New to trikes. Just got a honda atc 185s

[dpelt73]

it still works but its in pretty bad shape. i'm gonna start off by changing the oil and spark plug. What type of oil does it use. Oh and I have no idea what year my atc is. Can anyone help me out.

[trikes4life]

vavoline wet clutch oil (any atv/motorcycle oil) , and if it has shocks its and 83 and if it dont its earlier than 83. post a pic or vin#. You will know in mins on this site. oh and welcome to the board.

[oldskool83]

welcome 10w/40 is safe to run in it.

[200XMichigan]

If its been really abused I like to run cheap oil the first few changes and change it every couple days of riding. Then switch to the Valvoline ATV. Get a new spark plug boot while your at it.

Oh and your gonna love trikes, I got my first this fall and am hooked. Post a pic if you can.

[MonroeMike]

Welcome.

Put the VIN in here.

http://atcvin.webs.com/

[dpelt73]

its an 83. it has the shocks and it says on a sticker on the frame. but i just changed the oil and i got two quarts out of it. it doesnt seem like that engine should have that much in it. did the previous owner put too much in or is this right?

[TheRealFatShady]

I'd suggest checking the VIN. 185s was made from '81-83 I believe. Only the 83 model had front suspension. However the front forks could be off an 83 185s or off a 200s.

Congrats on the trike and welcome to the forum.

[trikes4life]

It takes one quart and a quater of one. there should be a dipstick on the oil cap.

[rdlsz24]

You got 2 quarts of oil out???

Rob