[tmas]

The R55 finally won a Show & Shine Award.

Congrats. :arms:
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[John jr]

Congrats. :arms:
tmas

Thanks tmas. My youngest Brothers " Stock 73 " has won the last 2 Show & Shines's at the Rally. I can see why the Judges would pick a stock 73 over my highly modified late model ATC 70, It's just hard to beat Honda's 1st attempt at the ATC 70.

 

[SS LS1]

I Cut and Lightened a pair of 18x9.5-8 CST tires to try in the Sand. Floatation should be great. And these should get great grip, And still be able to slide the rear end sideways when I want to. I still got some more work to do on them, But I'm taking them to the Dunes with me so I can try them out.
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So what was the verdict on the cut tires in the sand? Good flotation, hook up good? Any new videos to post?

 

[John jr]

They were awesome. Climbed Banshee hill as fast as having my paddles on, But the best part is how well I'm able to rat race around with them. They slide great around tight turns, does not want to high side the trike. Floatation is great, Big difference when starting out from dead stop. I'm very happy with them. Going to cut 16" set next.

 

[SS LS1]

That's great to hear they were worth the effort. So how are you cutting the tread away and how do you "buff" the tire carcass? I have had the best luck using an oscillating cutting tool to cut away tread blocks.

 

[John jr]

I cut some of the tread away with a Razor knife, And some with a Multi tool "Oscillating cutting tool". I also have a 4 1/2" grinding wheel that is made for rubber that I use. And big grit sanding disks for a 4 1/2" Grinder.

 

[John jr]

That Awesome Sound

A couple times a year I start all the toys up to push fuel thru the carbs so they don't get gummed up in between trips. And every time I start the Daytona 190 up I get a " Big Smile " on my face when I hear the Awesome sound of that motor.

 

[John jr]

Ripping Banshee Hill again at Winchester Bay Dunes.

 

[John jr]

Looks like it's about time to get the ATC 70's ready for the Raptor Rally Show & Shine.

 

[JRMN]

Still the baddest 70 ever built!

 

[John jr]

Thanks. But there are some AWESOME ATC 70's that have been built after mine was built.

 

[zkirby]

Parts

I got most of the parts I ordered these last two days. A few small parts and wheels & tires still to come. Now I have something to play with. Now to start taking some weight off my new hubs, & other things. View attachment 122596

john,

I know this is an old thread but I’m just starting my first build and drawing a lot of motivation from your posts... looking at your pic of the plastics and tank and am wondering what tank that is. Is it plastic? Who makes it and where can I source it?

zkirby

 

[tmas]

john,

I know this is an old thread but I’m just starting my first build and drawing a lot of motivation from your posts... looking at your pic of the plastics and tank and am wondering what tank that is. Is it plastic? Who makes it and where can I source it?

zkirby

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tank and am wondering what tank that is. Is it plastic? Who makes it and where can I source it

Looks like a stock ATC70 tank by the gas cap. Clarke makes plastic ones for the ATC70.
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Clarke tank

 

[zkirby]

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Looks like a stock ATC70 tank by the gas cap. Clarke makes plastic ones for the ATC70.
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Clarke tank

Yeah I agree but I asked because it was in a pic with the caption “more parts arrived today” or something like that... my tank is in pretty good shape but with the typical side dents from the forks... if I could get a nice repro I may go that route. My issue is the Clark tanks look like crap in the pics.... maybe they look better with a coat of paint on them?

Zkirby

 

[Quinc]

I think it is an ape100 tank? Which is a little longer then the stock tank so it helps fill the gap from a frame stretch.

 

[John jr]

c

Looks like a stock ATC70 tank by the gas cap. Clarke makes plastic ones for the ATC70.
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Clarke tank

Sorry, I don't get on here often enough. The Tank is a Wide fiberglass tank. I got this one from Gordon Spangler. It was on his shop ATC 70 Trike. I needed one and he was kind enough to sell me his Tank and Fenders of that Trike.

 

[John jr]

Holy crap, I've got to get to the sand dunes before I go nuts.
Dune therapy time.

 

[John jr]

looks like i might be riding Winchester Bay Dunes this Saturday.
anybody else be out there.

 

[f3joel]

Which sensor did you use for the TTO temp gauge on the 190?
I am thinking of picking one up for peace of mind, lol.