5

I recently purchased a 1985 suzuki lt185, the guy said it needs new recoil starter, and I bought a 86 recoil starter (all the other recoil starters I came across said fit 1984-1987 I went to go put it on but the recoil starter hits the cap starter (as in block it from being fully put on.) This is the cap starter I have on my atv at the moment.

enter image description here

The recoil starter I bought is this one (not the exact same one) enter image description here

ok The problem I am having is where the knot of the string pops out and the plastic around it, that interferes with the cap starter. Now, I am not sure if the recoil starter is compatible or if the cap starter is..

What I was thinking of doing is cutting the cap starter to look like pic below. enter image description here

My question is, would that work or would I have to order new parts?

andyADD
  • 493
  • 3
  • 6
  • 15

1 Answers1

3

Engine Identification

To identify your engine. There should be a CC (cubic centimeters) number stamped on the side of the cylinder. This will be below your head and above your cases. (sorry of I'm being too elementary)

If you look closely you will see the numbers stamped into the side of the cylinder towards the bottom of the casting. The cc number or the c3 number should help you identify the motor you have in your ATV by telling you the volume of the cylinder.

enter image description here

Parts Identificaiton

Your identification issue is a tough one. Here are some parts fiche views for you to see if you can identify a delta between the two.

At first blush, they appear to look the same between the 125 and the 185 regarding the cup.

LT185

Here is the pull starter for the 1985 Suzuki LT185 E,F and G Model

  • CUP, STARTER MODEL E/F/G Part Number 18411-24401

H Model

  • CUP, STARTER MODEL H Part Number 18411-18911

LT125

Here is the pull starter for the 1985 Suzuki LT125

Here's the part number and description CUP, STARTER 18411-18911

Best of luck!

DucatiKiller
  • 32,976
  • 22
  • 150
  • 267