New (Old) Guy

[AZ Dean]

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.



Got a couple other toys in the garage, too.

[Danny2stroke]

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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[AZ Dean]

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

[Aulbaugh]

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?

[Arky-X]

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

[AZ Dean]

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

[AZ Dean]

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.

[Aulbaugh]

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?

[Rob Canadian]

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.

[AZ Dean]

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.

[AZ Dean]

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.