1986 ATC250R restoration pics

[Micahdogg]

Figured I've done enough work to post some pics now.

Around April 1 of this year I had to tear my mostly OEM, survivor ATC down to the frame just so I could deal with a siezed swingarm bolt (and the smoked bearings).

In this pic, I was still convinced I could use a really big to drive it out. No dice.


Here is the end result:



Frame back from powdercoating:


As it sits after this weekend:



It got all new pivot works bearings throughout, oem decals from Harlan, new OEM lug studs ($50!), a few new bolts, o-rings, clips, frame rubber, etc... I'm also polishing all the bolts, spacers, snap rings, etc.. as I reinstall stuff. But as of this weekend I have a rolling chassis.

The motor worked fine, just looks ugly so I'll be take it apart (not splitting the cases) to paint it back to an OEM looking color.

[chris200x]

Lookin good bud! I wouldn't waste too much time polishing OE nuts and bolts. (will this be a rider?)

I think there is some kind of coating on them that prevents rust. polishing them would only defeat the purpose I would think.

and we've all been down that road with frozen swingers. what a PITA huh?

Nice to see another one getting attention. At the rate you guys are restoring these things they will surly be around for years to come!

[Micahdogg]

Thanks. Yes, this will be a rider. That is why I went with the PRM swinger skid plate and grab bar. The plastic is original and in pretty good shape (you can see a pic in my signature), but it got scratches. The headlight has a small crack....so the pastic is just ugly enough that you won't feel too bad about running it through some brush. That is also why I'm keeping the ITP wheels. They already have a few dings so no worries about bashing them.

Those bolts already had some really deep stains/rust/paint stuff going on so worst case they will just slowly turn back to that state. I just wanted to put my best foot forward, do a nice walk around video when it's done....then ride off like a bat outta h3ll.

[harryredtrike]

looking good so far.will be a nice restore when done long live the 3wheeler

[longbedGTs]

Nice work! The PRM plate looks good with the rear tire/wheel combo.

[ceaserthethird]

lot's of Picture's, And DETAIL'S !

Look's Awesome ...

[scottp597]

I like to see this!!! I'm going to restore my 86r I picked up and I think I'm def going with the original swing arm colors now!

[Micahdogg]

Been slow, had to do a lot of painting and well, the central IL weather hasn't been good for painting (plus I refuse to paint -IN- the garage). The grey colored stuff is very very very close to the color Honda would have used on the entire engine in 1986.

Primer only, but I seriously underestimated how hard it would be to clean the "engine" and paint it without oil continuing to drizzle all over the place. I also ran into some jb weld that had to be removed so I could properly repair a cracked boss.


Here is the cylinder. Pretty straight forward.


Cylinder head, also very straight forward.


Clutch cover. This kinda sucked to clean up and it was a real pita to get an even finish. Not sure what I did wrong, but I think I finally got it all straight.


Other misc stuff. Brake lever, engine mounts, water pump cover, etc...


I primed everything with oil/gas resistant primer, then I painted it all judiciously enough to where I thought it would survive for a little while at least. If I ever have to split the cases, I'll powder everything. Oh, as for why I tore it apart to paint, I wanted to keep the gasket lines (except the case halves obviously). I just didn't want a "spray bomb" look where the bolt heads and everything are painted over.

Oh, the paint is "Cast Coat Iron" by Duplicolor.

Micah

[scottp597]

Niiiiiice

[MonroeMike]

Great job so far. The clutch cover looks brand new, I like the color.

[The Goat]

I do love to see a bike restored

always makes me happy.

very nice looking frame!

[Micahdogg]

Thanks guys, here is the motor all together:




I'm pretty happy with how it turned out....and it's pretty much how I expected it to be. Only oversight was the extra long reed cage bolts. It had a spacer plate previously and I ditched it for a more oem look. I can't wait to see it sitting in the chassis, but I need to clean up some of the mounting bolts/brackets and I'm just too tired tonight.

[clutchcargo]

Was the swingarm powdercated? What color name is the gold that was used on it?
Bike looks great!

[Micahdogg]

No, I had a friend glass bead it, then I primed and painted with Duplicolor Engine primer and Duplicolor "Universal Gold." In case you didn't know, the Pro-Link stickers that Harlan reproduces are just like OEM, meaning they have gold in the background and it's not just blue letters.

This really sucked because I had to try and match that OEM gold color to a T. I started at an autobody shop and looked at about 12 different colors. This Duplicolor universal gold is as close as anything they offered. The only difference is it's not quite as metallic as the color which is in the decal....so in the light you can see a faint sparkle in the sticker. You can kind of see what I'm talking about right above and below the hyphen (also by the L).

So far, I'm very happy with the frame, swinger and engine color choices.

[Mr.Atc]

lookin good but i jave to say it would look better with gold rims