First Ride On My 1985 Honda Big Red ATC!

After installing the EH custom stainless exhaust there was only one thing left to do, enjoy my first trail ride on the 1985 Big Red! We start out popping some wheelies around the property and getting used to the torque that this old three wheeler has to offer. As you can hear in my voice I was having the time of my life, this trike is a blast from the past and really takes you back to the 80's. I even pull off the headlight to show you a little quirk that was intended for farmers to light up their work space. The 250ES was running great so I decided to take it on its maiden voyage and head down to the river trail to break it in.
Enjoy the ride!
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[@erikschiller7210]

You should definitely keep it. I grew up around my grandpa’s ATC, and I’ve always loved those things. Three wheeler content is always welcome.

[@RaymondCHowes]

Front and rear racks..with shaft drive!! What a great A.T.C!

[@harrynut3044]

I am the same way. I have had 2, 1970 Nova's and currently a 68 Mustang coupe and i have always used my cars as what they are.....Machines to be used, not put on a shelf and admired. So many old farts my age and older wont drive their cars and forget it was Driving the Cars that gave them all the joy. I drive my shit Year round....and at the time of having my 2nd 70 Nova (350 Built ! ), i drove it throughout the winter time, living 20 minutes outside the City of Chicago. Classics and Hotrods are meant to be USED and when they get bad....Fix'em up again.

[@TimCleveland85]

buddy of mine has one of these, I was just kicking around on it a week or so ago, they're a blast

[@jasonbelozer4854]

A perfect machine. There is nothing bad to say about it.. even if you look your hardest. Perfect engendering.

[@chrisreibold1634]

My first off road vehicle was a new 1984 Honda atc 70 when I was 6. I absolutely loved that thing! Still have it and it still runs and looks pretty nice. I don't understand how they were labeled death machines. If you respect what you ride and drive and know your limitations you should have no problem.

[@Slane583]

They were labeled death machines because idiots got their hands on them like anything else and did stuff you weren't suppose to do. You get a few careless morons on something they ruin it for the rest of the people who actually know how to ride them properly. I love three-wheelers, I learned how to ride on my fathers 185S. I currently have an 85 KLT 110 in need of some tlc. I'd like to get my hands on a larger Honda. Sadly people around here think they have gold and ask way too much for them in poor condition. :)

[@MatthewsArcade]

Beautiful machine. I have two 84’ big reds… one day I’ll own one of these. Keep up the content love it 👍

[@OGamputee]

The 80s were awesome! Miss my 2 stroke 250r atc death on wheels (but were absolutely fan AF) 🤣

[@ironjohn5914]

Nothing rides like a 3- wheeler!! Nothing! BRING THEM BACK HONDA!!!

[@Spartan375X]

Parents in the '80's buying their kids 3 wheelers because motorcycles are too dangerous. We need these back.

[@GamerFolf]

I never rode on one but I bet they were bad to the bone. Like a 4 wheeler but with 3 wheels. I'd ride one for life if I could.

[@jasonpark5692]

That takes me back

[@ichibangrom9735]

Very Nice. Looking good. Sounds good. Used to rent 250x at Pismo many years ago. So much fun

[@mst2203]

Riding a 3 wheeler in Crocs lol

[@mrshaneyt4356]

It’s the one bit that always worries me watching tanners vids. Don’t want busted feet to go with the knackered leg and so easily done

[@carriagehousewerks844]

Wheelie life 👍

[@bg9318]

Getting few and far between here in Ireland cause of all the rain muck and shit and if you live along the Atlantic coast like I do oh shit you better be washing and spraying frames and chassis,cause I know neighbours that lost quad frames cars and jeeps to the salt

[@petergrubb3037]

Bucket list vehicle...

[@LonerTrails]

Just found your channel. Love your videos man! Makes me wanna get back out there and start being consistent on KZbin again!

[@rickcummins6198]

I still love the 250es and 250sx ! I wish I had mine back.

[@shortysgarage3502]

not a big snorkel guy but im adamant about not letting a good machine sit. how you ride doesnt matter just get out and have fun.

[@hexhead5732]

ATC from the past that's cool and in good condition

[@rogerbrewster8]

I love the old 3 wheelers. Rode the crap out of a Yamaha as a kid

[@TheOutsideDev]

Loosen the handlebars and push them forward a bit as a temporary solution, worked great for me 👍🏼

[@buildurtruckurway9118]

love how easy those 250s wheelie. funnest machines ever put on te market, better than dirtbikes for work more practical for tight bush then an atv.

[@ridingdeep8530]

#TrailCrocks - Congrats on the sweet Big Red! Looks like a perfect riding area for the ATC. It is amazingly fun to cruise along going slow.

[@AdventureDaily]

It sure is! Can't wait for the weather to get warmer again to crawl over stuff like this

[@mattstucker1306]

Great video I have 3 running Honda Big Reds 2 1985s and 1 1986 250ES ATC Big Reds also 1 parts bike 1 spare motor in my parts inventory. I have a 1986 Honda 250 SX ATC that's a different animal all together with a almost mint 1984 Honda 200s ATC long live the ATC I'm an 80s vintage kid.

[@robertdefusco6824]

Best videos on the web

[@kollinspencer847]

the first gear is called super low and then the one above is considered first. ride safe man very clean unit you got also the 250es will go 55.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Nice find!

[@mattaltman6344]

Feel like kid again on them flash back to 80s

[@headinthecloudsagain1735]

All my life my dad has always told me how bad these things are and was always scared of them because of a kid riding one and crashing into my dads mailbox and dying… and when you tell me not to get something I’m probably gonna get it lol

[@marcboisclair3135]

They should make theses again had a honda 200 x and 350x loved them.

