HyKlas
Super Member
Walked in to my usual Saturday morning swap meet and glanced at what I thought was the Tomy Honda ATC 250R Powerwheel type thing I saw last week. Bought a couple records, browsed around the rest of the swap meet, and walked that direction again on my way out. This time someone was standing there saying "Nice, a Honda. That's a good one." so I took another look. To my surprise, sitting where I thought the Tomy had sat, was a beautiful 1985 Honda ATC 70.
I had to have it... This was my first ATV as a kid, got one new for Xmas when I was 4 years old. Gave the cord a little tug to check compression, popped the fuel cap to see how much rust we were dealing with, then off to find the gentleman selling it. $350 later I was the proud owner of one of the cleanest ATC 70s I've seen since that new one was parked next to the Christmas tree 32 years ago. Even has the plug wrench hiding up above the grab bar.
Can't believe I walked right by this thing and wandered around the swap meet for an hour while it sat there waiting for my return.
Ordered a carb kit & air filter (foam), have the tank soaking in cider vinegar, and got all new fuel lines from the hardware store. Carb kit should be in on Monday and I expect to be romping around the back yard by Monday night.
So damn excited about this stupid little thing I can hardly stand it... Pictures are after a quick Windex wipe-down.
I had to have it... This was my first ATV as a kid, got one new for Xmas when I was 4 years old. Gave the cord a little tug to check compression, popped the fuel cap to see how much rust we were dealing with, then off to find the gentleman selling it. $350 later I was the proud owner of one of the cleanest ATC 70s I've seen since that new one was parked next to the Christmas tree 32 years ago. Even has the plug wrench hiding up above the grab bar.
Can't believe I walked right by this thing and wandered around the swap meet for an hour while it sat there waiting for my return.
Ordered a carb kit & air filter (foam), have the tank soaking in cider vinegar, and got all new fuel lines from the hardware store. Carb kit should be in on Monday and I expect to be romping around the back yard by Monday night.
So damn excited about this stupid little thing I can hardly stand it... Pictures are after a quick Windex wipe-down.
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