big red help

[poohbee1]

170365 I have a chance to buy this and i no nothing about big reds whats wrong with it if anything. What should i look for i havent seen it in person yet. And whats it worth if it runs good. thanks i no im asking alot from 1 picture.

[tri again]

No prob.
Could be one of less than 5 thousand 1987 models. Look for a sticker on the headstock
under the handlebars.

Looks can be deceiving but the back story, tire and seat condition can tell if it may be low hrs. Paint wear from boots etc. Tires may be origional.

Deal breakers are timing chain slap, and mucky mud in the rear axle gear oil
and see if it shifts through all the gears.
Nothing bad ever seems to happen to reverse.

Does it start INSTANTly?
starter gears sound normal?
Gas tank is hopefully nice and clean inside.

anyone else care to chime in?

Sure doesn't look abused.
I have at least 2 - 250 honda trikes outside both doors
ready to jam at the drop of a hat.

Magical machines that will do almost ANYthing you ask them to.

If it's as pretty as it looks? and works correctly?
at least 1,000 but easily 15-1700 around here, one owner, papers, key etc.

Looks way too nice to worry about swing arm bearings.

[Ghostv2]

Yea, that looks like a really nice trike. Not abused or molested. Just check it out like any other bike, i would easily pay $1,000. Personally.

[Suuper]

Looks pretty decent to me...I see nothing that stands out. Take her for a spin and if it goes, its usually good. They can run from 800 to 1800 around Ontario....this one likely in the $1300 and up range. I've seen them a lot less in different regions, and slightly more in some. As mentioned, check the gear oil in the rear (simple one bolt to back out). there should not be water or mud. To be honest, if it shifts nice and you don't feel any problems I would buy it, run it, and fix it if it needs it. Chances are you will spend a couple bucks getting it right, then you wont touch it for years. Lots a guys here to help if anything is out of your expertise.

[dougspcs]

Suuper is a bit low on his price for Ontario..here that thing is $1800 all day long currently. Michigan, I might get really lucky and snipe one for $1200 on a great day..

That things worst enemy is that it hasn't been run..so at worst carb clean, fresh fuel, fluids and plug changed..

Don't judge it too harshly if it doesn't run great..neither did the three I got last weekend in Michigan from sitting a long time.

Damn that's clean..I say buy and ask questions later! If you don't I may just decide to drive to Indiana..that is one low hour machine son!!

[poohbee1]

great info thanks everybody

[atc007]

Agrreed ^^ You are NOT going to get hurt buying that beautiful bike. All great advice. take a 17 MM with you,and check the rear diff oil. It should be green or red if they've put Bel Ray or something else in there. If it's muddy. You're looking at $400 in parts. I don't think it will be:) That is a very well kept machine. $800-$1000 on the low. $ 1700 on the high. Looks like the fr tire is getting where it may have leaks. Honda isn't making those tires anymore :(

[poohbee1]

:(its going in a auction tomorrow at 6 indiana time im not going to be able to make it because of work here is the link. http://www.prairiecreekauctions.com/schedule.htm I never even got to see it in person.