r seat , used.

[srottyd]

i payed 250.00 for a 185s with a fresh motor 6 months ago. and a couple weeks ago i traded a old dirt bike that was missing a case on the motor for a 185s with a 200s front end and it need a carb and a gas tank and they both run great my 10 year old girl loves them

[84honda200s]

go for it man. 1 payed 150.00 for a strong running 200s but thats only cuz it looked like a pos it had 1 bid on it and that was me.

[Jim mac]

I bought a 200S last month for 45 bucks, the guy thought is was a 110! didn't run, installed a new stator and fired right up filled the tires and rode it. If the guy calls I am definetly going to look at it. I think if the plastic is decent and the tires arent cracked apart I'll probably go for it. Jim

[Andrew]

I say go for it! 4yrs ago i paid only $75 for a great running and good looking all original 85 YTM200(just cause he thought it was "Dangerous"LOL)then a yr later i picked up a 85 tecate with a fresh topend for $375,3 blocks from the first 1! ive found some deals including 1 very similiar to yours,so scoop the poor thing up and ressurect her my friend!!

[theonlyjosh]

go for it 200 bucks is nothing, all the trikes i see around here are like 500 bucks and 650 and stuff... although there is a lot of trikes around here lol.

[Vealmonkey]

Post a picture of the "aftermarket front suspension" and I'm sure one of us could tell you wether it is aftermarket or not. I have a weld on and a bolt on 185s suspension, so I am a little familiar with them and also several different types of aftermarket front suspensions.

[Jim mac]

Well Im kinda bummed, the guy never called back yet. I know of another I saw in a back yard at a yard sale, the kid told me its his moms since a long time ago. and didnt think it was for sale, this thing is sitting on three flats,torn seat, cracked plastic,needing rings. I left my number anyway. Jim

[Jim mac]

well you lose some and you win some. I just found a 250R advertised locally for 200 bucks the top end was siezed, I called the guy and told him can I come over and buy it. He started explaining the problems with it and said dinner was cooking, I told him I just wanted to pay him and load it up. He opens his garage door and the darn thing is all there! And the coolest part, I think my enthusiasm got the better of him and he told me just give him 150 and enjoy! Picture is in the trikesylvania forum.