My daughter's first trike! ATC70 pics

[TravEX]

Well, she (ok, I!!!) couldn't wait till her birthday for her gift, so I let her open her helmet first. Unsatisfied, I HAD to give it to her NOW! She LOVES IT!

It was after dark, but it didn't matter to her.
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m51/TravisLillard/HPIM1057.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m51/TravisLillard/HPIM1055.jpg
And then we had to bring it inside, so she could 'ride it' while we watched TV, and a photo shoot, LOL.
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m51/TravisLillard/HPIM1060.jpg

Here she is already trying to open up the airbox and re-jet! GIT IT RAG!!!
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m51/TravisLillard/HPIM1078.jpg

Cold weather the next few days, but that won't matter to her, she's rareing to go!

Travis

[ATCnut]

We all love pictures of a hottie on a trike lol

[XTrumpX]

We all love pictures of a hottie on a trike lol
:wondering

[TravEX]

ATCnut, I hope you were kidding?!

Trump, let me know when you mailed the $, I haven't got it yet? (For parts, unrelated to this thread, pervs)

[okiedragster]

thats cool travis, i hope i got mine goin before spring...lol..im still chasin parts. i gotta get the 70 goin so my daughter will get off the 110 and give it a rest...lol

cool pics...

[XTrumpX]

ATCnut, I hope you were kidding?! (please edit)

Trump, let me know when you mailed the $, I haven't got it yet? (For parts, unrelated to this thread, pervs)
Just wanted to make sure I was reading it right. I'll keep my kids pictures off... :D

Yea, payment was sent, wife mailed it Monday (sat in purse all weekend).

[XTrumpX]

Travis, How old is she... and what kind of helmet did you get her? My kid is 4 and I need to find a helmet that's light enough for her. For the short time she rode, she used a Dora bike helmet. She may be ready for 2 wheels by summer.

[russell56443]

What a Dad!!!
Got my first bike(wish it was a trike lol)when I was 6 ,I remember that Christmas more than any other!!!!
Keep her away from trees in the begining,the damn things jump right out in front of ya lol!!

[ATC-Eric]

Right on! your an awesome father.

[ceaserthethird]

Yes get your little girl all set up , Helmet ,boots gloves, everything ...

She looks very happy teach her to jump off of it incase she needs to bail out ...

Make sure she understands .....

Thumbs Up .... can't wait till christmas ... so i can have mine under the tree

[70ATC90]

Get them started young, thats the way to go!

[dwolf8u]

:beer right on dad.......show them the difference between right and wrong at that age. who wants to see there child on a coffee table with wheels??? not me.....now she will always know that 3 wheels are better than 4:D :D

[TravEX]

Thanks guys.

Trump, I got the helmet from Dennis Kirk, I'll try to send ya a link. It's a small, but when she gets bigger, all I buy is a bigger liner and don't have to replace the helmet shell. They sell small, med, and large liner systems.

Travis

[atctim]

Right on !!! - I am selling one of my 70s to a buddy of mine for his 21 month old for Christmas this year. Although I think it may be half for him - he will teach her as time progresses. All kids should have a 70!

[Macs]

i am building my daughters right now. i am hoping to start teaching her by 2.

[Kintore]

Thats awesome! way to go travex, she looks ready to roar, give her some time and shell be passing you! bahah


good jub buddy, she will love it! :)

[TravEX]

Thanks ya'll!

We have 1 1/2 hours of daylight left right now. About to head out for her first ride!

I got to find another one too, I love this thing.

Travis

[okiedragster]

I got to find another one too, I love this thing.


i know i been thinkin the same thing, maybe go with the 110 motor so it'll pull my big azz.....lol:lol: :lol: :lol:

[TravEX]

:w00t: LOL, yeah that's what I want to do.:TrikesOwn

[ATC-Eric]

How did it go???

