1985 Honda ATC 250R Overhaul! A 3 year long restoration (resto-mod) on one of the best 3 wheelers

[@garagemcmatt]

Love myself a good 85 atc250r story.

[@ThisOldTrike]

It's a love story...

[@gregmonmaney6593]

My FAVORITE part is the official/original first start with your Dad -"In front of God and everybody" overlayed with the new first start. And what a GORGEOUS ATC250R! Love the Maier white/carbon fiber style fenders and just the whole look of this mean machine. And these new Serwa Tires are just awesome, and let's not forget the oem recreation parts and handlebars from Mr. Palmgren. And Blueline Graphics! And many more i know...wow we have a lot of guys making great products to restore our machines. What a project sir.

[@ThisOldTrike]

Yes sir! I had to write down all the parts that came from various places to make sure I remembered everyone because there's just so much! And I'm so thankful that I have that video of my dad... I definitely watched that part more than a few times while editing...

[@mrcbuilds]

Whoo Hoo! 2 Stroke Content!

[@ThisOldTrike]

@@mrcbuilds lol, only 10 seconds of it running though!

[@treasurelife2270]

Looks hella minty🍒 great job!

[@ThisOldTrike]

Thanks brother! Means a lot!

[@Gunnyminoso96]

Awesome video as always Preston!! - Paul

[@ThisOldTrike]

Thanks Paul! Always appreciate you watching brother!

[@gregorystroud6119]

Awesome result, Preston. { apologies if I got your name wrong ). Watching this video of yours has got me adding parts to my wish list. Don't tell the missus, please! Keep well.

[@ThisOldTrike]

You nailed the name, Greg! I'm glad I could be an inspiration! And you're secret is safe with me brother. :)

[@andrewwoodward6560]

Lots of good editing! Nice video, great idea, from the beginning! 👀👌

[@ThisOldTrike]

Thank you!! Watching the early videos made me realize how far my videos have come. And I realize how bad of an idea it was to put music in the background of all of them... just hard to concentrate. Anyway, I appreciate you watching!

[@jeffholmes8236]

I like the old footage mixed with new…good job! I hope to get to my 86 in the next couple years..

[@CanadianPhil506]

Great video to see it all together in one sitting! Even just three years ago seems so far away when looking back…Eh??!!😂 Again, awesome build!

[@ThisOldTrike]

Yes sir! Putting the dates over the different segments had me cringing a bit thinking about how long it literally just sat, not being touched...

[@CanadianPhil506]

@@ThisOldTrike yeah but look at it now!

[@cj7fun579]

That's an awesome build, very unique look. Gives me more encouragement to speed up the build on my '86 350X. 👍

[@rp4789]

Well worth the wait! Very nicely done awesome job.

[@ThisOldTrike]

@@rp4789 Thanks brother! I really appreciate it!

[@johnbanghart1616]

I absolutely loved watching this and what was amazing was seeing the video of you Back then and now starting up the ole 250r absolutely awesome and I bet some great memories made

[@davidfisher69]

Building it is half the fun.

[@ThisOldTrike]

Yes sir! It really is!

[@casehunter8376]

Great job! I like that you did it how you had it in high school but with more experience and money to invest lol

[@ThisOldTrike]

Thanks brother! Yeah, I'm super pleased with it and I think 18 year old me would be out of his mind! lol

[@casehunter8376]

@@ThisOldTrike lol I guarantee he would be!!

[@jeffmahar217]

Awesome tricycle!

[@ThisOldTrike]

Thanks brother!! Very much appreciated!!

[@lexiefaudskar7939]

I'm digging the trike as well but your trike table is a cool design

[@ThisOldTrike]

Thank you very much!! I'm thinking of building a 2nd one this winter. Trying to talk myself into it.

[@kollinspencer847]

Happy for you man.

[@ThisOldTrike]

Thanks brother! I appreciate that.

