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Just picked up my new little project. I don't know much about these machines but from what I have gathered it's a 1983 Honda ATC 185s. Been sitting in my buddies shop for about 6 years. He said about a year ago was the last time that they ran it. I'm planning on removing the fuel tank to give it a good cleaning and cleaning the carb. Anything else I should do before trying to get it started besides giving it a good washing? Here are some pics of it.
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Nice machine, congrats.
Check the petcock strainer to make sure it’s good , if bad replace it or run an inline fuel filter .
Check the oil level to make sure its safe to start it , after the first good heat cycle change the oil , Honda gn4 10w-40 is best in that machine .
Also inspect the air filter.
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First Time Rider
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Thanks, should I go ahead and replace the spark plug as well? Is there a choke cable on this model? And as far as gears, is it 5 down or up?
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plug would be a good idea. petcock is probably toast, shifter is 5 down. jim
81 185s
82 185s with 85 200s motor
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First Time Rider
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Thanks, I'll just order a replacement petcock and replace it while I'm at it. I probably should just replace the air filter as well. What's the oil capacity on these machines? Is there a downloadable service manual anywhere available?
Power User
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No choke cable , choke is located on the carburetor itself . That model fouls the plugs easily so if you plan on keeping it buy a few spares .
Oil capacity is 1.43 quarts
Originally Posted by StinkerBean
78 atc 90/180cc Dickson Full Suspension
76 ATC90/180cc Nicholson
77 atc 90 Dickson Full Suspension
84 KLT 110/123cc Powroll Racer from 80s
87 atc 125m stock
84 atc 200x Curtis Sparks
84 atc 200x Powroll My race bike from 80's
83 atc70/108cc Powroll blue Xmas Special
81 atc185s HP-ATC full suspension
Performance Shop is Open PM me for Service
My Feedback http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthr...ck+shortline10
First Time Rider
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Gotcha. So basically just have to manually use the choke lever. NGK DR8ES-l the correct spark plugs?
Power User
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Correct spark plug
https://www.partzilla.com/product/ho...ac6c283da6ee9e
78 atc 90/180cc Dickson Full Suspension
76 ATC90/180cc Nicholson
77 atc 90 Dickson Full Suspension
84 KLT 110/123cc Powroll Racer from 80s
87 atc 125m stock
84 atc 200x Curtis Sparks
84 atc 200x Powroll My race bike from 80's
83 atc70/108cc Powroll blue Xmas Special
81 atc185s HP-ATC full suspension
Performance Shop is Open PM me for Service
My Feedback http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthr...ck+shortline10
First Time Rider
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Thanks man. I'm pretty excited about this little machine.
First Time Rider
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Will this manual be good to go by?
https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/462...jr7_216945.pdf
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I have the same machine in about the same shape. I also need to work on a few issues with it. Good luck with it and let us know how it turns out.
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First Time Rider
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Thanks and I sure will.
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Don't forget the air filter! It's probably dust. Mine was when I rescued my 185s from a barn!
3 Wheels:
1982 Honda ATC 185s
1983 Honda ATC 250R
1984 Yamaha 225DX
1985 Honda 250SX
1986 Honda Big Red 250ES
4 Wheels:
1986 Suzuki LT50
1987 Honda TRX 250 Fourtrax
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First Time Rider
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It's on my check list of things to do later today. Thanks.
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What a great little bike that will clean up nicely
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