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Stick around, and let this guide take you on a journey through the specifications, enhancements, and history of this well-loved red trike. Its updated body styling and incredible power-to-weight ratio make it an excellent family vehicle and pit bike – small but powerful enough for both kids and youngsters at heart. Single-handedly spawning the manufacture of youth three-wheelers is not the only thing that makes the Honda ACT 70 a standout. Featuring a 4-speed transmission and semi-automatic clutch, flotation tires, foot guards, and easy-to-operate brakes, the Little Red was the perfect trike for youngsters and adults. The Honda ATC 70 was the first off-road vehicle for kids to carry the All-Terrain Cycle (ATC) trademark. Flotation tires and a robust engine were plenty enough to boost rider confidence in climbing over rocks and traversing light snow.Ī change in terrain? All it took were paddle tires with chevron-type cleats, and the vehicle would be ready for wading through sand and mud. Back in the day, kids did not need fancy tech to explore the outdoors. Seeing a Honda ATC 70 race across dirt roads brings back the thrill of yesteryears. A cold-start and riding video can be viewed below.Disclosure: We may get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Service by the seller included cleaning the carburetor, adjusting the valves and cam chain, changing the oil, and replacing the spark plug.Īn owner’s manual, a copy of a service manual, and service records from the previous owner are included in the sale along with an original sales invoice, warranty paperwork, and brochure. The engine features an overhead camshaft, a CDI electronic ignition module, and a pull-starter. The four-stroke 110cc single drives the rear wheels through a dual-range, four-speed Posi-Torque transmission with a four-up shift pattern and an automatic clutch. The polished handlebar is fitted with a plastic riser cover, a thumb-operated throttle lever, a brake lever with a replacement cable, and a new run switch. The bike is not equipped with suspension. The wheel bearings and seals were replaced in summer 2018 along with the rear tires and brake shoes.
Steel 11″ wheels are mounted with 22″ Carlisle knobby tires, and braking is from a drum on the rear axle. Equipment includes a color-matched headlight bucket, a taillight, a rear grab rail, and a black seat that is torn in the rear corners. The fuel tank and front fork were refinished in red in August 2018, while both sets of red plastic fenders were replaced. This ATC 110 is offered at no reserve with manuals, original sales documentation, service records since 2018, and a New York bill of sale. The carburetor was cleaned, the valves and cam chain adjusted, an oil change performed, and the spark plug replaced in preparation for the sale. Work carried out in 2018 included painting the fuel tank and fork as well as replacement of the fenders, rear tires, run switch, brake components, and more. Power is from a 110cc four-stroke single mated to a dual-range four-speed semi-automatic transmission. Ives and Sons Honda of Connecticut and was acquired by the seller in February 2020, reportedly from its second owner of 10 years. This 1985 Honda ATC 110 three-wheeler was originally sold by Burt L.
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