Any ATC riders out there?

[cbr_rr]

Just out of curiosity, what's the advantage over an ATV? If it's just cause they're unique that's cool too, it just looks like an ATV could outperform it at first glance.

That being said I know nothing about trikes OR atvs lol

[Xhumeka]

Just out of curiosity, what's the advantage over an ATV? If it's just cause they're unique that's cool too, it just looks like an ATV could outperform it at first glance.

That being said I know nothing about trikes OR atvs lol

ATC's are lighter and more nimble than ATV's. The turning radius of an ATV cannot even come close to that of an ATC. Unless you are a mud bogger where 4 wheel drive is needed, ATC's beat ATV's in every other area. The only other thing ATV's have going for them is that they are more stable (which is why ATC's were banned in the first place) but a good rider on an ATC never flips his trike.

Here's an interesting quote from the ATC history books:

In 1984, Honda's ATC250Rs started just behind the motorcycles rather than from the very back of the starting order in the Baja 1000, Honda-backed ATC250Rs finished first and second in class, putting them fourth and fifth overall. Nothing on four wheels finished ahead of the ATCs.

Of course, that being said, there is definitely a novelty factor that goes with restoring, maintaining, and riding ATC's.

For the same reasons we motorcyclists call car drivers "cagers" and feel proud to ride on two wheels - we ATCers will always proclaim "3 wheels are better than 4!!!"

[Xhumeka]

Hurry up!

Well, I'm about 95 percent completed my re-build... FINALLY!!! Just took it for a rip up and down the street, and aside from pissing off my neighbors (gotta love the scream of a 2 stroke) everything was fine.

All that's basically left for me to do is bleed the brakes and properly jet the carb. Probably won't be ready this weekend, but hopefully the next... let's plan our trip to the Ganny!!!

[fightin-ry]

That happened fast, you going to do a full restore next winter? I'll bring my jets with me so we can get it dialed in.

I'm open to a trip to the ganny any time, let me know. Anyone else interested???

[Xhumeka]

Looks like Saturday June 27th is going to be 'ATC day at the Ganny'!!

Likely aim to meet for 10am at P2 - so come on all you oldschool trike riders, get your ride's ready and join us for a day of 3 wheelin'!!

[turtle]

looks like i should be able to make it. Where is the P2 lot. all i will have to get is a trail permit. looking foward to it. i get the 3 wheelin feelin

[Xhumeka]

looks like i should be able to make it. Where is the P2 lot. all i will have to get is a trail permit. looking foward to it. i get the 3 wheelin feelin

Great!! Glad you can make it turtle... we have about 7 people coming so far, hopefully we can double that by June 27th!

Here's a map with directions to P2 parking:

http://www.ragefaction.info/images/p...anaraska/3.jpg

And here's a link to a map that shows you a couple places to obtain your daypass:

http://www.ragefaction.info/images/p...ka/1_small.jpg

The Petro Canada is on the West side of the highway, so you will have to exit and re-enter the highway heading south. After visiting the Petro Canada you must exit and re-enter heading north (basically making a loop). It's kind of a pain in the @ss, so it might be easier grabbing your daypass from the Ganaraska Leathercraft shop on Wilcox Rd.

Here's the official thread in the 3wheeler forums - I'll try to keep this thread updated if any changes take place, but you might want to keep your eyes on the 3wheeler thread as well:

http://www.3wheelerworldforums.net/s...ad.php?t=98387

[turtle]

Thanks Xhumeka for the info. i will keep my eyes on the sites in case of any changes. It will be a blast. Just registered on the other one.
Your bikes looking good. Hope I can keep up

[turtle]

i was going to pick up a 83 200X
But buddy didn’t have an ownership, and his bill of sale did not match the mto records. So it is back where it came from till he gets an ownership in his name. so will have to wait and see what happens.
oh well will just ride the yamaha

[Xhumeka]

The ATC crowd gathered at the Ganny this past Saturday and what a blast!!! Thanks to everyone that came out, let's do it again soon!

Here are a couple videos of the action:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbpEVOy7Txc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J40KdBLBYk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEvLsmxJFUI

[Speedway]

Are you kids heading out to the Ganny THIS weekend ??!?! I have a quad that really likes eating little trikes for breakfast and pooping out the wooly-boogers afterwards...

