I have a pretty sweet ATK 406. I have a lot of newer bikes so this does not see a ton of action but always surprises me how good it is when i do. I have no issue hanging with modern bike on it. Is compentent with new machines and is EZ to ride. Flexible strong motor, good handling and surprisingly good suspension as well. I call it my Capitan America bike. :smirk: Anyway did a few vids of the ride. Realized there are almost no vids on the internet of people riding ATK 406's so thought i would share. Fun day... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PY_51k7B6Gw [youtube]PY_51k7B6Gw[/youtube] Heres the bike...
That looked like an epic day! And I dig the ATK! And I'd like to steal it for a ride one day. I recently went woods riding with a guy on a KTM495 and I was digging that too. It would just idle up mountains and never break traction. Old woods bikes still rule the woods.
Great video You can see the trail get whiter, whiter, whiter and whiter. good stuff and great riding.
Very nice there's nothing like the torque of an open class bike.I've never riden one of those but have had a lot of open class 2 strokes in the stable sold the last one earlier this year. you guys have some great looking riding out in the western part of the country.
Love the graphics on the tank. The motor has a real growl rather than a ring ding. What a great ride you got in there. looks like a Husky head light and cowl there.
Mate I just sold my 605, I had it ported, high comp piston, suspension mods, steering damper, ron wood guided me with the porting and head work. I loved the thing. Had to sell to fund the business!! I have always vowed I will get a 406 - anyone got one for sale!!!
very very nice. if ya like tractor 2 strokes that Rotax 400 is something else, short shift and go go go. I sold mine a long time ago due to the "Too many bikes syndrome" that effects alot of us here,,,,especially the guy riding this 406 (we are just jealous!!) PS would not want slide off that crest.....
When i got my 86 WR400 i thought it was better, i had not ridden the ATK for a while. Took it out and liked it real well again. Fun bike to ride. Motor wise the WR400 has more right off idle and into the bottom, the ATK has a softer bottom and more mid and revs quicker / EZer. Similar in the motor department but the WR can for sure short shift and lug better. Fun riding this old iron.
I have a nice ATK 490 that I am going to sell. I was going to build the motor as well but with a TE449 coming i don't see that bike getting any use.
