85 honda burnt down :(

[BIGREDFREAKE250]

guys,its a sad day,

my 85 bigred 250es burnt down :(.
went to get it and when i opened the door i was in tears, it got pretty much everything.only thing is still good in the front fender and forks and light.and one rear tire.


so the question is

is there anyone that knows if they sell aftermarket fenders and parts?

we rebuilt it 4 years ago and had new everything

we are wanting to get it back up and running.but the parts are very very high to what they was 4 or so years ago.

[badass350x]

Maier sells the fenders. What happened anyway?

[6speedthumper]

Holy sh!t man!!! What happened exactly!?! Can we get some pics??

[UPNATM]

Yeah, that's crazy. I'm also interested in the story, and maybe some pics.

[BIGREDFREAKE250]

the only thing we can think of is the battery blew up. the fire jump the tank and got the dash and brake cables.the fire also went under the tank and came with in a 1/2 ich of the fuel line. we dont want it to sit.cause iv had it ever since i was 9.

when we rebuilt it about 4 years ago the fenders where around 140 for the rear and about 60 for the front.now there 220 for the rear about 100 for the front.the side panels are crazy high.150 for one.thats crazy.

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm208/Reaper351/DSCN1790.jpg (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/Reaper351/media/DSCN1790.jpg.html)

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm208/Reaper351/DSCN1791.jpg (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/Reaper351/media/DSCN1791.jpg.html)

http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm208/Reaper351/DSCN1808.jpg (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/Reaper351/media/DSCN1808.jpg.html)

[6speedthumper]

That's a real shame, bud. Could have been much worse if that fuel tank had gone up! How's the engine look?

[jb2wheels]

Holy crap! That sucks. Amazing it did not take the building with it.

[BIGREDFREAKE250]

yes, it is.

the engine looks ok.havent pull it out yet.what i can see.it just has alot of metaled plasitc on it.some how it will be runing again.dont know when.

was just hoping.if someone knew where could get some parts cheaper.

[coolpool]

Holy crap bud that's a shame! I can't believe no one seen any black smoke....unless it happened at night. And yes I guess it could be worse. If I had any parts they would be yours for cheap.

[Vealmonkey]

So sorry about the trike, thankfully everything else is ok. Fires suck, I know all too well.

[BIGREDFREAKE250]

we are thinking if burn it self out.since the building was all close up.now if the window was open then everything would have went.

right now.it sits at well over 1000 bucks to get it back in the shap it was in :(

[6speedthumper]

Can you contact the battery manufacturer and "file a claim"????

[BIGREDFREAKE250]

Holy crap bud that's a shame! I can't believe no one seen any black smoke....unless it happened at night. And yes I guess it could be worse. If I had any parts they would be yours for cheap.

yea thats what we were thinking.kinda glade i didnt see it.cause if i would have seen it.i would have ran over and opened the door.and probably would have blew up.

[aldochina]

SCARY!! I cant believe the tank didnt go with the carb being right under the fire. When was the last time you ran it? Glad it wasnt worse.

[kawaboy-zx12r]

dang that sux, sorry to see that.

[jeswinehart]

Yes like others have said about it being possibly so much worse, it certainly had that potential. But there again even though you know your "luck", if you want to call it that, it is still a terrible loss.
It looks like the right side kicker cover may have been some what spared real damage,,, or is it toast as well ???

john

[Mosh]

Not sure how things workin you area but some home owner insurance policies will cover a utility atv and lawn equipment that you own on your property if it gets stolen or damaged. As long as you used it to maintain your property. Plowing yard cart debris moving , wood hauling , even dragging trash to the curb.
May be worth looking into.

My wife will be listing some restored seats on ebay for that model shortly.

Good luck with the repairs..Fires scare the trailprotrailprotrailprotrailpro outta me. Sorry for your loss.

[Frankencelery]

That's crazy! So you just walked into the garage and found it this way? Nobody actually saw the fire at all?

[BIGREDFREAKE250]

That's crazy! So you just walked into the garage and found it this way? Nobody actually saw the fire at all?

i went out to get it to go ride.and i found it like that.i was in tears when i found it.had it since i was 9 and now im 25

[BIGREDFREAKE250]

Not sure how things workin you area but some home owner insurance policies will cover a utility atv and lawn equipment that you own on your property if it gets stolen or damaged. As long as you used it to maintain your property. Plowing yard cart debris moving , wood hauling , even dragging trash to the curb.
May be worth looking into.

My wife will be listing some restored seats on ebay for that model shortly.

Good luck with the repairs..Fires scare the trailprotrailprotrailprotrailpro outta me. Sorry for your loss.

yea we are waiting to see what they are going to do.

