Kawasaki Tecate

[83ATC185]

smokinrv that is nice!

[Dimitris]

Nick you have amazing trikes buddy!! Congr.

[christph]

I found a picture of my 87. It was my first Tecate when I started collecting back in the early 2000s. Back then I got it for $1300--couldn't get it for that today. I've restored it but it was in pretty good condition when I got it. Everyone was buying 450 sport quads at the time and nobody cared about old 3-wheelers.

[6spdls1z28]

I found a picture of my 87. It was my first Tecate when I started collecting back in the early 2000s. Back then I got it for $1300--couldn't get it for that today. I've restored it but it was in pretty good condition when I got it. Everyone was buying 450 sport quads at the time and nobody cared about old 3-wheelers.

Very nice 87

[smoknrv4]

Some real beaut's here guys! Drool.........

[86T3]

Me and Ben racing at air mx 3 years ago, I was riding mik6's machine

Ben's Tecate mounting his big bore 70

2 I bought out of Miami a couple years ago. One was an 87, I sold that to mik6 and he did a great job getting it going again

Lastly, my 450. It's not a tecate, but if it wasn't for my love of tecates it wouldn't exist

[Dbishop311]

85 with 86 front end

[Eric250R]

I need to take some new pics...I've posted this one a couple of times.

[83ATC185]

So knowing nothing about these bikes, how uncommon would you say they are in the wild? I know I've never seen one in person, junk or otherwise. Any idea on the production numbers? Would a NOS build be next to impossible? Would me staying off of a NOS build be impossible? How is the aftermarket for these? How much should i expect to pay for a roller? Or a complete non runner?

[Queef Chief]

So knowing nothing about these bikes, how uncommon would you say they are in the wild? I know I've never seen one in person, junk or otherwise. Any idea on the production numbers? Would a NOS build be next to impossible? Would me staying off of a NOS build be impossible? How is the aftermarket for these? How much should i expect to pay for a roller? Or a complete non runner?

NOS in my mind is nearly impossible, but a full OEM build is manageable with VERY deep pockets. The second gen seem to be much more rare (and desirable) than the first gen, although when it comes time to race, I'd pick first gen hands down.
Aftermarket parts are also hard to find as well.
I once heard someone say there were 1000 Rs for every T3, but I've never tried to validate that claim; I'd be willing to bet it's not too far off though.


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[Queef Chief]

Besides da money i`d pick 3rd gen R .........every time !!!!!!

I love my 3rd gen Rs too. I kinda hate to admit it, but I'm pretty sure my 85r is the fastest one in the fleet.


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[fieldy]

Big mistake Redskins.

[atc300r]

That polished Tecate looks sexy .I think Ben should post a pic of his Tecate 200.

Here's my old 500 I sold in the fall to a member here
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Here's my polished Tecate, I got a couple small pieces I had been hunting for this winter so I think I'll try to get this old girl finished up
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I have some more photos I'll post up later, my phone is being lazy

[jb2wheels]

I love my 3rd gen Rs too. I kinda hate to admit it, but I'm pretty sure my 85r is the fastest one in the fleet.

I agree.
My 85 Tecate reminds me just how good my 85R really is. Jumping off one to ride other is amazing.

Although, recently, the T3 has been my favorite to ride.
It sounds great (DG silencer) and has a hooligan feel the refined R does not have.

And I'm usually on the only T3 in a crowd.

[smoknrv4]

I got my power plant all back together. pretty excited!