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Thread: Restored 1981 185s,... james deaton's old one

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    Restored 1981 185s,... james deaton's old one

    So I picked this up a few months ago from James. He had the atc about 90+ % done. I just added a few more hours and things to it. After the pics were taken it was placed into the capsule for another 20-30 yrs!

    So take a look. Thanks for all of the assistance from the players here!
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    Ride it like you stole it! And never look back! They are too far behind to see!

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    1981 185s

    wow,beautiful job.that looks brand new.so thats what mines supposed to look like.i better get to work.
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    He did an amazing job with that trike and you did well to finish it the rest of the way. It just doesn't look right to me without a rear shock! LOL That must be a neat time capsule.
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    wow...Very nice job...it looks great!
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    looks brand new - awesome job - I have no doubt in my mind that is the nicest ATC185S in the world!!
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    Very nice. It looks like it rolled off the showroom floor. I have a soft spot for the 185s since it was my first trike.

    Rob

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    Nice! But it needs some coal mud!

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    great job almost to nice to ride looks realy nice

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    real nice!!
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    Can't say enough about the quality of the restoration work on that machine.Jame's and yourself finishing it did a he11 of a job with that 185S.So what exactly are the plan's for the old girl,are you going to put it in a collection,or ride it or show it ??
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