new to forums need some information

[MudHogz]

hello im about to buy a 1982 honda 185 it is "supposidly" in running condition but hasnt been ran for a year, i know im gonna clean the carb the gas lines and the fuel tank, i also plan on running a snorkel i know for a atv u can run a 1.5'' snorkel without re-jetting and 2" with jetting, what about 3 wheelers can i put a 1.5" snorkel without jetting? and what should i look out for before i buy it?

[MudHogz]

also it comes with a 185 dirtbike engine but its seized up and the 3 wheeler doesnt have a pullstart buddy keeps saying i can use the bottom from the dirtbike and have a kickstart? but i dont think its as easy as hes trying to say LOL

[grover2044]

Hey there... In regards to the kickstart, I think you would need to have a manual clutch for that *I have never done it myslef, so maybe others will chime in). Without a pull start you really dont have many options in what to check (spark, compression etc...), I know my 200s the pull starter assemblies are tough to find...
Good luck!!!

[MudHogz]

well for testing compression and spark i was gonna wrap a rope around, also im HOPING it comes with the casing for the pullstart cause then i can just get a rebuild kit, i knew these basics to check anyways, i was just wondering if there is anything inparticular about 3 wheelers i should look for, were they know for cracking frames, engine mounts, bad cdi, stator etc, also im hoping it comes with the pulllstart casing so i can just get a rebuild..:Bounce

[MudHogz]

i found out the extra engine is a rt 180 2 stroke.. http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/5039/rt180.th.jpg (http://img24.imageshack.us/i/rt180.jpg/)

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any hope in mounting this engine in the 185 3 wheeler lol? would be sick if i could

[muthey]

the only issue with the motorcycle engine is the transmission usually is weaker, and can fail because of the high demand of torque. check the classifieds and or ebay for a pullstart or internals, also depending on where you are located you might find a complete and functioning start at a atv bone yard, I have a 81 200 with all original internals, so it varies on bike to bike

[MudHogz]

i kinda had a feeling about that, but i was also thinking make it as light as possible, 20" tire in front 18s in back take off all excess weight also:Bounce:confused:

[thestud25]

Sell that motor and get the parts you need to fix that trike.

[MudHogz]

eeeak so i just got a message from buddy that claimed his bike was in running condition, he now says its been sitting for a year, hes comming tomorrow so i can see it and while hes here i plan on cleaning the carb, checking the petcock, gas lines, then pouring gas down the head should it start up fairly easy? or not even worth the time

[thestud25]

Don't mess with gas down the plug hole. Shoot a couple sprays of the Carb cleaner down it, and give it a go!

[MudHogz]

so put gas down where it connects to the air filter?