1978 Honda ATC 90 Full Restoration - Part 1

Well folks it's time for another BIG restoration project :)
This time i have set my sights on this 1978 Honda ATC ( All Terrain Cycle ) 90cc . I bought this bike as a barn find that hasn't seen the light of day for the past 20 years.
In this restoration just like all my other restorations i will be going through every part of the ATC repairing and restoring it all back to factory fresh.
So the first thing to do in this episode was a quick visual inspection and a quick turn over of the engine to make sure there are no major issues that would make the restoration of this trike unfeasible and im pleased to say that apart from a few missing and rusted out parts the ATC looks in good enough shape to be saved.
I then set about removing the panels, this was easy enough as there is only two panels excluding the front mud guard as its missing. Once the panels were off i could start removing mechanical parts, starting with the light, bars and basically working my way from the top down.
Once all the easy parts were removed i set my sights on the harder parts like the chain tensioner that had been welded on and the seized on axle nuts which all surrendered after a bit of negotiation with the burning gear, angle grinder and several hammers and chisels.
Soon enough the bike was in component form and ready for its transformation to begin.
As mentioned in the video the chrome is in terrible condition and if you can recommend a good chroming company id appreciate it.
Also the whats behind the mystery door will be revealed in the next episode as well as a few BIG changes to the channel ;)
Stay Tuned and i hope you enjoy this awesome restoration :)
RRC
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A new addition to my videos from now on will be a water mark and my channel name popping up in random places throughout the video as im getting rather tired of people re-uploading my content as their own i hope you guys understand.
If you like what you see and have any ideas for the channel or would even like to donate something to restore to the channel please get in touch. :)
And as usual if you liked the video please like share and subscribe and help the channel grow.
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1978 Honda ATC 90 Full Restoration - Part 1

[@RRCRestoration]

Hey Guys, As you have probably noticed already i have updated the channel name and logo. The channel is no longer Really Random Channel it is now RRC Restoration. Just incase you were wondering why the water marks in the video still say Really Random Channel. Enjoy.

[@chanstonpreston7859]

Would you be interested in another 1978 with title?

[@wldmike223]

I had a 1977 ATC90. My father bought new for my brothers and I in 1978. Watching you tear in down brings back memories, everything looks so familiar.

[@PeteBeardsley]

You beauty! Happy memories indeed for me with this. I'd have sold my granny to own one myself back in the early 80's. Really Random channel delivers once again!

[@RRCRestoration]

Long time no see ;) Im so glad you're happy to see an ATC on the channel lots of nostalgia surrounding these death traps haha.

[@PaulHarkey44]

Can’t wait!! I love it...nice job grinding those welds down and removing the parts undamaged. Those can be a pain! I know this will be awesome! You’re the man!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you for your kind comment :)

[@grahampickering1560]

I never expected this! This is going be an epic rebuild 🙂

[@RRCRestoration]

Thanks, Glad to have you along for the ride :)

[@laurenzolau2666]

I really love the fact that you always know what to do and always use the right tool. Can’t wait for part 2!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@joepazmenendez4995]

Congratulations, seen your video I revival my child repairing my ATC 90. Great Proyect your restoration amaizing

[@weldorman8495]

Absolutely love this kind of restoration....small enough to be manageable, but large enough to cover a wide range of necessary skills. I really enjoy watching these projects.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed it :)

[@ventlinge]

This is the best rebuild channel ever.

[@RRCRestoration]

High praise indeed :) Thank you

[@waynetrain8033]

I haven’t visited the shop ( channel) in awhile. You’ve got a big project here. Looking forward to the finish 👏👏

[@stewartgregory4870]

As a young fella I had a 1981 ATC 110 but it got sold off. A few years ago I managed to get hold of another as part of reliving my childhood. Recently pulled it all down and am now spending up big on replacement parts when I can find them. I can't wait to see your reassembly so I can follow suit - the 90 is very similar. So glad you're doing this as there are no good detail clips around until now.

[@soulshinobi]

I'm 13 minutes in and only just realized it's part 1, I'm anxious for the rest!

[@MrMardoon]

I just have to re watch this one more time, your videos are pure art.

[@bobferranti5222]

I watched this video at twice the speed, it was awesome and I could still understand what you said. I love this channel!

