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  1. #1
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    Thumbs up New (Old) Guy

    Hey - Dean here from AZ. Can you guess how I came up with my forum name?

    I just picked up a sweet '85 Honda ATC 250SX. I was Googling around for some parts and found this place, so I thought I would register and see what's happening.

    My first ATC was a new '79 ATC110 back in...1979. I was 13 and I rode that sucker and the 185S that we later got for many years. Fast forward to today and I'm 51 and have lots of grandkids who need to know how awesome ATCs are, oh and maybe I still love to ride them.

    So I bought my bike from another dual-sport guy who did a nice mild resto-job on the ATC. Looks and runs great. Since its been several decades since I owned an ATC, I am sure I'll have lots of questions. I'm pretty capable mechanically, so I'll do my best to help out where I can.

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    Got a couple other toys in the garage, too.

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    Congrats and welcome brother. She looks sweet. Stay hydrated down there. I hear it's like 167 degrees in az this week


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    Nah, it's only 164 degrees, LOL. Its pretty damn hot, but I was born here and can handle the heat.

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    Welcome to the site Dean! That was great idea in your searches to join up. There are alot of great guys on here with a wealth of knowledge. Your 250sx looks solid! What all was redone on the trike?
    • 1985 Honda 250SX
    • 1985 Honda 350X
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    • 1986 Honda 250R



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    Arky-X is offline Just Too Addicted Arm chair racerJust too addicted
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    Nice ride and welcome!
    You've got a few years on me....but not many. I started out on a '82 Honda 110. Did the '79 have the Hi and Lo range?

    Stay cool

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hondatcs View Post
    Welcome to the site Dean! That was great idea in your searches to join up. There are alot of great guys on here with a wealth of knowledge. Your 250sx looks solid! What all was redone on the trike?
    Thanks!

    A literal crap-ton of stuff was done. Here's a partial list:

    New Maier Fenders front and rear

    New CEET foam and OEM style Hondas seat cover

    Rebuilt and powdercoated gas tank
    
rebuilt OEM carb with Shindy full carb rebuild kit

    New Uni-Filter

    New OEM gas cap and gasket
    
New Aftermarket Petcock

    Rebuilt front forks with new seals and ATF fluid (per OEM manual)

    New front wheel bearings and seals

    New front brake shoes

    New Renthal ATV High handlebars

    New OEM Honda grips

    New OEM lever perch

    Rebuilt the kill/light switch assembly

    New battery and main fuse

    PRM-ATV aluminum grab bar

    Tail light with license plate holder

    Freshly repainted exhaust

    New OEM exhaust gaskets
    
Rebuilt exhaust header heatshield and added thermal tape to back side.
    Fully rebuilt rear differential with plated components and powder coated housing

    New bearings and seals in rear diff

    New bearings and seals in rear axle hub of swingarm
    
New Daystar blue fork boots (replicate 1987 colors)

    Reconditioned and plated rear axle

    New seals and brake shoes for rear brake hub
    
New ITP steel 9x9 and 10x5 wheels

    New CST Ambush 22x10-9 rear tires

    New Duro Thrasher Radial ATV Tire 23x7-10 front tire

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    Quote Originally Posted by Arky-X View Post
    Nice ride and welcome!
    You've got a few years on me....but not many. I started out on a '82 Honda 110. Did the '79 have the Hi and Lo range?

    Stay cool
    Indeed it did. Thanks for bringing some good memories to mind, getting myself out of a tight spot or steep climb with that kickin' low-range. FUN! I'll have to dig around and see if I can find pics of me on the old 110. Unfortunately my Dad passed away in 2010 and I think a lot of pics were lost at that time.

  8. #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by AZ Dean View Post
    Thanks!

    A literal crap-ton of stuff was done. Here's a partial list:

    New Maier Fenders front and rear

    New CEET foam and OEM style Hondas seat cover

    Rebuilt and powdercoated gas tank
    
rebuilt OEM carb with Shindy full carb rebuild kit

    New Uni-Filter

    New OEM gas cap and gasket
    
New Aftermarket Petcock

    Rebuilt front forks with new seals and ATF fluid (per OEM manual)

    New front wheel bearings and seals

    New front brake shoes

    New Renthal ATV High handlebars

    New OEM Honda grips

    New OEM lever perch

    Rebuilt the kill/light switch assembly

    New battery and main fuse

    PRM-ATV aluminum grab bar

    Tail light with license plate holder

    Freshly repainted exhaust

    New OEM exhaust gaskets
    
Rebuilt exhaust header heatshield and added thermal tape to back side.
    Fully rebuilt rear differential with plated components and powder coated housing

    New bearings and seals in rear diff

    New bearings and seals in rear axle hub of swingarm
    
New Daystar blue fork boots (replicate 1987 colors)

    Reconditioned and plated rear axle

    New seals and brake shoes for rear brake hub
    
New ITP steel 9x9 and 10x5 wheels

    New CST Ambush 22x10-9 rear tires

    New Duro Thrasher Radial ATV Tire 23x7-10 front tire
    Impressive! It's sporting an 86 250sx tank, was that something that was changed?
    • 1985 Honda 250SX
    • 1985 Honda 350X
    • 1985 Honda 350X
    • 1986 Honda 250R



    “I Love The 350x. It’s So Bad”

    My Feedback Link!

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    Welcome to the site. Nice trike and bikes you have.

    Be sure to post up in 'bikersville' on the bottom of the forum. Not sure if you have to be here for more than 3 months with 10 posts or not to post up there(?)

    I like the KTM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hondatcs View Post
    Impressive! It's sporting an 86 250sx tank, was that something that was changed?
    He had to have some holes welded up and when he repainted it, he went with white as he wanted to have the 86/87 look.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rob Canadian View Post
    Welcome to the site. Nice trike and bikes you have.

    Be sure to post up in 'bikersville' on the bottom of the forum. Not sure if you have to be here for more than 3 months with 10 posts or not to post up there(?)

    I like the KTM.
    Thank you, sir! I'll go check that out. The KTM is a fine piece of machinery, for sure.

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