I just used this video to help re-assemble my 1984 Honda 200S pull starter. A HUGE thank you for putting together this video. You have no idea how helpful your knowledge and explanations were to me tonight. Thank you Mr. D-Ray !
Thank you for this great video! I have inherited a Frankenstein's Monster "big red" atc200e, and after replacing the carburetor realized just how much of a hodge-podge it is. These videos are immensely useful as I go through step by step and learn about my machine, get it running and make it a useful farm tool! I have already learned that I don't have a decompression cable coming off the pull starter; my plan is to rebuild the new cheap chinese carburetor alongside the one that was there and try to figure out what the difference is. I'll have to rebuild the broken pull started and/or get a battery so the electric starter can be used. I'll be going through and watching all your videos on the subject, again, probably a couple more times. Thanks again!
You are the man! Replaced the pull string last night and works like a champ! What took you 30min, took me about 4 hours. That spring is a bitch, took 5 tries. I didnt think i needed eye protection but i quickly learned that spring would whack your face off. I was up until 1am last night but without this video not sure what could have happened. Thanks for the help!
Awesome videos! I just recently purchased a 1984 atc200s. Its in great condition but the auto decompressor cable was recently disconnected to fix the pull start rope, I had not idea what the cable was for. Your videos have answered many questions for me. Keep up the great work!
Thanks a lot great video helped a lot. I personally found that deleting the decompression was easier than fooling with it and the thing started just fine without. Just a thought for anyone else who bought a ATC and had missing parts
This series was the best I've seen. Thank you for putting it together. I've had an 84 200S for years and been starting it without the decompression assembly ever since I bought it. Well, 3 shoulder surgeries later from other injuries and I'm scared every time I pull that starter rope. Your video has put me on a quest to find the assembly and make starting the Honda much easier. thank you.
Im still waiting for a few fingers to grow back because of the same thing on my '84 200s. My 350x never had the decompression cable. Wasn't even hard to start, but you know, its a kick starter . So when i got this 200s, i figured "surly i can pull this without that cable." What a painful learning experience that was.
When i got my 200sa few years back, the only thing missing was the decompression cable. Rope finally gave out because of that, and I dove into the one part on Honda ATCs that I absolutely hate fixing. Bought all missing parts for the decompression system , the ring, spring, cable, even the cable mount, from a dude on a facebook page. Watched every video i could find about putting it together and yours has been the easiest to follow. And today, 8onths later, on my 9,756th attempt and give ups, I finally got the mofo to work smoothly! Seemed like no matter what i did, it would function, but it would get harder to pull when it grabbed the slider, and id always get a loud hard CLICK everytime it released. Drove me absolutely insane. Cause i know if it's doing that, it's just messing it up slowly and fixing it again would be inevitable, and I also hate doing something over and over again not even knowing why. Still have no idea what i did differently today, but thank you sir for thoroughly explaining how it works and showing how each piece goes in. Especially the part about preloading the spring cause i was trying to do it the way I would do it on a Honda GX or similar and my handle would never return all the way either. Wish I could put a picture of my '84 200s up here. Mine is all black, and i did the forks and tank in like a gun metal (duplicolor engine enamel) then put the normal decals back on. Time to evict some spiders and go for a ride! I owe you beer!
I like your instructional videos. Cleared, detailed and a smooth delivery. One of these companies that makes trade school videos should bring you on. Most if those guys are too dry and put the class to sleep.
You really give a detailed explanation of the process, I can easily understand how to do the repairs, and all questions are answered, Great Job, Great Teacher, Thanks,
Thanks D-Ray , just picked up two 185s's and about to start tearin then down for inspection.. Getting them ready for some sand! Very helpful vids that will get my work done faster.. Thanks again!
D ray bro..thank you so much ..i got a customers atc200s with a recoil in a basket...so i looked at what i had .ordered the kit and watched your video many times.thank you
ran mine for 35 years without the compression release, used a steel recoil cable, after seeing this video, might go back to the nylon rope & the CR, or might manually engage the CR lever,
thank you for the video D ray. I have been using your videos to help me work on my Honda fourtrax 300 fw and now I will be using them to help me with a ATC. thanks again
Super thanks, love all your videos, but this one was very helpful for me as I was having issues and I think i put my decompression spring in upside down!! Will def take apart and reassemble the right way now.
Exelente video, justo ahora estoy desarmando toda una honda hodyssye FL250 y no tiene la lamina del recoil starter, gracias a tu video he aprendido como es el sistema, un gran abrazo desde México.
