1985 Honda Big Red 250 Restored - Dad's Surprise Christmas Gift!

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  • 1985 Honda Big Red 250 Restored for my Dad. Took a few months but was 100% worth it! Thanks for Watching!
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  • @shredders3881
    @shredders3881 4 роки тому +104

    That's more than a gift to your dad. It's a gift to all of us who got to see the video. Thank you! AMAZING job!

    • @RaztechPowersports
      @RaztechPowersports  4 роки тому +4

      Shredders man I really appreciate that! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

  • @SenorBrillante
    @SenorBrillante 4 роки тому +19

    UA-cam needs more great videos like this

    • @RaztechPowersports
      @RaztechPowersports  4 роки тому +1

      Drew Mcwhirter thanks and I have to agree. The things that are “trending” these days... 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @ATCRyderX
    @ATCRyderX 3 роки тому +6

    That "Oh *hell* yeah" Smirk at 7:54 is the same one that man did when he 1st rode one. Same as we all did! Now we're all chasing that 2nd smirk.

  • @johnvansovich682
    @johnvansovich682 5 років тому +68

    Wow UNREAL JOB!!! What a lucky dad!!! Best UA-cam video I've seen this year!!

    • @RaztechPowersports
      @RaztechPowersports  5 років тому +2

      John Vansovich thank you!

    • @johnsonoutdoors8117
      @johnsonoutdoors8117 3 роки тому +3

      @@RaztechPowersports any advice for someone who wants to do this I want to get my dad a 110 like the one his dad had when he was a kid also limited budget because I'm 14

    • @RaztechPowersports
      @RaztechPowersports  3 роки тому +3

      Johnson Outdoors well you can duplicate these results with simple rattle can paint, but it’s all in the surface preparation (sanding, cleaning, etc). It would be a great gift, I would go for it!

  • @JANNETTYRACING
    @JANNETTYRACING 4 роки тому +6

    I had this exact model brand new in 1984 was great ended up trading it for a paint job on my 70 Chevelle, I think they guy still has it in mint condition.

  • @CraigArndt
    @CraigArndt 5 років тому +10

    Absolutely gorgeous. It's just a shame these old workhorses aren't still produced. Such a great atc.

    • @RaztechPowersports
      @RaztechPowersports  5 років тому +5

      Craig Arndt thank you! I agree and now I’m tempted to build another one for myself 💸

  • @northeasterndirtandpropert7974
    @northeasterndirtandpropert7974 6 місяців тому

    Best utility ATC ever built.The 250SX is not far behind.What a great job and gift.Top notch!

  • @andrewjackson9853
    @andrewjackson9853 4 роки тому +26

    Anybody else ever run a rear tire up the back of their own leg? I did, a couple times. . . every week. Rode the hell outta them things.

    • @Beandiptheredneck
      @Beandiptheredneck 4 роки тому +7

      Ashley Drew Jackson you didnt ride a three wheeler if you never ran over your own leg 😂

    • @koolest7017
      @koolest7017 4 роки тому

      Andrew Ashley Jackson yea couple times

    • @leroylavergne
      @leroylavergne 4 роки тому +2

      I ran over my own leg one time and never feel off the bike! Just hammered the throttle until my leg was free.... Good times!

    • @happygnomev2576
      @happygnomev2576 3 роки тому

      My 110 has a sticky transmission so its pretty common to slip and run over my own legs -.-

    • @daveyhofer7926
      @daveyhofer7926 3 роки тому

      Yup i know how stupid that feels. Have been to hell and back many time with that Beutiful legend.

  • @paulstoolbox
    @paulstoolbox 3 роки тому +7

    Hey Brad, I can’t believe how nice it came out. Awesome job my friend!

    • @RaztechPowersports
      @RaztechPowersports  3 роки тому

      Thank you sir! My dad still rides it at least once a week and still loves it!

  • @MrIFixEverything
    @MrIFixEverything 4 роки тому +2

    It looks mint. Your dad must have loved it.

