83 185-S gearing.

[cajun66]

I am wanting to lower the final gear ratio on my 3wheeler for better climbing. I was told that a smaller front sprocket is the way to go, but I figure that someone here has done this and will be able to help out.

[Studytime]

That's correct get a one-tooth smaller front sprocket from denniskirk.com

Many people here use a 1-tooth smaller sprocket at times, like for trail riding. Then you could always go to back to stock if you need more top end a different day.

FWIW, your 185s has less aggressive gearing than the 200s. So, the ATC200s got better gearing and was more torquey.

Studytime

[Wickedfinger]

You might have some better luck by replacing your 41 tooth a 47 tooth rear sprocket from the 200S.

[cajun66]

Coincidentally, I have a 86 200-S I just picked up for 100 bucks. I'll rob the sprokets off it and see what happens. Thanks. :D