Article: '88 ATC250ES Big Red?

[Billy Golightly]

You can view the page at http://www.3wheelerworld.com/content.php?241-88-ATC250ES-Big-Red

[Ely.A.Craig]

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[1985bigred]

i got a 1985 big red 250 are they rare?
i dont care its the best trike ever made!!
what?!!
--three wheels or no wheels--trailpro:acr

[wanda]

i have only once seen an 87 big red never ever had i heard of an 88 .all of the big reds are getting rare as time goes on .i was lucky to come across an 83 big red thats in good condition and there really hard to find

[Vicki]

We have an 87 Big Red. The kids LOVE it. Of course, we were told by a sheriff deputy today that it is illegal in Ohio and they could confiscate it??? Anyone know if there is truth that? It's an amazing bike and the whole family has a blast with it! I'd hate to have to lose it or give it up???

[250x]

We have an 87 Big Red. The kids LOVE it. Of course, we were told by a sheriff deputy today that it is illegal in Ohio and they could confiscate it??? Anyone know if there is truth that? It's an amazing bike and the whole family has a blast with it! I'd hate to have to lose it or give it up???



if it is registered/insured, then no they cannot. They can't be sold by a corp/business, but that doesn't mean they cannot be owned. Sounds like the officer has the ATC bug and wants one...lol

[qazqaz]

My buddy traded a 1987 250r for a bulldog. worst trade ever

[desert rat]

no it no illege to own one but you have to have the dmv stickers on it when you leave your property

[davispayne40]

i got an 86 big red we took off the back fenders and made it a mud slinger

[MrSandman818]

We have an 87 Big Red. The kids LOVE it. Of course, we were told by a sheriff deputy today that it is illegal in Ohio and they could confiscate it??? Anyone know if there is truth that? It's an amazing bike and the whole family has a blast with it! I'd hate to have to lose it or give it up???

Every states laws are different so I would go online and check for yourself. If you wanna go one step above that print out the law and keep it in a ziplock baggy in big reds trunk so if you get hasseled again then pull it out and tell em off...in the nicest way possible. Three wheelers are illegal to MAKE. Since yours was already made it is "grandfathered" in.

I have a 1985 Honda Big Red and mine is currently tabbed in the state of Washington and I took it on a atv poker run this last weekend. Only thing people asked me is if it was tabbed and had a spark arrestor. They thought it was neat that it was still running strong.

[three_wheelin45]

My buddy traded a 1987 250r for a bulldog. worst trade ever

Did anyone else catch this??

[3WheelinMan]

Yeah, I recall seeing that bulldog trade in a post here a while back! Stupid hurts for sure! At least the 250R wouldn't ruin furniture or carpets and eat like a horse that slobbers and craps everywhere! That's almost as bad as letting my brother sell his then 4 year old '87 200X for 1000 bucks back in 1991... the last 87 200X I saw on ebay awhile back sold for over $4300 and wasn't as nice as his was either! The deal we really should have jumped on back in '87 was a blowout opportunity to buy 7 brand new 200X's, still in the crates, for only $700 each from the local dealership! I still kick myself for passing on that one and am jealous of whomever took that deal for sure... hopefully they didn't get all their frames chopped and destroyed as federally mandated!

[abel.atc]

i got a 1985 big red 250 are they rare?
i dont care its the best trike ever made!!
what?!!
--three wheels or no wheels--trailpro:acr

i have an 85 bigred to and yes they are bad to the bone...........had mine in watter over the gas tank and it keeps on running!!!!!!!

[dllenthe]

We have an 87 Big Red. The kids LOVE it. Of course, we were told by a sheriff deputy today that it is illegal in Ohio and they could confiscate it??? Anyone know if there is truth that? It's an amazing bike and the whole family has a blast with it! I'd hate to have to lose it or give it up???

I also live in the great state of OHIO.....and ride my atcs all the time past the law! Most of them were born after they were made and dont know anything about them! I have a 85 Honda 250r,86 Yamaha tri-z and 87 Big-Red but it has 85 decals! Can you send me a good pic of tank and side panel decals? Send to dllenthe@yahoo.com. Thanks

[SDJ]

some guy put 1988 200s for sale in denver on craislist but i'm not sure if it's a misprint or not would be cool if it wasnt:wondering

[Sudesh]

Hi All,I can also confirm that there was indeed an 88 Big Red here in Ireland/UK, I have seen one myself and the decals are genuine and not some made up version. Infact I have those very decals on one of very VERY late 87 model's and I have been searching for a long time to find the 2 side ones but just no luck.

