Max2 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) I thought a few here may have kiddo's with ATV's or Motorcycles so I decided to start a thread on the refurb. I needed a project to divert a little attention from other things and after searching for about a year or two I finally found what I was looking for. He is still a little young to ride just yet, but this thing is going to make trash hauling a lot easier and it will fit through my gates. I picked this 1983 model up for $200. Everything is pretty much worn, but the frame is straight and the engine has compression and that was my biggest concern. Disassembly After a new stator, condenser and points the engine fired right up. Well almost, had to clean the carb and unclog the idle and main jets. Remember this thing is 31 years old After getting fire to the engine with the new ignition it was time to see if it smoked. I got it pretty warm and no blue smoke! Time will tell if the little engine will hang in there. Engine Video http://vid55.photobucket.com/albums/g152/JMC_711/70Video-1.mp4 Engine is almost completely polished after a lot of sanding and buffing. I may end up kicking myself for this maintenance wise, but I have a thing about any piece of aluminum not getting polished. I painted the cylinder jug black, just like factory and got the new recoil starter mocked up. The frame and all the hardware are off to the powder coater as of now. I should have all that back this week. Got the cute little holeshot tires and CNC'd wheels in. More to come! Edited August 25, 2014 by Max2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) very nice... I am completely into old Honda's. as a matter of fact, I was privileged to be able to access the Private Honda USA museum in California. I look forward to seeing this ATC rebuilt and refurbished! Here is a little something for you... Edited August 25, 2014 by Schu 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Why did they quit making the 3 wheelers? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max2 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) very nice... I am completely into old Honda's. as a matter of fact, I was privileged to be able to access the Private Honda USA museum in California. I look forward to seeing this ATC rebuilt and refurbished! Here is a little something for you... Thanks Schu. Museum is very cool, brand new antiques! My refurb isn't going back completely stock, but for the most part it is. Its kind of frustrating as many parts are not being made any more, so you have to substitute (if you're lucky) or buy used which is usually completely wore out. I kept the frame, forks, engine, rear axle and handle bars. everything else is new. Its crazy how much new old stock parts are for these things. The gas tanks were the first things to go on them. Kids out grew them and they sat in the parents garage for 10 years or so and rusted through. A refurbished original gas tank with decals installed is $600 !! The ATC 70 in 1983 had a MSRP of $648. I wish I had bought 10 of them back them as they would bring 8-10K a piece still in the box. Crap! I just noticed the F1 cars stacked on the racks !! Sweet! Edited August 25, 2014 by Max2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max2 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Why did they quit making the 3 wheelers? More dangerous than a 4 wheeler. !985 was the last year for the 70 and 1986 was the last year for the Honda 250R, which was ripping fast. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Why did they quit making the 3 wheelers? Too many injuries / deaths from rollovers. That's why the quads were introduced. I had the 90 3 wheeler as a kid. Lot of fun! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnr Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Nice project Max2. Thanks for sharing. My brother had this bike, and then I got it. We called it the 'turtle chaser' because of the metallic green color, and it was slow, in comparison to the 2-stroke enduro bikes at the time. I've got a polaroid pic and the original brochure around somewhere. Ended up trading it for a 1971 two door Buick Skylark in 1980. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 oh well... since we're sharing non Honda refurb's. My old "Race Development" bikes... unfortunately sold off a few years back. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnr Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Sweet indeed! Must have been hard parting with those. They look totally mint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max2 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Man you guys are dragging out the goodness! Old SL Honda and the Yammy RD's ! Nothing cooler than a two stroke street bike! When I was a kid this guy had a RD400 that used to drag race all the old hot rods in town back then. They would race one block and I don't thing anyone ever beat that two stroke RD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I had a 1985 Honda 70 when I was 5. The best Christmas present ever! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 I had a 1985 Honda 70 when I was 5. The best Christmas present ever! Oh for sure... I bet it was. I never was that lucky, but I sure was I had been! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 (edited) Why did they quit making the 3 wheelers? Too many injuries / deaths from rollovers. That's why the quads were introduced. I had the 90 3 wheeler as a kid. Lot of fun! It's SO easy to roll those sideways. I wouldn't let anyone I loved on one. EDIT, nice work! Edited August 25, 2014 by CECAA850 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max2 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 I had a 1985 Honda 70 when I was 5. The best Christmas present ever! That is what really primed this project for me. My Dad bought me a 1974 model for my 5th as well. My son is going to get a understanding of the limits of physics early in life. I think its good for kids to figure out what can and will bite you and how far you can take things before you get that road rash or a busted chin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Brings me back to the day my dad brought home a 1969 Honda Z-50. Loved it! I was 7. I really wanted a CT-70 or XL-70. It would be many years before we traded up to a Suzuki DM 100. I still would love to own a prime example of a 4sp CT-70 my favorite minibike of all time. They sell for big dollars, maybe I can get one that needs some work. I remember the 3 wheelers you had to shift your body to make them turn. There was a forum member here that was into the CT-70's but I forget his handle (chicagopete)?, he had a CT-70 as his avatar. Good luck with your rebuild! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 My last bike was a Honda CR-500 tweaked out to the extreme. What a beast that was. I had to sell it when I discovered Klipsch and this forum!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Great project and excellent work Max. I'm a Honda guy myself, hence my screen name, from a Honda Interceptor. I'm down to one Honda motorcycle myself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max2 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Brings me back to the day my dad brought home a 1969 Honda Z-50. Loved it! I was 7. I really wanted a CT-70 or XL-70. It would be many years before we traded up to a Suzuki DM 100. I still would love to own a prime example of a 4sp CT-70 my favorite minibike of all time. They sell for big dollars, maybe I can get one that needs some work. I remember the 3 wheelers you had to shift your body to make them turn. There was a forum member here that was into the CT-70's but I forget his handle (chicagopete)?, he had a CT-70 as his avatar. Good luck with your rebuild! Don't even start Frzninvt ! After my searches for parts I have run across a lot on the Z's. Im already getting the bug for a Z build after this ATC 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max2 Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Why did they quit making the 3 wheelers? Too many injuries / deaths from rollovers. That's why the quads were introduced. I had the 90 3 wheeler as a kid. Lot of fun! It's SO easy to roll those sideways. I wouldn't let anyone I loved on one. EDIT, nice work! Here you go Pawpaw 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Still a 3 wheeler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.