    • @RaztechPowersports
      @RaztechPowersports  4 роки тому

      Joseph Costello thank man and yeah he still drives it at least once a week 🏁

  • @lukuscarter3563
    @lukuscarter3563 4 роки тому +1

    I remember seeing and hearing these when I was like 5 years old. Then several years later hearing the terrible stories about people being injured by them. Still that 3 wheeler is a total classic. They don’t make ‘em like that anymore for sure. Nicer restoration job sir. Your Dad is blessed to have a son who cares for him like you do.

    • @RaztechPowersports
      @RaztechPowersports  4 роки тому

      Lukus Carter yeah there’s def a reason why they don’t make them anymore.. but there awesome machines if you have some common sense. Thank you and thanks for watching 👍🏻

  • @eddietyre9784
    @eddietyre9784 4 роки тому +3

    Man that was great! I’m thinking about restoring my Dad’s old one that I grew up on. He isn’t with us anymore but I want to do it for his grandkids. When you cranked it up for the first time in this video I was hit with a refreshing rush of memories and I thought “man I really miss that sound!”. Thanks for posting.

    • @RaztechPowersports
      @RaztechPowersports  4 роки тому +1

      Eddie Tyre thanks for watching! It’s 100% worth restoring to keep those memories alive

  • @ryanc7929
    @ryanc7929 2 дні тому

    Wow! Amazing video an AMAZING tribute to your dad. Brought a tear to my eye.

  • @gregbencze2896
    @gregbencze2896 4 роки тому +2

    Very nice brings back the good ole days

  • @optimoprimo132
    @optimoprimo132 4 роки тому +3

    Props to you! I am happy for your accomplishing that and for your dad. I restored my 1990 Honda fourtrax 300 2wd. Not as well as you as far as the plastics but as far as electronics, and axles, shocks and bearings, frame, brakes and carb. Enough to know how much work is involved. After that I used it for 4 years hauling 20 cord of wood out of bush and with chains doing snowplowing all winter at grandparents farm. I sold it to a friend last year and it is still running. Honda must have made the most reliable atv ever. I never abused it but I definitely worked it to capacity all year round...

  • @MrGuvEuroman
    @MrGuvEuroman 2 роки тому +1

    The machine of my childhood.

  • @johntracy2861
    @johntracy2861 4 роки тому +1

    That is so awesome! I am 49 and have a 1985 ATC250SX that I bought brand new February 1986 and it is my baby! Still in 98.7% original condition!

    • @RaztechPowersports
      @RaztechPowersports  4 роки тому +1

      John Tracy wow that’s is priceless. I’ve been looking for a 250sx project but most of them are pretty hammered

    • @johntracy2861
      @johntracy2861 4 роки тому

      I when I joined the Navy in 1988, it was understood that no one would ride it without my permission! From 1988 on, it was only used when I was home on leave by me and others with permission! Now, I am in Florida and it is in a "barn" in the midwest waiting for me to go get it! Rode it 3 months ago btw!

    • @RaztechPowersports
      @RaztechPowersports  4 роки тому

      John Tracy yep those type of bike barely exist anymore.. most of them fell into hands that just let them fade and rot outside.

  • @EnglehartProductions
    @EnglehartProductions 4 роки тому +3

    Amazing work! Currently restoring 3 Honda 125M’s ranging from the years 1984-1985. They are so intriguing to work on and restore. Loved the video!

  • @rebeldad1344
    @rebeldad1344 4 роки тому +3

    Great job. Awesome! That smile on his face.... worth every bit of your hard work. :)

  • @scottmagee9709
    @scottmagee9709 3 роки тому +1

    Bro, doing that for your Dad......I had to live it thru you man, as mine passed a few years ago.....i never got this chance.Im so glad you did, i felt the pride you had for doing what you did for him. There are no words.....hope he is well and you and your family. Enjoy him, as hard as you can. May God bless.

    • @RaztechPowersports
      @RaztechPowersports  3 роки тому +1

      Man I'm sorry to hear that and I'm really glad you were able to connect with this project. Btw he still rides it at least once a week and loves it!