Thank you very much for your videos I’ve watched several of them to help me with my ‘86 Atc 200s and these are more helpful than you know! Keep up the great work👍
Thanks for giving me the courage to tear into this ATV project. Had a few more problems than your job, but with your instruction I was able to"Get Her Done"
Thank you so much for this video!!!! It literally saved my behind on my 185s! Would of been a hell of job trying to figure this out without instructions lol...Ur awesome!
Great informative video. Thank you for the detailed instructions. I have rebuilt a few 185s starters but was doing stuff the wrong way. Won't be an issue in the future thanks to your video.
Been on u tube since the beginning. Ur the first I've subscribed to. thx tons cause 3 wheelers r the best. Especially the 110 which is my favorite hands down.
Thanks so much, best instruction video yet. I’ve got the same ATC without the parts for the decompression, so I try and hold a small compression release lever and cable. It works ok but could be better. So as you know the parts fix the recoil starter are rare and expensive and not easy to find. Due to my age and health it gotten too hard the pull on the rope without it. Any tips on going around the orig parts would be nice, lots of 200s without the parts, thanks.
Smashing job mate :-) :-) Well what a sneaky way to create a sort of clutch effect, clever designers using the natural size change in a spring :-) The other part looks much like a mower pullstart, with the fingers jumping out to drive the flywheel :-)
Well done video. Clear instructions, clear focused pictures, now I know what is missing from my 185S, and how to assemble it. Where is the best location for parts?
It took me a few times too get it right. But it is working great. And, I had my son learning with me. What is the spark plug gap for the '84 200s? I want to change out the plug, but not sure about the gap. Thanks alot
Jason Perez 1 second ago Does anyone have a part number for a replacement recoil string for an 84 200S? The central tab that engages with the pulley on mine broke.
great video, just took a big red on trade and the rear wheels are locked up, and I've tried to get the covers off to look at the rear brakes, but not having any luck, got any ideas. Thanks
Al Burke Those are bad to rust the drum to the axle, you might check out the video I did on the rear brakes for a trx 300, not the same set up, but same principle.
Is it me or is @5:46 the last time the cable worked? Great video brother I was gonna drop it off in the river but you helped me fix it 😂 thanks again 👍
Great video, and excellent instructions , I was wondering is it harmful to start and run the bike with out the decompression cable, mine does not have it as it was missing when I got it and now I'm concerned I may be doing damage ?
Thank you for the video. It seems it’s harder now to find parts for my 84 200s, and was wondering if you could recommend a good place that uses OEM parts.
Thanks for the videos d - ray. I’m having problems with my 1983 185s decompression. The amount the cable pulls back is not enough for my engine to decompress. It pulls back just as much as yours in the video but it still isn’t enough. I have to manually pull the arm all the way back in order for it to decompress. Any idea how I could fix this?
Finally, a video that explains the decompression operation and components. Great job! I’ve been releasing the compression by hand for years. I’m having trouble finding the ring, and hook plate arm& cushion to fix mine. Located the spring and cable but not the other parts. I’ve checked ebay and online part but no luck. Any idea where to find them?
DRay, is there any adjustment on the cable? it seems mine doens't have any compression when the cable is hooked up. When i disconect the cable the engine will fire up right away. I double checked all the components in my recoil. i'm thinking maybe the cable is bent a little or stretched. the cable runs smoothly however in the sheath. thanks... great video!
I don't have a decompressor style and my 200 is a pull start only. is this an issue? It's a 1985 200s. I just had my recoil rebuilt by the Honda dealer, they neglected to go as far as the rope and I get it back and the rope breaks on the second pull.
Awesome video! Saved me a lot of headache. Is the little rubber stopper necessary on the decompression ring? I lost mine and can't seem to find a replacement.
Help please I've done your video to the tea when I pull the pull start it pulls out about 8 inches and then stops dead hard. can't figure it out watch the video six times double check my spring 6 times everything looks fine got all my pieces can't figure it out
They don't have any videos on how to tap out a flywheel pulley when the nut gets stuck in the middle of the flywheel is there a way to pre-drill out the hole from the flywheel where is distal waste of time let me know
I went to start my 200s today and I sounded like usually but now I pull the rope it just spins like it isn't trying to start the motor what is the problem??
D_Ray . . . Great video! I have a question. How important is the small rubber piece that connects on the ring?? For some reason mine is missing and I can't find that part very easy (Rubber hook plate part #28484-958-010). Is there something else I can use maybe?? Any feedback would greatly be appreciated!!