[TravEX]

Went great. She did alot better than I thought she would. I had to back the throttle stop out more than I thought I would, because it was hard for her to push against the stopper. She regulated the gas very well. We have plenty of time to practice and learn. She's a great listener and picks up stuff quick. She really loves it, but what 5 year old wouldn't!!! I didn't get my first quad till I was 24! My first ride was when I was about 10 on a new 86 Big Red, but only maybe 5 minutes. Was raised around them, but never had my own till I was an adult. Hmm, I need to find that old 86, I'm sure the guy still has it sitting out in the barn, maybe get it for cheap! My first ride!

[okiedragster]

travis did it turn cold there today? cause its freezin here wind is screamin ,thats about my luck when i get my daughters runnin itll be 10 degrees outside...lol

[TravEX]

Yeah, it's cold. 30 degrees and 20 degree wind chill. We only rode about 30 minutes, she got cold, hell I did too. It was awesome, we fed the horses hay, she followed me on the Big Red with her 70, I wish I woulda had a video of that!

Tonight wind chill in single digits.

[ATC-Eric]

Thats got to be one of the most special feelings you've experienced. Good for you man!

[oldsking86]

Ain't nothing like riding with family it is a special feeling! Saturday will be the day for our family, can't wait!

[TravEX]

Thats got to be one of the most special feelings you've experienced. Good for you man!

Thanks alot Eric, you know, it really is!!!

[ATCnut]

It was a joke. I apologize if it came off any other way.

I love to see kids having a good time.

[TravEX]

Ok, no offense taken. She's having a great time, she's picking out pink jersey, pants, goggles, gloves, and boots as we speak, lol.

[ATCnut]

You can get pink plastic for a 70. She would like it

[TravEX]

Yeah, we're talking about pink plastic (http://www.dratv.com/atfefi.html) and white tank with pink decals or flames, maybe a custom seat cover from Moshman. What color would we paint the forks? White? Sure wouldn't wanna try to match the pink?

[max]

How much did you pic the 70 up for if you dont mind me asking. Im looking for one, not really sure what they are worth. Thanks.

[ATC-Eric]

I think White would go good on the forks.


Can she start it herself?

[okiedragster]

i gave 200.00 for this one...which i thought was about the goin rate...dunno..which it need some things too..

[TravEX]

He was asking $400, but I traded some stuff for it.

No, she can't start it by herself yet. Probably soon though.

I gotta fix the steering stem stopper thingy, it has bent the tank from hitting the tank when you turn the handlebars all the way left or right. Any ideas on how to fix it?

[Louis Mielke]

I wanna see some riding shots!!! I can't wait to have kids. My gf says they won't ride 3 wheelers, and i was like, heck no woman, they'll ride what they're comfortable on and if 3 wheels is it then thats what they get. lol

[TravEX]

I'll get some riding pics tomorrow. Looks like a warmer day, good for riding around the yard.

[ATCnut]

If the steering stop tab is still attached to the frame, you can use a hand sledge and beat it back down stright. The weld a piece of key stock to the frame and neck to keep it from bending back up.

[runwaydodger]

this is my daughters 3 wheeler. rides it like she stole it. already replaced the rear tensioner bolts. (85 125m):Bounce

[TravEX]

ATCnut, that's what I was thinking. While welding, so I need to unhook anything on the trike to keep from frying something electrical? Thanks.

[ATCnut]

No worries about the electrical. That system is so simple it will be OK. I have had to strighten the stop tab on all of my 70s.

[TravEX]

Ok, thanks, I'll do that.

[jmsmilin]

ha shes even throwing up a 3WW sign, cool

[TravEX]

Yeah, she loves it.

Here's some riding pics from today.

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m51/TravisLillard/HPIM1080.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m51/TravisLillard/HPIM1083.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m51/TravisLillard/HPIM1085.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m51/TravisLillard/HPIM1091.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m51/TravisLillard/HPIM1099.jpg

[ATCnut]

After checking out her riding outfit, you just have to get her pink plastic.

[TravEX]

LOL, yeah, that's next. We like the pink plastic from DR ATV, and we may paint the forks and tank and maybe hubs a darker pink than the pastic, so we don't have to try to match it perfectly. What do ya think about that?

She wants a complete MX pink riding gear, but I don't wanna spend that much on something she'll not be able to wear next year. I would rather put the $ in a pink 70.