    • @scottmagee9709
      @scottmagee9709 3 роки тому +1

      @@RaztechPowersports Man, glad to hear that...Be well bro!

  • @ZaneWooten
    @ZaneWooten 4 роки тому

    Definitely brings back some fond memories as a kid. My best friend’s dad had one of these, and he took that thing everywhere. That thing was a tank.

  • @ricochetey
    @ricochetey 2 роки тому +1

    That's awesome! I thought he was going to pop a wheelie for a second there haha. Nice work.

  • @braydensnyder7252
    @braydensnyder7252 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing gift!!! Your old man couldn't have gotten a better gift for the holidays brotha. Awesome job! Even better video! Thank you for letting us all watch your video and seeing such an amazing time capsule! lol

    • @RaztechPowersports
      @RaztechPowersports  2 роки тому

      Appreciate it and thanks for watching! Actually have an update video this week

  • @jamesjohnson6239
    @jamesjohnson6239 4 роки тому

    Great job,I graduate high school in 85 the Big Red was already a legend back then !

  • @billybarrett2778
    @billybarrett2778 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome job on the Big Red! I'm glad that you still have your dad to do this for.

    • @RaztechPowersports
      @RaztechPowersports  4 роки тому

      billy barrett appreciate it! I know this video will mean a lot to me one day...

  • @jacobe.8809
    @jacobe.8809 4 роки тому +10

    Watching this as I'm sitting on one

  • @happygnomev2576
    @happygnomev2576 3 роки тому +1

    Straight out of the factory dude! Amazing job!

  • @jasongiles1038
    @jasongiles1038 Рік тому

    Outstanding job on the Big Red and a most breathtaking thing you did for your Dad.
    Watching this video
    You can actually feel the pride radiating from you at the revival.
    This definitely earned this video a like and share and most definitely a new subscriber of all your content.
    Keep on being that guy!
    Blessings to you and your beautiful fam brother. 😎

  • @666dynomax
    @666dynomax 5 років тому +12

    what a motor those 250 were. i had an 87 fourtrax should have kept it!

  • @michiganjim1658
    @michiganjim1658 4 роки тому

    I am a 56 year old man and my son is always helping me fix my 3 wheelers. You did a great thing for your Dad, I bet he is not only very happy but very proud also that he raised such a good kid. I knew he was legit when he shifted into reverse like it was nothing.

    • @RaztechPowersports
      @RaztechPowersports  4 роки тому

      Michigan Jim really appreciate that and yeah he jumped on it like no time has passed! Still rides it at least once a week

  • @quacksmack7449
    @quacksmack7449 5 років тому +3

    Well done , and cheers to to your dad....the hidden joy from seeing something that he in his youth was fascinated with :) Nice to watch.

    • @RaztechPowersports
      @RaztechPowersports  5 років тому

      Quack Smack appreciate it! Yeah it was 100% worth it 👍🏻

  • @johnevans9421
    @johnevans9421 4 роки тому +4

    Wow, my Dad still has the 1985 one just like this. He uses it everyday to get around the farm and loves it. It needs some work on the body as well b/c a fire melted the back end of the bike. I found tail lights but the mud flaps I cannot find. Nice looking restore. Looks great. We also have a '83 model.

    • @RaztechPowersports
      @RaztechPowersports  4 роки тому

      John Evans just keep checking eBay for used parts. They randomly come up for sale

    • @olestump7138
      @olestump7138 4 роки тому

      I got some extras laying around

  • @thepdc6220
    @thepdc6220 4 роки тому +1

    I had one of these brand new when I was a young. Same year. Great job!

  • @expertgaming3234
    @expertgaming3234 5 років тому +2

    i got two of them still running strong my dad bought them with his 4h money when he was a kids brand new both 85 big red 250 love them to bits one had to get some work done to the engine other than that all original except for the engine work had to replace fenders on the other one. The other one got original engine and runs like a beast muffler got a hole in the pipe fixed that but its still louder than any other one i find on youtube great running machine still 34 years later love them glad to see you love them to.