I just used this video to help re-assemble my 1984 Honda 200S pull starter. A HUGE thank you for putting together this video. You have no idea how helpful your knowledge and explanations were to me tonight. Thank you Mr. D-Ray !
Thank you for this great video! I have inherited a Frankenstein's Monster "big red" atc200e, and after replacing the carburetor realized just how much of a hodge-podge it is. These videos are immensely useful as I go through step by step and learn about my machine, get it running and make it a useful farm tool! I have already learned that I don't have a decompression cable coming off the pull starter; my plan is to rebuild the new cheap chinese carburetor alongside the one that was there and try to figure out what the difference is. I'll have to rebuild the broken pull started and/or get a battery so the electric starter can be used. I'll be going through and watching all your videos on the subject, again, probably a couple more times. Thanks again!
You are the man! Replaced the pull string last night and works like a champ! What took you 30min, took me about 4 hours. That spring is a bitch, took 5 tries. I didnt think i needed eye protection but i quickly learned that spring would whack your face off. I was up until 1am last night but without this video not sure what could have happened. Thanks for the help!
Awesome videos! I just recently purchased a 1984 atc200s. Its in great condition but the auto decompressor cable was recently disconnected to fix the pull start rope, I had not idea what the cable was for. Your videos have answered many questions for me. Keep up the great work!
Thanks a lot great video helped a lot. I personally found that deleting the decompression was easier than fooling with it and the thing started just fine without. Just a thought for anyone else who bought a ATC and had missing parts
Thank you for making these. 9 years later still very informative and great visuals!
This series was the best I've seen. Thank you for putting it together. I've had an 84 200S for years and been starting it without the decompression assembly ever since I bought it. Well, 3 shoulder surgeries later from other injuries and I'm scared every time I pull that starter rope. Your video has put me on a quest to find the assembly and make starting the Honda much easier.
thank you.
Im still waiting for a few fingers to grow back because of the same thing on my '84 200s.
My 350x never had the decompression cable. Wasn't even hard to start, but you know, its a kick starter .
So when i got this 200s, i figured "surly i can pull this without that cable."
What a painful learning experience that was.
When i got my 200sa few years back, the only thing missing was the decompression cable.
Rope finally gave out because of that, and I dove into the one part on Honda ATCs that I absolutely hate fixing. Bought all missing parts for the decompression system , the ring, spring, cable, even the cable mount, from a dude on a facebook page.
Watched every video i could find about putting it together and yours has been the easiest to follow. And today, 8onths later, on my 9,756th attempt and give ups, I finally got the mofo to work smoothly! Seemed like no matter what i did, it would function, but it would get harder to pull when it grabbed the slider, and id always get a loud hard CLICK everytime it released. Drove me absolutely insane. Cause i know if it's doing that, it's just messing it up slowly and fixing it again would be inevitable, and I also hate doing something over and over again not even knowing why. Still have no idea what i did differently today, but thank you sir for thoroughly explaining how it works and showing how each piece goes in. Especially the part about preloading the spring cause i was trying to do it the way I would do it on a Honda GX or similar and my handle would never return all the way either.
Wish I could put a picture of my '84 200s up here. Mine is all black, and i did the forks and tank in like a gun metal (duplicolor engine enamel) then put the normal decals back on.
Time to evict some spiders and go for a ride! I owe you beer!
Just what I needed. This is the most complete easy to follow video I have ever seen
Cannot thank you enough sir!! This is EXACTLY the video I was looking for!!!
Thank goodness for this video! I took the pull start apart on My 84s and couldn't get it back together to save My life! Gotta love TH-cam.
I had the worst trouble with my 200 s putting the spring back in even after this video but thanks never would have been able to do it without you
I like your instructional videos. Cleared, detailed and a smooth delivery. One of these companies that makes trade school videos should bring you on. Most if those guys are too dry and put the class to sleep.
You really give a detailed explanation of the process, I can easily understand how to do the repairs, and all questions are answered, Great Job, Great Teacher, Thanks,
Thanks for the great video series. I just kinda of restored an old 83 three wheeler and your videos were a life saver
Awesome source for making sure my 200s is up to par after sitting for 5yr's.
Thx.
Thanks D-Ray , just picked up two 185s's and about to start tearin then down for inspection.. Getting them ready for some sand! Very helpful vids that will get my work done faster.. Thanks again!
Thanks! The service manual wasn't very clear about how the spring and the hook ring case went together, this explained it wonderfully.
D-Ray, you make some of the best video's I've seen. Great job! Thanks for sharing.
Great video series! Now I'm much more confident I can tackle fixing my frayed rope on my '83 ATC200E Big Red. Thanks for creating these three videos.
