Just got a new tecate

[voodooford]

Just got a new tecate 3, was wondering how to tell if its an 86 or 87 the sticker is half off with the year gone. Not sure how to read the vin to get year model. Heres some pics of the tecate. Thanks

[harryredtrike]

nice looking machine.get the info off the forum page to the left.we have everything youll need here

[voodooford]

nice looking machine.get the info off the forum page to the left.we have everything youll need here

found it, thanks alot

[ScottZJ]

Well the 87 had a few items that the 86 didnt have, but those could also be removed, so its really hard to tell. The 87 had the rear E brake, Key switch behind headlight, trilple covers, and rolled edge wheels. My tecate is half 87 with some 86 parts. I have the key switch, however the headlight bracket is an 86, so I have to weld a tab to mount the key. Mine did have the E brake stuff but dont plan on using it, as I dont care if mine is 100% correct or not. I did use the 87 sticker kit from egay. Nice tecate, and you will love riding it!

http://www.fototime.com/{35B86333-88E6-4532-A358-0AAB9A9EF6FC}/origpict/P1010024.JPG

http://www.fototime.com/{965C2E6D-3BE9-4752-80C1-3E66C679F8F6}/origpict/P1010026.JPG

[jonolanracin]

the 86 has a bolt going through the rear barke pedal to hold it on and the 87 has a nut screwed on to a stud to hold the pedal on thats one difference i know as i have one of each and they are different

[MonroeMike]

Nice looking Tecate you picked up.

[code200k]

love those 86-87 t3's.they look mean sitting still

[voodooford]

Well the 87 had a few items that the 86 didnt have, but those could also be removed, so its really hard to tell. The 87 had the rear E brake, Key switch behind headlight, trilple covers, and rolled edge wheels. My tecate is half 87 with some 86 parts. I have the key switch, however the headlight bracket is an 86, so I have to weld a tab to mount the key. Mine did have the E brake stuff but dont plan on using it, as I dont care if mine is 100% correct or not. I did use the 87 sticker kit from egay. Nice tecate, and you will love riding it!

http://www.fototime.com/{35B86333-88E6-4532-A358-0AAB9A9EF6FC}/origpict/P1010024.JPG

http://www.fototime.com/{965C2E6D-3BE9-4752-80C1-3E66C679F8F6}/origpict/P1010026.JPG

what do you have on your gas tank? can i get one of those some where?

[ScottZJ]

I just sent you a PM, as you can get tank covers from Tony at CEET. Just give Tony a call and he can help you out...760-599-0115. Or you can get the hard plastic 2 piece system from DC plastics that replace shrouds and covers the tank.

[alexandros]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/tecate-T-3_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem35a6434307QQitemZ2304 22692615QQptZATVs#v4-34

is this the same tecate? why are you selling it?

[oldskool83]

i gotta say thats a pretty nice one...dont oftem seen them that clean.