[@RRCRestoration]

Awesome! Thank you :)

[@timsiggs7993]

Can't wait for part 2. You are one clever guy and your attention to detail is second to none.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you for your kind comment :)

[@cyclonicleo]

This should be lots of fun. The dissambly was interesting but the cleanup and restoration of all the parts is what i'm waiting on. So much sandblasting and polishing to do.

[@TastierBackInThe80s]

I dearly hope after all of that teardown, sandblasting and removal of rust is next. Nice little project. Thanks for sharing.

[@RRCRestoration]

Yup ALOT of sandblasting and rust removal coming next episode ;)

[@brownfox2292]

Something therapeutic about watching these videos!

[@davidd6091]

My girlfriend's dad had one of these on his croft in the Highlands back in the 80s. Had some great fun riding that at the time. :)

[@RRCRestoration]

Nice, I must say im a tad jealous i'd love to scoot around the highlands on an ATC :)

[@Dan27894]

Love this channel so much! Can’t wait to follow this series

[@OCDRex11]

Great, leave us with suspense! 1978 huh?! Crazy. That is when I was born. I feel like my chrome has seen better days too!

[@Rodville]

UGH! Just when it's getting good. Can't wait for the rest of of the series.

[@mitiu84]

Yess! I'm so happy to watch a new full restoration! Thank you for your work, can't wait to see the next episodes!!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you for your kind comment :)

[@frankierutherford1888]

Good luck with getting the parts chromed. Thanks for sharing.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you and thanks for watching :)

[@TheHazza1543]

Another great video - what a cool piece of automotive history! I always enjoy how quiet and calm your videos are 🙂

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much im glad you enjoy them :)

[@fredosleepswiththefishes]

thank you sir, i have not seen one of these for about 30 years, my cousin had 2 of them for getting around his farmland in the Shetland Isles. They were great fun to ride, surprisingly nippy. Stay safe and healthy flower.

[@American_Jeeper]

I didn't even have to watch the video to hit like. The Honda ATC 185S was the first thing I ever restored, after I retired from the Army.

[@RRCRestoration]

Thanks for the like i really do appreciate it :)

[@remyaworld1]

Can't wait for the next episode of this series. That looks like a great restauration project. Looking forward to follow the next episodes.

[@RRCRestoration]

Glad to have you along for the ride :)

[@jeroendenhertog4975]

Wow: this one is a real challenge! But I am confident, can't wait to see the sequel!

[@o24motoparts99]

You don't choose easy projects I didn't even skip 10 seconds Your work inspired me to my youtube channel. I am waiting for the continuation.

[@cesartabaso6110]

What a nice project, that motorcycle is beautiful, I already want to see it finished and this is just beginning. A fantastic project. Congratulations ..👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@JeffDonahueScaleModeling]

A friend of mine had one of these. One day his mom decided she wanted to ride it. It turned over on her and she broke her arm. His dad sold it soon after that! Looking forward to the build. I am sure it will be really nice when finished!

[@vans1512]

Awesome new project. Can't wait to see how this turns out

[@daniyuniardi1282]

Finally back from hibernation and its motorcycle restoration, couldn't get any better 👍

[@andymiller5611]

Excellent start to a great series! Can't wait for the next video! 🤘

[@mikemartin2423]

I guessed it sweet....brings back memories....can't wait for this build 👍👍👍

[@Cabeza492]

Man! Those sixteen minutes and fortyfive seconds have passed really fast for me!! I can't wait for part 2!!!

[@cg9542]

Nice one. Keep up the good work. My guess is a spray booth behind the door. 🤟🤘

[@andarthome142]

That's exactly what i'm thinking 👍😎🏍

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :) Its actually my spray booth that i film in just now because of the good lighting so im afraid you'll have to guess again ;)

[@josephdgleason]

Very cool! Looking forward to this new restoration series!

[@Foxsnstyle]

3 wheelers are awesome they never should have stopped making them regardless of how many lawsuits.

[@LuisAStgo]

Enjoyed a lot watching this. Just waiting for the next episode!!! I find a huge amount of inspiration here. is definitely You my friend, the kind of person I aim to be

[@gpz550a2]

Splendid! Another manky old piece of nostalgia to restore. Looking forward to this. 😄👍

[@RRCRestoration]

You and me both :)

[@cpF01]

Looking forward to watching the renovation 👍

[@GrandsonofKong]

I remember seeing these in James Bond "Diamonds Are Forever" in the theater ..as a kid I wanted one bad......look forward to this being all shiny and showroom fresh again!

