The Beginning of the ATC: New Article that is a MUST READ for anyone who digs ATC's

[mxnick]

The latest issue of Mitch Boehm's Moto Retro is out, and included is one of the most amazing articles on the Honda ATC, and how the whole thing started way back in 1969 or whenever it was.

Do yourself a favor, get this magazine.

It is 12 pages of ATC history with some amazing photos, and a cameo from "Vintage" Mike Palmgren, owner of Vintage Motorsports, and about the only man on the face of the earth to (re)build bikes for Honda of Japan.

The story covers how Honda came up with the idea, and how it was launched, and the early years of the ATC. It is a really good read.

Order a subscription and support those guys, the print media business is tough, but this one is well worth your time:

http://www.motoretroillustrated.com/

I know Mike is sometimes on this site, so maybe he will chime in and add some details about the story. But is very cool and very well worth having in your collection.

[vintagemotorsports]

thanks for the plug Nick, Yes if you guys like anything from the 70s and 80s as far as motorsports go you need to sunscribe to Moto retro I have never seen another publication like it . very high end also glossy pages comes sealed in a nice plastic bag etc. Mitch did the most incredible story on the history of the US90 in this current issue. He used one of my restorations and had it profesionally shot in georgia with some incredible photos . you need to read this story he has alot of contacts in the industry and got some real inside details pertaining to the development of the US90 and how typical goverment BS shut our loved 3 wheelers down forever. check it out !!

[atc007]

Does he bring the story into the 80"s, 350X,250R,etc.. I'll get a copy for sure.

[captainweezy]

I will def pick up a copy and possibly order a subsciption.

[pinstriper]

Mike a guy from NY posted that on my Facebook. I had to send the link to the magazine to Gordy.. You know how he loves them us90's.. That blue machine is incredible!

[captainweezy]

Guess I will have to call them. I have looked at walmart, walgreens and barnes and noble. I really don't want to subscribe until I can read a copy and check it out.

[honda200x1987]

Has anyone got an issue? This is awsome!

[Lamont]

IT wasn't the .gov that killed the ATC...It was parents not being parents. And idiotic riders. "Hey Cletuss, watch me take this vehicle with no suspension over this 5 foot jump with no helmet!"

Same thing with the Danforth bill that killed 2 stroke street bikes.....nothing dangerous about them, just unforgiving to novice riders. Enough novice riders splatter themselves on a canyon wall, well, "THINK OF THE CHILDREN!!!!"

[honda200x1987]

I just ordered the magazine featuring the 3 wheeled wonder, can't wait to read this one! It was $15 shipped and I don't have to buy a subscription!

[honda200x1987]

Got the magazine today! 12 pages on the ATC90 and very informative, worth every penny. Mike from VMS is pictured and his US90 is jawdropping like all his restos. The artical has many pictures and tells a story from 1968 when the US90 was born the
1970's and 1980's. Lots of info in this mag! Better get you one!