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When you are restoring 30 year old BIG REDs nothing is easy. You better plan on spending extra time doing simple tasks that you think are...
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Big Red Mark
Sep 27, 20162 min read
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 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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BIG RED MARK
Mar 9, 20161 min read
SHINY PLASTIC
Glossy smooth looking plastic fenders attract a lot of attention from prospective buyers. Restoring old faded plastic is fairly easy and...
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Big Red Mark
Jan 24, 20161 min read
1984 Honda BIG RED 200ES Educational Restoration
Started a restoration on a 1984 Honda Big Red 200ES. The mechanical part of the resotration is complete and now i am moving into the...
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