[atc007]

How long had it sat? Last time it was ran? Are you positively SURE,noone could gain entry to that shed and this wasn't arson? I see at least 2 gas cans on the floor,a gas powered pressure washer? And nothing else caught.. Fire is a very strange animal. One of my friends homes that burnt was the same way. Burnt to the ground from a clothes dryer,,but there were shelves left in the kitchen with unbrowned papers on that shelf..What is the gray strip laying down the back of the tank? Looks like heat shield,but I know it's not.. Scary stuff for sure....

[honda4h]

it look's to have been a wiring short. i had a trx 250 that burnt like that all the wiring burnt. tank was good and the tank cover. key switch,controls,all the rear wiring burnt. the fire followed the harness up.

[BIGREDFREAKE250]

it looks like the battery just blew up.but we havent tore into it yet.waiting to see to her from the people.

it didnt sit for to long i rode the day or 2 days before i found it burnt.

as anyone hear or tryed a pair of the fiberglass fenders? there white and on ebay.

[BIGREDFREAKE250]

well.found out today.we are getting it fixed.

looking for parts now :)

[6speedthumper]

Yee-feakin-ha!!!

[hoosierlogger]

Contact captainweezy. He sells trike parts cheaper than eBay.

[BIGREDFREAKE250]

anybody know what kinda shocks that will fit the es like aftermark?

there are some shocks on ebay.but dont look to good.

[jeswinehart]

I believe 200X (83/84/85) are a bolt on. Is that correct guys ? I helped load a 85 SX with a 200X front end on it last night with a friend.
Bigredfreak, PM me your address please. I will put together a small parts donation package I believe you can use. I don't have a lot extra but it is just that,,,, extra.

john

[BIGREDFREAKE250]

really jeswinehart??

will do.

got everything off today.going to take the pressure wash it tomorrow or the next day.

[ps2fixer]

Wow, just saw this, sorry for your loss.

Can you make up a full list of parts you will need? I should have some of the parts, I sell under ebay prices as well. Some of the 250es parts are listed here: http://atcfixer.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3

When you have the list of parts you need, I can go check what I have and make you a bulk deal. Let me know if you are interested.

EDIT: Took a look at my local craigslist postings, but couldn't find any 250es parts machines :(. Maybe there is a cheap parts machine around out there that you could pay for someone else to pick up, and have them ship the parts you need?

[jeswinehart]

Well, here is to hoping that any of you Bigred (or even SX) owners that may have extra parts to donate to BigRedfreak250 (Robert) for the rebuild of his burnt out Bigred I know it would be greatly appreciated.
I will never get caught up "Paying it forward" simply because so many have helped me along the way,,, but darn it I will go down trying !
I don't post these pictures up for a pat on the back or anything of the sort. It is to let you all know what is not there that if you have it, please pay it forward.
Package will be heading your way Monday Robert, good luck with the resurrection !

Thanks, john + Liway

[6speedthumper]

I want to say that I have a complete Big Red harness. That was some years ago, so I don't know if I still have it. Will look when I get the chance.

[BIGREDFREAKE250]

thank you !!!! jeswinehart

we have most of the parts found on ebay.just have to order them monday.

your care package is going to help a lot jeswinehart.we couldnt fine the little gromments on ebay.

[atc007]

Well, here is to hoping that any of you Bigred (or even SX) owners that may have extra parts t
Thanks, john + Liway

With ALL of the amazing help you have given me over the years. If you're" paying it forward". Somebody must have bought you a house,,or three!! This gentleman and his Wife Liway do More than anyone here will ever know,or could possibly imagine. Life is good :) Freak,if you need anything else you don't come up with,lmk. I have a cpl for parts. No bodywork,but I will kindly Ask Maier Monday if they can help out. I fear the answer,but it never hurts to ask :) Great job AGAIN John :)

[tripledog]

BRF250, If you need an airbox and lid (no filter or core), I have you covered. It will be a few days before I can send it. Pm me your address if this is something that you can use. No charge, btw.

[BIGREDFREAKE250]

THANKS FOR YALLS YEP GUYS.

and THANK YOU jeswinehart i appreciate the help and care package.

we have order all the parts.

look for a rebuild thread

as we get it back together.i will post some pics of the rebuild.

[czac]

wow, unlucky but lucky at the same time! that has gotta suck finding that one day out of the blue!

[BIGREDFREAKE250]

wow, unlucky but lucky at the same time! that has gotta suck finding that one day out of the blue!

yes,that is very true.

[jeswinehart]

Any updates Robert ??? You back to riding yet ???

john

[hublake]

I have an extra set of fender guards for the back fender. The ones that go on the side fender. PM me if you need them. They are reproductions made by a member on here.

