Big Red....

Big Red...
So here it is. A 1984 Honda TRX 200
When I picked it up from Mike's place he assured me that is did run. And , as always, true to his word...it did.
For about 4.74 seconds......and then she ran no more.(there's a song in that....never mind)
I gave the gas tank a skiff and....you know when gas is old when the gas doesn't smell like gas no more!
So we decided a little overhaul may be just the thing the doctor ordered.

We dismantled the front end. Bearings OK, steering linkage needs a new tie rod end on the left, new hydraulic brake cylinder for the front brakes...

The throttle cable was seized... a little perseverance and some grease fixed that (temporarily-need a new one)

And the gas tank.....sitting for a while without to much use...left her a little tarnished!

But a little red neck rust remover...

Yes that is the gas tank (with rocks and soapy water inside) strapped to the tire

And she looks good!
New spark plug, gas line and...

And how she looks to an 8 year old's eyes...