I've got a Honda ATC185S Trike made in 1983 (like these http://www.bikepics.com/honda/atc185s/83/pics.asp). It's seen a lot of hard work and given me a lot of fun in the last 2 years I’ve had it. However, the carb leaks fuel from both of the drain pipes both when the engine is not running and when it is idling (with help). I've tried temporarily plugging the pipes, but it then leaks from the air intake.

Also, it runs rich and carbons up plugs very quickly (I have to clean the plug almost every time I want to run it). I'm not sure whether I’m using the best plug for the engine (I'm using an NGK DR8EA plug). Can you tell me if this is the best plug for the job, or if not specify a better one (I prefer NGK's).

Also, it will not idle, no matter what I do, and as the pull cord has snapped, it is a bit of a pain.

It has no brakes and so you need to be mad to ride this thing, so it suits me perfectly (ha ha).

As you can probably tell from what I’ve told you, it lives on a farm.

Can anyone tell me if there is an electric start conversion kit for this trike - it would make it so much easier (I have to bump start it at the moment).

Thanks

James


P.S. As I live in the UK (Manchester area) does anyone know any good dealers that I can get parts for it from, or would I be better off ordering online from the States?

I'll try to get some photos of it soon.

 

Get a carb rebuild kit and rebuilt/clean it real good.
You can also get new pull ropes.
Probably have to order from the states.

Also try posting this in the ATV forum.