If you were looking for a Big Red, which model would you choose and why? I'm asking because I'm on the lookout. And a little bit about how I plan to use it...as a utility trike of course. To ride around the farm, use hunting, pulling trailers on occasion, haul gear, and in general get from point a to b off road through the deer woods and waterfowl fields.
Not knowing much about these trikes, I already bought a 1982 200e, but it needs a lot of work. After learning more about this model I'm thinking that a more desirable model for my purposes would be the 85-87 250es. I would really like reverse and the rear suspension (after riding my daughters 125 around rutted dirt roads I'm longing for the suspension).
Did all the 250es's have shaft drive? I've read the shaft drive is low maintenance, but does it have a downside. Is it more complex to work on, for example? Did any particular model year have the best refinements/improvements? Or were the 85-87's the same.
Anyway, looking for thoughts and opinions on this model....thanks
Dave