84-85 Tecate white plastic... Has arrived!

[Mrs.Mosh]

I was contacted by dcreel about front and rear, 84-85 Tecate white fenders. Maier discontinued these, but they said they would pull the mold out and do this order for us.

When I called on these, they said since they don't even offer these anymore, they need at least 10. I did some haggling (since we are also doing the carbon fiber 250R stuff) they agreed to do them if we can get at least 5 and order them at the same time as the carbon fiber 250R items.
They said the more the better, and the more we can get the faster they will get them out to us.

So if any of you would like white fenders for your Tecate, please start a list and as others sign up, copy and paste the list in your post.

Retail pricing "was" ...Front - $81.00 and rear - $179.00 plus shipping (probably $40-45) so right around $300

I can get them shipped to me, and then shipped to the buyer for $270.00 a set (front and rear) in lower 48.

I would like to add a deadline for both this order, and the 250R order. I was thinking around July 6th.

[dcreel]

WooHoo.. I'll take a set

dcreel 1 set (front and rear)

[tecat-z]

Green fenders may be more appealing to a larger group of potential buyers. White is kind of a niche color, that makes color matching more difficult and far from the classic kawasaki colors. I'm not poo-hooing white, but green may get results quicker for people not wanting to do a custom colored machine.........that's all.

[jeswinehart]

Well I have had a set of the white Maire fenders in "stash" for quite awhile now and plan on using them for the 85 T-3 project I am working on.
I thought I would finally open them up and let those of you that perhaps can't envision quite what the white ones would look like,,, they are very nice.
If I was a better picture taker, you would be able to see how shiny they are.
My build will be white fenders with green tank cover (with several green/white accents on parts I make).
Soooo, my ultra rare white NEW Maire fenders might not be so ultra rare in the near future ,,, bummer eh :)
They are very nice and from the prices posted, a sound investment IMO.

[dcreel]

Sweet John, Thanks for the pictures.. Here is another pic of what they look like on a Tecate.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/dcreel/Tecate/2008_0815TF080031.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/dcreel/Tecate/2008_0815TF080033.jpg

[mudbogger]

I agree with John,to me the white with green tank is sharp looking,please order me 3 sets(front and rear) please.I ALSO THINK A GREEN NUMBER PLATE from DC PLASTICS would really knock the fellas socks off.Can I pay via Paypal Mrs Mosh? Also, how my seats coming? got any news for me by chance?I got fresh fenders waiting for a least one of them-LOL!!!!

[fabiodriven]

I really wanna get in on this. Caught me at a bad time. Will there be any other runs? Can you at least tell them not to toss the molds?

[dcreel]

I have to agree, the white plastics matches way more color schemes than the green or red fenders. The real catch is Clarke and their tanks.. that will open up way more options for color combos. We can finally get moving on our pink Tecate build.

[jeswinehart]

Yep, thats the one at a Trikefest meet I got to see up close. Even better looking in person.
Shawn (Tecate Kid) done that one up to the hilt.

[Mrs.Mosh]

I agree with John,to me the white with green tank is sharp looking,please order me 3 sets(front and rear) please.I ALSO THINK A GREEN NUMBER PLATE from DC PLASTICS would really knock the fellas socks off.Can I pay via Paypal Mrs Mosh? Also, how my seats coming? got any news for me by chance?I got fresh fenders waiting for a least one of them-LOL!!!!

Yes, I Paypal or a money order would be great. Seats are doing good. I will pm you some pics.


I really wanna get in on this. Caught me at a bad time. Will there be any other runs? Can you at least tell them not to toss the molds?

I can't say if there will any future runs of these. You do have a little time before I will be asking for any payments.
I will suggest to them that they should hold onto those molds.

[mudbogger]

You'll contact me when it is time to pay Mrs Mosh? thanks for sending the pictures in advance-

[Mrs.Mosh]

You'll contact me when it is time to pay Mrs Mosh? thanks for sending the pictures in advance-

Yes, I will be contacting people pretty soon about payment. Looks like we only need one more person for these.

