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Olbluesilverado · (This post was last modified: 03-21-2010 12:10 AM by Olbluesilverado.)

Hey guys, I just picked up a sweet blast from the past for 400 bucks today. It's an '86 Honda "Big Red" (no pics of it as of yet). It's a 250cc shaft drive with electric start and reverse for those who aren't familiar with the old trikes. My dad and I collect old Honda 3 wheelers and I came across this one by accident and I couldn't pass it up.

This makes addition #4 to our collection. Below is a pic of my '81 ATC200 (left) and my dad's super mint original '83 ATC200.

[Image: 3wheelers-1.jpg?t=1269155222]

I'm excited to restore this old 250; it's the first 250 we've ever had. I'll have to put some pics up tomorrow. I have some plans for this one.....

RamAford · 03-21-2010, 02:33 AM

I love those things! my neighbor use to have when i was a kid! i had a ton of fun on those. definitely dangerous, but it was still fun.

Olbluesilverado · (This post was last modified: 03-21-2010 02:12 PM by Olbluesilverado.)

Thanks Matt, yeah I was pertty much raised on these things; that's why I have such a soft spot for them.

Heres some pics of the new one:

[Image: BigRed001.jpg?t=1269205753]

The plastics on this one have seen better days, but I plan on replacing them and bring this back to orig. condition as much as I can. Maybe some mud tires in the future, too Dunno

RamAford · 03-21-2010, 03:38 PM

Plenty of racks for all the beer coolers ROTFL

Yea some new plastic and meats, and it would be sweet. They are tough little machines.

Olbluesilverado · 03-21-2010, 10:22 PM

I was planing on nick naming it the "Keg Runner" since a beer keg would fit perfectly on the back. I was going to try fitting 27"s on it but we'll see.

RamAford · 03-22-2010, 12:07 AM

What size tires are on it now? 23's lol i say throw some mud gear tires on it. they are pretty cheap. check out http://www.nebraskatire.com im thinking about getting an extra set for the grizzly since my tires are wearing out.

Olbluesilverado · (This post was last modified: 03-22-2010 01:40 AM by Olbluesilverado.)

They are 25"X12"X10" (90% sure), but I'll have to X2 check tomorrow in the daylight. I was thinking I'd probably have enough room to fit 28's max. There is a lot of room under there for new rubber since the suspension doesn't use that much space to travel, even under a heavy load.

RamAford · 03-22-2010, 02:22 AM

Oh dang the 10" wheels are gonna hurt you on tire selection. You may be better off getting some 12" wheels.

Olbluesilverado · 03-22-2010, 11:08 PM

Actually I stand corrected. They are 25"x12"x9", not 10". So it appears that I am going to have even more fun finding rubber for this thing.

superhawk2002 · 03-23-2010, 11:08 PM

Nothing beats the fun of a 3 wheeled death trap. I only rode a 3wheeler a few times, but it was a blast. Good luck restoring it.