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Thread: 84 Big red front end swap

  1. #1
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    84 Big red front end swap

    After reading on this forum I found this
    first things first, all the big red models use 25" tires (25x12x9)
    All the S models (200s and 185s) use 22" tires (22x11x8)

    My question is this.

    If i use a HONDA ATC 185 200 S 1983-1985 FRONT FORK END TREE

    and it uses the smaller tire. Will my Big red front wheel and axle work or do I need to source more parts to make this work?

    Thanks!

  2. #2
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    You'll more than likely have to use the complete S front end including wheel, hub, brake and axle to make it work as easy as it can. I had a 84 200ES and it had a 85 250 front end on it. I didn't do the swap it but it looked and performed well and I had hydraulic suspension which is far superior than the spring and bushing one.
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    1970/71 US 90 (Aquarius Blue)
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    1972/73 US 90 Camo Project (110 Big Bore)
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    1977 ATC 90 w/83 110 motor (Fugly)
    1982 ATC 70
    1983 ATC 70 (Ladybug)
    1973 ATC 70

    1965 Marketeer 3 Wheel Golf Cart with 1986 Honda 250 drivetrain

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  3. #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by coolpool View Post
    You'll more than likely have to use the complete S front end including wheel, hub, brake and axle to make it work as easy as it can. I had a 84 200ES and it had a 85 250 front end on it. I didn't do the swap it but it looked and performed well and I had hydraulic suspension which is far superior than the spring and bushing one.
    I'm going to look at a listing tomorrow 2 part bikes one has the front end I could use I do believe it is an 83 200s, the other is an 83 shaft drive es could be an 84 but the listing said two 1983 200e. I will check the data plate for sure hope it is still on the frame. I cannot upload images from my pc for some reason.

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    If its shaft drive its an 84, the only year they made a 200 model in shaft drive is the 84 200ES. If its chain then it's any of the many models of 200, 200E, 200S, 200M, etc.
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    1984 Honda ATC200ES "Big Red"
    1982 ATC200E "Hondie"
    1988 TRX300FW "Project Quad" Still in progress....

  5. #5
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    Mar 2024
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    Belfast,Maine
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    NEWBIE here..With LOTS of questions.
    I just picked up a 84 Big Red 200ES,, It needs alot of loving I didn't know what I didn't know when I bought it,
    So trying to get it more better.
    It needs front shocks. I can't find them ANYWHERE (not rebuildable) Will other years and models fit ??
    Any Help Would Be A Help

    THANKS

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