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    1978 ATC 70 - Craigslist Score

    This gem required some creative search strings to find on the "list" Stopped by after work and picked it up on the cheap.






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    You don't say...

    Lol, looks like a project

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    Looks to be complete and decent condition with some new parts. Nice find, especially cheap. I'm betting the pull starter was worth more than you paid. I would have scooped that up for sure. Around me it seems 90% of ATC70s for sale are 83-85. I RARELY see any of the 3 speed years at all.
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    99 JR50
    96,95 Sportsman 400
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    94 Indy XLT
    87 Trail Boss
    86,86,86,86,86 Scrambler

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    85 ATC350X
    85,84 ATC250R

    85 Red Tecate
    85 LT50 x2
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    84,84,84,84,83,82,80,79 ATC70
    82,79 XL500R

    83 ALT50
    79,78,77,77,76 XT/TT500
    76,75,74 XL70
    72,71,71,71 SL70

    72 Harley FX
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    x2 on the pull start.

    aside from not knowing the price (none of my business) or if it runs, i'd say you did good on it.

    ok, now i got to ask. what kind of light/fairing is that? got any better pics of it?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blown 331 View Post
    I RARELY see any of the 3 speed years at all.
    I picked up a 79 a couple weeks back and you are right most of the time they seem to be the 83-85 models.

    http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthr...mp-1985-atc-70

    My favorite ATC70 is the 82 model, just because of the tank graphic!!

    Quote Originally Posted by Jon Boy View Post
    x2 on the pull start.

    aside from not knowing the price (none of my business) or if it runs, i'd say you did good on it.

    ok, now i got to ask. what kind of light/fairing is that? got any better pics of it?
    I will get some better pics of the fairing. Do you want the fairing? I will remove and you can have it if you pay for shipping!!

    I normally do not post what I paid but in this case it was $50, a smokin deal for sure. The motor is not frozen and has compression. The pull start alone is worth at least what I paid. New Maier fenders go for about $180....new seat cover, seat foam.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Clean View Post
    I picked up a 79 a couple weeks back and you are right most of the time they seem to be the 83-85 models.

    http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthr...mp-1985-atc-70

    My favorite ATC70 is the 82 model, just because of the tank graphic!!



    I will get some better pics of the fairing. Do you want the fairing? I will remove and you can have it if you pay for shipping!!

    I normally do not post what I paid but in this case it was $50, a smokin deal for sure. The motor is not frozen and has compression. The pull start alone is worth at least what I paid. New Maier fenders go for about $180....new seat cover, seat foam.....
    Hell of a deal for sure. Looks like your 85 has a gas tank that needs some work!
    I was thinking of offering $150 for this one, has the tank you like. I have good tires. http://stlouis.craigslist.org/mcy/3042313761.html
    08 Outlaw 525s
    07 CRF70
    04 Harley FLHRCI
    04 TRX90
    03 XR650R
    03 400EX- XR650R engine
    02 XR100R

    01 Banshee
    00 XR50R
    00 XR70R

    99 PW50
    99 JR50
    96,95 Sportsman 400
    95 Xplorer 400
    94 Indy XLT
    87 Trail Boss
    86,86,86,86,86 Scrambler

    86 TRX70 x2
    85 ATC350X
    85,84 ATC250R

    85 Red Tecate
    85 LT50 x2
    84 XR500R
    84,84,84,84,83,82,80,79 ATC70
    82,79 XL500R

    83 ALT50
    79,78,77,77,76 XT/TT500
    76,75,74 XL70
    72,71,71,71 SL70

    72 Harley FX
    72,71,70,70,70,70,70 CT70H
    72 SL100
    70,69 Z50

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Clean View Post
    My favorite ATC70 is the 82 model, just because of the tank graphic!!
    lol my favorite utes are 81 models for the same reason

    http://www.3wheelerworld.com/Brochur...-110-185s.html

    Rob

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    Wow, Nice score!!!! I would have bought it in a heart beat too!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Clean View Post
    I will get some better pics of the fairing. Do you want the fairing? I will remove and you can have it if you pay for shipping!!
    cool, a pic of the front and back would be fine. thanks for the offer. will pm you about the fairing, might be a day or two though before i do.

    dang, you basicly stole it for that price.
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    Mike, you weren't by chance wearing a ski mask when you bought this were you?

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    The fairing could be from an 80's xr dirt bike... I have a crappy one, but the straps fit onto the 70 forks perfectly... easy way to put a headlight on your 70 or 90/110.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bkm View Post
    Mike, you weren't by chance wearing a ski mask when you bought this were you?
    As I recall you may be in the Law enforcement arena.....therefore I refuse to answer that on the grounds I may incriminate myself!!!!

    I plead the fif!!!

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