New Member - Just got a '82 ATC 200

[vl5150]

Hi..1st post here!

I've never been much of a 3 wheeler guy, but when I was a kid in the 80's they were everywhere and I thought they were cool. It seemed like every kid had an ATC 110. I was a bit left out because my ride was a 1980 RM 125.


I've been turning wrenches on my Motorcycles way too much, so I wanted something very simple mechanically that get me out on the trail for light riding. I was happy to find an excellent condition 1982 ATC 200 that was owned by a Grandpa and left in a barn. It started up, but wouldn't take full throttle. It was almost like a time capsule with the original tires too, so I took it.

When I got it home, I got the carb out and it was filthy with varnish from being run infrequently and then sitting. Some carb cleaner and an oil change later and I'm happy as it starts on the 1st pull. I ride street bikes now, so I had to get a bit used to the handling in the yard for a while before I took it out. I took it in a mud pit and into a small lake and the balloon tires sure did work great.

I really appreciate not having shocks, fork seals, or hydraulics. It's nice to have the sealed drums and chain as well. Less wrenching and more riding is fine with me even though the performance isn't close to my brother's old 350X.

So overall, I'm happy with the purchase and look forward to being a "late to the game" ATC'er.

[Macs]

It looks to be in very good condition. Welcome to 3ww.

[atctim]

Nice to ride - welcome aboard - and welcome to the trike hobby!

[Russell 350X]

First off,

Thats a VERY clean 200. Those are one of my favorite bikes. Nice buy!

[Bryan Raffa]

wow that's nice.. go buy another to ride.. lol

to the site ,, were all crazy around here

[rdlsz24]

That looks pretty good. You don't see a lot of threads about the regular ATC 200 on here.

Rob

[MonroeMike]

Welcome. That's a good looking bike you have.

[Custom200]

Welcome. That is a very clean bike. I owned one like that a few years ago and was

one of my favorite and most reliable bikes. Never could kill it. Great find.

[vl5150]

I've been riding it and it's growing on me. Not a lot of drama and it's quiet. 2 strokes in my area draw the attention of the cops so this one is more of a utility/farm vehicle in their eyes. My last foray into off-road was a DRZ 400. It handled like crap on and off road and the seat was narrow and uncomfortable. I like this ATC much better and it even came with a galvanized trailer so I can tow it to the hot spots.

My last 2 street bike restorations consumed a lot of my time catching up on maintenance that the previous owner didn't do so I'm liking the gas and go of this 200. I've spent the better part of the last 2 years performing suspension rebuilds, valve adjustments, caliper rebuilds, etc.

In the old days everyone with ATC's used to ditch the balloon tires and get low profile tires. I'm starting to appreciate the mammoth tires the more I ride it.

My brother is so impressed with it, he's in the market for one now as well. He used to have an old FL250 Odyssey and 350X ATC, but now rides a Harley.