Thanks For making this look easy Ya know these old ATC still need lovin too!
D ray bro..thank you so much ..i got a customers atc200s with a recoil in a basket...so i looked at what i had .ordered the kit and watched your video many times.thank you
ran mine for 35 years without the compression release, used a steel recoil cable, after seeing this video, might go back to the nylon rope & the CR, or might manually engage the CR lever,
Awesome video! I’m going to give this a shot tomorrow. I know I’ll be successful because you layed it out so well! Thank you!
thank you for the video D ray. I have been using your videos to help me work on my Honda fourtrax 300 fw and now I will be using them to help me with a ATC. thanks again
Your literally my hero. Your videos are put together very well you explain and show things very clearly. Thank you for your help
Super thanks, love all your videos, but this one was very helpful for me as I was having issues and I think i put my decompression spring in upside down!!
Will def take apart and reassemble the right way now.
Great videos. Tackled my 185S rope today. Using these videos it was good to go. Thanks D-Ray.
Exelente video, justo ahora estoy desarmando toda una honda hodyssye FL250 y no tiene la lamina del recoil starter, gracias a tu video he aprendido como es el sistema, un gran abrazo desde México.
Thanks for all the very helpful video's. You make it easy to understand.
Thank you very much for your videos I’ve watched several of them to help me with my ‘86 Atc 200s and these are more helpful than you know! Keep up the great work👍
Does anyone have a part number for a replacement recoil string for an 84 200S? The central tab that engages with the pulley on mine broke.
Second time I've used these to rebuild a recoil. Awesome instructional videos!
Like pretty much everyone else, THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!! VERY HELPFUL. You da man D-Ray!
Going to repost on my ATC Facebook Page : ) Thank you very much. That was a very good series
Thanks for giving me the courage to tear into this ATV project. Had a few more problems than your job, but with your instruction I was able to"Get Her Done"
Awesome instruction video for the honda arcade 185 recoil. Much appreciated.. it works now!
Thank you so much for this video!!!! It literally saved my behind on my 185s! Would of been a hell of job trying to figure this out without instructions lol...Ur awesome!
thanks alot all 3 vids were very helpful. my cable just snapped and I'm gonna do it myself. thanks again I appreciate ya.
Excellent information, now I know what parts I need to buy and install!!
Great informative video. Thank you for the detailed instructions. I have rebuilt a few 185s starters but was doing stuff the wrong way. Won't be an issue in the future thanks to your video.
love the channel mr ray.....keep up the good work......very professional
Great video. Thanks for posting. Never could have figured it out without your help!
Been on u tube since the beginning. Ur the first I've subscribed to. thx tons cause 3 wheelers r the best. Especially the 110 which is my favorite hands down.
Very informative video, thank you for helping take out the mystery of this contraption.
Thanks for the video D-Ray, needed help with the decompression spring.
These 3 videos made me a subscriber! I can’t thank you enough!
Thank you so much, I was stuck on the wind up part, were you used the cable to wind it up, now I have that much more knowledge and I fixed my atv!
This video was awesome! I can't wait to take mine apart and get it working correctly! Thank you so much!
Well explained, with good lighting and sound.
Thanks so much, best instruction video yet. I’ve got the same ATC without the parts for the decompression, so I try and hold a small compression release lever and cable. It works ok but could be better. So as you know the parts fix the recoil starter are rare and expensive and not easy to find. Due to my age and health it gotten too hard the pull on the rope without it. Any tips on going around the orig parts would be nice, lots of 200s without the parts, thanks.
Smashing job mate :-) :-)
Well what a sneaky way to create a sort of clutch effect, clever designers using the natural size change in a spring :-)
The other part looks much like a mower pullstart, with the fingers jumping out to drive the flywheel :-)
Thank you so much! never could have done it without you
Well done video. Clear instructions, clear focused pictures, now I know what is missing from my 185S, and how to assemble it. Where is the best location for parts?
Very good videos! I watched all 3 and when I find all the parts I need I’ll for shure be able to do this. Thanks
It took me a few times too get it right. But it is working great. And, I had my son learning with me.
What is the spark plug gap for the '84 200s? I want to change out the plug, but not sure about the gap. Thanks alot
I need helppppppppp. At 4:00 you call this one part a "rubber piece" mine rotted out and I need to know what is called exactly.
Thank you for the help video! Now time to fix my rope on my Honda.
Just what I needed to see thank you for making these videos.
Thanks for the kind words!