Let me know if there's another atc/v day!

The ATC crowd gathered at the Ganny this past Saturday and what a blast!!! Thanks to everyone that came out, let's do it again soon!

Here are a couple videos of the action:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbpEVOy7Txc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J40KdBLBYk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEvLsmxJFUI

[Xhumeka]

ha ha ha!

you probably raced an atc 70 which is why you think you can 'eat them for breakfast'.

we had a STOCK 1985 250r completely pwn a banshee quad on Saturday in a drag race... funny how a 24 year old machine can still humiliate current machinery

Unfortunately no plans are in place for the Ganny this Saturday, but next time we organize an ATC rally I encourage you to ride with us... the lighter weight and more nimble ATC's love to humiliate 4wheelers :P

THREE WHEELS ARE STILL BETTER THAN FOUR!!!!

[Speedway]

Booger... Looking for a ride on the weekend... Let me know if things change...

I'm still breaking in my 1989 TRX250R.. The brand new CT-racing 340 big-bore with flat-slide and pipe needs a work-out and I'm wondering how a dyno'd 74Hp will handle a trail...


Cmon ladies.. The ganny aint that far and I'll try not to roost the farm-implements too much ?!

ha ha ha!

you probably raced an atc 70 which is why you think you can 'eat them for breakfast'.

we had a STOCK 1985 250r completely pwn a banshee quad on Saturday in a drag race... funny how a 24 year old machine can still humiliate current machinery

Unfortunately no plans are in place for the Ganny this Saturday, but next time we organize an ATC rally I encourage you to ride with us... the lighter weight and more nimble ATC's love to humiliate 4wheelers :P

THREE WHEELS ARE STILL BETTER THAN FOUR!!!!

[Toomeysheele]

Who dynoed your CT-racing 340R? Must have some extensive porting/stroking and be running race gas, possibly alcohol, to get close to that number.

[Speedway]

Its stroked and bored (new 340 liner, piston and rings and Mallory rod) swapped head and head button and now only runs on Mark-5 (bottom end is hogged out with a bottom-end and head spacer). Re jetted the flat slide and slopped up the reed-box. All the porting was done at Cylinder head Supply (chr-racing last week) and the clutch is now a ducati wet-sump 1100cc. The wet-impeller is beefier and now 1cc's larger in volume.

Re-welded the frame and STRAIGHTENED it...

And I bled the rear brake...

Who dynoed your CT-racing 340R? Must have some extensive porting/stroking and be running race gas, possibly alcohol, to get close to that number.

[Toomeysheele]

Are you extending the frame at all? I cant think 74hp in a stock chassis R would be very friendly to ride...

[boltster]

How is it going? I've got a mint 1985 Honda 250SX. This is a 4 stroke semi auto with reverse. I love my trike. Where I live here in Stratford we have a few places we ride. I am the only trike though. You guys should head down this way sometime.

[Xhumeka]

How is it going? I've got a mint 1985 Honda 250SX. This is a 4 stroke semi auto with reverse. I love my trike. Where I live here in Stratford we have a few places we ride. I am the only trike though. You guys should head down this way sometime.

Right on! My ATC is actually in Huron County right now at my parent's farm - they live just outside of Clinton.

Are there many areas to ride near Stratford? I had a hard time finding any decent (legal) trails in the area.

Next time I'm there for a long weekend or whatever we should definitely hook up for some 3wheelin' action!

PS - another ATC ride is being planned for August 22-23rd... a bit of a drive for you, but definitely worth it if you can make it! We have a few guys from London making the trip... more info here: http://www.3wheelerworldforums.net/s...d.php?t=100716

-Xhum

[boltster]

Tons of places to ride out here. We have a bunch of cabins in Port Albert we camp at for the weekend and wheel all weekend.

[Xhumeka]

Just a reminder that our ATC ride is this weekend! (Sat-Sun).

Although it's an ATC oriented event, we also welcome dirtbikes and quads - all ORVs are welcome!

The ride is taking place just north of Belleville - so those riders East of Toronto don't have far to travel at all.

Looking forward to a great ride - see you guys this weekend!