[@_allegra]

It's a classic bike, but that's possibly the worst 'chase' in the Bond franchise lol

[@GrandsonofKong]

@@_allegra Very True...I recall the "Moon Rover" Bond initially escaped in crashed during filming. You can see one of it's wheels roll by in one shot. The chase in Downtown Las Vegas is much better.

[@RRCRestoration]

Funny you should mention diamonds are forever as i did think about turning this one into a replica of the movie trikes but then i thought the original red looks way better. I also love that scene where the moon rover wheel rolls into shot haha!

[@oznik46]

What a champ!! Looking forward for the next episode!

[@Unknown-su2td]

can't wait for the next episode..it will be an epic restoration.

[@A1Pro77]

Outstanding work, my friend! I for one totally appreciate all the hard work and attention to meticulous detail you are endeavoring to restore this beauty. It will be a gem upon completion, I can tell already. I’ve watched the first three episodes and can’t wait for the next episodes! Cheers!!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much 😀 Really glad you're enjoying the project :)

[@evilbunnee6508]

Yes! Had one as a kid, loved these things!

[@brielov]

Can't wait for the next one

[@mikerivers4179]

Excited for the resto. Don't make us wait too long for part 2!

[@RRCRestoration]

Im working as fast as i can on part 2 ;)

[@thomaswpunkt7536]

Awesome!!! - One of the famos vehicles James Bond uses in „Diamonds are forever“ from 1971. I‘m looking forward to this enormous rust and paintjob. I already love it.

[@k2126]

Can't wait to see how this turns out. Had one of these when I was a kid.

[@franksm2001]

Fab work, fab vid - better production and camera angling than most static video logs out there

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much for your kind comment :)

[@jrimpreza6867]

we need more impreza restoration

[@RRCRestoration]

Not to worry there will be more coming soon;)

[@George-ws2wr]

Love what you do mate, keep it coming!

[@robertsimmons3336]

Awesome another cool restoration! Can't wait to see it come back to life!

[@RRCRestoration]

You and me both :)

[@JuciF]

Can't wait for the next episodes, your restorations are very good my friend! Thank you very much for this wonderful channel!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much :)

[@jimread6697]

Now this brings back memories! Top job and very interesting channel 👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much!

[@claylittleton8414]

Very much can't wait. I really love your work.

[@irfisher]

Bawz deep in rust, lovin it from here in Houston, Texas - awesome big man keep it up.

[@RRCRestoration]

Haha love the comment thanks very much :)

[@strokenumber3]

Looking forward to this series , bound to be both educational and entertaining.

[@RRCRestoration]

Glad to have you along for the ride :)

[@YammyCookiez]

Got me by surprise on this one. Can’t wait for the next videos!

[@RRCRestoration]

Glad to have you along for the ride :)

[@hamishmacbeth4292]

Good to see these old trikes are still around, if I remember the late Rik Mayall had a bit of a tumble with his a few years back, nearly killed him then. There’s still a few out there in the UK that are still chroming used a company in Birmingham just before the lockdown. If you ever get stuck with parts for this trike! There’s a company in Holland called csmnl.com used them extensively when I restored my Honda CB500 Four reasonable prices and turn around very good with advice and genuine or alternative parts. Looking forward to the next part. Nice one 👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Thanks for the info, I actually ordered a lot of parts from csmnl for my TL125 restoration really good selection of parts.

[@Bannimann2]

I seem to remember Rik Mayall's accident back in the late 90s was on a quad bike not a trike, but I could be wrong, but yeah it nearly killed him.

[@hamishmacbeth4292]

Wrench Monkey You’re probably right, it was a docu type programme about his life etc and it had shown a vehicle very similar to which he had fallen off. Apologies for that.

[@Bannimann2]

@@hamishmacbeth4292 There's absolutely no need to apologies for that mate, I wasn't even sure myself so I had to look it up on Wikipedia - after all, it was 22 years ago. :)

[@petebird7171]

Ooooh you’re such a tease, looks like another great series coming up, can’t wait, really love all your work, 👍👍👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, Glad to have you along for the ride :)

[@stevencrosland581]

Great project can’t wait to see the next video

[@bebben86]

Yay! A new project! This is going to be great fun to follow. :)

[@RRCRestoration]

Glad to have you along for the ride :)

[@dixonqwerty]

Oooooooo..... I can't wait to see the coming videos on this project! That's a really cool machine! Splendid job as always mate :)

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, Glad you are enjoying the project so far :)

[@ahajzer00]

I would've had to use a bucket of WD-40 and this guy just does everything without it, like its nothing! Love the channel btw

[@chriswills9530]

Enjoying this. They are a pretty simple construction, aren't they?

