hey guys. i just got an 84 big red. its really nice. but i had a question about it. the front forks on it are very, very stiff. the suspension does not move at all pretty much. is it am air shock system or is it suppose to be like that?
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Arm chair racerNew to the board
hey guys. i just got an 84 big red. its really nice. but i had a question about it. the front forks on it are very, very stiff. the suspension does not move at all pretty much. is it am air shock system or is it suppose to be like that?
Power User
Lord of the trike
are they bent ?
they are pretty stiff.. but should move.
pop a few wheelies and see if they free up !! LOL...
seriously tho.. might need rebuilding....
Currently :
82 ATC - 200, plain jane, almost mint. ( Sold, 03-17-2005)
84 ATC - 200 ES, Jimmy-Rigged, don't ask.( Sold, 03-17-2005)
85 ATC - 250 SX, Pride and Joy, Bottom-Less Money Pit.
84 125 M - The Mini-SXnot running yet. but won't be long.
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The more people i meet.. the more i like my DOG !
Power User
Got the holeshot
Take her apart and spray some WD-40 in there, should help a little bit...
Phil
'85 350X-The Flagship
Speedo, Chrome HL Guard, Rubber Steps
DG Chrome Power, 6-Pack Rack, White Bros Skidplate, 400ex Carb
'85 250ES Big Red-Working in Style
Many Hondaline & Aftermarket Add-ons
'84 250R-Old School Racer Project
Too many Accessories to List
'82 200E Big Red-The Tractor
Rubber Steps, Tripmeter
'85 250SX-Rider
Various Accessories
'13 CBR250R & '05 CBR600F4i-Road Toys
Yoshi Slip-Ons & Fender Eliminators
At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerAt the back of the pack
Chances are the cylinders have leaked down, which means their shot. Honda still has them for around $52 each. For a complete rebuild with the guides your gonna spend around $200.
'02 ranxher 4x4 '83 big red '84 110, '86trx70 project, '85 bigred project
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