xrider's Tricky Dicks Cagiva Build

[xrider]

Evening Everyone. Thought I would get a build thread started on my newest project, the Tricky Dick's Cagiva. This one will take a while to be complete as I will need to source a few parts for the restore. This will mainly be a garage queen when complete, so I plan on chroming and polishing ALOT, lol. I will try to get a few more pictures posted this weekend as I unbox some more items.

[trizilla]

cant wait to see this one come together.. would you be willing to share where you found this gem?

[bkm]

Good for you man. I know when you were here you talked about wanting one. I can't wait to see the progression of this build.

[El Camexican]

I will need to source a few parts for the restore. Just a few?:wondering

[fabiodriven]

Awesome bike man. Good luck

[Ghostv2]

Thats pretty cool that the seat cover is still all together. Im sure this will be a popular build.

[3 Wheel Drive]

Cool find! The fenders were red Tecate's if I'm not mistaken. Anyone have old school vids of these in action? It would be cool to see one racing a Tiger and 250r !

[yaegerb]

That's two cagiva projects in one week. A very fortunate time for all of us....I am subscribed :drool:

[Dirtcrasher]

You SOAB!!!! Where have you been hiding that puppy?? :beer

Looks like a super start. I cannot imagine the 1st rip on that. I bet that thing will handle awesome!!

It will be sometime and very curios how you laid your damn hands on this one, but I look forward to the build and finish video!!

[CRAZY70MAN]

Dang Matt!! The Z was a stunner for me let alone this one.........that's gonna be really nice to watch one of these from the ground up!

[Eric250R]

Great find man, look forward to seeing it. I "started" my resto like 3 years ago. It's still sitting in the same spot. Lol. Goes without saying how incredibly difficult parts are to find, good luck !

[kzr800]

Very cool, keep the pictures coming.

[yaegerb]

Hey Matt...sorry to digress, but could you take picture of your entire ATC lineup? Finished or not...you got some sweet bikes from my count so far!

[Jwheeler]

Great find !!! Can't wait to see her done.

[6speedthumper]

More pics!!!! Way cool dude, good for you!!!

[Orangecnty250r]

Another good start...Mine took 7 years to finish!!!

[yaegerb]

Another good start...Mine took 7 years to finish!!!

Can we see some pics???

[xrider]

Thanks everyone. This one was sourced out of Conneticut. It is stamped 42 under the triples, I assume this is the build number from the factory? Maybe Andy can elaborate on that one. I have already started the part search and have found some good contacts thanks to ebay and robertc from the forum.


Hey Matt...sorry to digress, but could you take picture of your entire ATC lineup? Finished or not...you got some sweet bikes from my count so far!

Thanks! Next time I am up at the garage and the weather is decent I will pull all the trikes out and take a group photo. I have a few gems that I havent posted yet

[xrider]

Hey Guys. Just wanted to post a quick update with some of the parts I have sourced over the last 10 months. It has been difficult to say the least, but here is what I have found. I still have a long way to go, but am slowly making progress. Patience truly is key with these bikes.

Restorable USED Parts: Front brake system, chain roller, two very nice tanks, extra set of near mint forks (Not Pictured)

NOS Parts: Fuel Cap, Fuel Cap Seal, Petcock, Tank Hardware, Tank Securing Strap, Shock Reservoir Mounts, Airbox Bleed Valve, Front Tank Mounts, Swingarm Pivot Caps, Three Tank Emblems, Magnesium Side Cover

Reproduced Parts: Swingarm Pivot Bolt, Rear Carrier, Rear Master Cylinder Mount (Not Pictured)

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[83ATC185]

:drool:

In an area where a 250r is a needle in a haystack, this is the holy grail. Best of luck to you on this i cant wait to see it finished.
:beer

[Dirtcrasher]

Hey Guys. Just wanted to post a quick update with some of the parts I have sourced over the last 10 months. It has been difficult to say the least, but here is what I have found. I still have a long way to go, but am slowly making progress. Patience truly is key with these bikes.

Restorable USED Parts: Front brake system, chain roller, two very nice tanks, extra set of near mint forks (Not Pictured)

NOS Parts: Fuel Cap, Fuel Cap Seal, Petcock, Tank Hardware, Tank Securing Strap, Shock Reservoir Mounts, Airbox Bleed Valve, Front Tank Mounts, Swingarm Pivot Caps, Three Tank Emblems, Magnesium Side Cover

Reproduced Parts: Swingarm Pivot Bolt, Rear Carrier, Rear Master Cylinder Mount (Not Pictured)

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx18/zwaylo/20140919_134950_zps3cf07774.jpg (http://s737.photobucket.com/user/zwaylo/media/20140919_134950_zps3cf07774.jpg.html)

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx18/zwaylo/20140919_135328_zps5d765fcd.jpg (http://s737.photobucket.com/user/zwaylo/media/20140919_135328_zps5d765fcd.jpg.html)

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx18/zwaylo/20140919_140227_zpsfd907375.jpg (http://s737.photobucket.com/user/zwaylo/media/20140919_140227_zpsfd907375.jpg.html)

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Awesome work, looks "authentic" and (most young kids wouldn't have any idea what that is anyhow!! ....)