[thestud25]

Hi All,I can also confirm that there was indeed an 88 Big Red here in Ireland/UK, I have seen one myself and the decals are genuine and not some made up version. Infact I have those very decals on one of very VERY late 87 model's and I have been searching for a long time to find the 2 side ones but just no luck.

PICS of the bike and the vin.....

[Sudesh]

Yeah will do as soon as I finish up some bits on it!Another thing I can yell you is, my trike also has heel guards on the left and right side just were the fender finishes, I can see from those pics above that, that one also has the same guards! It is one long piece that runs from left to right and attaches to the frame underneath, its bolted in the middle and also at the sides where the foot pegs are. We also go an option for larger OVER FENDERS as seen in those pics, I also have a very late UK brochure that shows the over fenders and the heel guards.

[joshua.terry]

i have a big red 250 it a 86 and it has been rebulit but when take the side casing off it looks like it has hair line cracks in it but when i touch them they are soth is that ok?

[death by trike]

them 88 big reds pop up every so often on trademe (NZs version of EBay). When the trikes got banned in the U.S a whole lot got shipped down here to NZ so we got a whole lot of late model agricultural units. A mint as 88 big red went for 1500 bucks a few months back.

[luis]

PICS of the bike and the vin.....
Hello guys, I`m new in this forum and glad to be part of it, I just want to show you one of my trikes, it`s regarding your question about 88 big red model, well I own 2 big reds, one 86 and another one is an 88 model, attached is a picture of the 88.
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[ZACHNJOENJAKE]

New too, just trying log ehough time to post!

[sweet200x]

I once saw one but it was my brothers friends bike but it was an 87. :TrikesOwn :welcome:trr

[tri again]

WoW

Not sure if anyone responded but I'd get some sort of documentation that you CAN keep it.
I've heard that getting them INto Canada has some funny restrictions and hope those guys respond.

Around here older woodstoves are illegal but ok for restorations.

I bet the sheriff wants it or his cousin in law at the impound yard.






We have an 87 Big Red. The kids LOVE it. Of course, we were told by a sheriff deputy today that it is illegal in Ohio and they could confiscate it??? Anyone know if there is truth that? It's an amazing bike and the whole family has a blast with it! I'd hate to have to lose it or give it up???

[LucasGrys]

that sweet i got 3 200es and one 250 es

[trakick91]

i just got a 1985 250es. i had to buy a new carb cause it was missing it. i got it and put it on and hooked it up. and i kick it over and it gets spark and fuel but wont bust off. can anyone help me out.

[Brandon Olivier]

I wish I could put my hands on a 88 trike. This would add some valve to my collection.

Also on the confiscating of the 87 because the three wheelers are illegal, that is some BS. I would agree with "Tri-again" that the Sheriff would like to have it for themselves....

[jeswinehart]

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/171955-1988-big-red-for-sale-uk

[staffmaster]

hi peeps !!! im looking for the guy who makes the side covers for a 85 big red " plastic" i think his name is jhon ?

[jeswinehart]

He only makes the right side cover,,,

[atcmatt]

I have found another 1988 250es here downunder, bit steep on price but looks reasonably worthy of a restoration.

Matt

[Robeaston82]

Hi all, new to the forum as just aquired a 250es off a farm and turns out it's an 88.

[newfie atc]

Hi all, new to the forum as just aquired a 250es off a farm and turns out it's an 88.

:pics: and :welcome: to the site.

[polabareus]

88 Big Red in Canada?

http://www.atv4sale.pro/detail/ca/sAoeRbbbRPRbobAodPs/1988-HONDA-BIG-RED

[FBF]

there have been two '88 big reds on ebay in the uk in the last two months. they were both 1987 machines (manufactured 1/87 and 10/87 but have the 88 decal). none with the original grey seat though. the first was tidy, perhaps needing a little attention and frame painting, that sold for £1660 which is probably $2200 for you 'mericans. the second one is on there as we speak and im bidding. you never know. will return with pics for you all

[FBF]

im sure you trike geeks will love these.

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[Queef Chief]

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[FBF]

i have since traced and purchased another equally rare model ATC, this is an 86 atc200.
Is UK ROAD LEGAL, This is available for sale, can help with shipping, £1900 FIRM

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[ATC King]

My buddy traded a 1987 250r for a bulldog. worst trade ever

Did the 250R die?