Need some info on this 3wheeler.

[cajun66]

VIN # JH3TB0505DC201884
Decal on other side of gooseneck is partially visible and states "1983 MODEL".
I was told it was an 83 200 Big Red.
Here's what I do know: It is chain drive, no reverse, and a LOT stronger than my 185.

I bought it from my neighbor for 400 bucks. Runs and shifts great and has new tires. Very tight machine, probably reconditioned recently.
I'll post pics soon.

[Yamahauler]

check here

[Yamahauler]

Its a 1983 ATC200, my friend has the same one, it has 25X12-9 Tires, doesnt it?

[cajun66]

Sure enough! Thanks for that great bit of info! Looks like the owner was good on his guess. Pics soon.

[freewheel3]

I see in your signature you got 200es, it's actually a 200e. Great machine, i have one & love it. If I have one complaint, it is the way they chromed the front forks. They are all one piece uppers & when the chrome finish wears off you have to repace it all as one unit. The rust that soon develops then will tear out your fork seals in no time.

[cajun66]

Oops. :p Yea I like this one. Loads of power compared to my 185s. The chrome is in great shape now and I'll keep them waxed to prevent rust. Thanks for the warning.
I did notice that someone removed the front brake completely. But the rear brake works great. I also think it has aftermarket tank, seat and fender set.

Well here's a pic.
http://www.aircoolers.org/images/mattsnew200.JPG

[350x'inNY]

That's a regular ATC200 ... not a Big Red. The 200E had electric start and a H-L subtranny... had a built in headlight guard and front and rear racks.

Nice lil utility setup you got going though!

Bruce

[86250RZ]

[QUOTE=cajun66]Oops. :p Yea I like this one. Loads of power compared to my 185s. The chrome is in great shape now and I'll keep them waxed to prevent rust. Thanks for the warning.
Well here's a pic.

Thats odd :wondering I had a 82 200 and a 83 185S and the S would blow its doors off. Just the regular 185 was slower than the 200 but the 185S was the fastest. How times have changed, I remember when that 185S (80 or 81 when it came out if memory serves me correctly) was the fastest 4 stroke on the market lol. I had never laid eyes on a 200X untill 83 and i thought it was a beast , then my buddy let me ride his 82R I almost totaled it in the first 25 feet :D darn twist throttle :mad:

[83185s]

yea my 185 suprised the hell out of alot of people..i raced a 2004 suzuki z250 quadsport and i kept right up till he hit 5th..cause its got a little more top end than me..one of my other friends has a grizzly 660 and its got the electronic speedo..he siad i was doin 55...with a 12 tooth front and 42 rear i dont think thats possible with the 185s gearing..but thats what he said..i dunno..but it was faster than i thought and had some balls on it too in the trails and mud

[Yamahauler]

The 200 probaly seems to have more power, because I see in your sig that you call, your 185 "ol' smokey". It probaly burns a lot of oil, caused by a worn out piston, cylinder, or rings, and its losing compression, so you are losing performance.

I think the 185s should go faster than the 200, because it weighs way less.

[cajun66]

You got that right. Ol Smokey is in need of an overhaul pretty bad. The 200 also has an after market exhaust.

[cajun66]

Is there a difference between the 185 and 185s?

[Tri-ZNate]

Is there a difference between the 185 and 185s?


the 185 model was only the first year of manufacturing. All the rest of the years they were 185s

[Yamahauler]

The 185 had 25" tires too, didnt they? and the 185s had 22's

[BIGCRIP28]

The 185 had 25" tires too, didnt they? and the 185s had 22's

true :rolleyes:

[cajun66]

My 185s has 22/11/8 and the 200 has 25/12.5/9.

Took it bashing today and the chain came off. :( I'll work on it tomorrow morning as it too hot today. :p )

[cajun66]

Some bonehead didn't tighten the axle housing bolts and the chain had loosened to the point of not providing locomotion. :p Tightened 'er up this morning and fixed the issue. Now watching the rain pour down and waiting patiently for the mud to form. :D