princevaliant1975
Them big hills west of Denver
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Well not really a quad, but the 1970 ATC90 with the hubless balloon tires. I still have this machine albeit needs a bit of restoration but this along with a 1975 CT70 was where my riding adventures all started.
Of course this was before things were dangerous and helmets actually protected your head.  (I don't endorse helmet less riding and regret these "early years" (I was 3 years old)
Here is a few pics of my dads Montgomery Ward Terrain cycle (circa 1970) Basically a steel stretched frame, 10 hp Briggs with a Comet variable speed belt drive (similar to a snowmobile) with a break away axle and individual wheel brakes.
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My dad with me on his lap
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warrior~kid
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Geez Jon... You were a cute kid... whatever happened? 
Cool pics man... those old machines are cool too look at, bet it brings back memories for you!
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jhess
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Nothing like a good dose of "Nostalgia".....wonder were all the years went!SEnd more pics,they are enjoyable.
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BlueRapted
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It's amazing how far the technology and performance has came since those days.
Are you ever gonna restore your atc or just leave it to rest?Thanks for sharing those pics,I like seeing all the older off-road toys.
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BuckBilly
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Nice pictures!! Wish I could find some pictures of dad's old Tri Sport street legal 3 wheeler.
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princevaliant1975
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Yeah I think I will keep the restoration as another mid life crisis project, although it would be purely for show/display as the thing is impractical. Actually mine has the original fiberglass seat/fender pan those are like gold and not available through the aftermarket like the later plastic ones.
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BlueRapted
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Yeah I hear ya,riding that thing now would be like riding a new mini quad.lol
But would be cool restored and displayed.
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princevaliant1975
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I personally despise 3 wheelers because of their inheirantly poor design, but I used to live near one of the largest 3 wheeler collections in the country, Kearney Yamaha. I found this link of pictures taken at their old location (everything was moved to their larger new location. Kearney Yamaha 3 wheeler collection
Here is an old ad that cracks me up.
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