pictures of my yamaha big wheel collection , honda fatcat , and suzuki rv 90

[aridranger03]

Hey guys, new here. Came across this thread on a search. I have a 1985 BW200. It has been acting funny when it really gets warmed up. This is kind of hard to describe. I can just be riding it and it will kind of sputter a bit and then surge into a different "mode" where it suddenly has alot more power and goes faster. It is almost like a knock, but I'm not sure. It does not want to idle when it is like this and is a little more difficult to start. I'm no engine expert but would appreciate any input of anyone has any. Sorry to bring up an old thread. (Posted here since OP has several BWs)

[tri-shee]

I just picked up two more 1987 yamaha big wheel 80's a couple of weeks ago for $200. Both where missing carbs , other wise they are complete . The one has good compression , bought one of those aftermarket carbs on ebay for it . Installed new carb and air filter, the bike runs great . I checked to see if the oil injection works great .I am the process of cleaning the fuel tank and ordering new sky blue decals on ebay . The other bike i am going to restore it using the 1990 color scheme . The last year made on the bw 80 is 1990 with a red,white,and blue color scheme . You don't see the 1990 models show up in good shape or restored .

[JordanUSMC]

The old school Big Wheels are fun but I'm looking more towards the future.

usmcjordan@yahoo.com

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[tri-shee]

Nice looking , i bet it has a ton of power . How does it handle with the fat tires ? You did a nice job on the swingarm . Later Blair

[just ben]

I like the tw 200. I had an 87 in the mid 90's that thing was awesome! more than once I had it layed down far enough on the street to scrape them stubby foot pegs. under powered for sure but still tons of fun on and off road

[JordanUSMC]

Nice looking , i bet it has a ton of power . How does it handle with the fat tires ? You did a nice job on the swingarm . Later Blair

Rides like a cloud, very smooth. Honestly, I've havent noticed any power or torque difference between skinny tires or fat. Its a perfect all terrian bike that works great were I ride in AZ. One min I'm in deep sand then the next its rocks, gravel, hills, and woods. Which was the purpose of the orignal Big Wheels, but now I got great power and suspension.

[oldskool83]

thats pretty cool. wondering about your rims, what did u make them from or use them off?

[JordanUSMC]

thats pretty cool. wondering about your rims, what did u make them from or use them off?

Rims are basic Rhino wheels I got from a dealer. I had to pick a rim size with the most options of tires available. Rhino tires that are round enough to be practical on a bike are hard to find. I went with: Front 25h x 8w / 12rim Rear 24h x 11w / 12rim

[JordanUSMC]

Got the website up and running. Check it out for more Big Wheel Kit info and pics.

www.bigwheelconversion.com

[Bretmd94]

Damn that thing is cool Jordan. Wish you were around when I had my WR450.

A guy in Oregon did this with a CRF450. He had to move the radiators up on the handlebars though because the wider forks ran into them. No issues with the yamaha's I see.

How much are you looking to get out of one of these kits, if you don't mind me asking?

[JordanUSMC]

At this point I cant sell a kit for any less than 2k. The rims w/ tires alone cost up to $350, then add the fabricated parts. I'm trying to get the cost down on the custom parts so hopefully the cost will come down.

But as it stands a Yamaha Big Wheel kit w/ rims & tires is 2k roughly, and to build a kit for a honda or suzuki is like $2,500.

[Vealmonkey]

Jordan, that is one sweet machine there. You need more info on your site, like pics of the parts you get in the kit. Also, what year bikes the parts fit. Very tempting. Get more pics and info up on your site please.

[JordanUSMC]

Roger VealMoneky

The website was a quick dash to get something online for people to start going to. Honestly once we posted video on youtube of the Big Wheel people have been filling my email & voicemail non-stop. But I will post pics of the custom parts ASAP, like this weekend. I have to take it apart anyways to put paddles on it.

I am in the works to design a kit for a Suzuki 650cc and also a Honda 450cc. But overall the kit includes front and rear tire w/ rims, front and rear drive shaft / hub, custom triple clamps, and rear swingarm. You use your factory brake assembly and sprocket so you can roll back to skinny tires anytime. Anymore questions feel free to email me. usmcjordan@yahoo.com

[Vealmonkey]

And just one thing to let you know and i'm surprised you haven't been bashed on it already. One of the big things on here is not to post pics of being on a machine without a helmet, especially a moving machine. We recently lost a well loved member while he was riding his machine without a helmet.

[jeepattack89]

Tri-Shee That is an awesome collection. I grew up on 3 wheelers and I remember when the fatcat and big wheels were around. I always wanted a fatcat or Big wheel. I know this thread is a little old but I am finally in the position where I can afford to buy one. I was wondering if you could answer a few questions for me. What model do you think is better the fatcat or the Big wheel 350 or 200? I heard the honda is a better running machine but with not as good suspension. Then I heard the Big Wheel 350 is bigger and has bigger tires with a lot more power. I also heard a few people said to go for the fatcat because the big wheels had bad chain set-up and the front chain always fell off. Since you own both I was wondering if you could give me any information about them. Thanks Jim