1979 Honda ATC 110

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Tim aquired a really whooped up '79 ATC 110 and decided to do a full out custom restoration.

Here is a virtual walk through of restoring an ATC in custom fashion.


The ATC110 was made between 1979 and 1985. There were 3 body styles or "generations" of the ATC110. 1979 and 1980 being the 1st generation. The 1st generation was basically a ATC90 with an engine upgrade from 89cc to 105cc. The 2nd generation was made between 1981 and 1983. 2nd generation was not a whole lot different than the 1st generation - upgrades included a newly styled gas tank and a square headlight. In 1983 the headlight and on/off controls were updated as well as the iginition. 1984 brought the 3rd generation of the ATC110. Although the frame remained virtually unchanged since the US 90 release in 1970, the 3rd generation came with a new style shared with the new for 1984 ATC125M. Updates included a larger seat that actually wrapped up around the gas tank, a newly designed gas tank, a trunk between the rear fenders, and mudflaps with ATC110 molded into them. Through 3 generations of 110s - the engine virtually remained the same, minus the upgrade from points ingnition to CDI in 1983.

He started by completely tearing it down to nothing. Then came sandblasting and painting everything was then re-assembled.

Here are some pictures of what he started with. Nice huh?

Tim's 1979 ATC 110 - Fall of 2005
TEAR DOWN PICTURES (02/20/06)

MOST PARTS ARE FINISHED (03/05/06)

A most Productive weekend (04/09/06)

Things are working OK for Tim's Custom restore. Should be rolling in no time. All he has to do is finish re-assembling it and get the new tires. He ordered Sheng Shin 22X11X8 Knobbies (OEM look-a-likes) on Saturday morning, so they should be in and ready to mount late this week. If all goes well, we'll be "Rolling" by the coming weekend.

Things are coming together now!!! 4-15/16-06

Re-assembly has gone well, as expected. This machine is rolling. Tim is having Chip's Cycle Works rebuild the motor - new piston / rings / bore job.
We're down to the end of this project now. I am tickled with the way is has turned out. Enjoy these pictures, as there will only be one more set, and those shall be finished pictures of this Custom Stars and Stripes 79 ATC110 - now named "The Spirit of 79".

10/04/07...........Well - this is taking a long time to finish. I am trying to get it running - and it will run very soon. Just need to paint the gas tank and that is about it. Here I am troubleshooting a "no spark" problem. Hope it is because of the rusty alternator - because I have been everywhere else on this machine electrically speaking!

02-04-06 1 hour remove tires and wheels - hang from rafters - remove seat, fenders and tank - remove air box - remove brake drum cover and axle nuts - remove front axle - remove all 3 hubs - toolbox
02-05-06 3 hours sandblast and paint: toolbox - airbox - brake drum cover - front axle and hubs
02-08-06 2 hours rear brake drum and rear axle removal
02-18-06 1 hour removed headlight - rear skid plate - foot pegs - and exhaust/muffler
02-19-06 6 hours removed axle carrier - chain plates - carb - electrical system - front clip (bars, bearings) - grab bar and tail light -rear brake mechanism and cables. Sandblasted and primed some parts listed.
03-04-06 6 hours Primed and painted all sanblasted parts
04-07-06 0.5 hours Removed Engine from frame - removed remaining electrical system
04-08-06 5 hours Sandblasted Frame and motor mounts - cleaned engine (degreased - pressure washed) - painted frame
04-09-06 1 hour Begin re-assembly
04-15/16-06 6 hour Re-assembly

A few pictires of the finished product Coming Soon.

12 weeks 31.5 hours Labor of Love