My ATC250ES, my baby...

[Big G]

Very well done djm. Anyone who rescues an ATC is deserving of full recognition!

[djm0242]

Right on BigG thanks man!

[rttuck21]

Really nice, thats an awesome job!!!!!!!! I would like my big red to look that good, been focussed on my 200x and looking for a 350x, if I dont find one soon I'll start on the restore of mine, mines a beater, got pics of it on my page, Mine was my baby for over 10 years now, I owe it too it to make it shine again!!!

[djm0242]

Rttuck make her shine again and Roll Tide!

[rttuck21]

Will do, Roll Tide!!!!!!

[kb0nly]

Who makes that basket/rack that you bolted on the back?? Thats nice!

[djm0242]

Thanks Kb - Its made by TMS I ordered it as a universal application after taking some measurements. It fits nicely.

[Thorpe]

Tell me about the carb upgrade...?

[djm0242]

Hey Thorpe, I purchased a brand new for 91 (i believe)- TRX 300 carb for $75 on eBay. It's a little bit bigger and has the primer plunger on the side. I obtained a used throttle cable that doesn't have the curved metal tube like the OEM throttle cable has- the 300 carb is a little taller and there wasn't room for the tube. I just bolted it on and it runs like a champ. Idles great- if the bike has been sitting for a day or two I do have to choke it to get it to start but once it's warmed up she's good to go. Could also be the cold weather...

[djm0242]

This is the carb I bought...

[djm0242]

Oh heck somehow I must've closed the thread! I didn't do it on purpose! Darned iPhones!

[threewheelin-feelin]

Thanks threewheelin! - I just bought an aluminum bracket for $2 from eBay- it's on my page. It was too easy and works great.

that is a very cool find... however i think i will buy a few of them...you never know how long a 1.99 piece of aluminum will hold up lol

[djm0242]

Hah! True! Hey $2 gets you 2 of them. I bought an extra pair just in case. Beats the heck outta making your own.

[kb0nly]

Thanks Kb - Its made by TMS I ordered it as a universal application after taking some measurements. It fits nicely.

You got a website link to them? I seriously want one, would be perfect to haul my chainsaw and gear in the back. Did you make the seat pad thats on it behind the factory seat or did that come with it? That would be a very handy item for me.

Edit.. I think i found it..

http://www.amazon.com/T-ATVCargoCarr...m/B00699GA96/2

Not a bad price either!

[djm0242]

Item number-380555059423
I got mine on eBay there are lots of other options on there too. Most sellers put the dimensions on there so you can measure. I liked the tailgate, some of them don't have the gate- they are just solid across the back. They are a great price! After I put it together and put it on, I found myself saying "why the heck didn't I do this sooner?" I actually did make that seat pad myself. 3/4 treated plywood used a large drill bit to put some big air holes where the seat could breathe with two layers of 1.5" foam from Joann Fabrics -then I used marine grade vinyl that they also sell at Joann Fabric. I used 9/16 staples and stretched the vinyl tightly across and stapled it on. I got about six wood screws that were about an inch long and made sure that they had big heads so they'd catch on the expanded metal. (I also decided to use washers.) If the screws are too long you'll get a nasty surprise when you sit on that seat!! They'd also tear your new vinyl. I used that seat before I had the basket too. I had some electrical conduit straps (metal) and had the seat pad just bolted to the rack.