Big Red Makeover

[atctim]

I built this bike 7 years ago and have put more miles on it than I can even imagine. I decided since I am taking it to Rogers ride - I better give her a quick makeover. All new bearings seals on both axles and tapered bearings for the steering. All new cables for EVERYTHING - speedo kit - new exhaust (this machine has never had a stock exhaust on it - always cobbled together parts. Repainted frame and everything - new brakes - Maier fairing. Took me about 1.5 weeks - everyday working on it. I think it came out good and was well worth it. I just hope I remembered to tighten everything up on it for this big ride!

Also - about a year ago I camo'ed it and put 12" wheels on it.

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[BIGREDGUY]

Looks good.

[atc350xer]

Love the green frame Tim.... good choice! It looks great, can't wait to see it in person!

[Xpress]

Neat shroud on the front :)

[3Wheel_Gunner]

Neat shroud on the front :)

I like that too, where did you get it, or what is it off of? Great looking BR, LOVE the frame color.

[puggerton03]

Where's the throttle?

[miajosh]

Where's the throttle?

x2 lol it mind controled

[atctim]

Where's the throttle?

you guys catch everything!!!! It is still hooked to my carb - which is going swimming tomorrow - in an ultrasonic cleaner - last thing to be done! Good Eye!

[MonroeMike]

Nice looking bike.

[harryredtrike]

should be great after all that work.hope it all holds together for you

[Xpress]

Where's the throttle?

No throttle control. Full throttle or no throttle :D

[bobotech]

With those tires/rims and colors, it looks WAY newer than an 80's trike. Looks like something new almost.

[Grizzlypeg]

Very nice. Looks very contemporary.

[dainpstewart]

how did you do that camo? and is that paint on the exhaust heat resistant...also, i love it, and wish i had the time/patience to do it to mine

[Jaketrimoto]

awsome trike

[atctim]

how did you do that camo? and is that paint on the exhaust heat resistant...also, i love it, and wish i had the time/patience to do it to mine

The cam is Moose "Real Timber" ATV camo tape. Comes in (4) 4" wide by 60" long rolls. Pretty easy to work with really. I have done a quad in this for the father in law as well. The heat shield is regular paint - the head pipe is high temp paint. The heat guards hold up just fine with regular paint. I've done many in the past this way without any problems.

[atc350xer]

So the axle was straight, I hope?

[atctim]

I hope so Matt- I think when I bent my axle It bent my swing arm axle tube as well. I did get it in there with new bearings - so all should be good - carb goes on tonight for a test ride - then I will know!

[atc350xer]

I've got a swinger tube if you need it...

[3Wheel_Gunner]

I would still like some more info on that faring if possible.

Thanks.

[Mondexbrute]

looks pretty cool! You need a mudlight on the front too!

[dainpstewart]

I would still like some more info on that faring if possible.

Thanks.

definately

[atctim]

It is a Maier Universal fairing for 3 wheelers. They do not make them anymore.

[Kintore]

Looks good my womb brotha. I dig the scheme!

Cant wait to see you roll it! lol

[C Kerley]

I'm curious what that front wheel/tire is off of? I guess the rear set are just off of a newer quad?

[Danold]

That looks awesome! I have 12in rims on the rear and I think it goes alot better than my old BR, its just a little more unstable on the trail.

I want a front tire setup like that. What size is the rim/tire and bolt pattern?

[atctim]

The front wheel is the same as the rears - ITP 12" Steel Wheels.

[keister]

2 questions - 2 comments

Is your front tire on backwards?
Where did you get the stock one? Is it Rick's?

Love the frame color - good choice.
I hereby christen thee ....... "BIG CAMO"!!

[keister]

looks pretty cool! You need a mudlight on the front too!

No he doesn't ..... they push rather than steer in any more than a couple inches of snow.

Edit: Now I see your location, I'm guessing that is not an issue. :lol:

[Thorpe]

[QUOTE=keister;898656]No he doesn't ..... they push rather than steer in any more than a couple inches of snow.QUOTE]

Mine doesnt push in the snow... Love my Lites on the BR....

[atctim]

2 questions - 2 comments

Is your front tire on backwards?
Where did you get the stock one? Is it Rick's?

Love the frame color - good choice.
I hereby christen thee ....... "BIG CAMO"!!

The front tire is mounted backwards per Louis Mielke - these were his tires / wheels. It really needs a new front tire - as this one is pretty worn out.

Stock one? Not sure what you are referring to??? Tire, wheel, front end???????

I like Big Camo - sounds cool. Here is what I am thinking for a front tire - good for all terrains (thus ATC)

http://www.notrails.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/135x135/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/t/_/t_489_tire_1.jpg

Trail Wolf - I know you will agree Keister!!!!!!!

[Thorpe]

I think Skiffy's Big Red was dubbed Big Camo awhile back... Tim, how do you feel about Big Camo (part Duece!)

[thestud25]

I think Skiffy's Big Red was dubbed Big Camo awhile back... Tim, how do you feel about Big Camo (part Duece!)


Shouldn't you be changing a diaper or warming up a bottle? Just Kidding. Congrats again!

[atctim]

How about Camo Duece!

[Thorpe]

Shouldn't you be changing a diaper or warming up a bottle? Just Kidding. Congrats again!

Yeah... Thankfully the little man sleeps, so you see me pop on for 10 minutes or so... (kid craps like a goose too!)

[dirtjunkie85]

Sweet Build cudos for the camo thats tough to find these days.

[3wheelerless]

haha the throttle . on=all off=nothing

[keister]

I was asking about the other BR

[atctim]

I was asking about the other BR

Oh - that is Gene Martin's. He said it can live with me now - so that is two super sweet Big Red's that are now in my possession thanks to him. He never uses them anymore since he got "Big Orange" (Kubota RTV).

[Louis Mielke]

The front tire is mounted backwards per Louis Mielke - these were his tires / wheels. It really needs a new front tire - as this one is pretty worn out.

Stock one? Not sure what you are referring to??? Tire, wheel, front end???????

I like Big Camo - sounds cool. Here is what I am thinking for a front tire - good for all terrains (thus ATC)

http://www.notrails.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/small_image/135x135/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/t/_/t_489_tire_1.jpg

Trail Wolf - I know you will agree Keister!!!!!!!

Ahhh I see throw me under the bus, er big red, why doncha! When I got that tire I didn't know which way that rim was gonna mount, so I ended up mounting it the wrong direction. Never got around to getting is changed back before I sold the big red and the tires.

[atc350xer]

How about Camo Duece!

Sounds like something that you all were dropping the next morning at TF...

[3wheelerless]

put some holeshots and paint it black with a fmf pipe and it would be perfect........for me lol. very nice. the guard type piece thats over the handlebars, did that come off of a older yamaha phazer?

[dajeepman]

What size is the tires on the back of the cammo BR? I like the looks more than the wide ones on the red BR