new guy needs help with extensive job

[lord stabity]

hey guys im new to the whole trike thing i no a little but i need help with replacing the head gasket i have the replacement parts and evreything i just have no idea how to do this oh by the way i have a 1984 200m

[MonroeMike]

Welcome, here's a manual to start.

http://72.52.143.80/~trikes/Manuals/ATC%20manuals/ATC%20200M%2084-85%20Shop%20Manual.pdf

[lord stabity]

thanks i hope i dont break aneything hahaha

[WilliamJ]

The manual is very good, full of excellent information.
A few tips:- Always use the correct size of wrench. It is easy to overtighten small bolts and strip the threads so you need a small torque wrench, or lots of experience. Don't let the timing chain fall down into the crankcase! (Or anything else) Check the head and cylinder faces are flat without any score marks. Check them with a straight edge and feeler gauges as the manual shows. if you hold it towards the light you can see a 1 thou gap easily. The spec says 4 thou is acceptable. Be very careful setting up the cam timing - if it is out you may bend a valve. So turn the engine over really slow by hand while you're checking it.

[harryredtrike]

go slow and read your manual,if you have any questions chime in before a catastrophic event happens