About the Honda CM185 Twinstar
A Twinstar chassis and fuel-parts comparison across the CM185 and CM185T labels.
Twinstar parts can appear under CM185 or CM185T. This collection helps you compare those catalog labels without losing the specific application: the featured fork seals and brake shoes list CM185 1978–1979, while the carburetor float lists CM185T 1978–1979. Continue to CM185T fuel and sealing parts for that model’s repair guide.
Plan each end of the motorcycle separately
For a chassis refresh, record fork-seal dimensions and make separate front- and rear-brake entries on the order. For a fuel-level repair, identify the fitted carburetor and inspect the float and inlet valve as separate pieces. A shared Twinstar name helps the search, while the product application and component shape finish the selection.
Know your motorcycle before choosing partsCM185 repair checkpoints
Compare the model, year and component below. Each product keeps its own application and package details.
CM185, 1978–1979
31 × 43 × 10 mm fork oil seals
Match all three seal dimensions and the profile to the fitted forks. The oil-seal set is separate from dust seals or fork-cap sealing parts.
CM185, 1978–1979
Front and rear brake-shoe listings
Keep the wheel position on the parts list. Compare shoe profile, width, pivot/cam ends and springs with each fitted drum; do not turn a rear listing into a front application.
CM185T, 1978–1979
Individual carburetor float
The featured float replaces reference 16013-405-004. Match the float shape, hinge and carburetor identity. It does not include a complete carburetor rebuild.
Another Twinstar or donor assembly
Confirm the individual shared part
A CM200T or other Honda name on a product only helps when the same listing explicitly includes your CM185/CM185T year. Engine, fork and carburetor swaps need their own checks.
Identify your motorcycle before orderingCM185 frame, engine and component checks
- Record the complete frame model marking and the documented model year.
- Read CM185 and CM185T product applications as written, including any year limits.
- For brake shoes, note the wheel position, shoe profile, width and drum dimensions.
- Identify replacement forks or carburetors by their own markings and dimensions.
Contact PartsNMore with the model year, clear frame and engine markings, and photos and measurements of the part being repaired.