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bigwy
03-01-2009, 12:49 AM
Not too long ago i picked up a running 1983 185s for free! Since I've added a uni foam air filter(because it didn't have a filter at all), changed the oil, new bearing and seals on the rear axle, and 2 duro mud & sand 22x11x8 tires. It is running good and doesn't smoke, cranks on the first pull MOST of the time too. Here are some pics from when i first got it
http://i314.photobucket.com/albums/ll405/sterlin44/100_2318.jpg
http://i314.photobucket.com/albums/ll405/sterlin44/100_2319.jpg
http://i314.photobucket.com/albums/ll405/sterlin44/100_2320.jpg
Its had a bath since too :lol: I'll post some new pics tomorrow if its not raining..to total it up i think I've spent $100 on it
TriMotoMan
03-01-2009, 12:51 AM
Very nice find, cant beat free!!
Saul
03-01-2009, 12:52 AM
The seat cover is radical. It even came with directions for using the choke. Thats a rare piece.
bigwy
03-01-2009, 12:55 AM
Yeah the guy I got it from is the kind of person that needs directions on using the choke :wondering And yes the seat cover is a carhartt jacket but I don't care :D
bonkers_200s
03-01-2009, 12:55 AM
Lucky SOB, nice grab.

I suggest buying some spare pull start rope.

Thats sweet your decompression cable is still there.
bigwy
03-01-2009, 12:57 AM
The rack was half broke so I took it off. It also rattled really bad...
bigwy
03-01-2009, 01:00 AM
Sorry for the double post but how does the decompression thing work anyway?
Frankencelery
03-01-2009, 04:46 AM
When you pull the recoil starter, there is a cable that gets pulled and then released. Not sure how that mechanism works. I think it's friction. That cable goes to a lever on the head which opens the (exhaust?) valve slightly, making it easier to pull.
bonkers_200s
03-01-2009, 11:58 AM
The cable connects to a yellow ring inside the housing, when the dog teeth engage to start, it also pull the cable. As far as what it does inside the motor, I dunno. but it takes the compression away to make it easier to start.
bigwy
03-01-2009, 12:35 PM
Thanks! That's what I thought that it just released compression so it would be easier to start. If it will stop raining I might be able to get some pics today....
bigwy
03-01-2009, 05:17 PM
Wow it stopped raining. But it is snowing now. In march. In South Carolina! I really want to get it out in the snow now :)
bigwy
03-03-2009, 08:42 PM
Well I played in the mud and got some pics today :beer
http://i314.photobucket.com/albums/ll405/sterlin44/3%20wheeler%20fun/100_2466.jpg
http://i314.photobucket.com/albums/ll405/sterlin44/3%20wheeler%20fun/100_2467.jpg
http://i314.photobucket.com/albums/ll405/sterlin44/3%20wheeler%20fun/100_2468.jpg
http://i314.photobucket.com/albums/ll405/sterlin44/3%20wheeler%20fun/100_2471.jpg
http://i314.photobucket.com/albums/ll405/sterlin44/3%20wheeler%20fun/100_2473.jpg
http://i314.photobucket.com/albums/ll405/sterlin44/3%20wheeler%20fun/100_2478.jpg
http://i314.photobucket.com/albums/ll405/sterlin44/3%20wheeler%20fun/100_2480.jpg
http://i314.photobucket.com/albums/ll405/sterlin44/3%20wheeler%20fun/100_2484.jpg
bigwy
03-04-2009, 07:04 AM
I'm gonna try and upload a video today. Is there any way to get a pipe for this thing?