    • @RaztechPowersports
      @RaztechPowersports  5 років тому

      ExpertGaming323 that’s awesome! Yeah I’m actually looking for another one for myself. I have big red envy now lol. Such a cool little machine!

  • @baronsmith7742
    @baronsmith7742 4 роки тому

    Wow!!! Son of the year award goes to you sir....

  • @MitchellGWhitehead
    @MitchellGWhitehead 4 роки тому

    I know this video is a year old but I'm blown away. Absolutely beautiful

  • @GarethNIreland
    @GarethNIreland 3 роки тому +1

    Amazing job and a real credit to you doing this for your Dad 👏🏻

    • @RaztechPowersports
      @RaztechPowersports  3 роки тому +1

      Appreciate it and he still rides it at least once a week 🏁

  • @SANDSCORCHER
    @SANDSCORCHER 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful job. Very envious. Always wanted one. 👍🏻

  • @saipuakivikaupias
    @saipuakivikaupias 4 роки тому

    Beautifully done! Thank you for sharing

  • @davesilvia9711
    @davesilvia9711 3 роки тому +2

    nice,really nice. that looks brand new.

  • @geoffmayo2158
    @geoffmayo2158 4 роки тому

    Absolutely astonishing. Great job

  • @vrstepper1204
    @vrstepper1204 3 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing! A beautiful thing indeed! Just got my own Big red 250 and am embarking on the same journey right now

  • @jimmymckay73
    @jimmymckay73 4 роки тому

    Good old days my cousin had the Hondz 200X and I had a Yamaha 175 we used tear up Fairbanks back then .Great video .

  • @chalemi
    @chalemi 4 роки тому +1

    Great son...lucky Dad! Well done.

  • @AdamzGarage
    @AdamzGarage 5 років тому +1

    Great job. Love the old atc and ATV's.

  • @DAMEBRAMAGE
    @DAMEBRAMAGE 4 роки тому

    STUNNING JOB BROTHER! It looks Darn SHOW ROOM FLOOR IMMACULATE SHAPE!
    my grandfather had a big red 250 I have memories of!

  • @tracymiller1884
    @tracymiller1884 3 роки тому +1

    I need a Big Red for my collection. You did a great job bud !!! Thanks for the video 👊👊

  • @jeffreywatkins641
    @jeffreywatkins641 3 роки тому +1

    Nice job your a wonderful son, I dont even know you, but I'm damn proud of you . Spread the love man.

  • @yxz91
    @yxz91 5 років тому +1

    So cool man! I just got my first atc (185s) about a year ago. I want one of these next.

  • @Nathan-tn5ql
    @Nathan-tn5ql 4 роки тому

    Just seeing this brings back memories. Looks great

  • @cwqrpportable
    @cwqrpportable 4 роки тому +1

    OMG! That is a work of art! That brings back so many memories. That's from back in the days when we used them around the farm, at the hunt camp and just tooting around in the bush. Not like now with people trespassing everywhere, running in rivers and mudholes

    • @RaztechPowersports
      @RaztechPowersports  4 роки тому +1

      CW CW appreciate it!!! Yeah man I agree. 4 wheeling use to be a way to explore the wilderness and get work done. Now everyone just wants to snorkel and sink them 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @cwqrpportable
      @cwqrpportable 4 роки тому

      @@RaztechPowersports Congrats on a job well done. Your dad is a lucky guy having a son like yourself.

  • @davepelfrey3958
    @davepelfrey3958 4 роки тому

    Super Super job! Those things were the rave back in the day! Just looking at it brought back many memories. Thanks for sharing!

    • @RaztechPowersports
      @RaztechPowersports  4 роки тому +1

      Haha glad to hear! My dad said the same exact thing. Brought him back to a simpler time. Thanks for watching!

  • @MrBriansAmazingWorld
    @MrBriansAmazingWorld 4 роки тому

    Came out really sweet! We were lucky enough to have 3 generations go riding together with our big Red (Blue) . Makes for great memories!

