ATC350X Refurb

[bmanley]

I picked this up a couple months ago. Other than a broken frame and it smoking like a stack, it was in pretty decent shape. I couldn't stand the smoke so I took it to a friend of mine to rebuild the motor for me, while I did some work on the rest. It is just going to be a trail rider so I'm not getting too carried away with the refurb.

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I welded up the frame and added some gussets and added some sunrise red.

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[bmanley]

I put new bearings and seals in the front hub, installed new fork boots, and started the assembly last night.

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[Big Mike]

Looking good, why so big on the gusset on the left side rear frame?

[Trackburger]

Looks like you definitly had a great bike to start with!!! Keep the pictures coming!!!!!!!!!! :)

[bmanley]

Looking good, why so big on the gusset on the left side rear frame?

Well, It was broken along the bottom and up by the motor mount so I wanted to put a piece all the way across, hoping that would fix it for good. Plus, it was the only piece of metal that my nieghbor had lying around in his shop, ha.

[350XJEDI]

:Dlooks good ,:wondering are you changing the fork seals? that sunrise red looks great ,, keep at it , ENJOY:cool::pics::pics:

[bmanley]

Put my new seat cover on last week. I really like the 87 ATC 200X style logo on it.

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[bmanley]

:Dlooks good ,:wondering are you changing the fork seals? that sunrise red looks great ,, keep at it , ENJOY:cool::pics::pics:

Thanx!! I didn't change the fork seals. I probably should have but they looked OK when I put the fork boots on, plus that was above my knowledge line as far as how to do it.

[atc007]

Looking awesome !!

[Blown 331]

Those are OE Honda fork boots aren't they? I need to buy some OE boots for mine but I just can't justify the cost.

[bmanley]

Those are OE Honda fork boots aren't they? I need to buy some OE boots for mine but I just can't justify the cost.

Yes they are. I found them at this link for $30.78 each, which was cheaper than Ebay:

http://www.powersportsplus.com/parts/detail/honda/HP-51611-HA5-013.html

[3wheelrider]

Where did ya get the seat cover from?- looks sweet!

[bmanley]

Where did ya get the seat cover from?- looks sweet!

THANX!! I got it from Hidden Comfort Camo & Seating. They sell a lot of covers on ebay but didn't have this style, so I sent them a picture of the 87 logo and they made it for me. Here is thier website:

http://hccamo.com/

[goump1995]

What kind of paint did you use on the frame?

[Swinger]

THANX!! I got it from Hidden Comfort Camo & Seating. They sell a lot of covers on ebay but didn't have this style, so I sent them a picture of the 87 logo and they made it for me. Here is thier website:

http://hccamo.com/ I was just at the guys house (Hidden comfort camo) a few days ago to pick up a Tri-Z that I traded my 200X for. Great guy and does great work and has a sweet trike collection. He has a 350X frame that is extended in the front and is supposidly rare but I know nothing about it. Sorry to jack your thread and the X looks bad azz so far.

[bmanley]

What kind of paint did you use on the frame?

It is Rust-Oleum gloss sunrise red. It was a perfect match to the factory color. I put a piece of tape over the model/year decal and when I pulled it off the only diffrence I could tell in the color was that the original 27 year old paint was not as glossy, and according to the Army, I am NOT color blind, LOL.

[bmanley]

Got the swinger on last night. One more evening of assembly and then it is back to my friends house for engine install.

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[atc350xer]

I was just at the guys house (Hidden comfort camo) a few days ago to pick up a Tri-Z that I traded my 200X for. Great guy and does great work and has a sweet trike collection. He has a 350X frame that is extended in the front and is supposidly rare but I know nothing about it. Sorry to jack your thread and the X looks bad azz so far.
That's where I got my SX seat... real nice work and a fair price

[falloutboy]

Looking sharp! Keep up the good work!

[bmanley]

All ready for the motor!! I'm as excited as I was 35 years ago when I got my first used US90. P.S. My daughter is working on her modeling skills;...Yes, I am an "older" father:

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[caucker]

That's a sweet looking X you have there...any idea how the previous owner managed to break the frame?

[110klt]

OK I ahve to ask, How much was the bike when you bought it? Seems like other then the obvous work to repair the neglect you'll have an awsome bike.

[bmanley]

That's a sweet looking X you have there...any idea how the previous owner managed to break the frame?

Thank You!! That is a good question on the frame. Since it was broken in two places I can only guess he was doing some serious jumping with it. The crack by the motor mount had been welded (not such a good job either) but the one on the bottom only had a tack weld on it, because in order to properly repair it, I had to remove the swing arm, so I guess whoever repaired it didn't want to take the time to do that.

[bmanley]

OK I ahve to ask, How much was the bike when you bought it? Seems like other then the obvous work to repair the neglect you'll have an awsome bike.

I paid $1k for it. It had a new Clarke tank on it, and new scoops and front fender, so along with that and the new handle bars, I figured those parts alone would have cost close to $400, so I felt like I got a good deal. Not a steal, but I am happy.

[bmanley]

Finally got it back from my buddies house yesterday. It took a little longer than he thought due to the machine shop and the head. Runs great though, and no leaks or smoke. Rode for a couple hours yesterday doing a little break-in. Still have some cosmetic things I want to do with it in the future, but for now it is ride, ride, ride!!

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[RodKnockRacing]

looks real nice

[atc007]

Turned out nice. Great job !

[bmanley]

Added some Super Scoops and decals:

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[dougspcs]

I put that same cover on the 350x I did last year..I really liked it. Has a nice texture for grip but cleans easily with soap and water and a brush when it get dirt ground into it.