Great progress!!

[robertc]

Congrats on the nice finds Matt. Looking forward to the day we take them for a ride!

[CRAZY70MAN]

Waiting to see this one done Matt. Always had the itch to build one, just not sure I would have the patience...lol. Very good start.

[jakep53]

(most young kids wouldn't have any idea what that is anyhow!! ....)


I know what it is I must not be 'most' lol
great progress looks good!!

[xrider]

Thanks for all the good comments guys. I forgot to mention one of the best NOS finds. I picked up 1 NOS Carlisle Amerathon tire for the rear. No idea where I will find a second one, but finding the 1 was pretty dang cool.

[xrider]

Couple more items rounded up. Near perfect radiator and a NOS front caliper guard.

[xrider]

More NOS parts! Thanks to a new friend, I was able to source a NOS expansion chamber, NOS Kick Start Lever, NOS Brake Pedal, and NOS Shifter. Pics are below.

[oscarmayer]

sweet!
great find sir! keep it up!

[ride red #1]

Very cool rare three wheeler.

[kzr800]

Such a cool build. I have restored a few rare snowmobiles over the past 15 years and I have to say the chase for the rare stuff is what kept me going. The search is such a high. Good luck and post tons of pictures.

[Dirtcrasher]

You'll find it all, your hardcore!!

[CodyRosa]

This is so cool! Love that you were able to find all those nos parts.. cant wait to see this thing finished!

[xrider]

After two very long years, the motor is finally restored...

[yaegerb]

After two very long years, the motor is finally restored...

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx18/zwaylo/IMAG0493_zpsgcoew4vz.jpg (http://s737.photobucket.com/user/zwaylo/media/IMAG0493_zpsgcoew4vz.jpg.html)

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Did you rebuild this one or send it out?

[jb2wheels]

Wow. Amazing you can find any parts for it. Nicely done.

[xrider]

Picked up a NOS Carb, NOS Clutch Cable, and NOS Throttle Cable. Two years in now and still rounding stuff up lol.

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx18/zwaylo/IMAG1027_zpsxavr6sss.jpg (http://s737.photobucket.com/user/zwaylo/media/IMAG1027_zpsxavr6sss.jpg.html)

[86T3]

Apparantly we both had Cagivas on the mind today. Great find

[Orangecnty250r]

Nice Job,,,,the Cagiva was my longest build. Anybody who really wants to build one has there work cut out for them as you have experienced. You are climbing that mountain nicely!!! The motor looks killer and nice find on the carb!!

[tecaterob]

Wow. I've always loved these bikes!!!! Awesome man..

[G-Ram]

so freakin cool..

[onformula1]

Out of all the trikes ever offered to the public (Kinda offered)

I like your Cagiva, John Neary's Frank's Rotax & Oc's Tiger's the best!

Keep up your incredible work, Thank You.

[barnett468]

.
Looks killer . . I'd hate to get it dirty after ll that effort.



Stock 2 stroke clutches are engineered to slip a small amount from the factory it helps with wear on the transmission

helps to keep the engine " On the pipe".


. . Priceless!!!

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[OZQUAD44]

Awesome work, I can't wait to see the finished product. Getting maier to run an "orange" rear fender will be a challenge, or have you already got that sorted?


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[xrider]

Sourced a NOS throttle assembly.

[350xtrike.rider]

Wow I can't believe you can still find parts for the cagiva! Nice engine build by the way!

[xrider]

Small update. I was able to source the rest of the electronic system NOS oversees.

[kzr800]

This is such an exciting build....I enjoy the updates and like watching the progress. Good luck and please keep updating.

[xrider]

Small update. Found this awesome NOS vintage handlebar pad for the build.

[xrider]

There is a caliper seal kit on ebay at the moment (link below). I may have a line on some more if you need a second as well. As far as rear master cylinder I have nothing. I am still trying to source one myself. Haven't been able to determine the part number for it to be able to do a good search.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Cagiva-WMX125-250-1984-OEM-Front-Brake-Seal-Kit-Brembo-New-Old-Stock-Parts-/321925777806?hash=item4af445898e:g:hckAAOSwcdBWTrU o&vxp=mtr

[xrider]

Yep, same caliper used on both the front and the rear on the three wheeler

[AK47KID]

Can someone shed some light on the back ground history of this trike I apparently NEVRR heard of...

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[350xtrike.rider]

Can someone shed some light on the back ground history of this trike I apparently NEVRR heard of...

https://sites.google.com/site/tigerrotax/cagivathreewheeler

[xrider]

Latest pickups. NOS chain adjusters, NOS exhaust springs, NOS linkage nuts, and NOS swingarm bushings (3).

With getting these last 3 swing arm bushings, I now have all the hardware, brackets, and bushings sourced. I will be sending out the powdercoat and plating items this week. Assembly will be starting soon!