White plastic list
dcreel.. 1 set (front and rear)
mudbogger... 3 sets (ft. and rear)

[Gag_Halfront]

White plastic list
dcreel.. 1 set (front and rear)
mudbogger... 3 sets (ft. and rear)
Gagster 1 set (front and rear)

[RoscoW]

White plastic list
dcreel.. 1 set (front and rear)
mudbogger... 3 sets (ft. and rear)
Gagster 1 set (front and rear)
RoscoW 1 set (front and rear)

[mudbogger]

Now where talking, sweet thanks guy for stepping it up and getting the 5 we needed!!

[dcreel]

Woot!! Awesome..

[Jeepermc]

Marking this.....I'm definitely interested...Let me know when payments need made. Any recent news on tanks?

[Vootie]

White plastic list
dcreel.. 1 set (front and rear)
mudbogger... 3 sets (ft. and rear)
Gagster 1 set (front and rear)
RoscoW 1 set (front and rear)
Vootie... 1 set (front and rear)

[Mrs.Mosh]

Since we have enough people on the list to get the order, and it doesn't look anyone else wants in on it, I am going to start contacting people about payment.

I would like for everyone to have their payment into me by July 3rd. So if anyone else wants plastic, please be signed up and paid by July 3rd.
I will then place the order on Tuesday July 6th.

I will keep this thread updated with who has paid. Thanks to everyone who got in on this. Yet another group buy by the people of this community!

White plastic list
dcreel.. 1 set (front and rear)
mudbogger... 3 sets (ft. and rear)
Gagster 1 set (front and rear)
RoscoW 1 set (front and rear)
Vootie... 1 set (front and rear)

[sixpackrt]

What happened to my set?

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/group.php?do=discuss&discussionid=150&pp=10&page=2

[Mrs.Mosh]

What happened to my set?

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/group.php?do=discuss&discussionid=150&pp=10&page=2

I saw that group discussion, but thought you would add your name in this order thread if you still wanted one.
I added your name. Thanks!
I will read through that again and see if anyone else in that discussion isn't on this thread list.

White plastic list
dcreel.. 1 set (front and rear)
mudbogger... 3 sets (ft. and rear)
Gagster 1 set (front and rear)
RoscoW 1 set (front and rear)
Vootie... 1 set (front and rear)
Jeepermc ..1 set (front & rear)
sixpackrt...1 set (front & rear)

[sixpackrt]

Not a problem i didn't know there was a new discussion on the fenders I work 12 hours a day lately + another hour drive home come home sleep get up get ready for work out the door I go but the money is good:)

[Mrs.Mosh]

I was away this past weekend, so I have a lot of pm's to return.
Here is the updated list...

White plastic list
dcreel.. 1 set (front and rear)
mudbogger... 3 sets (ft. and rear)
Gagster 1 set (front and rear)
RoscoW 1 set (front and rear)
Vootie... 1 set............. Paid
Jeepermc ..1 set (front & rear)
sixpackrt...1 set (front & rear)

[tecate3forme]

man i want white plastics so bad but im not going to be making the deadline due to a full motor rebuild.:( will there be another run?or will someone be buying a extra set i can buy in mid july?

[Mrs.Mosh]

Update.

White plastic list
dcreel.. 1 set....Paid
mudbogger... 3 sets.....Paid
Gagster 1 set (front and rear)
RoscoW 1 set (front and rear)
Vootie... 1 set............. Paid
Jeepermc ..1 set (front & rear)
sixpackrt...1 set (front & rear)

[Jeepermc]

I should be paid up too. Tammy can you confirm you received my payment?

Thanks

[Mrs.Mosh]

I should be paid up too. Tammy can you confirm you received my payment?

Thanks

Yes, I got it!

Update.

White plastic list
dcreel.. 1 set....Paid
mudbogger... 3 sets.....Paid
Gagster 1 set... Paid
RoscoW 1 set.... Paid
Vootie... 1 set............. Paid
Jeepermc ..1 set...Paid
sixpackrt...1 set (front & rear)

[dcreel]

I'm super stoked about this. Thanks again Tammy..

