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Thread: 1985 BigRed 200

  1. #1
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    1985 BigRed 200

    So I sold my 185s for 450, when I paid 300 for it, and I want a bigger one, I just found a 200 Big Red ('85) on craigslist for 350$ but hes a couple hours away, and I really wanna buy it. It doesnt have much info besides saying the rear tires have slow rim leaks, can fix a flat or something fix that? Or do I need to take the tires in somewhere to get new tubes put in or something?


    Do these have electric start? reverse?
    1983 Honda ATC185s -Shes getting a makeover...one step at a time.

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    OK - few things - #1 - there is no 1985 Big red 200. It is either a 1985 Big red 250 - or if 1984 or older a 200. the 1984 Big Red had E-Start and reverse - 1983 and 1982 had E start, hi-lo gearbox but no reverse. the 1985 - 1987 250cc Big red have reverse, E-start, and rear suspension.

    As for your tire situation - I do not like fix-a-flat - and would suggest getting them tubed. Most ATV tires are tubeless - but you can always put a tube in them.
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    Well, im just going by what the ad said about "Big Red" lol here it was: http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/mcy/1592268594.html

    I called him and he sold it already
    1983 Honda ATC185s -Shes getting a makeover...one step at a time.

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    That is a 200cc big red. 84 or older...
    No trikes. Too old, too crippled. Unless I find one I can't live without!
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    that was a 1984 Big Red. too bad, that looked like a good trike for $350.
    those are very plentiful - i think Honda made more of that than any other model.

    yes, it would be bigger than your 185 - but no faster.

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    My 84 is slower than my 83 (when it was running) from whhhhat I remember.
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    84 is shaft drive - 83 is chain - you have a small HP loss in power to the wheel with shaft drive. It makes sense a chain drive would be a bit quicker.
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    3% loss of power in shaft vs chain.

    Here's a nice 200X downstate Michigan.....I'd get it if I had the money, rebuilt motor by a real Honda shop.

    http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/rvs/1566515461.html

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    does anyone no if ican put a 200cc trans in my 125 both honda 2 wheelers 200 is a 83 and 125 is a 84 anyone know thanks

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    3 wheeler i mean lmao

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