Thanks! This is the bike I drive mainly cause everything is pretty new on it, all new bearings and brakes. I think I spent about 200$ in total to do the conversion but always wanted a disc brake so it was worth it. It is a 400Ex caliper mounted on a 200X hub
@@muddythumper8152 I've been thinking about something similar I have a 110 atv with hydraulic rear disk brakes thinking I'm gonna custom make a bracket and mount it up and see how it works.
@@buildurtruckurway9118 its a good brake thats for sure, i got a full video on it and recently did it again in my lifted trike build! its just a 400Ex caliper and hydraulic brake lever
Can the 200m recoil be adapted to fit the 185s? Also how many riding hours approx should the sprockets last I know type of use drastically effects this but I'm looking for a rough time frame of normal use.
for sprockets they can last a long time, 2 years +. I have only had to change sprockets because i bent a rear sprocket before. I don't own any 185's myself, not sure how different the recoil looks, but as long as you got the corresponding piece / cup that bolts to the engine you should be good to go. Ive seen some variations in recoil cups from 82-85 so not fully sure what it looks like
Do you happen to know we're to buy a 10 or 9 tooth front sprocket for the 185/200? Pbi sprockets was my go to but they discontinued rear sprockets for the 185 and the shipping is nuts 60 just to get a sprocket delivered to my door.
Not sure off hand, PBi sprockets that you mentioned seems to be most well known for making sprockets. Personally I would avoid dropping a tooth on the front, a machinist once explained to me how that one less tooth overall increases wear on the chain. Id run OEM front sprocket and just go up a extra few teeth on the rear! On the lifted trike i just built ( building ) im running 70tooth rear and factory front sprocket too!
@@muddythumper8152 thank you for the advice were would you recommend getting a 43+ tooth sprocket from by chance? I know you have probably answered this so I apologize in advance.
@@buildurtruckurway9118 what size tires you gonna run? 200M comes factory with a 47 tooth sprocket rear, I got my 70 tooth at swamp outlaw here in Canada. They make other sizes too. 47 tooth is good for 25 inch tires on a 200 engine, so depends on what you want the gearing for really
@@muddythumper8152 currently I'm running a set of 25 10 11 mudhook extremes. They are probably comparable to zillas in how aggressive they are just a little more street/hard pack safe 2 inch deep lugs close to a broken up tractor pattern. When I put air in them there actual height is just under 27" if that makes sense.
@@buildurtruckurway9118 if thats the case you may wanna run about a 60 tooth rear sprocket, i got a 70tooth for turning 30's. youd need something a little less aggressive
@@thatkidintheranger9014 I got the sprocket at my local Honda dealer. It was a little pricey but got it straight from them. Theyre also available on ebay still
what setup? the factory 200m / 200e shouldn't need another chain tensioner just one it comes with it is essentially just a washer when a stud welded to it that draws the axle back to tighten the chain
Good video! glad to see your helping keep the trikes rolling
Thanks! I love the cheaper bikes, they still have a lot of life left in them!
Man this vid really shows a lot of info I needed to know about.Thanks a ton! freeze'
@@freezerburn04 thanks ! Long live the chain drive bikes , love them more then the 250’s
Great video Muddy!!!
thanks! hopefully it helped
That's a sweet disc brake upgrade I bet that wasn't cheap👍
Thanks! This is the bike I drive mainly cause everything is pretty new on it, all new bearings and brakes. I think I spent about 200$ in total to do the conversion but always wanted a disc brake so it was worth it. It is a 400Ex caliper mounted on a 200X hub
@@muddythumper8152 I've been thinking about something similar I have a 110 atv with hydraulic rear disk brakes thinking I'm gonna custom make a bracket and mount it up and see how it works.
@@buildurtruckurway9118 its a good brake thats for sure, i got a full video on it and recently did it again in my lifted trike build! its just a 400Ex caliper and hydraulic brake lever
Do you need that flange/washer infront of the counter shaft/front sprocket? I have a sprocket there but no bolts or that little plate
Good video. Are you using your phone to make your videos?
Yeah, I tend to use my old phone when out garaging haha!
Can the 200m recoil be adapted to fit the 185s? Also how many riding hours approx should the sprockets last I know type of use drastically effects this but I'm looking for a rough time frame of normal use.
for sprockets they can last a long time, 2 years +. I have only had to change sprockets because i bent a rear sprocket before. I don't own any 185's myself, not sure how different the recoil looks, but as long as you got the corresponding piece / cup that bolts to the engine you should be good to go. Ive seen some variations in recoil cups from 82-85 so not fully sure what it looks like
Where did you get your rear sprocket
Bought it locally at a honda dealership. You can get them on eBay too
@@muddythumper8152 thank you
@@mvtboubou3079 np! Long live the 200m, I think its my favourite trike still
Do you happen to know we're to buy a 10 or 9 tooth front sprocket for the 185/200? Pbi sprockets was my go to but they discontinued rear sprockets for the 185 and the shipping is nuts 60 just to get a sprocket delivered to my door.
Not sure off hand, PBi sprockets that you mentioned seems to be most well known for making sprockets. Personally I would avoid dropping a tooth on the front, a machinist once explained to me how that one less tooth overall increases wear on the chain. Id run OEM front sprocket and just go up a extra few teeth on the rear! On the lifted trike i just built ( building ) im running 70tooth rear and factory front sprocket too!
@@muddythumper8152 thank you for the advice were would you recommend getting a 43+ tooth sprocket from by chance? I know you have probably answered this so I apologize in advance.
@@buildurtruckurway9118 what size tires you gonna run? 200M comes factory with a 47 tooth sprocket rear, I got my 70 tooth at swamp outlaw here in Canada. They make other sizes too. 47 tooth is good for 25 inch tires on a 200 engine, so depends on what you want the gearing for really
@@muddythumper8152 currently I'm running a set of 25 10 11 mudhook extremes. They are probably comparable to zillas in how aggressive they are just a little more street/hard pack safe 2 inch deep lugs close to a broken up tractor pattern. When I put air in them there actual height is just under 27" if that makes sense.
@@buildurtruckurway9118 if thats the case you may wanna run about a 60 tooth rear sprocket, i got a 70tooth for turning 30's. youd need something a little less aggressive
Where did u buy the brand new?? I've been looking for a place to buy sprockets for my 185s
The brand new sprocket
@@thatkidintheranger9014 I got the sprocket at my local Honda dealer. It was a little pricey but got it straight from them. Theyre also available on ebay still
Where did u get ur parts I got the exact same problem
I bought it at the local honda atv dealer they can still order it. Also a lot of this is available on ebay still
What chain tensioner/ pulley would you recommend need a new one
what setup? the factory 200m / 200e shouldn't need another chain tensioner just one it comes with it is essentially just a washer when a stud welded to it that draws the axle back to tighten the chain