my new toy 1983 atc

[63VALIANT*KISS]

what ive learned about this thing is its a 1983 honda 185sport atc with a pull start 180cc engine needs some work but turns over so good sign .

was hoping maybe some ppl know about these things my first small engine..... and i think this one is missing a engine part if u know about these i can post the engine pic lmk. thought it was cool enough to show just needs some work but will deffinitly be the coolest 3wheeler on the block......and the only

 

[ValiantHardtop]

Hey mate - I know a bit about single cylinder Hondas... Post some pics - Does it turn over?

These ATCs were known as absolute widowmakers, good for wheelies and falling over while cornering. Should be awesome fun!

 

[bad440]

gotta steel femur on the right leg from one of those

 

[abodyjoe]

Man haven't ridden one of those in years.

 

[Frankie]

I had one back in the day. One of the most dangerous rides I ever had. Here's a couple of pointers. Don't turn too sharply or two quickly, and don't turn AT ALL going down hill!!!

I was fortunate in that i was never seriously injured on mine, but mt cousin lost 3" of his leg, and has a steel bar bolted to his femur as a result of crashing and rolling it over.

They were discontinued for a very good reason, please be very careful, and use some common sense, for example wear a helmet, because you will roll it.
Also, I wouldn't advise letting kids ride it.

Good luck, be smart, stay safe. :thumbup:

btw, don't lock the rear axle, unless you're on loose dirt, must, sand or snow. On hard surfaces use it in 1 wheel drive. Everything will last longer, and you won't get a bunch of rear wheel hope when turning.

 

[krazykuda]

Be careful. These three wheelers were notorious for tipping over around corners. So much that they took them off the market for that reason.

I guess you could say that it turns over pretty well....

 

[63VALIANT*KISS]

yes thanks a buntch guys i will post more pics my plans is to just get it running and be super careful and granny that thing around dont wanna break anything yea the cornig thing is a huge issue but there so rare and uniouqe that its cool had to have one even if it was to just say that i had one

 

[inkjunkie]

Frankie is right about them being discontinued for a reason.....be safe.....

 

[63VALIANT*KISS]

heres some engine pics i have like 3 hoses leading to nowhere. when i pull the cord i hear air pushing out through the tailpipe so yes i beleave it will run.