my Honda 300cc. ATV
I need to work on it. It's been in the back of my garage for months. I bought a new Battery. I traded a motorcycle I bought off Marketplace. for 1,000. I didn't even get to "Ride it". I had already spent 1200.00 in the shop. and I wasn't going to spend anymore money on it. It was a Suzuki Marauder. I really liked the look of it! after the "Trade" I found a black 06 Suzuki boulevard m50 motorcycle for 2 grand. I bought it. 9,000 miles . The guy who I traded it to send it only needs a "Clutch bearing". he sent me a video of him flying down the street on it. I'm cool with the trade. I'm thinking about painting the plastics, "Black". while it's going to the "Shop". I'm looking for plastics Front and rear. if anyone has any. 2005 EX Honda 300.00. I'm going to talk to someone at "Body shop". if I can Use "Bondo". on plastic. The "Rear fenders are " Frankenstein Stitched". No " Shit ". It's still holding tight. I'm thinking about covering it with Rubber chalking or a cover with a custom design. I will be definitely" blacked Outed"! matching my Other Motorcycles.
Working on an older ATV like my 2005 Honda 300cc can be quite the journey. From personal experience, one of the first things to address when getting it out of storage is the battery—it's common for batteries to go dead after sitting unused for months. I found that purchasing a new battery gave my ATV a fresh start and saved me headaches. Trading my Suzuki Marauder for this ATV was a bit of a gamble, especially since I didn't get to thoroughly ride the bike I traded away. Still, it's exciting when a swap goes well, particularly if it means you have a vehicle closer to your ideal project. In my case, I managed to swap for a black 2006 Suzuki Boulevard M50 with only 9,000 miles. That makes me hopeful that the ATV restoration will similarly turn out great. For those thinking about cosmetic work, painting the plastics black is a great way to unify your bike's look, especially if you want to match other motorcycles in your collection. I’m currently on the hunt for front and rear plastics for my 2005 EX Honda 300, which shows how important sourcing quality parts can be. I've also learned that bodywork on plastic parts—like repairing cracked or stitched fenders—can be managed with materials like Bondo, which is traditionally used for cars but can be applied effectively to plastics with the right prep work. Another tip is covering rough or modified fenders with rubber chalking or custom covers, which not only protect but enhance the bike’s look. Ultimately, restoring and customizing my ATV is a rewarding process. Even if it requires patience and piecing together parts and expertise bit by bit, the satisfaction when it’s ‘blacked out’ and matching my other motorcycles makes it worthwhile. Don’t hesitate to connect with local shops or online communities where you can find parts or advice—sharing this process is what makes it fun and manageable.