1982 and 1983 Honda BIG RED Rear Sprocket Dampers
A question from a forum member rebuilding a 1983 Honda BIG RED 200 E inspired me to write this article on the rear sprocket dampers used on the first generation BIG REDS (1982 - 1983). First off lets talk about their purpose and the meaning of dampen. Dampen for this application would be to absorb shock impulses. The rear sprocket damper on the BIG REDS were made of rubber and were used to dampen the power transmission between the chain and the rear wheels. This should give a