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Youngrasher
06-18-2008, 02:45 PM
I've just bought a 1985 big red, Its running good and pulls strong and I'm really happy with it, I'm in the uk and I've paid £425 including delivery (£50) I think thats about $850. Let me know what you think.

I've been looking through pictures online and I haven't seen any others with a kickstart, what years had the kickstart fitted?

Does anyone know where I can download a manual for it. Thanks.
hublake
06-18-2008, 03:48 PM
I have a 85 BR that has kick start and electric. I think all of the ones sold in the states had both. Look further down in the posts and you will see a thread for downloading manuals
TravEX
06-18-2008, 05:48 PM
All the 250ES's had kick back-up.

Good looking Red.
Youngrasher
06-19-2008, 11:31 AM
Has anyone got a good seat with no damage that they would be willing to ship to the uk?
ScottZJ
06-19-2008, 12:48 PM
Not a bad looking big red at all. I see you are missing the infamous right side panel. I guess everyone removes that one to use the kick starter and loose it or something. I also see you have the hondaline rear mudflaps.
Hair Bear Bunch
06-19-2008, 01:22 PM
Whereabouts are you? If you've got the seat base and foam it's not impossible to re-cover it yourself. I don't know if it shows very well on my avatar but thats one I did.
Youngrasher
06-19-2008, 01:29 PM
I'm in chesterfield, Derbyshire, Its got a seat on it under the white cover but the foam is all chewed up,
Youngrasher
06-19-2008, 01:30 PM
The mudflaps are just truck ones that have been modified to fit.
ScottZJ
06-19-2008, 01:51 PM
Oh ok, they looked like the hondaline ones from that view. How hard is it to ship something that size to the UK? I know shipping here locally in the states is starting to get stupid due to the "gas" prices.
Youngrasher
06-19-2008, 01:58 PM
I have no idea how much it would cost, I know a lad who has all sort sent over, things like wheels and engines so the prices can't be too bad.
ScottZJ
06-19-2008, 02:05 PM
Well I am always willing to help a fellow trike mate but just didnt want you to have to pay stupid high costs in the shipping part.
Youngrasher
06-19-2008, 02:24 PM
scottZj does that mean you've got a seat?


Can someone confirm that this is the correct gasket set for my big red, also is this set any good? ebay Item number: 150250163434
ScottZJ
06-19-2008, 02:34 PM
Negative on that, I dont have one. But I am willing to help if you find one in the US. Also that gasket should work for your model big red.
Youngrasher
06-19-2008, 02:37 PM
Thanks scottZj, I'll let you know if I find one that needs shipping.