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Thread: Long Live 3Wheeling Magazine

  1. #136
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    thx for the response Dean im must admit its very cool to chat with somebody about " the good old days" . What did you west coast guys think of the infiltration of old bike riders like Gary Denton and Don Turk into our sport ? Also , I always thought that the combination of TT and MX styles diluted our sport and hindered it from becoming a big time racing series. ( before the collapse) This might be an exclusive east coast view , but TT races are really boring to watch . Any thoughts?

  2. #137
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    Gary Denton and Don Turk really made names for themselves when Suzuki sponsored a series of flat-track races at the old Ascot Raceway (Gardena, CA). Larry (the mouth) Huffman was the announcer. These were on cable TV a LOT, and everyone saw them. Denton cleaned up, and made a lot of money and air time. That's what really got him into the spotlight. He also did well at some of the Mickey Thompson Off-Road races as well. Again, more TV time. TT was fine, but I like jumps! Dean

  3. #138
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    Hey Dean, I want some stickers but im in Australia. How would i go about giving you $5 Australian how many stickers would that buy me?

    Thanks,

    Matt
    1980 ATC 70 Needs Restoration
    1985 ATC 250es Fully Refurbed
    1986 ATC 350x Mint Original

  4. #139
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    Matt, no problem. I can always use Australian dollars, since I am going there this November. So, just bolt-in that fiver, and stick a stamp on it and I'll take care of you. Dean

  5. #140
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    heya Dean, what was your favorite racetrack? and doyou have a story for it?

  6. #141
    ATCnut is offline Got The Holeshot Arm chair racerJust too addicted
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    Hey Dean

    How big are the stickers? I do not want you to have to fold them to get them in the envelope.
    ATCnut

    82 185s - sold
    83 200x (hopped up)
    84 200x (stock)
    84 70 (lost this one to the DMV)
    85 70 (soon to have lights, a foot brake, and CDI ignition)
    84 200es (parts trike) - sold
    85 350X (the best)
    85 350X (siezed motor, dream of a poweroll kit someday)
    85 250sx (frame was trash, got parted out)
    86 250sx (the tractor)
    86 250sx (a nicer tractor)
    86 250sx (an even nicer tractor)
    87 200x (parts trike, its really rough, a dog was chewing on it for a while)
    87 250es Big Red (the tank!!)

  7. #142
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    Those original 3Wheeling stickers measure 6-1/2 x 2-1/2. These were the larger of the two sizes.... Dean

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    At the time, I think San Jose was the most exciting, because it was the AATVA final of the year. Very fast. The SCORE Riverside Off-Road Championships was great as well, you needed both horsepower and suspension to win that one. Other ones that come to mind was Columbus, Ohio, and the Beach Race at Holland was really cool! Dean

  9. #144
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    hey dean,
    ever hear of a track in west virginia called "dream mountain"?
    thanks ,
    greg
    1985 ATC 250R
    2006 TRX450ER
    RIDE RED...IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE??????????

  10. #145
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    Dean,

    Here is a topic that keeps comming up here. Do you know of any shops that still build rear swing arms for the 350X? Or shops that will custom make them? I would like one thats about 2" longer than stock, but there are a bunch of people here that want all sorts of different sizes. Any suggestions?
    86 350X, TC racing 425 (89mm) 12:1 piston, TC mid/top end cam, HD springs, High rev CDI, DG X-Cellerator stage III, Mikuni 36mm VM carb(250 main jet, still working on the idle jet), Airbox lid vents, and uni filter. Should be good for about 33-36HP to the rear wheels.
    GONE! Someone ripped me off!

  11. #146
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    :oops:
    1985 ATC 250R
    2006 TRX450ER
    RIDE RED...IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE??????????

  12. #147
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    On the swingarms.... I would try a shop that has been around long enough, to have worked on the ATCs when they were new, maybe somebody like Trinity Cycle. Guys like Westcoast got into Jet Skis and dropped all of their ATV stuff years ago.

    A few weeks ago, I was at the annual Big 3 Swap Meet in San Diego. This is a general auto swap meet, but since it is in San Diego (home of the ATC), there was a ton of old 3wheeler stuff there. You gotta know that there is plenty of spares still laying around in this area. Why not check traderonline.com, and check the motorcycle/ATV section. You might find some bargains in the San Deigo area. Dean

  13. #148
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    Dean what did you think of the 86 Tri Z versus the 85 model?

    That year I believe that ATV News claimed the 86 Z won its 250 3 wheel shootout.

    Was that an accurate call or do you think ATV News had another motive or was not correct?

    I would love to hear your opinion since alot of people say the 86 Z was much improved while others say it was not much different. I have an 86 Z but have never ridden an 85. Was it good enought to beat the 86 R?

    Your contributions are fantastic...they bring back alot of happy memories...thank you!!

    Darius

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    1986 ATC 250r, 1986 Tri Z, 1990 LT 500R "Quadzilla"


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    1994 KTM 550 MXC (yes its a two stroke...66 hp stock!)
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  14. #149
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    Which Tri-Z was better? Hell, I don't recall what I had for lunch yesterday, let alone what I tested 17 years ago. Sorry, I just don't remember those changes. I would have to reread some of our articles printed on the subject, to try and remember what we did back then. Dean aka "OldFart".

  15. #150
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    lol aint senility a kick in the pants. j/k dean.

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