Jason Perez
1 second ago
Does anyone have a part number for a replacement recoil string for an 84 200S? The central tab that engages with the pulley on mine broke.
thanks again D-Ray looks like that's the route I'll go.
awesome video mine is all rusted out now this video is going to make it way easier to fix it . thank you
great video, just took a big red on trade and the rear wheels are locked up, and I've tried to get the covers off to look at the rear brakes, but not having any luck, got any ideas. Thanks
Al Burke Those are bad to rust the drum to the axle, you might check out the video I did on the rear brakes for a trx 300, not the same set up, but same principle.
everything went back together great, but the dogs won't engage, any thoughts. I was thinking weak springs maybe?
Thank you. Now I don't have to push start the destroyer (83 atc 200). My friends (the pushers) thank you too :). Keep the videos coming.
Is it me or is @5:46 the last time the cable worked? Great video brother I was gonna drop it off in the river but you helped me fix it 😂 thanks again 👍
Wow, excellent video. Very detailed and helpful 🍻
Great video, and excellent instructions , I was wondering is it harmful to start and run the bike with out the decompression cable, mine does not have it as it was missing when I got it and now I'm concerned I may be doing damage ?
Thank you for the video. It seems it’s harder now to find parts for my 84 200s, and was wondering if you could recommend a good place that uses OEM parts.
Yep, it's a good setup, as long as you keep the water out.
This is exactly the video I was looking for.
He explains things so well, I bet he could narrate a documentary in Siberia. :)
Thanks for the videos d - ray. I’m having problems with my 1983 185s decompression. The amount the cable pulls back is not enough for my engine to decompress. It pulls back just as much as yours in the video but it still isn’t enough. I have to manually pull the arm all the way back in order for it to decompress. Any idea how I could fix this?
so got a question my 3 wheeler is supposed to have a cable for the compression release if there is no cable it should be at full compression right
Yhank you best video on how to! I've come across yet you saved the day and me about 200 dollars
Your videos helped me a bunch today. Thank you!
Finally, a video that explains the decompression operation and components. Great job! I’ve been releasing the compression by hand for years. I’m having trouble finding the ring, and hook plate arm& cushion to fix mine. Located the spring and cable but not the other parts. I’ve checked ebay and online part but no luck. Any idea where to find them?
What if your new to you wheeler doesn't have a decompresser in it? Can I just use my hand on the tab on he top of the engine?
DRay, is there any adjustment on the cable? it seems mine doens't have any compression when the cable is hooked up. When i disconect the cable the engine will fire up right away. I double checked all the components in my recoil. i'm thinking maybe the cable is bent a little or stretched. the cable runs smoothly however in the sheath. thanks... great video!
I don't have a decompressor style and my 200 is a pull start only. is this an issue? It's a 1985 200s. I just had my recoil rebuilt by the Honda dealer, they neglected to go as far as the rope and I get it back and the rope breaks on the second pull.
Awesome video! Saved me a lot of headache. Is the little rubber stopper necessary on the decompression ring? I lost mine and can't seem to find a replacement.
Help please I've done your video to the tea when I pull the pull start it pulls out about 8 inches and then stops dead hard. can't figure it out watch the video six times double check my spring 6 times everything looks fine got all my pieces can't figure it out
Great video! Very informative and handy, thankyou!!
Where do you find the Starter Recoil Spring?
Thank you.... head aches galore... decompressor spring ring was ?????...now I know thanks
They don't have any videos on how to tap out a flywheel pulley when the nut gets stuck in the middle of the flywheel is there a way to pre-drill out the hole from the flywheel where is distal waste of time let me know
You're the man D Ray! Thanks.
I have been around Honda three wheelers my hole life and never seen one nice enof to still have decompression cable still on it
This video is really well done!
Where can I get that decompression spring?
I went to start my 200s today and I sounded like usually but now I pull the rope it just spins like it isn't trying to start the motor what is the problem??
Thanks for a great video series!
I know these videos are a little old but my recoil doesn't seem to have a decompression hole, I'm I wrong or so I just not know where or what?
Do i need the rubber stopper
What's the length of the Honda rope?
Excellent video. Thank you very much!
Awesome well explained info as per usual...!!! ty D-Ray....!!!
Great video!! You saved me a ton of time!!
Thank you!
D_Ray . . . Great video! I have a question. How important is the small rubber piece that connects on the ring?? For some reason mine is missing and I can't find that part very easy (Rubber hook plate part #28484-958-010). Is there something else I can use maybe?? Any feedback would greatly be appreciated!!
Very good video I enjoyed and will be helpful thanks
Needed this a lot when u made the other atc vids
Thanks D-RAY!