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  1. 02-02-2005, 12:08 AM #16
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    The 85-87 HONDA BIG RED 250ES is the best utility trike ever made. PERIOD.
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  2. 02-02-2005, 10:25 AM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by ClayW
    Man you guys arent being straight up with this guy. The 1985-1987 Honda BigReds are the biggest, toughest, and most comfortable of all the trikes. Like drivin a Lincoln. Has front a rear racks that you can pile stuff on, Has bigger tires, and has a rear hitch. If you are going to be on some rough terrain, and pulling/draging stuff, the BigRed is the way to go. I had a SX and my BigRed at the same time. They were and still are near perfect. The size and comfort difference between the 2 are like day and night. The BigRed is also geared a little lower. Im 6'3" and it fits me fine, the SX always seemed small. Best all around Utility trike is a 250ES BigRed.

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  3. 02-02-2005, 11:12 AM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by ClayW
    Man you guys arent being straight up with this guy. The 1985-1987 Honda BigReds are the biggest, toughest, and most comfortable of all the trikes. Like drivin a Lincoln. Has front a rear racks that you can pile stuff on, Has bigger tires, and has a rear hitch. If you are going to be on some rough terrain, and pulling/draging stuff, the BigRed is the way to go. I had a SX and my BigRed at the same time. They were and still are near perfect. The size and comfort difference between the 2 are like day and night. The BigRed is also geared a little lower. Im 6'3" and it fits me fine, the SX always seemed small. Best all around Utility trike is a 250ES BigRed.
    Yeah but remember that he said "fairly cheap" so that takes both the 250es and 250sx out of the question in my book. If you find an es or sx for cheap then jump on it but otherwise look for something else.
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  4. 02-02-2005, 11:25 AM #19
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    Maybe this one is still available? lol
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  5. 02-02-2005, 11:57 AM #20
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    Well being that I got my 87 BIGRED for $100. Um thats cheap. That was before the resto though. I have turned down $1800. Anyway you can find them for cheap if your look hard enought. Hell Mikefromlongisland bought his wife one for $500. I know where there is one for sale in south GA for $650. Decent shape too. You can find them. They are near bullet proof. Anyway get one! You wont be dissapointed.
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  6. 02-02-2005, 12:24 PM #21
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    1984,1985,1986,1987 225 Tri moto DRN with reverse,would what i would look for utility three wheeler.
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  7. 02-02-2005, 12:28 PM #22
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    None of these Big Reds are fast or nimble, if thats what your after buy a 660 Raptor, so with that understanding I bought the '84 200es because it's the 1st shaft drive, coupled with reverse, a great engine/trans and the older classic styling. IMO you won't go wrong with an '84 BR and it could prove to be the most valuable as time goes on.
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  8. 02-02-2005, 01:09 PM #23
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  9. 02-02-2005, 01:54 PM #24
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    Quote Originally Posted by Oldshell4481
    right now i own a 200e and its nice and all just not enough power
    Check out my response in this thread:

    http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/s...ad.php?t=24327

    Hope it helps.
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