[BIGREDFREAKE250]

hey guys,

been busy helping my dad getting the building sorted out,and getting the rear end in the truck back together. after all that is good we are going to start on the 3wheeler.


now that said.

we have gotten the frame and forks clean.i striped the tank the other day.still have a little left to strip off.other then then.its still apart.


we have gotten all the parts,so its just of painting and gettting the wireing sorted.


dont worry ill be keeping this thread updated

[BIGREDFREAKE250]

update,

the frame is clear now.just needs a some paint.were are striping the paint off the motor now.

the swing arm,hitch and front forks are painted.

next are the front and rear racks.

[BIGREDFREAKE250]

update.

some pictures tomorrow.

whats done
racks are painted.
swing arm is painted and new bearings installed
tank is primed but still working on.
frame is primed
bottom of engine is primed
exhaust is painted
front forks painted

next is
sand and paint tank
finish priming engine and paint
reinstall swing arm
install new brakes
remount tires(surprise cant see till finish)
wiring
fenders and racks


little problem with the right hub.will not come off.tryed everything.wouldnt move.

[Eric250R]

The battery in my mom's riding lawnmower also burst into flames. Spontaneous combustion was the official finding of the fire Marshall. Happened at 2 in the morning and by an absolute stroke of luck her neighbor had gotten up to get a drink of water and saw flames in the garage. Also in another stroke of luck she only lives a mile from the fire dept. They were there in under 3 minutes and were putting it out. Had it not been for her neighbor it could have been much worse. Thank god for them. It burned her mower down which then set fire to the garbage cans behind it. Really did a number on the garage. Her explorer, my 68 Camaro, and my Cagiva were in there. Of course that pales in comparison as to what could have happened as she was sound asleep and had no idea it was even happening until a fireman burst in and dragged her out. You just never know when these things can happen. I hope you get your big red rolling again soon !

[BIGREDFREAKE250]

The battery in my mom's riding lawnmower also burst into flames. Spontaneous combustion was the official finding of the fire Marshall. Happened at 2 in the morning and by an absolute stroke of luck her neighbor had gotten up to get a drink of water and saw flames in the garage. Also in another stroke of luck she only lives a mile from the fire dept. They were there in under 3 minutes and were putting it out. Had it not been for her neighbor it could have been much worse. Thank god for them. It burned her mower down which then set fire to the garbage cans behind it. Really did a number on the garage. Her explorer, my 68 Camaro, and my Cagiva were in there. Of course that pales in comparison as to what could have happened as she was sound asleep and had no idea it was even happening until a fireman burst in and dragged her out. You just never know when these things can happen. I hope you get your big red rolling again soon !

my dad said he hear of it happening but never seen it happen untill now.

thats crazy.it didnt hurt the building that much.just had to clean it out and wash the smoke out.it was lucky that it didnt take the whole buiding.

just trying to figure out a way.to make sure this dont happen again

[big specht]

Battery disconnect like on drag cars that's one way of stopping

[BIGREDFREAKE250]

Battery disconnect like on drag cars that's one way of stopping

would that work? cause that would kill the power from being draw out of the battery when it would be sitting right?

here are some pictures.not the best.its raining out and our building and shed is still all out of shape.

still got to paint the front of the frame.but this picture is just showing the front forks that are painted
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm208/Reaper351/DSCN9139.jpg (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/Reaper351/media/DSCN9139.jpg.html)

worst of the frame is now painted
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm208/Reaper351/DSCN9138.jpg (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/Reaper351/media/DSCN9138.jpg.html)

rear rack painted
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm208/Reaper351/DSCN9137.jpg (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/Reaper351/media/DSCN9137.jpg.html)

rear end and swing arm painted
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm208/Reaper351/DSCN9136.jpg (http://s297.photobucket.com/user/Reaper351/media/DSCN9136.jpg.html)

front rack and headlight guard

[BIGREDFREAKE250]

update..

tires wheels are mounted and bolted on...wireing harness is installed.

at this point.everthing is ready to be restall back on....we are working on the battery box at this time.after that...she will be close to done.

[tri again]

it look's to have been a wiring short. i had a trx 250 that burnt like that all the wiring burnt. tank was good and the tank cover. key switch,controls,all the rear wiring burnt. the fire followed the harness up.
`I had a fender mounted solenoid on an F250 ford get stuck and start to burn.
Engine off, KEY OUT and door locked.
Solenoid stuck.
Could that happen to an es too?

[BIGREDFREAKE250]

well guys the bigred is runing again on its own power, just install the rear tail lights today,it looking so good.pictures well be here soon.after the rain clears and the sun comes out.