When to CUT BAIT
I walked out to the shop anticipating success. I have soaked the front brake cable all week in penetrating oil. It was hung from the...
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BIG RED MARK
Sep 20, 20161 min read
One Day a Week
I decided today was the day. Tuesday was the night I picked out to work on the BIG REDS out in the shop. I have a lot of other projects...
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Big Red Mark
Sep 14, 20161 min read
Sorting Things Out
This week I spent some time sorting out the restoration on the 1982 Honda BIG RED 200E. I have two of them and I’m trying to figure out...
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BIG RED MARK
Sep 7, 20162 min read
Two on the Floor Two on the Lifts
Now that the restoration on the 1984 200ES BIG RED is complete I filled the shop with my next projects. The next goal is to restore a...
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BIG RED MARK
Aug 31, 20161 min read
Rusty Parts Make Me Smile
I pulled the heavy cover off of the 82 BIG RED that was sitting on an old barn foundation yesterday. I've been meaning to get this ATC up...
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BIG RED MARK
Aug 24, 20161 min read
Finish Strong
The devil is in the details. I think this is true for a restoration. As I finish the 1984 200ES BIG RED I find myself doing the extra...
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BIG RED MARK
Aug 3, 20162 min read
Jack Of All Trades
I have typically been a do it myself type of person throughout my life. I tend not to hire anybody to do work I can do or learn how to do...
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BIG RED Mark
Jul 27, 20161 min read
Smooth Sailing
The restoration of the 1984 BIG RED 200ES has been going great so far. I’m finishing up the assembly and it’s a good feeling seeing it...
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BIG RED MARK
Jul 21, 20163 min read
Tools that make my BIG RED restorations easier
I have been working on and restoring motorized vehicles for over 20 years now. In that time I have found many tools that make my life and...
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BIG RED MARK
Jul 7, 20162 min read
Tools that help me stay organized during the restoration process
Digital camera / computer – A digital camera is a great way to document your restoration. It allows me to quickly make a digital...
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BIGREDMARK
Jun 30, 20161 min read
Shop Tunes
I spend a lot of time in my shop. As I get older I have found it is a good investment to make my time in the shop comfortable and more...
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BIG RED MARK
Jun 23, 20162 min read
6 Reasons the 250ES is the Best BIG RED ATC Produced
Suspension – The 1985-1987 250ES are the only BIG RED models that have front and Rear suspension. The front and rear suspension makes the...
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BIG RED MARK
Jun 16, 20161 min read
My Current Daily Driver
She’s nothing special and I haven’t done much work to her but she has been my dependable daily driver for more than a few months now....
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