1983 Big Red 200e, Worth it?

[sgtpetrol]

i found this and its near where i live and i want you guys to lemme know if u think its worth it because he said he might trade or if its worth the 700$ because i would really like to get a big red http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/mcy/2728586688.html

[Lamont]

Out here, that's a 300 dollar ATC.

[RIDE-RED 250r]

Well, IMHO I don't see a $700 BR sitting there in that condition. The plastic is wrecked and he didn't even take the time to wash it before posting pics for Craigslist. So that kind of makes me wonder how he has cared for it in general. It looks a bit neglected....

And as far as $300 worth in new tires, everybody knows you will NEVER EVER get every dime back out of a trike what you put into it fixing up or modding...

I'm open to correction here, but I just don't see the chain driven BR worth 1300 restored. 1000 maybe, not 1300... Can one even get replacement plastics for the old BR's?? I have yet to look.

Around my area, I wouldn't pay any more than about $400 for that trike in that condition, maayyybe $500 if it's mechanically perfect and ONLY needs plastic. I mean everything mechanical, brakes, bearings, engine, transmission.. EVERYTHING......

Seller obviously knows there is a following for the old trikes and is trying to capitalize on that.

Just my $0.02

[sgtpetrol]

thanks man thats the opinion that i was looking for :) he said he might be up for a trade with my 85 Suzuki quadsport, which i only paid $100 when i bought it :lol: :lol:


Well, IMHO I don't see a $700 BR sitting there in that condition. The plastic is wrecked and he didn't even take the time to wash it before posting pics for Craigslist. So that kind of makes me wonder how he has cared for it in general. It looks a bit neglected....

And as far as $300 worth in new tires, everybody knows you will NEVER EVER get every dime back out of a trike what you put into it fixing up or modding...

I'm open to correction here, but I just don't see the chain driven BR worth 1300 restored. 1000 maybe, not 1300... Can one even get replacement plastics for the old BR's?? I have yet to look.

Around my area, I wouldn't pay any more than about $400 for that trike in that condition, maayyybe $500 if it's mechanically perfect and ONLY needs plastic. I mean everything mechanical, brakes, bearings, engine, transmission.. EVERYTHING......

Seller obviously knows there is a following for the old trikes and is trying to capitalize on that.

Just my $0.02

[drivetime]

If it was a 250 big red and only needed plastics it would be worth close to that. I have the the big red 250's in good condition go for over $1500.

But that one looks quite rough. I would wait a bit, once he realizes hes not going to get 700 you will be able to talk him down a bit. Sucks for him though because tires arent cheap.

[sgtpetrol]

Yeah thats what im really looking for a 250es but ill take what im given but if i can get him to trade me it for my LT230 ill be happy :)


If it was a 250 big red and only needed plastics it would be worth close to that. I have the the big red 250's in good condition go for over $1500.

But that one looks quite rough. I would wait a bit, once he realizes hes not going to get 700 you will be able to talk him down a bit. Sucks for him though because tires arent cheap.

[RIDE-RED 250r]

Well, if you only paid a hundred for your QS, then it wouldn't be a bad trade. How bad of a POS is your QS anyway???

[Buck Snort]

I bought a 83BR last year for 500$. It was in really good shape but needed back brake fixed . I live in Canada and I have seen them for 1300$ in mint shape and for around 3- 400 in rough shape. I was looking for a 200x and accidently found this Big Red, and between the condition of the machine and the fact it had a working speedo ,I bought it. So dont rush it. The guy will drop the price or something else will show up.

[sgtpetrol]

well it was a POS when i got it now its better but i needs new rings but ill put a picture up so u can see it


Well, if you only paid a hundred for your QS, then it wouldn't be a bad trade. How bad of a POS is your QS anyway???

[RIDE-RED 250r]

Well, my advice is don't trade him a $700 quad for a $400 Big Red.... A good running, good condition Quadsport will bring 6-800 in my area...

Bottom line is he is asking too much $$$ or trade value for what he has, and the condition that it's in.

[Swinger]

$700- he must still be hungover from New Years. Pass on it!!! If you are looking for a nice work unit the Br is a great machine and IMO the Tri-Motos are awesome too. My wife has a YTM 200 and it will pull about anything. They are hard tails but look for a DX for full suspension, just will cost a little more but deals are out there every day. Dont rush it because you will get something you probably will regret. Patience is a virtue Daniel son!!!!!

[Swinger]

This maybe up your alley. Just come across it and you may want to call about it before its gone, probably wont last long if its as nice as he says http://classifieds.pennswoods.net/classifieds/viewad.cgi?adindex=1472917

[ZacH_GrifF]

I think it would be worth it for $500. I got my 83 185s for $150 and all it needed was a stator coil so there out there.

[Rainingjammer]

I just bought a 1983 200E Big Red with only 400Km on it for $400.00. It runs mint but needs break cables and probably brakes.

[350xxxxxx]

na i wouldnt do it. save your money for a 250 big red. maybe a little more but its a tank.