    • @RaztechPowersports
      @RaztechPowersports  4 роки тому +1

      Mr. Brian's Amazing World thanks! Yeah I can’t wait to bring my little boy riding

    • @MrBriansAmazingWorld
      @MrBriansAmazingWorld 4 роки тому

      Man its the best I just taught my 9 year old daughter how to ride a 3 wheeler! Have fun and make sure to record it.

  • @Beandiptheredneck
    @Beandiptheredneck 4 роки тому

    When I was a kid my buddy had an 84 big red 250, between that and my 89 Yamaha Moro 4 250 we raised a lot of hell. You did a great job on that machine. That’s about as nice as they looked new I’d bet

  • @Davido50
    @Davido50 2 роки тому +1

    Beautiful! Keep it in the family.

  • @snowbossxxxmowdaddy3709
    @snowbossxxxmowdaddy3709 4 роки тому +5

    K wow that big red is so clean. Great job!!!!!!!!

  • @SummitDan78
    @SummitDan78 5 років тому +1

    Nice bike man, great job on the restoration. Me and my brother are in the process of restoring 2 of them, an '85 and an '86. I hope they turn out as clean as yours, cheers.

  • @samuelh8441
    @samuelh8441 5 років тому +1

    Awesome job! Great memories for me as well. Love it.

  • @lawrencezaccheojr6642
    @lawrencezaccheojr6642 4 роки тому

    I had the same exact one and absolutely loved it and miss it, they were dangerous if you weren’t careful and flipped many times however I swear I was able to get into more places in the woods with it then my Kodiak. Great memories thanks

  • @davidluster6877
    @davidluster6877 4 роки тому

    That is a real family treasure. Great job!

  • @MrIdasam
    @MrIdasam 4 роки тому +2

    That's awesome, man. I'm Kinda' jealous.

  • @cj7fun579
    @cj7fun579 3 роки тому +1

    That's Awesome! Looks and sounds just like the Big Red that I used to have, Great job!

  • @jeffwatkins7733
    @jeffwatkins7733 Рік тому

    Oh and the Big Red looks great 👍

  • @rgrimm3173
    @rgrimm3173 4 роки тому

    Man, what an absolutely cool thing to do for your dad! Well done son....well done👍👍

  • @Chadman03elantra
    @Chadman03elantra 4 роки тому

    Great work. I always liked the "feel" of riding a three wheeler. A lot smoother than a four wheeler when out riding in the fields. Brings back the memories.

    • @RaztechPowersports
      @RaztechPowersports  4 роки тому

      Chadman yeah for slow trail riding, I enjoy it too. Now if you push it at its limits, your playing a serious balancing game lol

  • @truthhurts3480
    @truthhurts3480 3 роки тому

    Great gift...excellant Jon

  • @danmidkiff5416
    @danmidkiff5416 4 роки тому

    That's a really nice bike! Great job!

  • @donniewillis2926
    @donniewillis2926 5 років тому

    That was a fantastic job!! I have many memories and over 5000 miles on the 200 I had growing up. They were the best. I pick up a 200S Saturday for my own after 30 years!!

    • @RaztechPowersports
      @RaztechPowersports  5 років тому

      Donnie Willis appreciate it! And glad to hear you found that 200S. I have one more bike I have to find.. 96 Honda Fourtrax 300 4x4 in Red. Hard find because all the red one are pink now..

  • @Joe-ob5oz
    @Joe-ob5oz 4 роки тому +1

    Wow that takes me back in time when I had mine very nice job 👌

  • @bigorange113
    @bigorange113 4 роки тому

    Just sold a running 1985 about a month ago. Everything worked, even the dash lights and both brakes. Cool machines.

  • @truckinforjesus
    @truckinforjesus 4 роки тому +1

    Nice job! I love the Big Red.

  • @Daniel_Vandiver
    @Daniel_Vandiver 4 роки тому

    Great work!

  • @web1187
    @web1187 4 роки тому

    looks great !

  • @lilsquirtbottle9102
    @lilsquirtbottle9102 4 роки тому

    This is so good, I love this

  • @schmidfarms1702
    @schmidfarms1702 5 років тому +4

    Awesome!

