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    New Seat Foam for Honda 250ES BIG RED
    justbigreds
    • Apr 8
    • 3 min

    New Seat Foam for Honda 250ES BIG RED

    After many disappointing searches for 250ES seat foam I decided I was going to have to take this on by myself. My upholstery skills are...
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    1985-1987 Honda Big Red 250ES Rear Differential Bearing and Seal Numbers
    justbigreds
    • Feb 14
    • 1 min

    1985-1987 Honda Big Red 250ES Rear Differential Bearing and Seal Numbers

    This post includes information on the bearings and seals used in the rear differential (rear end) of the 1985, 1986, and 1987 Honda 250ES...
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    Honda 250ES BIG RED Starter Reduction Gears Information
    justbigreds
    • Feb 7
    • 2 min

    Honda 250ES BIG RED Starter Reduction Gears Information

    The starter reduction gears used on the Honda 250ES BIG RED went through a few design changes during their production run between 1985...
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    The Two Different Stators Used on the Honda BIG RED 250ES
    justbigreds
    • Jan 1
    • 2 min

    The Two Different Stators Used on the Honda BIG RED 250ES

    Blog post to provide information to help identiufy the two different stators used on the Honda BIG RED 250ES ATC 3 wheeler
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    Take A Hike!
    justbigreds
    • Apr 10, 2021
    • 1 min

    Take A Hike!

    Please note that I will be limiting my participation to Justbigreds.com for a few months while I take a hike. On April 13th 2021 I will...
    68 views0 comments
    BIG RED Frequently Asked Questions Part One
    justbigreds
    • Apr 15, 2020
    • 2 min

    BIG RED Frequently Asked Questions Part One

    BIG RED FAQ - Part one answers five frequently asked questions concerning the Honda BIG RED three wheeler
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    Back On It
    Big Red Mark
    • Jan 15, 2020
    • 2 min

    Back On It

    It's been a great summer. I had a lot of fun and accomplished a lot. The restoration of my 1973 K5 Blazer is complete, the firewood for...
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    10 Common Issues I Find Buying a Used 1982 1983 Honda BIG RED 200E
    Big Red Mark
    • Sep 25, 2019
    • 4 min

    10 Common Issues I Find Buying a Used 1982 1983 Honda BIG RED 200E

    I tend to see the same issues over and over again looking at used 1982/3 Honda BIG RED 200E’s. Below is a complied list in random order...
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    Strike Two
    Big Red Mark
    • Jul 22, 2019
    • 3 min

    Strike Two

    I woke up Friday with the warm sun shining through the window. I grabbed one of my favorite Hawaiian shirts and started getting ready for...
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    Reasons for Buying and Keeping that 30 + Year Old BIG RED
    Big Red Mark
    • Jun 17, 2019
    • 3 min

    Reasons for Buying and Keeping that 30 + Year Old BIG RED

    I tend to get some of the same questions when someone finds out I work on BIG REDS or show someone around my shop. "Why do you still work...
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    Insta -ATC
    Big Red Mark
    • Jan 31, 2019
    • 2 min

    Insta -ATC

    I know we are the minority. The few who are still building, fixing, restoring and riding those "death machines" that the US of A...
    165 views0 comments
    Staying Warm
    Big Red Mark
    • Dec 26, 2018
    • 2 min

    Staying Warm

    Sometimes you have to stop and evaluate your shop efficiency. Now that winter is here I spent some time thinking about heating my shop....
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    Swap Meet Fun
    Big Red Mark
    • Oct 25, 2018
    • 1 min

    Swap Meet Fun

    Short blog post and pics on the Hershey Swap Meet.
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    Raising the Bar
    Big Red Mark
    • Aug 28, 2018
    • 2 min

    Raising the Bar

    As I get older I think about things differently. Lately I was thinking about optimization in the shop. Yes the lifts are nice but there...
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    Fun BIG RED Owners Manual Tips
    Big Red Mark
    • Jul 1, 2018
    • 1 min

    Fun BIG RED Owners Manual Tips

    Some interesting content I found reading Honda BIG RED owners manuals.
    337 views0 comments
    Load Capacity
    Big Red Mark
    • Jun 24, 2018
    • 1 min

    Load Capacity

    Here are some load ratings for the BIG REDS. This information came from the original owners manuals. Many of the BIG REDS have missing...
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    Improvements
    Big Red Mark
    • Jun 8, 2018
    • 2 min

    Improvements

    One of my recent projects is fitting a 200M front end on a 1984 200ES BIG RED. Working on this project spiked my interest. I really like...
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    Plowing Snow with a BIG RED Three Wheeler
    Big Red Mark
    • Apr 8, 2018
    • 2 min

    Plowing Snow with a BIG RED Three Wheeler

    My opinion on plowing snow using a Honda BIG RED three wheeler
    661 views0 comments
    Whole or Parts?
    Big Red Mark
    • Mar 25, 2018
    • 2 min

    Whole or Parts?

    It's a tough decision. Break down a complete and running BIG RED for parts or sell it as a whole ATC. For a recent 1984 Honda BIG RED...
    417 views0 comments
    In Frame Timing Cam Chain Replacement 1984 Honda 200ES BIG RED
    Big Red Mark
    • Mar 4, 2018
    • 2 min

    In Frame Timing Cam Chain Replacement 1984 Honda 200ES BIG RED

    Article on replacing a timing cam chain while the engine is still in the frame on a 1984 Honda Big Red 200ES.
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