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Franken ATC
09-20-2018, 12:44 PM
I picked up this ATC in 1992 , rode it once , been stored at my dads place since then . Got busy doing other things . Left the western desert, now live in a green foliage state . Brought the ATC eastward , went to fire it up ,no spark . New coil later and fresh gas ,started on first kick ...
I call it "Franken" , lots of parts mixed on it ....white gas tank , painted all black engine (specs of red paint showing ), aftermarket swingarm ( gold colored) , a 79 honda Street bike rear shock (showa 438-671) ,white rear plastic , blue seat cover ( with custom duct tape repair -from previous owner)
,red frt fender ,extended axles ..Pink slip matches s/n on frame and engine , checked VIN number - legit 250R
I have to replace frt tire and get brakes in working order .... hoping for some trail riding / snow fun here ..

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morgan
09-20-2018, 05:44 PM
Welcome to the forum, looking forward to pictures a 1st gen 250r can be a lot of fun.
350for350
09-20-2018, 08:15 PM
Yes they can. I've ridden one when stock and then after a rebuild, porting, and a DG exhaust (maybe a couple of other things that I can't remember too). Personally, for the typee of riding that I usually do these days, I would have preferred it stock. I though it ran great either way.
Myrcs
10-05-2018, 06:43 PM
Welcome to the forum. Nice, I had an ATC110 mounted on my CT90 for awhile. Currently working on a YTM225.
Franken ATC
10-05-2018, 07:19 PM
Morgan ,,, trying to upload pics
Franken ATC
10-05-2018, 07:21 PM
350for350....only rode this beast once ,it was a handful
Franken ATC
10-05-2018, 07:23 PM
Myrcs .......sounds like a fun time
Franken ATC
12-28-2018, 11:42 AM
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removed 1 pound of foam insulation from airbox ...running better now
Franken ATC
12-28-2018, 11:48 AM
took it out after recent SNOW storm , made some tracks with new tires(3)

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fabiodriven
12-28-2018, 11:58 AM
Just so you know, that's a 200X front end on there.
Franken ATC
01-15-2019, 04:07 PM
thanks fabiodriven ...
Franken ATC
02-14-2019, 02:15 PM
getting ready to mess with rear suspension , the rear swing arm is extended length by 2 inches (?)...not going for stock look now ..

Ok 3 wheeler experts , WHAT do I add shock wise to get where i can feel like maybe jumpimg a small 2 ft or more hill.....
Franken ATC
02-14-2019, 02:23 PM
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rear shock view