[Jeepermc]

Was the order placed last week.....Just curious when Christmas is coming this year....lol

[Mrs.Mosh]

Was the order placed last week.....Just curious when Christmas is coming this year....lol

Maier said they would do less order numbers if I paced both this order, and the carbon fiber at the same time. I had a few members ask if they can pay a little past the deadline. I said yes, because I don't want anyone left out. The order deadline was rather short, and a lot of people were at TF when we were really talking about these orders. So it is only fair to extend it a litle longer.

So the update is...the order is pushed back a couple weeks. I want to have the order placed before the end of this month. As soon as all the payments are in I will place the order and post up as soon as it is placed.

[Jeepermc]

Got it.....No hurry....but hurry...lol....

Seriously though....My plastic won't be going on anytime soon....I plan to clean the trike up alot before the plastic can go on anyway and that will be awhile..No biggy..just curious

[Mrs.Mosh]

Update...
The order will be going in THIS Friday. I will update this thread again when it is placed, and again when everything comes in with pics. Thanks everyone!

White plastic list
dcreel.. 1 set....Paid
mudbogger... 3 sets.....Paid
Gagster 1 set... Paid
RoscoW 1 set.... Paid
Vootie... 1 set............. Paid
Jeepermc ..1 set...Paid
sixpackrt...1 set (front & rear)
HuffieVA... 1 set...Paid

[eyecekold1]

So if I want a set of white plastics can I still be added to the list?

[Mrs.Mosh]

So if I want a set of white plastics can I still be added to the list?

You sure can. Anyone can add their name and pay up until I place the order (this Friday).

[Mrs.Mosh]

Thanks guys! Order will be placed today!

White plastic list
dcreel.. 1 set....Paid
mudbogger... 3 sets.....Paid
Gagster 1 set... Paid
RoscoW 1 set.... Paid
Vootie... 1 set............. Paid
Jeepermc ..1 set...Paid
sixpackrt...1 set... Paid
HuffieVA... 1 set...Paid

[Tecate250]

Man I wish I never got rid of my good tecate. I drool every time I see that pic of the white Tecate at Trike fest.

[Jeepermc]

Wow!...10 sets all paid up....nice........That's fairly impressive for a group tecate buy...IMO anyway..

[Mrs.Mosh]

Wow!...10 sets all paid up....nice........That's fairly impressive for a group tecate buy...IMO anyway..

Yes, thank all of you. This was a really smooth deal so far.

I do want to mention, I called to put in the order today, but they were closed. I knew they went to 4 days a week, but I thought it was Monday they were closed.
Anyway, sorry for another delay but it will be Monday the order is placed.

[HuffieVA]

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone involved in this, I stumbled upon this thread at the last minute, basically unknown and was allowed to order, I'm pretty sure I'm gonna like it around here...

[Gag_Halfront]

Thanks for being the tip of the proverbial spear here, Mrs. M. Considering how long I hunted for one of the original sets of white, I'm more than happy to be patient for this. :-D

[Mrs.Mosh]

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone involved in this, I stumbled upon this thread at the last minute, basically unknown and was allowed to order, I'm pretty sure I'm gonna like it around here...

Thanks for joining in the order, and welcome to the site. You will like it around here. Great group of people!


Thanks for being the tip of the proverbial spear here, Mrs. M. Considering how long I hunted for one of the original sets of white, I'm more than happy to be patient for this. :-D

Thank you Gag. These orders do take some work, but I enjoy helping out site members.


We got one more added to the list!!

White plastic list
dcreel.. 1 set....Paid
mudbogger... 3 sets.....Paid
Gagster 1 set... Paid
RoscoW 1 set.... Paid
Vootie... 1 set............. Paid
Jeepermc ..1 set...Paid
sixpackrt...1 set... Paid
HuffieVA... 1 set...Paid
eyecekold1...1 set ...payment on it's way

[Jeepermc]

sooo.....the question is....Did the order get placed? Inquiring minds you know....lol

[Mrs.Mosh]

sooo.....the question is....Did the order get placed? Inquiring minds you know....lol

Yes sir, the order has been placed. I will update you all again when the plastics either get here, or I hear from Maier that they are done and on their way.
Thanks again to everyone involved. You guys made this order go very smooth.