[@RRCRestoration]

Glad you're enjoying the project so far :) Yeah they are a very simple machine but a pain to restore due to the lack of available parts in the UK :(

[@steveaustin4118]

looking forward to this, I do like old thing getting a second chance

[@Marty-Mc]

It's aboot time min, been gaggin fur this, your resto's keep me sane.

[@RRCRestoration]

Sorry aboot the delay ma man ;)

[@user-zq7kh9bq5c]

Дружище желаю тебе удачи. Ты просто молодец. Мой совет, когда соберёшь трицикл, сделай на двигатель защиту от грязи, иначе он долго не проживет. Жду с нетерпением, когда закончишь работу 👍

[@watchman401]

I'm glad you have a new great project, been missing you. I'll be happily sitting on my lazy butt watching you work.

[@RRCRestoration]

Glad to have you along for the ride :)

[@CalmBiker]

Going to enjoy this. Maybe as much as when I repeatedly fell off these as a kid :-D

[@RRCRestoration]

Enjoy buddy :)

[@hassanmusa9534]

Great job bro . We are waiting for part 2

[@lowrider5502]

Mate you sure do know how to pick interesting projects 👍🏻

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you , i try my best :)

[@beakittelscherz5419]

THE best ASMR channel on youtube... gnarz gnarz wrench ratsch ratsch ...wrench wrench wrench wrench ...

[@saigawesnovember]

I have a 1980 ATC 110 I rescued from a salvage yard about 3 weeks ago, I actually pulled it off a dump trailer with a a bunch of garbage that would have buried it or damaged it even more. It’s about 95% complete, going to do a full restoration on it, if I can afford it. I couldn’t let this thing get crushed. Wish me luck!

[@sammarley347]

goodluck! You and me both are trying

[@rvsteve583]

i have that same snap on impact gun, and i love it. 10+ years now, still strong

[@RRCRestoration]

Nice, Well worth the money :)

[@ACCORDriver_NL]

Loving this already (now 30 seconds into the video) !! 👍🏽

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, I hope you enjoy the rest :)

[@trabantfreak2370]

i am realy looking forward to see more on this bike.

[@diegoantunez505]

I love you, man!!! Love this motorcycles series. Greats from Argentina

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@RuedigerEtzold]

Awesome, looking forward to the coming videos!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, Glad to have you along for the ride

[@MetalRestorationBho]

good job bro!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thanks a lot :)

[@loadedproductions9403]

The close up spray got me dying for some reason😅😂, great job!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you, Really glad you are enjoying my randomness :)

[@massayoshie]

Great skill, great tools... excellent job

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you very much :)

[@ryanford8500]

If I had some training, aptitude, 20 years mechanical experience, patience, equipment, a shop and supplies, I would totally do this!

[@glynprice3815]

Just what I need after work. Good on ya.

[@RRCRestoration]

enjoy :)

[@jewalyphone6261]

Excellent video

[@RRCRestoration]

Glad you liked it

[@leonelkk]

The Chasisi is similar to the honda DAX 90 ... Beautiful work!

[@shuggiemcg1]

Great video thanks for sharing! Would love to see a cost breakdown at the end ie for new parts time and labour and total spent

[@betr8er896]

Looking forward to this!

[@deanoloughlin6129]

Love your new project pal .lethal those .but lots of fun .....

[@MrHugawa]

My first experience operating a motorbike was the trike... I don't recall taking a tumble on it but then again, maybe I have brain damage & that's the reason I don't remember .... either way, excited to see this rebuild. Thx for the videos!!!

[@RRCRestoration]

Thanks for watching and im glad to have you along for the ride :)

[@dang223434]

That 40 year old NGK spark plug looked mint! 😆

[@RRCRestoration]

Haha yeah just needs gapped and it'll be ready to rock haha

[@peterbetteridge3941]

Great project 👍 great video RRC! 👍

[@RRCRestoration]

Thanks 👍

[@AlanTaylorShearer]

Good work chap.

[@markdunford3181]

‘Wrong tool but it did the job’...that’s what my wife often says about me!!

[@aannoe]

Can't wait for the next episode.

[@Themovieman1971]

Another great series

[@RRCRestoration]

Thank you :)