2015 Trikefest Fundraiser machine - Big Red 250ES! Details inside

[Billy Golightly]

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This is a little bit of a throw back to our original fundraiser machine back in - 2005 I believe it was? It was a super nice condition Big Red 250 back then. Last years custom built ATC70 and the prior year to that Yamaha Tri-Z are hard machines to top! We've all watched the value and desirability of these nice condition 2nd generation Big Reds continue to rise over the past few years. We thought for a change up just a super nice no frills but ready to rock and roll cruiser bike would be something welcomed. And yes, this is the very same bike that graced the banner and top of 3WW for many months after 2014's Trikefest!

If you've never really put some seat time in on one of these beauties, allow me to try and describe with written words what the experience is like.


Firstly, they have what seem to be a nearly unlimited amount of low rpm grunt and torque. You put one of these babies in 1st gear, and it will literally tractor right up hills, over obstacles, and probably pull more than a little effin' tractor really ought to!

You can put a tank of gas in it and ride for what seems like an eternity. I'm pretty sure God rides a Big Red 250ES, because they both never seem to run out of gas.

They are SMOOTH trail goers! You aren't taking it off of any sweet jumps, but small logs, rocks, ruts, and washboard make you feel like your gliding across the trail on a carefully woven stack of fine women's lingerie moreso than a 410lb iron rubber and plastic composed beast that it is.

They look awesome. They have this sort of timeless look, the Honda guys knew what they were doing. Its hard to find anything on a Big Red you could call ugly or unattractive!

And finally, it actually IS a Big Red! How many times do you encounter someone asking about your US90, Tecate, 250R, or Tri-Z and hear the words "Hey man, aint them one of them Big Red 3wheelers? Buddy of mine in high school had a Big Red 3wheeler!". Everything is ALWAYS a Big Red, if its a 3wheeler. Now you can answer them matter of factly that it infact IS a Big Red.


Your COAs for this year's fundraiser can be obtained here; http://shop.3wheelerworld.com/productdetails.php?productid=269




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[hoosierlogger]

Can't wait for this.

[Atcrumm]

Very nice big red I'll be buying some tickets

[big specht]

I will make sure to leave room in the trailer to bring it home :beer

[El Camexican]

Would love to hear the story about how this particular trike came to be up for grabs.:wondering

[ditchmud]

Would love to hear the story about how this particular trike came to be up for grabs.:wondering
No real story to hear. I mentioned that I might sell it and 3ww made an acceptable offer.
This Big Red has an Ohio title that will be signed over to the winner. It also has the original certificate of origin from Honda. I was the 2nd owner and if you are lucky and buy a COA then you might be the third owner. Good Luck to all!

[jeswinehart]

I would also like to point out that although this may be "TrikeFest" labeled it is actually 3ww's ONLY fundraiser. Once a year you are asked to "pay it forward" by helping with a donation.
Again this year, I will be the fella cheerfully filling out your C.O.A.'s and mailing them out along with a thank you note up to shortly before I leave for Haspin Acres where the little get together we call TrikeFest happens.
Donations have already began coming in and those stubs will be in the mail beginning towards the first of the week.

Thanks all ! john

[thestud25]

Does it come with Rich's butt sweat, and sweet dog?!?! If so, I am buying twice as many COAs as I did last year!!!

I hope to win it for real though.

[Ghostv2]

Do you have to be present to win? I mean I plan on going but if something comes up and your friends that went calls you up and says man! You missed it, you actually won! Now that's a kick in the butt.

Either way it's supporting the forum I suppose.

[Dirtweed]

Sweet! I'll be buying COAs. Plans are this year to attend Trikefest. I have the time off from work requested.

[MRSOUND]

No need to be present to win Ghost. Last years got shipped to Cali. Besides if ya win and aren't present I think I know someone who 's not too far away from you that could get it really close to home for you ;)

[Ghostv2]

Purchased my COA's, looking forward to seeing you all there and the lucky SOB who wins.

Any sneak peaks at this years T-shirts? ;)

[Billy Golightly]

Purchased my COA's, looking forward to seeing you all there and the lucky SOB who wins.

Any sneak peaks at this years T-shirts? ;)

Bit early for T-shirts still, but I'll get with Driscoll and see :)

-Billy

[ironchop]

I`m still wanting a last year`s tshirt.

So after I win this, what will Rich ride around on barking out TF daily announcements?

and 2nd, Is the Mr. microphone PA setup included in this wonderful prize package? I would love to use it to bark out announcements here at home as currently it seems as if I`m not being loud enough to be heard.

[honda200x1987]

That is a sweet Big Red, bought some COAs myself. If I win this beauty it will have a good home here in So IL !

[keister]

Some people were talking about going riding last weekend. My Big Red currently has the snowplow on the front, and I said to my girlfriend, "ya know, I could really use another Big Red." Exceptional timing, 3WW!

[RIDE-RED 250r]

I'll be grabbing some COA's too!

Hoping to make it this year.. But right now too soon to tell. Cross yalls fingers that I get more OT before winter runs out so I can build up the extra time off to make it!

