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Thread: Buying an ATC250es Big Red

  1. 03-03-2013, 06:54 AM #1
    AussieATC
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    Buying an ATC250es Big Red

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    Do you guys reckon its worth it for $1500? Its a 1987 model in pretty good condition.
    Keep in mind I live in Australia...

    -Alex
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  2. 03-03-2013, 06:59 AM #2
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    Click image for larger version.  Name: big red 2.jpg  Views: 67  Size: 127.6 KB  ID: 164180

    Heres another photo
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  3. 03-03-2013, 08:00 AM #3
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    I have bought crapped out machines for dirt cheap, spent many hours of my time working them over plus not to mention dumping untold amounts of money into a project only to find I could have simply bought a nice one and been riding straight away. That is a very nice BigRed Alex !
    Just missing one little rubber cover on the kick starter side (Ric from atc heaven has some of those),,, but yeah if I was wanting another 250ES Bigred that money would be well worth that one.

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  4. 03-03-2013, 08:19 AM #4
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    Hi john,

    What rubber cover is it? And i forgot to include that the price includes delivery.

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  5. 03-03-2013, 08:28 AM #5
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    I will post up a picture in few moments. Got to fire up my slow computer,,, nothing picture wise on the Mrs. lap top I am on.

    Okay, on my computer now,,, here is a picture of a red auto clutch adjustment cover on my 85 Bigred.
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    Rics contact info can be found at ATCheaven.com (or something close to that)
    Last edited by jeswinehart; 03-03-2013 at 08:38 AM. Reason: Info added.
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  6. 03-03-2013, 10:27 AM #6
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    dude, 1500 for an 87 in that shape, is good for that money
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  7. 03-03-2013, 10:43 AM #7
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    I agree, that is a great price for the Big Red. If you know the part number for the clutch cover, call a local Honda shop and see if they can locate one for you. Mine was missing and was luck to find a new OEM part at a dealer in the USA.

    Good luck!
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  8. 03-03-2013, 12:41 PM #8
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    Snatch it up, hurry! I paid $1000 for my '86 and it's not in anywhere near as good of shape as the one you posted.
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  9. 03-03-2013, 01:54 PM #9
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    I have a oem clutch adjuster cap if interested that came off a 86..let me know if interested
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  10. 03-03-2013, 04:39 PM #10
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    ya, that's a good price and the 87's are hard to find..
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  11. 03-04-2013, 03:12 AM #11
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    Thanks guys,

    I already have an 250es big red that i want to sell in order to get this one but i dont think i can afford $1500 but i dont want to let this bike slip
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    I dont know what to do...

    -Alex
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  12. 03-04-2013, 12:16 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by jeswinehart View Post
    I will post up a picture in few moments. Got to fire up my slow computer,,, nothing picture wise on the Mrs. lap top I am on.

    Okay, on my computer now,,, here is a picture of a red auto clutch adjustment cover on my 85 Bigred.
    Click image for larger version.  Name: Red rubber cover A.jpg  Views: 97  Size: 248.7 KB  ID: 164182Click image for larger version.  Name: IMG_0196.jpg  Views: 62  Size: 249.2 KB  ID: 164183

    Rics contact info can be found at ATCheaven.com (or something close to that)
    I'm missing that clutch cover on my '85 as well. Did they come stock red or black?

    Also, are those aftermarket foot pegs? The ones on my '85 are metal and are the fold-back style.
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  13. 03-24-2016, 09:21 PM #13
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    Hello there. I realize this is an old post. But...do you still have that clutch adjuster cap available? Just bought a beautiful 250es and it needs one.
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  14. 03-24-2016, 11:04 PM #14
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    Hey pawpaw, the Mrs. makes those and has plenty on hand.
    12.50 shipped stateside for any members who may be interested.
    International,,, few dollars more.
    PM me please.
    Thanks, john
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