[dcreel]

WOOT!!! Thanks again to Tammy and everyone who ordered. I can't wait!!

[hadar]

Perhaps some greens should be considered in the future seeing as how you cant get them anymore. I would be down for 2 sets it the option ever comes up.

[Gag_Halfront]

Is there any update or ETA yet, Mrs. M?

[Mrs.Mosh]

Not yet. As soon as I hear I will post it up though:)

[Mrs.Mosh]

The plastics have arrived. I will be shipping them out this week, and probably part of next week. Bear with me on the shipping, a lot of fenders going out. All this carbon fiber, and the Tecate stuff at the same time.
I had to order boxes due to the size. It was kinda hard finding them to fit the rears. All I could find was a little big, so I will have to cut down each box, so that will take a little time.

Thanks again to EVERYONE who joined in on this order!

Here are a few pics to look at while you wait for your package to arrive...I couldn't fit all the plastics in the pics...a lot of plastic!
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m40/cosmicquads/plastic1-1.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m40/cosmicquads/plastic3.jpg

[Jeepermc]

WooHoo!.......

[HuffieVA]

Oh Boy, now I'm gonna have two trikes fighting over one set of new plastics... the garage will have all the wholesomeness and compassion as a Wal*Mart on the first of the month:D

[dcreel]

Awesome!! Thanks again, Tammy!!!!

[Vootie]

Sweet, I suppose I should order my clarke now. Thanks Tammy!

[mudbogger]

Clarke is making tanks still?

[dcreel]

Clarke is making tanks still?

Yes, there has been a few on Ebay as well.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Replica-Gas-Fuel-Petrol-Tank-Kawasaki-Tecate-3-1984-85-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3f028258c5QQitemZ27062 5036485QQptZMotorsQ5fATVQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[mudbogger]

thanks very much, forgot about them to be honest.

[thephaty]

i wish i could have got in on this. is there going to be another run?

[73goliath]

x2 on the white

[mudbogger]

Mabye a group buy on the CLARKE tanks perhaps?

[hang&rattle]

Or a group buy on green or black fenders. I prefer the green on ones (love Kawasaki colors), since they discontinued them just as I finally get a Tecate. But with 2 Tecates now, the current greens will do, and black would look nice for a change, not too many black out there.:naughty::Bounce:drool:

[jeswinehart]

Sooo, where are all the white plastic T-3 machines ??? You all just hording them up or got some builds going on ???

john

[dcreel]

Sooo, where are all the white plastic T-3 machines ??? You all just hording them up or got some builds going on ???

john

We don't have any plastics yet, John...

[Mrs.Mosh]

5 of the 11 T3 sets have been shipped out, along with some of the CF 250R stuff. These guys should have their stuff by the end of this week (some already have theirs). I have about 1/2 of the complete (both) orders shipped out. I am pm'ing each person their tracking info as they go out. I am trying to ship these out in the order that I received payment from the buyers. I am also waiting on a few payments from a few people. Those will go out once their order is paid in full.

[jeswinehart]

oh crap ~ sorry ! I thought I had given it long enough. i was gonna post up a couple of days ago and that would have only put more egg on my face ~ crap.
Well on a positive note (?) I should beat any of you guys by mounting up my white plastics this Friday that I had stashed for a year plus. Not really ready to permanently mount them but just to make Ya-all kinda get the drool factor going.
I will post up in my build thread so you can have something to look at until you folks get yours.

[dcreel]

5 of the 11 T3 sets have been shipped out, along with some of the CF 250R stuff. These guys should have their stuff by the end of this week (some already have theirs). I have about 1/2 of the complete (both) orders shipped out. I am pm'ing each person their tracking info as they go out. I am trying to ship these out in the order that I received payment from the buyers. I am also waiting on a few payments from a few people. Those will go out once their order is paid in full.

Tammy, I apologize if it seemed as though I threw you under the bus with my post above. I know you have a monumental task ahead of you in shipping all of the plastics. I apologize to you for my lack of tact.

Thank you for everything you have done on this.