[@brianbrady4496]

I had I had one of these back in 19 89 I think and I put a makeshift plow on the front of it to plow someone to driveways in my neighborhood it was awesome some of the best times of my childhood

[@AdventureDaily]

They are beasts! Have heard a lot of good memories from people on these things!

[@alexandergillingham2592]

Nice Big Red

[@a.boss.__09]

Sick video

[@AdventureDaily]

Glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching!

[@a.boss.__09]

@@AdventureDaily of course man I love Honda’s i for sure want all the three wheeliers in the future an Atvs they made

[@cichavlogs834]

My friend has a Harley exhaust on his big red and it sounds amazing

[@m.b8257]

Those things are nice, I’m going to look at an 200m this afternoon.

[@pieheadthemainiac5480]

Stop apologizing its your three wheela if you wanna put 50L's on the back two tires and some fuzzy dice off the bars really pimp it out LOL it's your at the end of the day. Enjoy and I enjoy your videos keep up the nice vids.

[@chaddalziel8524]

I had an 86 big red shaft drive, Been looking for another one

[@AdventureDaily]

The best!

[@2acres933]

85 big reds are a blast! Full suspension tank! Just subscribed! And liked! I do some atc’s on my channels as well!

[@AdventureDaily]

Yes they are! I will never get rid of mine. I’ll be sure to check out your channel thanks for the support!

[@mattaltman6344]

Just bought two of them 85 big red 250 es and 200s nothing runs like old 3 wheeler I grew up 80s on a 110 atc wish honda would go back to there old motors and old drawing board

[@russ5234101]

Just got one of these for free. Runs like new and gonna restore it

[@rawsonforever]

Had a 110 back in the day. Good on trails unsteerable in the brush. Cracked a helmet on a tree when I forgot to shift my weight.

[@ramonsanchez4322]

siento como si fueras manejando por mi un saludo desde México

[@marcus1971jd]

New subscriber love your videos! Have you ever been to Tecumseh trails? Looking to find some new people to ride with

[@jeremyhallam5392]

Don't sell those tires short. They may not do very well in the mud, but they are AWESOME in the rocks in Taylor Park. Keep the stainless look on the muffler. It will never look as good painted black.

[@rodneylayton5351]

Yeah keep it around Hondas are good I got 200 s

[@willimcallow1224]

Keep it like it is. It a very cool machine in fact I'm looking for a 350x in decent shape so if you know anyone who's getting rid of one I'm in northern Florida

[@trikelyfe6090]

hey man i want that muffler

[@raunch187]

I love 3 wheelers just curious how long does it take to cut your lawn lol

[@justincoull2166]

Keep it apnea enjoy it now you and Alexis have something to ride together four wheels and three

[@mst2203]

What happened to the Rubicon? Didn't see on any recent videos where you broke it.

[@Jeremyhiggins-lu3gl]

They need to bring it back to The US and put a track kit to increase the stability 😊

[@jensdirkulff8509]

I love my 250es but never managed to wheelie it? It just won’t come up in the front, what am I doin wrong? Clutch setup or something? Greets from Germany, keep the great work buddy 👌🏻

[@deborahchesser7375]

Put it in second gear, hold up on the shift lever rev a little and let down on the shifter, that’s how you clutch these

[@shirleyblair9811]

You think you are going to continue riding Quads and 3-wheelers in the future, even when you are able to safely start riding bikes again?

[@KyleMurph09]

I am trying to get my hands on an ATC and just wondering if anyone knows how to wheelie? Do you have to be in a certain gear? Do you need to lean a certain way? Any answers help, thanks!

[@endurojoe1308]

We have the same crocs

[@bduboutdoors1777]

link for the muffler doesnt seem to work anymore.... anyway to help out with a new one please?

[@blakecraft5143]

No matter how nice or original, it’s a 35 year old machine. Ride the hell out of it

[@GamerFolf]

I'm looking for a 3 wheeler big red like this one

[@erikpaaske1069]

You should learn to ride with one or two knees on the seat. Its kind of how you are saposed to ride. Two feet on the pegs when it rolls back on you vs just stepping off the side. Not to mention keeping your feet dry. Helps a lot with weight distribution

[@ramonsanchez4322]

Me gustan las motos de tres llantas

[@omkiddd538]

FIRST!!!!!

[@russ5234101]

What state are you in?

[@tacticalidiot175]

Worth around $10,000. Keep that thing! Don't mod it!

[@jake_of_the_jungle9840]

Maybe in another 15 years. I’d say 3k to the right buyer at most

[@ironjohn5914]

I didn't know the light came off lol

[@SmarOneNine]

I want one of these so bad , ill trade you my 2013 suzuki king quad 500? Lol

[@samterravecchia7421]

That's alsome I just got a 200m with huge tires

[@jgk200]

You still have this? Any plans to sell?

[@RDSHNTR]

Would you sell the tank?

[@grandcrappy]

I may sell my Kaw Mojave for a Big Red.

[@michaelafton9916]

Is it just me watching in 2023

[@trevornewton9687]

Nice hahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[@shaunsavage1726]

That rack will hurt you. I removed mine off my atc200

[@jacobdimock9191]

Would you sell me that before you ruin it!

[@7karaea]

Snorkeling

[@7karaea]

Snorkel it

[@nickdaigle]

grow up rideing thos

[@ipmshipmsh6473]

Its kinda sad three wheelers dont e4xist anymore, look so much better then four wheelers ........