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which one would u rather have 1986 tecate or 86 250r. i have a very nice unmolested one owner 86 250r with all the original paperwork even has original jets that came with it. i recently got offer a nice non original 86 tecate for my r but i dont think i can give up my 250r for a kawi but tempting the tecate used to be mine i restored it years ago and got rid of it and have a chance to get it back but he wants my r lol what would u do?
Last edited by thornton; 11-08-2020 at 08:53 AM.
Power User
Catch me if you can
I’d want the Kawi for the looks and rarity. An 86/87 Tecate would be my choice for a Japanese show trike, but if I was planning to use the trike then keeping the ATC is a no brainer.
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Arm chair racerJust too addicted
Figure out how to own both trikes.
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Arm chair racerJust too addicted
Agree with fieldy. Owning both - top of the hill - looking down.Originally Posted by fieldy
Figure out how to own both trikes.
Presently own:
1986 Honda atc350X
1985 Honda atc250r
1984 Honda 200es Big Red
1983 Honda atc185s
1985 Honda atc70
1975 Honda Z50 mini bike
OEM Hondaline Utility Trailer (mint condition - as new)
1989 Honda FL400R Pilot - newly acquired.
1968 Corvette L36 427/390HP convertible
Just Too Addicted
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
Keep the R and wait for another Kawi. That Tecate sure is sweet though.
On second thought it's easier to find an R than a Tecate. Make the trade then find another R.
Tough call.
1984 Honda 250R
1985 ATC 250SX
1985 Tri-Z 250
1983 Honda 250R
1986 Honda 350X
1983 Yamaha Tri-Moto 175
1983 Honda Big Red 200
1981 Honda ATC 110
Power User
Got the holeshot
I’d explain to my wife how having every 1986 race 3Wheeler is a 1% ter’s dream. Buy it back and hunt down an 86 Tri-Z for a winter project. Take the wife...or just the machines to TF 2021Mask Off!! and talk trikes and have your own shootout comparison for a long weekend.
First Time Rider
Arm chair racerNew to the board
They are only original once. I'd have a tough time giving up an all original liquid cooled R for a non-original Tecate. And if I had the Tecate, I don't think I'd hardly ever ride it due to rarity and parts availability.
3 Wheels:
1982 Honda ATC 185s
1983 Honda ATC 250R
1984 Yamaha 225DX
1985 Honda 250SX
1986 Honda Big Red 250ES
4 Wheels:
1986 Suzuki LT50
1987 Honda TRX 250 Fourtrax
2023 Honda Foreman
Got The Holeshot
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
I have both. The 250R is more refined but the Tecate is more racey. The 2nd generation Tecates are getting much harder to find. They are getting locked up in collections and the prices are only going up. 250Rs are a lot more common. Find a way to get both.
Power User
Roostin Away
I'd rather have the Tecate because like christph stated, they are getting pretty thin on the ground. Acquiring an R is still just a matter of laying out the cash, I don't recall the last time I saw an 86/87 Tecate for sale in my area.
Hoarder of the finest junk
'82 YT175
'83 YTM200
'85 KLT110
'86 Moto 4 225
'84 TRX200 trike conversion.
'87 Tecate 4
Lots of vintage and not so vintage two wheeled stuff.
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Arm chair racerJust too addicted
ended up trading today. happy to have the tecate back! but bummed to part with my r. now im going to have to start searching for another r
At The Back Of The Pack
Arm chair racerFirst time rider
you made a good choice. That R was origional but wasn't in mint shape. Want to sell the tecate, lol?
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Arm chair racerJust too addicted
cant sell it this time lol, took to long to get it back! heres a few better pics of my new machine
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Arm chair racerJust too addicted
Once again Tecate, the most powerful three wheeler in the universe comes up on top. Congratulations on your choice.
The thing about it is, the Tecate can be ran and worked on and rebuilt again, you've already done it. When your friend let's you get the R back, maybe you won't feel so bad about changing the original stock appearance. Kinda hard to start changing stuff on one like that with papers and all. Tecate don't need no stinking papers, lol. Tri-z don't either.
Got The Holeshot
Arm chair racerJust too addicted
Nice, and XCR rear tires. I wish those were still available in 20x11x10.
Wires, Hoses, & Digital Wizardry.
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I’ve never ridden on those, but they look right at home on there.
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