Doug

[Jeepermc]

I'm just waiting patiently for mine to come... I have no immediate plans to tear down and build up with my new white plastics at the moment. The rest is too ugly to put fresh new plastics on so a rebuild will be in order at some point...Until then I'll keep running my ratty green stockers. Probably best until I really figure out how to ride this thing without crashing....lol

[Gag_Halfront]

Got my new white t3 plastics today!

Thanks again, Mrs. M. As always, you're the greatest. I'll probably test fit them this weekend and post pics.


*does the happy dance*

[Vootie]

Got mine today too, thanks Tammy

[jeswinehart]

I got mine down from the rafters today and mounted them up.
I took some pictures as i went along and hope you all don't mind me posting up as how I do mine.
I used my red set of Maire T-3 plastics as a guide. The front fender has the dimples on where to drill holes and after using my red front fender as a guide, the dimples that Maire put on the front fender is dead on with where the bolts will go.
You can get by with a smaller bit then 3/8ths. bit I used I but I don't like fighting with a hole for alignment so slightly over sized allows for some adjustment. The 5/8ths butter fly bit fits my grommets well. just be sure to bevel the edge or it really makes it difficult to get the rear rubber grommet installed.
The back fenders are what test your confidence level IMO and can be easily marked out by just putting them on the machine where you want them and mark the drill holes up threw the mounting holes but I choose to again use mt red rear fenders as a guide but you need to figure a slight off set too just because they won't exactly fit together real tight, or at least I did not want to push them together that tight to avoid scratching my white plastics.
I prefer to use a metal blade in the jigsaw because it will not grab and gouge the plastics and also gives a much smoother cut so you have less trimming for smoothness.
One more thing I would like to add that you might not be aware of is that if you decide to remove the Maire decal or warning decal, DO NOT USE goo-be-gone or similar stuff on the glue residue that will be left on the plastics. Using the goo-be-gone stuff WILL take the shine OFF the plastics quicker then you can say "OH CRAP".
W.D.40 or similar works just fine to remove the glue goo or any pencil or marker lines.
Any body else have helpful hints or tricks you use ???

john

[Mosh]

Hmm...The 250 R plastic comes predrilled.
Looks like the poor T-3 Guys get left out on that..??????

Zippo lighter fluid and a soft cotton rag, takes sticker residue off like mad without damage to the plastic..

[jeswinehart]

I am going to be calling my local gal who done up my decals for my 84 T-3 tomorrow to order a set of the
"250" decals like I used on my red T-3. She copied the size of the tank (84 style) + fender decals to o.e.m. size from a original set i took off of some green o.e.m. plastics.
i ain't sure if I want black or green for my build ,,,, decide that in the morning but I will get you guys price tomorrow.
So if you are wanting to put the 250 emblem on those nice new white plastics, pm me.
I already know what shipping will be on the fender decals only ~ 1 stamp.

[dcreel]

Thank you very much for the write up, John.. The Tecate is looking good..

[code200k]

well i got a t3 a lil too late to get these plastics.but still sweet..maybe by the time mine is built more people will be down for an other color .how many people gunna sell there old plastics??

[Vootie]

Thanks for the tips John, I just got in from the garage trying to size the rear fenders up. The issue I'm having is that the rear downward slope of the fender is hitting my PRM grab bar. I have to mush the plastic down for it to sit tight to the frame mounts. My question is, I'm missing the fender support bar, is this what is causing my issue? Does the fender support bar mount to the frame and the fenders on top of the bar?

[jeswinehart]

Mike I think the fender support probably will add to your having to mush the rear part of the plastics down even more IMO.
I have not put mine on yet (grab bar paint still curing) but on a test fit I just did it is going to raise the rear of my plastics a smidgen.

[Gag_Halfront]

I just finished installing mine. here's my $.02

Fender support bar: remove it. It doesn't work with these fenders. It doesn't let them sit down on the frame like they need to. I had to take mine off. I kept it though because I plan on running OEMs for racing.

Grab bar: No interference with OEM grab bar

Fittment: If you don't have old maier plastics to use as a pattern like Mr. Swinehart did, here's what you do. First place the fenders on the bike (fender brace removed). Next, remove the latch from your seat and put the seat on the bike on top of your fenders. This is important because the seat determines everything about how the fenders line up. If you drill holes and bolt the fenders down first, then try to fit the seat, there's a good chance it won't fit together right.