  • @JesseRobergeCourtierImmobilier
    @JesseRobergeCourtierImmobilier 3 роки тому +1

    Soooo nice really good restoration my god what a gem !!

  • @TeamWaxOffroad
    @TeamWaxOffroad 5 років тому +3

    Good job! Love the Big Reds!! We have a video up of them also.

  • @littleteethkeith
    @littleteethkeith 4 роки тому +8

    3 Wheelers always remind me of the movie Road House.

    • @ryansolomon5083
      @ryansolomon5083 4 роки тому +1

      Reminds me of police academy when they were on the beach.

  • @blabaduplatinum1
    @blabaduplatinum1 4 роки тому

    Looks awesome

  • @9thGenerationCajun
    @9thGenerationCajun 3 роки тому

    Had a 85 brand new when I was 10, Had the 42" Bush hog to cut grass too. My dad sold it on me in 95 , Man I'd love to have this bike amazing job !

  • @mapquestHs
    @mapquestHs 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful job!!!

  • @jamesc6137
    @jamesc6137 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent job

  • @kinghoffbeers4221
    @kinghoffbeers4221 4 роки тому

    Wow that looks awesome!!!! 😁👍👍

  • @steveowen1238
    @steveowen1238 5 років тому +2

    Awsome I love it mine wish it looked a little like that even though it doesn't I wouldn't take nothing in the world for it great job man

  • @CJ7fun-zv2hs
    @CJ7fun-zv2hs 4 роки тому

    You did an awesome job of restoring that Big Red. I had my first Big Red when i went to the 7th grade for a present from my parents back in the late 80's, it looks and sounds just like the one I had. That was the Cadillac of utility ATC Three Wheelers!

    • @RaztechPowersports
      @RaztechPowersports  4 роки тому

      T M thanks! Yeah man it still feels like a solid machine even 35 years later.

  • @bansheeX29
    @bansheeX29 4 роки тому +1

    I'm jealous... looks awesome

  • @scottb7839
    @scottb7839 5 років тому

    Awesome great job I had one of those back in the 90s wish I had it back

    • @RaztechPowersports
      @RaztechPowersports  5 років тому

      Scott B thank you and yeah it’s never to late to find a used one 👍🏻

  • @MrBIGNAWD
    @MrBIGNAWD 4 роки тому

    GREAT JOB SIR....

  • @brandonwilliams6735
    @brandonwilliams6735 4 роки тому

    Freakin awesome man!

  • @micahsuboat1233
    @micahsuboat1233 Рік тому

    Wow just an amazing job

  • @m.b8257
    @m.b8257 3 роки тому +1

    Nice job, it looks great.

  • @welderwillyan5029
    @welderwillyan5029 4 роки тому

    Very nice!

  • @freezerburn04
    @freezerburn04 5 років тому +1

    A+ bro, great job.

  • @tysonprior2587
    @tysonprior2587 3 роки тому

    This is amazing man!! Your dad must have lost his mind!!

  • @rdizzo1313
    @rdizzo1313 3 роки тому +1

    My Uncle has one that maybe has 3 hours on it. Still has the nubs on the tires and all the warning stickers.
    Looks amazing man!

    • @RaztechPowersports
      @RaztechPowersports  3 роки тому

      Wow definitely can’t be original and I appreciate it!

    • @rdizzo1313
      @rdizzo1313 3 роки тому

      @@RaztechPowersports He’s straight up Polish he has a huge collection. Never married had a great job. Just bought collector cars and Motorcycles his whole life. Ill have him watch your video on this. He might be willing to sell it.

  • @bradmarsh469
    @bradmarsh469 5 років тому

    This is fantastic awesome video!!!!!!!

  • @TheYeti308
    @TheYeti308 Рік тому +1

    Man ! I'd be some stoked to get that , nice job guys . !

  • @zimzim2160
    @zimzim2160 4 роки тому +1

    Awsome !

  • @EDBZ28
    @EDBZ28 8 місяців тому +1

    Gorgeous.

  • @DUNEATV
    @DUNEATV 3 роки тому +2

    Omg its gorgeous!