I know not of what I speak so here goes.

On the 85 to 87 250 Big Reds were they all equipped with two speed gearboxes? I mean a high and low range. In other words the possibility of 10 total speeds. Five speeds in each high and low range.

Still lookin for a real good Big Red reasonably close by but no luck. :-{

Gary

Souderton, Pa.

 

I think that was just the earlier models. My dad had an '87 and it was a regular 5speed afaik.

 

The 85-87 big reds are 250's. The 250's didnt come with a high and low I wish they did.

 

on 85-86 big red 250's they are straight 5 speed
on 84 big red 200's these have high and low selectable
the 95-86 250sx (almost like the big red) is a normal 5 speed also

1991 250x w/ 350x motor and Xtras
1986 ATC200X, 6 speed all stock
1985 ATC250R, 6 speed, straight up nasty
1985 250 Big Red - apart at the moment
1984 200 Big Red - still goin

prob more still in the back of the garage..
ride hard, ride red, later

K Krabill

 

Ok guys thanks. I'm lookin for a 250 so I guess its a single range.

Thanks again

Gary

 

I looked at an 1985 bigred 250 and it had no low range but it did have a very low first gear.

 

don't worry you won't miss the dual range!

the single range tranny in these bikes are well built......and because the 3 wheeler is quiet light she will respone well when shifting under load anyway

my 250sx is like that......because its not 4x4 and only has 3 wheels it is light, and it doesn't have the drive line drag of a 4x4......therefore she feels more 'peepy'.....and will accelerate through the gears with ease......the bigred should be very similar

the single range gearbox honda built and offered on its atv's/atc's were a big selling point to me

 

Hey thumbs...I have a 84 big red atc 200es it is in very very very good condition. It is all stock except for 2 new rear tires..High/ Low range 5speed.I am the original owner. Never abused,adult owned,runs great...What do you think I could sell it for ??I live in allentown ,close to you..

 

Roughrider

Did you get the two emails I sent ya? I would like to take a look at your Big Red if you are interested in sellin it.

Thumbs

 

I have a 250 sx for sale. If your intrested email me at: robhollar@ameritech.net , and ill give ya the details.