When did the Honda ATC reach its peak?
Honda’s dominance of the ATC market peaked in 1984, with 370,000 units shipped and a 69% market share. In 1985, Honda offered their most diverse line-up, with ten models available.
What was the difference between 1982 and 1984 Honda ATC250R?
The 1983+1984 ATC250R (2nd gen) incorporated many improvements over the prior 1982 model, mainly with the introduction of Pro-Link suspension, folding foot pegs, a larger fuel tank, slightly longer travel suspension in front and rear, and other improvements.
What kind of brakes did the Honda ATC250R use?
Dual disc brakes were used on all model years, with the exception of the 1981, which used a front disc and a rear drum. The introduction of the 1981 ATC250R marked a milestone in off-road history, as it was the first two-stroke ATC designed specifically for racing.
What was the last year of the ATC250R?
The 1985+1986 ATC250R (3rd gen Liquid Cooled) was the last Generation model year offered for sale in the United States, after an agreement between manufacturers and the Consumer Product Safety Commission to cease production on all 3-wheeled ATVs.
What kind of spark does a 1985 Honda atc70 have?
Not an electrical guy and going nuts here. 1985 ATC 70 been sitting for a few years. Replaced plug wire/coil, condensor, points, stator coils, cleaned flywheel magnets/stator enclosure, set point gap to 0.14, NGK plug set to 0.28. Getting fuel, getting air, have compression. No or weak spark.
What to do if your Honda atc70 wont fire?
Bought a Spangler 70 stator rebuild kit and nearly had a stroke after it still didn’t fire. No lights installed. One wire going from the kill switch to the engine and one wire coming of the ignition coil tied to it going into one and plugging in the wiring harness.
What do I need to know when my ATV wont start?
Activate the starter. You should see repetitive bright blue spark arching from the spark plug to the cylinder head as the motor turns. You will find the proper steps for troubleshooting an ATV that is not getting a spark further down this post.