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  1. Project Logs
    My son wanted this bike, was told it was a dirt bike, after we traded, I ran the Vin to find that it is not a dirt bike but a very old street bike, that is in very poor condition. We would like to restore it to its former glory, is there anywhere that parts are semi cheap for this type of build...
  2. Engine Discussion
    New to the forum, did a bit of searching buy didn't find the info I was looking for. Some background. Found a pair of 78 CM185Ts stored away in a hayloft and got one of the two running with ease, carb clean and she fired right up. The only issue is there is a very audible ticking sound. I went...
  3. Pictures and Videos
    A friend i work with called me out of the blue to see if I was interested in her husband’s bike. She sent a photo and I was intrigued. I already have 8 motorcycles. My more classic bikes are a 1976 BMW R90/6 and a 1993 Honda CB750. Normally I wouldn’t buy a small displacement bike that old but...
  4. Pictures and Videos
    Here she is. The "death machine" says everyone at my work.
  5. My recent purchase.1978 cm185

    All accessory wiring other than stater, rectifier, and kill switch have been removed. An extended frame has been welded onto the rear end front forks and wheels have been replaced with unknown.(any ideas would be great) need to get a disk setup up front. Proving to be a task. Did not have a rear...
  6. Pictures and Videos
    My 1978 cm185t.recent purchase. Bike running 6v. I am using a 6-12v 10a converter to power the brake lights. Got the brake lights and switch wired up this past week. Next it to finish the clutch and replace the rear tire. Then onto the headlight
  7. Tips And Tricks
    Bought a 79 cm185t as a learner (hadn't been back on a bike in 3 years) and it ran when I got it. I had planned on riding it for a bit and then giving it to my girlfriend, but she wanted nothing to do with the thing. Held out for a little while, and then the electronics started to get wonky...
  8. Member Introductions
    Hi all! Glad to have joined the forum. I took a break from bikes for a while because of a move from Philly to NYC. I didn't know if I'd have space for tools or the bike itself when I moved, and now that I have the space, I'm super stoked to have bought another CM! I've got a 1979 cm185T that...
  9. Miscellaneous Discussion
    Does anyone have a decent supplier for ignition parts? Been looking for a condenser, points and coil for my CM185T, can't seem to find a reasonable price on any of them. Does a condenser really cost $90? All the ones listed specifically for a cm185t are on ebay at high prices, seems like a lot...
  10. Member Introductions
    Hello Friends! I am from Greeley, Colorado and I have been gifted with a 1979 Twinstar CM185T. My kids were giving a honda scooter from the 60's, cleaned it up, and the guy who wanted it traded them across. Needless to say, the Twinstar didn't run. We are currently in the process of rebuilding...
  11. Member Introductions
    Hello, Im Mark and I live in a very small town in Maine. I have had several motorcycles but recently picked up a 1978 CM185T. This bike was in pieces but turns over fine but unfortunately it was missing a few things so Im working to make a slightly modified scrambler/brat as the frame was...
  12. Miscellaneous Discussion
    The proper method is not covered in the FSM, and the owners manual is long gone I'm sure. So.... Do I leave it on the kickstand to check oil levels? That's a lot of tilt, which will surely change the reading. Or do I somehow try to stand it up with one hand (or a friend more than likely) and...
  13. Project Logs
    I'm moving my build log over here from the intro thread I posted over there. The first post might be a bit long, but I'll attempt to keep follow up posts a bit shorter. I took the checklist from longdistancerider and merged my own into it, so I'll try to take note of what I do on each new...
  14. Member Introductions
    Greetings! I found this site after two weeks of reading everything I can about the above mentioned bike. Here's the story if you want it.... "I've got an old Motorcycle out in the shed if you want it." Said a friend of mine who is trying to downsize. "Of course!" I replied as nonchallantly...
  15. Electrical Discussion
    Well, title tells it. Previous owner allowed the battery to completely die, kick started it and rode it that way for an unknown length of time. Result, every light in the house is burned out, horn no longer working and there is a serious misfire under load (when riding) with a new AGM battery...
  16. Engine Discussion
    I just replaced the clutch on my 78 CM185T. I had it in neutral the whole time, after replacing the clutch and adjusting the cable at both ends, I started it, shifted into gear and started riding, would shift anymore. the clutch disengages properly, there were and are no weird noises. the...
  17. Electrical Discussion
    So i've had this project bike for a bit now but can't get over this hill figuring out how to get the bike to fire. I have fuel flowing, she's kicking over but i'm not getting any spark from the plugs. I put in a new battery, cleaned the carb, made sure that's all in tact. Wiring: As far as...
  18. Fuel Supply and Carburation
    Hey hey! I recently replace my OEM carb with a cheap aftermarket Chinese carb. BIG MISTAKE! Now my bike runs like ****, especially at Honda specs. Of course now, I can't find an OEM carb for my bike worth my money. Most are in crap shape. Would a CM200 carb work on my 185? There seems...
  19. Electrical Discussion
    Hello All:: I'm wanting to connect the Sparck Moto single phase regulator to my CM185T. It came wired with the OEM type connector on the 4 "main wires" and a single black wire with a male bullet type connector. Where does the black connect on this install? I appreciate your help.
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