My 1983 ATC110 Build

[KI4UJO]

Hello,
I've been on here for several months but just became active several weeks ago when my 110 finally ran and drove. So, here is what will be the
build of my 83 Honda ATC110. When I started with this, it was actually an 81 110. My dad did enough to it for it to run for a few months. However,
the motor lost compression and needed to be swapped. When I did that, I used the wiring harness from the 83 parts frame in it, since the original
consisted of wire tape and random wires. After studying the other frame, I determined that the 83 had been parted to build the 81 (why would you
do that?). So, I will be re-building the 83 to what it should be. Here is what is in store: A top end rebuild (smoking issues), correct fender w/110
mudflaps, frame rust removal and coating, wheel respray, handlebar polish, front fork respray, and what ever else I find wrong. Basically, I want a new 83 110, and since I can't buy it, I'll be building it. Anyway, here it is as of yesterday when my mower battery died :


Some other photos


This is before my dad had done anything to it. This was taken in 2006 (No aging was done, though it does look cool)

Him on it when completed

That is the only photo of it completed after he built it. After that, there are these, which are progress photos I took when I started working on it.
Where it sat on the side of our barn when we got tired of looking at it in the barn, and needed the space for our 50" cut Dixie Chopper

At some point, something cracked the fender again, which doesn't really matter since this won't be used anyway. With the plastic off :

Expect some progress tomorrow. I am planning on coating the 83 frame, grinding rust out of 83 front fork, and re-spraying wheels.
Hope you enjoy it!

[coolpool]

Looks like a good starting point. Love the fork extensions. Is that a 125M tank on it? Keep the pics coming.

[KI4UJO]

It is a 110 tank, but it is currently on the 81 frame. Unfortunately, there will not be any progress today, as me and my dad are going to be moving a shed so we can get a shop built.

[KI4UJO]

Well, I managed to squeeze in an oil change. I am now running Rotella 15w-40 (10w-40 was not available where I went) instead of the mystery sludge.
Unfortunately, even after the seafoam treatment, it still smokes like it always has, so there will be a top end rebuild in this build. Today, I sold a riding mower that had been setting around, so I now have some funds to put into this. I found the 110 mudflaps, and they will be here this weekk, and I am currently working a deal
on a rear fender. That's all for now.

[KI4UJO]

So, I stripped down the 83 frame and found enough time to work with it some. Here is what I started with :

The front fork (Hoping to squeeze that in later this week)


It really wasn't worth taking in progress photos, as you've all seen those, so here's what I ended up with

I used a frame coating system that I believe is called Rust-Seal, it is designed for automotive applications,and using the etcher included, you can do minimal rust removal to the frame, and then seal it. When I say seal, this stuff is literally as hard as rock. I tried bending the paintbrush after it
dried, and instead the handle started bending. It also has a very high gloss finish


Anyway, that's it for now. I will try to strip the fork tomorrow night, and grind the rust out of it, followed with rusty metal primer and sealer. As far as I know, there is still paint left from the tank respray, so I may be able to shoot the fork and re-assemble the frame soon.

[KI4UJO]

Ok, so there hasn't been much progress lately, but I did strip down the front fork today. Also, I have sourcex the correct front fender and missing pieces for the headlight, and I should finalize the deal tomorrow. However, tomorrow is looking like a washout, so there wom't be any updates. I wish I could get more done, but the weather isn't really helping right now. So, maybe next week.

[JJMF1979]

ya keep the updates comming nothing better then watching a trike come together, I'm gonna do my 110 soon I think

[KI4UJO]

I'll keep em coming, that is if it ever stops raining

[KI4UJO]

Ok, so I actually did all of this yesterday, but I didn't get around to posting it. So, here we are. I stripped the fork a few days ago

and I did finally strip it to bare metal and got it in primer.


Also, some random shots of the 81/83 hybrid


The mudflaps that I bought are in,and I cleaned them up. They are in decent shape for the price I payed, and actually were easier to find than I had originally
thought. Also, I have sourced a rear fender and trunk lid for it, I will hopefuly get them this week. The fender will need a lot of work, but it's nothing that can't be done. For anyone that is wondering, yes I will be painting the plastic. Using etching primer, I can usually get good adhesion that lasts. That's all for now.

[KI4UJO]

There will be photos tomorrow. My rear fender has arrived at the Greyhound station (only cheap way to ship it), and I now have the trunk lid. Unfortunately, the deal fell through for the headlight parts / frront fender, so still need to source that.

[kb0nly]

Can you give me some more details on that coating that you used for the frame??? Would love to know! I was thinking of repainting/coating my racks on my 84 BR and that stuff would be just the ticket! I checked the local auto parts stores but the counter guys gave me a blank stare.

73 OM!

[KI4UJO]

Its called Rust Seal. If you buy what I did, you get a kit that comes with the sealer, a rust etcher, and a cleaner. When used properly, you can etch directly over rust.
73

[Jerm1179]

http://www.kbs-coatings.com/RustSeal.html

[KI4UJO]

That is it.

[KI4UJO]

So, here we are. I know when I said there was a rear fender arriving you were all expecting a pristene maier repop or a NOS piece, but this is obviously not that. To be exact, most wouldn't use it. But, having autobody experience, I can tell you that this is fixable. Anyway, I went ahead and mounted it on the 81/83 hybrid since I was tired of the rear seat moving in corners. So, here is what I will be working with :



Using the standard method, I got a 110 fender by getting a 125m fender. These are the cracks, and they are just as bad as they look. Hopefully, by the end of this, I can give our community a way to repair plastics that lasts and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.



Anway, this is it, mounted. (Yes, I found the 110 mudflaps and storage compartment door in good condition, I'm still not sure how I managed to)




After I got it mounted, my dad wanted to give it a spin (I know there's no helmet, this was in a low gear in low range, not very fast at all). It smokes like a 2 stroke!


Smoke


So, that's all I have today, except for one thing I wanted to tell everyone here, that I think will suprise everyone :
I'm 15.
I usually tell everyone this at the end of a build, but I figured I might as well tell everyone now, and let my build back me up. So, let the ignoring of my advice begin!
As for what the next update should be : I am trying to find a paint in a can close to the 250r gold anodized wheels. I haven't found it yet, and I may just have to get it mixed, and spray with a gun (I wanted to avoid this, as my garage is usually my spray booth, but is full as we are rebuilding a shed, and emptied it out). Also, I am trying to source the front fender, headlight assembly, and a hitch assembly (I'm not just building this to ride for fun, I need something that can work).
That's it for now!