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DVW
10-06-2010, 09:46 PM
Hi,
I just got a Big Red Honda,I think its a 200.I have a flat front tire and I went and bought one today. So I know how stupid this must sound,but how the heck does that front wheel come off? I took the nut off the axle and the nuts off the hub the wheel is bolted to. How does it go from there? I thought maybe the other end of the axle with the hole in it was threaded in,but it dont want to turn. I really need a hand on this one,thanks for anybody who will tell me how these things come apart.

dksix
10-06-2010, 09:56 PM
Look through this thread http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php?56218-Get-your-trike-service-manuals-here!-Updated-9-13-07 , you will likely be able to find a down loadable owners manual for you trike and it will give you this info you are looking for . If you aren't sure what exactly you have do a VIN search here to ID you trike http://www.motoverse.com/tools/vin/honda.asp . I've used this vin decoder several times and it's been correct every time. It would a great idea and will end up saving you time and money in the long run to become very familiar with the manual. If you are going to do it, you might as well do it right the first time and the manual will never steer you wrong. I hope this helps.

Xpress
10-06-2010, 10:02 PM
You need to break the bead on it, as it's a tubeless tire. The easiest way to do it is to take it to a tire shop.

atc007
10-06-2010, 10:14 PM
You loosen the axle and pound it out,however,,,It is prolly rusted fast! If it appears to have led a bad life,it will be BADLY rusted,sometimes their is no choice but to ruin them pounding them out. needing rethreaded or replaced after. You also need your front brakes unhooked. Hope this helped!

200 rider
10-06-2010, 11:49 PM
the way to tell if it is a 200 big red it would be an 82 83 or 84 the 82-83 will not have reverse but only have hi and lo none will have rear suspension.