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Motorcycle Discussions => Japanese Bikes => Topic started by: greybuffalo on August 25, 2007, 04:32:28 AM

Title: CB200/CD185
Post by: greybuffalo on August 25, 2007, 04:32:28 AM

Hi there,
can anyone advise me?I just bought a CB200(1973) with a top end that has a seized cam,is this worth repairing? as I have a CD185(1978) as a donor bike,was the 200 a 6volt? and the 185 12 volt?
Which in your opinions is the better motor?
Is it possible to kick start the 185 without a battery?it should start?right or is it not possible?
Thanx

Title: Re: CB200/CD185
Post by: L.A.B. on August 25, 2007, 05:26:59 AM

The CB200 was 12 Volt as it had an electric starter.

Title: Re: CB200/CD185
Post by: greybuffalo on August 25, 2007, 07:37:59 PM

I just noticed that the CD185 is a 6 volt,also the CD185 has a single carb,where as the CB200 has twin carbs...I guess one carb could be better for less maintenance?
Any comments please?

Title: Re: CB200/CD185
Post by: L.A.B. on August 27, 2007, 02:19:21 AM

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CD185 has a single carb,where as the CB200 has twin carbs...I guess one carb could be better for less maintenance?

Yes...slightly.