ATC had a limited run. How old are you?

**HairyJR** · 10-31-2016, 08:44 PM

Turned 67 early this past summer, hoping for another couple decades. Purchased first 3 wheeler back in 1980 and have continued in the sport since.

"HJ"

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**Rob Canadian** · 10-31-2016, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by HairyJR

Turned 67 early this past summer, hoping for another couple decades. Purchased first 3 wheeler back in 1980 and have continued in the sport since.

"HJ"

Very impressed. You have some very cool rigs in the garage.

**YTZ drew** · 10-31-2016, 09:38 PM

Thirty-eight last January. I still remember bringing home a "safety checklist" the school sent home in second grade concerning proper ATC operation (helmets, adult supervision, check throttle and brakes before riding, etc) in what must have been 85? I wanted a trike, and apparently my folks were about to get one when my aunt who's an X-ray tech and a worry wart talked them out of it. Got my first dirt bike at 14, and I finally bought my first trike at 18.

**atc300r** · 11-01-2016, 07:06 AM

I will be 53 in December.Rode first three wheeler in 83 it was my bosses sons brand new 84 250r.Bought my first trike in 84 brand new 200x.Bought my 85 R in 85 had a tank or 2 of gas threw it.I still ride and race it.

**Ghostv2** · 11-01-2016, 08:23 AM

Everyone is telling stories but I'm not seeing pictures! This is me circa 1990's, at least IM wearing a helmet, so nobody can cry. I have a bunch more pictures with me as a kid on trikes and a few stories to go with. But that's for another time.

**Howdy** · 11-01-2016, 08:29 AM

Originally Posted by tripledog

Sho 'nuff. They say all you need is a dollar and a dream, but all I have is a nickel and a nightmare.

I had to swipe that.

I am glad a few in this thread are older than me.

I can have a party a week all year for my age.
Howdy

**tripledog** · 11-01-2016, 08:39 AM

No childhood pictures from me because cameras hadn't been invented yet...

I was in the Army when the trike craze was in its heyday, and I never rode an atc until I was at a welcome home party in 1984. I promptly dismissed them after repeatedly running over my foot.
I have owned and ridden motorcycles for over 30 years, but the atc bug didn't infect me until about 6 years ago.
The trikes have a cool factor that can't be denied. Every visitor that sees my '84 lil Big Red usually asks if it runs (it runs well), if I want to sell it, or if I know that they are dangerous.
The answers I give are yes, HELL NO!, and yes, in that order.

**RIDE-RED 250r** · 11-01-2016, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by YTZ drew

Thirty-eight last January. I still remember bringing home a "safety checklist" the school sent home in second grade concerning proper ATC operation (helmets, adult supervision, check throttle and brakes before riding, etc) in what must have been 85? I wanted a trike, and apparently my folks were about to get one when my aunt who's an X-ray tech and a worry wart talked them out of it. Got my first dirt bike at 14, and I finally bought my first trike at 18.

You and I are very close in age.. I too turned 38 last January.. on the 18th. You?

**RIDE-RED 250r** · 11-01-2016, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by Rob Canadian

Lot of Gen-X...

Surprised at a couple.

Just curious, which ones?

**RubberSalt** · 11-01-2016, 10:06 AM

Just turned 28 this year. Started out on my 1983 KLT200c about 10 years ago. The first trike I drove. I got hit with the bug hard.

Picked up a YT175 sometime after that, modded it, and rode the hell out of it. Picked up my Tecate near the End of my 175's life(needs a piston, bore, and crank is full of piston particles).

I've since had me a few machines in my hand. In this order i think. The most expensive was my 85 Tecate. $250+$50 in gas and a parts bike (2001 Ninja 250). No regrets!!

1983 KLT200c
1983 YT175
1984 Tecate
1975 ATC 90
1980 YT125
1985 ATC 200m <- sold <-regret selling <-always stared, always went. clapped out and ready to run.
1982 YT175
1985 Tecate
1983 YTM200E <- sold

2003 Arctic Cat 2x4 300 <- for the lady..... Her dad got her an ATC 200 :-)