Now, once the seat is test fit on top of the fenders and you're happy that it's basically straight, mark the front bolt holes from the bottom, remove the fenders and drill these holes. Put the fenders back on and install the front two bolts. Put the latch back on your seat and mark around the hooks in the forward and rearward positions to figure out where to cut the slots. You won't make them long enough the first try so be patient and be prepared to make the slots bigger if necessary. Look at John's pictures and you can see how far back the slots come. This was surprising to me and didn't seem right but it was the only way to make it work. Seeing his, I'm sure this is how it's actually supposed to be. It just seemed awkward. There's really no good way to properly locate the rear holes. You can't mark them from the bottom and there are no good reference points from the top. If you pull the grommets out of your OEMs you'll notice that the holes are oblong to allow for adjustment. This is a good thing. I got pretty close with my holes (there are very slight dimples on the back where the holes are supposed to be) but it wasn't perfect. When i saw how much bigger than necessary the OEM holes were I didn't feel so bad. :-) Honestly, if you install the grommets upside down, the extra thickness on the bottom is enough that the seat holds the plastics down pretty tight and you could probably get away without putting the bolts in at all. then they only need to be close enough to sit on the right part of the frame.

For elongating the holes after drilling the pilots, I used a bit on my dremel that looks sort of like a really aggressive drill bit. I don't know what it's called, but it's made for this sort of thing and worked great. It's sort of like a roto zip bit for the dremel.

With any luck, I'll be posting pics tomorrow of my new white Tecate. My tank is just a crappy Krylon Fusion rattle can job on an old spare tank I had laying around. it won't look good for long (maybe it won't look good _ever_) but it'll do long enough for me to save up and order a white Clarke.

[Gag_Halfront]

Here she is. I still need to do the radiator guard and headlight bracket but they'll be white as well (at least for now).

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq101/Gag_Halfront/My%20Trikes/Tecate%20KXT250/CIMG0052.jpg
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq101/Gag_Halfront/My%20Trikes/Tecate%20KXT250/CIMG0051.jpg

[jeswinehart]

I got my 250 decals today. Not bad since it was Tuesday i called my gal. 10 dollars a set.
Got another board member a set for his build (can you guess who the pink ones are going too :)
I gotta admit, I think she used some old stock material because it was very tuff getting clear faced part to peel off w/o lifting the decals them selves off. Maybe since they are so small ,,,don't know but I got them on with out screwing them up.
i think I am gonna see what she can come with for "TECATE" for the back.

[dcreel]

Kendra's going to freak, John.. You, my friend are a class act. Thanks again

[Gag_Halfront]

The pink decals have to be for Mik6. :-P

[hang&rattle]

John?......Why does you're Tecate have a nightie on? :rolleyes:

[jeswinehart]

HAHAHA ~ rotf guys ! Finally some good humor postings today :)

[Bryan Raffa]

The pink decals have to be for Mik6. :-P

ya,, send them to me .. Ill go down stairs and put them on his bike hahahahah!

[TommyBoy1971]

I don't suppose you guys have any left over's from this white fender buy?? I would love to purchase some new plastic!

[jeswinehart]

My decal gal copied the style of logo I have on my Red rider T-3 for me to use on the rear of the white build.

I like it.

[sixpackrt]

I'm still waiting for my plastics.

[1badtecate4]

I know I am a little late on the thread but since I am new here is there a way to get in on the white plastic?

[Jeepermc]

The white plastic run is done. All have been bought, built, and shipped I think. There is talk of putting together another order in the near future for black or green so keep a lookout.

Join the tecate group too if you haven't.

[hang&rattle]

I know I am a little late on the thread but since I am new here is there a way to get in on the white plastic?Welcome. And as Jeepermc mentioned, join us on the 'Groups'. On 'heading' on home page (etc.). It's the 1984-85 Kawasaki KXT 250 A1/A2 Tecate group. We are so cool it's not even funny.:naughty: