what year and size big red is it? 1982-1983 are 200cc chain drive with high/low. 1984 is 200cc, shaft drive, high/low and reverse. all 1982 to 1984 have no rear suspension. 1985 to 1988 are all 250cc, shaft drive, with reverse and full suspension. I like all the big reds, the low range in the 200 Big reds is really nice, but the later 250 machines have the full suspension, which is great. the big red is a very capable machine, and decently fast for be a utility based atv.
Currently : trx400fw, ct70, 250es,200x, xl80s, 350x, 350x, 225DX, trx300