[kiser]

I like it!! Big Reds are my favorite trike of all! I'll be getting some COAs for sure!

[slashfan7964]

Hope I can make it this year. If all goes well I should be able to, but we'll see.

[Mr. Clean]

I have zero use here in AZ for a Big Red, except maybe I can talk one of the MX tracks into letting me groom the track mid race with the big red.

But you can bet your AZZ I am buying some COA's.

[ivantate]

Count me in. I thought I needed that 70, I definitely need that BR.

[honda200x1987]

I got my COAs in the mail today! Looking forward to June 27th!

[jensenracing77]

I sure hope I can go this year. Looks like a great Big Red!

[Zach]

I need another Big Red, not sure the wife would agree but I will be making sure I have a chance at this sweet machine

[Legns]

got mine hope I win

[kybishop]

Mine came in today. Thanks!

[jeswinehart]

Is this correct ???
If you purchase 20 bucks worth of C.O.A.'s and get 5 of them for that money your odds are 35.4 to 1. Really , is that correct ???

[yaegerb]

Is this correct ???
If you purchase 20 bucks worth of C.O.A.'s and get 5 of them for that money your odds are 35.4 to 1. Really , is that correct ???

How many COAs are being given out? You need that variable to solve the probability.

[jeswinehart]

How many COAs are being given out? You need that variable to solve the probability.


2000 total .

[yaegerb]

If I am thinking correctly, the probability of winning a single if you buy 5 COAs is 1/400. If you buy 10 COAs it's 1/200. As you buy more COAs the chances of having it increase but with incremental gains in your probability of getting it unless you decide to buy all 2000 COAs

[jeswinehart]

Yes, that sounds more correct then my number, kinda sorta :) Would the odds increase in the favor of a single COA holder (by picking a random number),,, if half the COAs sell or would the odds still be nearly the same ?

[Howdy]

Yes, that sounds more correct then my number, kinda sorta :) Would the odds increase in the favor of a single COA holder (by picking a random number),,, if half the COAs sell or would the odds still be nearly the same ?

John, if only 1000 COAs are sold and some one buys 5 COAs the odds are 200/1. Going with the same 1000 COA sales: If you bought 25 COAs your odds are 40/1.
Won't know until at the awards on how many COAs were sold.
Howdy

[jeswinehart]

Good home work guys. Some of my co workers played around with the math question and came up with the same results.

No matter how you look at it they ARE so really great odds !!!

[ironchop]

im about to send you some more snickerdoodles after reading this

[jeswinehart]

Sweet ~ I will cheerfully fill any and all of the pre-order COAs.
I just filled 15 out tonight and next number up is 347

Thanks guys, john

[yaegerb]

im about to send you some more money after reading this


Lol! Math make da wurld goe raound!

Speaking of which, like senior clean, I have no use for a big red but I do want to pump some money into the community so I need to by some COAs.

[Billy Golightly]

Gentleman gentleman, COAs and their discussion only please.

[jeswinehart]

You will have just under 3 weeks to be able to purchase your C.O.A.'s. If you don't already know, you do NOT need to be present to have great odds of scoring a really nice 1985 ATC Honda 250ES Bigred.
You will have a 100% chance of supporting OUR site that brings information and ideas together in a trike related format.
Here is how ya do it >>> http://shop.3wheelerworld.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=309&product_id=137

No paypal,,, NO problem. PM me !

Thanks folks, john

[jeswinehart]

Raffa won't be in attendance at this years 2015 TrikeFest due to his daughter getting her degree/graduation timing but he did ask if I would place these on the door prize table for him ! Holey cow I did not think he was sending this many hoodies + shirts ! Whole large size box full of NICE trike related apparel !!! Nice job Bryan ~ thank you !!!
Another item I received (anonymous donator) is also pictured.
Just a reminder folks. Everyone gets a door prize ticket at the closing ceremony's/awards on Saturday night.
Every one likes having their number drawn to either choose something for them selves, or for a friend or too simply hand off to some youngster just to see their eyes light up.
If everybody could please take the time to pick up a little something for the door prize table, that would be simply wonderful.
It really don't need to be ATV related, just in new to nice condition and in good taste (Applebee's comes to mind :) )
If you can't make it to TrikeFest and would like to donate something please contact me and I will be MORE then willing to help.
Thanks folks, john

[Xowner]

Like to add again, you dont need to be present to win. Last years winner was from CA. I Shipped the 70 to them at a very reasonable cost. 3ww doesnt cover the cost of shipping. That is up too the winner. We will do our best to get the bike to you without costing you anything but sometimes it just dont work out.

[jeswinehart]

The Mrs. and I stopped by Justins house today to pick up some parts for a board member to be delivered to TrikeFest 2015 and he wanted these put on the door prize table,,,, WOW !

Thanks Hornetspowersports !!!

[KevinJ97]

Is it too late to purchase some C. O. A.s ?

[honda200x1987]

Who won the Big Red?

[TrickShot]

Who won the Big Red?

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/174954-Who-won-the-Fundraiser-Big-Red?p=1374448#post1374448