[@KUGW]

I wish I started fixing my Big Red 3 years ago, I bet I would have been done by now also. Great videos as well, I want to try one of them 250Rs never drove one they look like they are a hoot to ride... awesome video

[@ThisOldTrike]

Thank you very much brother!! My 88 Big Red is next in line. That's only been apart a year and a half now... If you start your project now you'll probably still beat me!

[@KUGW]

@@ThisOldTrike i started it, im snapping more bolts than fixing anything lol

[@patinabunker5340]

Very awesome preston. Looks very, very awesome! Did I also mention it's awesome! Lol great job bruiser.

[@Peter-r5i2d]

Great job, looks very good

[@ThisOldTrike]

@@Peter-r5i2d Thank you very much!!

[@AndyCollins80]

Fine job on it bud! It’s all downhill from here. A few tweaks and I bet you wind up riding that more than you think. 👍 💨

[@ThisOldTrike]

Yes sir!! Looking forward to getting her all dialed in!

[@Timmerd888]

Oh man sweet bike! 🤘🏻

[@doc_teamwaxoffroad]

Sweet R... 👍👍👍

[@ThisOldTrike]

Thanks brother!! I'm pretty pumped by how nice it came out.

[@cainbeeping8480]

Great job brother. She is beautiful. Would love to have

[@ThisOldTrike]

Thank you!!

[@CourtJ_ml9to]

In a “perfect world” the rear fender GRAPHICS would MATCH THE SEAT and tie into FORK BOOtS but ALL IN ALL nice 👍

[@cainbeeping8480]

Still watching but you know we have watched all this before.

[@ThisOldTrike]

@@cainbeeping8480 I know you have, but there's a good chance many people may have not caught the early videos. Just wanted a start to finish video for this machine since it took so long to complete.

[@cainbeeping8480]

@@ThisOldTrike you know it was good to see it all in one. 👍

[@southeastvintagecyclerescue]

Having seen this trike it person it's an AWESOME build! Enjoyed how you put the whole story together. Been meaning to ask, was your nickname "Buster"?

[@ThisOldTrike]

Thanks Pat!! No sir, dad called me Bruiser... sometimes just Bruise... I wish he were still around to see all the shenanigans...

[@southeastvintagecyclerescue]

@@ThisOldTrike duh.. I meant bruiser. I've caught that everytime you've shown that clip. He'd be proud of where you've taken your love for Honda ATC's I'm sure!

[@gregorystroud6119]

Hey, man. Greg from South Africa. If you're thinking of offloading the white rear plastic and frt fender, I will be there this time next year, as I mentioned previously, and am interested in buying them. Let me know what you decide, no pressure. Cheers, bud.

[@ThisOldTrike]

Hi Greg. I think I'm going to hang on to them for the nostalgia that have (for me). But, if you're interested in white fenders, there is currently a custom color order going on for Maier fenders. My friend is running it on Honda Hoarders (facebook group). Let me know if you need more information.

[@cainbeeping8480]

You know she is beautiful brother.

[@ThisOldTrike]

Thank you!!

[@fredwhisnant2779]

Have a question, I ordered a set of skid plates for my 350x from SwampOutlaws, do you know what their turnaround time is from the order date?

[@cainbeeping8480]

Here

[@ThisOldTrike]

Yes you are!

[@Diamond_in_the_rough_garage]

Hey if you ever have a good fixer upper 85 or 86 atc 250r let me know I'll definitely buy it.

[@josephhamilton5185]

Didn’t the 87 exist??? Just a Canada only release??

[@ThisOldTrike]

@@josephhamilton5185 No sir. If any were actually built (which they probably were), they never made it into the hands of the public. One has never been found.

[@josephhamilton5185]

@@ThisOldTrike ahhh okay. Thanks for the piece of knowledge!

[@ThisOldTrike]

@@josephhamilton5185 You bet! It's a very controversial topic in the three wheeler world...