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  1. 09-06-2005, 10:26 PM #1
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    Exclamation My new 1987 Big Red.....

    Hey Folks!

    Look what I stumbled upon.
    These pics are after I unloaded it from the trailer.
    No wash, no Armor All, nothing.
    A 1987 (yes, it IS an '87) 250ES Big Red.
    MAN, is it nice.
    ALMOST mint condition.
    I'm awestruck.
    It came with the original Certificate of Origin, manual and warranty card.
    My wife and I made a banzai run 100 miles from here last night and picked it up....along with an '86 200X (not pretty but runs excellent).

    What do you all think??

    I'm sure I'm being over analytical but the only flaws on it are some VERY light scuffs on the rear fenders, a scratch or two on some decals and some chips on the rear rack but overall? Astounding.
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  2. 09-06-2005, 10:30 PM #2
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    Looks good.
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  3. 09-06-2005, 10:33 PM #3
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    WOW....... Nice find!
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  4. 09-06-2005, 10:40 PM #4
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    Nicest one I've seen since... 1987!!! What did that set you back?
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  5. 09-06-2005, 10:44 PM #5
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    WOW, very nice find! Glad it went to someone who will take care of it.
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  6. 09-06-2005, 10:45 PM #6
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    That is one of the nicest BRs I've ever seen. Those tires still have the little titties on them, were they replaced?
    A whole bunch of trikes.
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  7. 09-06-2005, 10:46 PM #7
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    Very nice looking. Those look like the original tires to me, and they still have the chalk lines on them. If they are in fact the originals, and the chalk lines are still on there like that.. I'm surprised that ANYTHING is wrong with that bike. How many hours are on it?
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  8. 09-06-2005, 11:13 PM #8
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  9. 09-06-2005, 11:50 PM #9
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    Very nice find man....how did you convince the owner of that big red to sell it to you lol?? Were you looking for an '87 or did you just get lucky?
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  10. 09-06-2005, 11:58 PM #10
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    Nice BR. Way nicer than my 87. I think I saw that one on ebay(?)
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  11. 09-07-2005, 07:40 AM #11
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    Thumbs up Thanks folks!

    I just stumbled on it and it was within driving distance (200 miles round trip).
    I've always wanted a late-model BR but NEVER thought I'd find an '87!

    The tires were replaced by the previous owner.
    They're correct-for-87 and purchased-from/installed-by his local Honda dealer.

    I'll probably begin the detailing process today.

    You ought to see it's engine and under-seat area close up. Unreal.
    Spotless.

    Thanks for all the compliments, folks.
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  12. 09-07-2005, 08:34 AM #12
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    Gorgeous!! Nice score- Good things come to those who wait. Cant wait to see some pics after its detailed.
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  13. 09-07-2005, 11:09 AM #13
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    Wow nice BR!!!!!! best one i seen in a long time
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  14. 09-07-2005, 12:49 PM #14
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    Now look what you did!!! You made the rest of your fleet Jealous and me too. Sweet deal. I to am looking for a BR here but haven't found one yet.
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    All Red's!

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  15. 09-08-2005, 01:48 AM #15
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    That baby looks like it's ready to take someone DEEP ! Gimme that Big Red, 20 gallons of gas, 5 gallons of water, a pound of jerky, and I'll see ya in about a WEEK !
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