Need help with this 85 200s big red

[5.0 lou]

Whats up guys names Lou and I just got a 1985 big red 200s from a freind for free but it needs a couple of things to get running and I had a couple of questions. The harness is missing and I got one from a 300 im just wondering if its the same I also got the voltage regulator with this harnes can this be used on my 200? Thanks guys!!!

[theiizz08]

I dont think they will work im not 100% shure tho. I would just save your self the trouble and buy the right stuff Check ebay, you should be able to find it there or ask around the forum some ones got to have one . Good luck post some pics of your progress. Oh ya by the way Welcome:welcome: :TrikesOwn

[Vealmonkey]

I though the older model big red was the 200e? Maybe, you better start by making sure of what you have since you may be buying parts and don't want to spend money on the wrong stuff. Welcome to the site. I have a buddy up in Hollywood Fl near the circle. He has picked me up several nice trikes from down your way. There was a huge atc shop in miami at one time and they even sponsored thier own racing team. I'm sure there are some really trick old trikes sitting in a couple garages and sheds down there. Keep you eyes open in the local trade papers for some cool stuff. And welcome to the boards. Best of luck with your trike.

[MonroeMike]

Welcome. Post a pic of your bike, when you get a chance.

[harryredtrike]

take a pic and post your machine.we'll tell you what it is,and what parts interchange.welcomt to 3ww

[harryredtrike]

use this link it will tell you what you have
http://atcvin.webs.com/n remember there are no letters O,I,in your vin # and use CAPS

[rdlsz24]

85 200s is not considered a Big Red. The 85 Big Red is the 250es. Either way I'm guessing a harness from a 300 (which 300 btw, FourTrax 300? trx300ex?) won't match up to a 200s or 250es.

Rob

[5.0 lou]

thanks guys ill try to have some pics up tomorrow

[leokendall]

just get a wiring diagram and make one yourself?

[hublake]

I think the only other wireing harness that would work is from a 84 200s. The 84 and 85 had only pull start or kick start. They were not called big reds by Honda. No electric start, so the electrical system is pretty simple. The 84 does not even have a key, just the on/off switch. The models with Big Red designation were Big Reds 82 & 83 200e with hi/lo transmission, electric start, no reverse, and chain drive, 84 200es which had reverse, shaft drive,electric start and the 85,86,87 which had a 250, shaft drive,reverse, and electric start.

[5.0 lou]

well guys i found this a block away from where i work got it for 100 bucks!!!!

http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt176/50lou/IMAG0043.jpg

http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt176/50lou/IMAG0042.jpg

i got it to turn on but it only turns on if i keep pouring gas in the carb... what could be the cause?

[MonroeMike]

Take the fuel line off the carb from the tank, be sure you have fuel flow.

Clean the carb.

http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=23819

[3some]

Depends on where the gas is coming from. sounds like either the float is stuck or the float bowl gasket is bad.

[sbjones73]

man that looks exactly like my 1984 200es big red. same stickers on the tank and everything.

[oscarmayer]

what you got there my fine friend is a 200ES big red. i have an 82 200E I redid and hopped up. To get it working correctly, you'll ned the harness from the following bikes

82-83 200e(chain) or 84-84 200es (shaft drive)
82-84 200m
if you use the 200e (chgain) it will not have the reverse stuff and if your has it, you'll have to manaully make it work, or again get the correct harness.

those will work on your bike. the rest will not w/o modifications and lots of redoing.

look for those on ebay. you can probelby find the correct harness for about $35 shipped on ebay and save tons of tim eand $ from trying to make something else fit.

[5.0 lou]

guys got it running the float was stuck i cleaned the carb and it started on the second pull. Thanks guys