I’ve said for a while the lineup of Honda three-wheelers is one of the smartest ones to buy cheap right now, given you can still find them at the occasional estate sale or local classifieds if you keep your eye out. Overall, that’s not stopping bidders who know how hard these are to find both due to the limited production and to so many examples being wrecked or otherwise damaged and rebuilt. The ignition switch is cracked, and there are some cosmetic blemishes to the plastic fairings. It’s all original except for a new front tire and replacement air cleaner. The seller of this example has found one of the very few 1986 models left that hasn’t been damaged or modified in any way. EXPIRED - 1985 Honda ATC70 ATV & Four Wheeler For Sale in Lafayette - 750.00. Incredibly, with the new engine and a six-speed transmission, the 250R was capable of a top speed north of 70 miles per hour. The popular Pro-Link suspension technology continued to be used, while front and rear suspension travel was increased to almost 10 inches. The 250R seen here was a monster (in the best way possible), equipped with a new, more powerful liquid cooled engine and a stronger frame. Honda eventually agreed to stop selling its three wheelers as a way to a quell the building firestorm, but not before releasing a high performance model for 1985/1986. Deaths and serious injuries resulting from roll-overs soon began to pile up, along with the lawsuits. It became obvious within short order that Honda’s dealer network wasn’t properly advising inexperienced riders and parents of children that the ATC wasn’t intended for rookie riders. 1984 Honda Atc 70, All new bearings new Powdercoat no rip in seat oem new tires and one piece aluminum rims Powdercoat black metal gas tank oem 650.00 7148141870.
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The professional riders shown hurtling the ATCs into impressive drifts across sand dunes or dusty trailers were inspirational to the average rider, but the three wheeled Hondas weren’t the kind of vehicle that permitted amateur riders to look more talented than they were. When the promotional videos debuted for Honda’s ATC line, it was hard not to be tempted into ownership. Sales ended abruptly as lawsuits began to mount, and that makes survivor examples like this 1986 Honda ATC 250R here on eBay so collectible today. These ATVs were a way for Honda to make it through the winter season on something other than snowmobile sales, but there was a big problem: the bikes were intended for mature riders only, and dealers were selling these three-wheelers to everyone from kids to adults who couldn’t much drive a car correctly, let alone a high-powered three-wheeler. The seller notes that the engine sputters at higher RPM. Start-up and riding videos can be viewed below, and another showing the engine being shut off can be viewed here.When it comes to vintage ATVs, Honda’s lineup of rowdy three-wheelers have earned a somewhat legendary reputation. The fuel lines, air filter, and spark plug have been replaced, an oil change carried out, and the enclosed drive chain adjusted and lubricated.
Power is sent to the rear wheel through a three-speed transmission with an automatic clutch. The 72cc four-stroke single is fed by a Keihin 38ADSE carburetor in place of the original, which is included in the sale. The chrome handlebar houses a brake lever on the left as well as a run switch and thumb throttle on the right, the latter of which is equipped with an adjustable safety limiter. Braking is from a single drum on the rear axle which is operated by a hand lever.
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Steel 8″ wheels wear cracked period 16″ knobby tires. Corrosion has been painted over on the foot peg supports and exhaust system. The trike wears bodywork finished in red with white and blue fuel tank graphics, and is also equipped with a black vinyl solo seat as well as a chrome grab bar. This ATC70 is offered at no reserve with its stock carburetor, an onboard spark plug removal tool, a period photo of the machine, and a Virginia bill of sale. The carburetor, fuel lines, air filter, and spark plug have been replaced by the seller, who has also painted several components and adjusted the drive chain. Equipment includes an enclosed drive chain, a pull starter, a thumb throttle with safety limiter, knobby balloon tires, and a black vinyl solo seat. Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: One-Owner 1981 Honda ATC 70 at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Power is from a 72cc four-stroke single mated to a three-speed semi-automatic transmission, and the machine is finished in red with blue and white graphics. This 1981 Honda ATC70 three-wheeler was purchased new for the seller’s wife as a gift from her grandparents, and is said to have been used sparingly before being placed in basement storage.