[plevib]

Cool cool cool cool cool!
You have crazy patience and drive xrider! I don't even understand how you are finding all of these parts! Do you think you'll ever ride this one? I know I wouldn't be able to resist haha.

I learned how to subscribe just now because of this thread

[86T3]

It was good seeing you again Matt, sorry it took me a little while to recognize you. I didn't know you had such a gorgeous 350x. I'm pretty proud of my collection, but you have quite a few trikes I'm jealous of.

[xrider]

Quick update! Just received the hardware back from plating. Powdercoat should be knocked out soon.

[xrider]

Another update for you all. Found some NOS items for the steering stem and triples (Lock nut, washer, needle bearings, retainer plates, o-rings, and a fork cap). Also, just got my items back from polishing! I guess technically these weren't mirror finished from the factory, but who doesn't like some bling right? Powdercoat should be wrapped up late next week, so assembly will be starting in early September. Down now to only a handful of items to source, the end is definitely in sight (Mainly fork / shock components).

[shortline10]

Very nice !

[xrider]

Couldn't help but assemble something while I wait for the powdercoat so I worked on the linkage. It is fully rebuilt and ready to be installed. It takes a whopping 6 bearings and 10 bushings to assemble.

[Mr. Clean]

Beautiful!!!

[big specht]

Damn that thing is going to be a show bike! I would be afraid to ride it.

[kiser]

I am digging it big time!! Keep the pics coming!

[3wheelieo]

Incredable. Very good work .

[xrider]

First round of powdercoat has returned! Plus a nice shot of the NOS expansion chamber now that it is out of the packaging.

[OZQUAD44]

Wow


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[atctim]

Matt - this is simply amazing to me - can't wait to see it come together!

[atc300r]

With all the nos parts plus new paint and powder this will be practicaly brand new trike.Cant wait to see it finished.Will you start it and run it atleast or just display it.

[atc007]

Better than new. ;)

[Keith Salyer]

That is so nice Matt. Is that one going in the living room?

[xrider]

Appreciate the compliments guys. This will be strictly for show, too many hard to find parts on this thing. Made some headway the past couple days on the assembly. Pics below.

[Dirtcrasher]

I like it better than a crated 250R, :lol:

[yaegerb]

Very nice work Matt. I also like the old school Beamer photobombing the pic!

[bkm]

Matt, I'm glad I didn't speak on your behalf. When 300r asked if you were going to race it I almost said, "Hell yeah, Matt isn't scared to race any of his rare bikes or parts". I don't blame you one bit for keeping this one good as new. Keep up the awesome work.

[83ATC185]

I honestly don't see how you sleep at night with this thing in the garage calling out to you! Beautiful work man!

[RamsesRibb]

How do you come across parts on this beast? It is looking beautiful.

[xrider]

Made some more headway on this. Installed the radiator/hoses, carb, throttle cable, triple trees, clamps, most of the the electrical system, and a few other odds and ends. Enjoy!

[86T3]

With all the nos parts plus new paint and powder this will be practicaly brand new trike.Cant wait to see it finished.Will you start it and run it atleast or just display it.

I asked Matt this in person and I could see the pain of conflict in his eyes. Lol.

[atc300r]

I love these restorations.But for me it would be hard to see these awsome trikes everyday and not ride them.Thats just me.I have respect for you guys that collect them and not ride them.

[plevib]

I love these restorations.But for me it would be hard to see these awsome trikes everyday and not ride them.Thats just me.I have respect for you guys that collect them and not ride them.

on one hand I agree, that takes amazing patience to hold back, so hats off. But I think I have more respect for people like dale Shively, who has a tiger 500 that he resurrected and now races every chance he can get! It's what these machines were meant for. Sure museum pieces are cool, worth more money, and preserve the machine, but using these machines preserves the heart of the sport! But xrider, absolutely flawless work! And beautiful machine! Maybe ride it at least a little? ;) haha

[xrider]

Trust me guys, normally I agree with you 100% on this argument. I'm not saying I will never ride this thing, but no plans for anytime in the near future. These Cagiva's are a tough restoration. I restored my tiger a couple years ago and it was considerably easier than this build. Keep in mind, the Tiger's use Rotax motors that you can still buy alot of replacement parts. Their not easy to find, but it is easier to get replacement parts if you plan to ride the thing. There is virtually nothing available for the Cagiva. With the exception of a couple universal o-rings nothing exists. It took me 2 years to find all the internals to build the motor and that includes a run of custom order pistons since even they are not available. I've had to search for parts in both Italy and the UK twice a day everyday in both English and Italian in order to get to where I am on this build. I'm just under 3 years in now and still am trying to find items to finish it.

[xrider]

Nothing too crazy here, but I never posted pictures of them. Been saving this classic new Tsubaki chain and these awesome NOS Oakley grips for the Cagiva.

[Ghostv2]

You know the story on how you track down all these pieces are almost as interesting as the bike. You might need to write a tutorial up and who knows what cool trike stuff will come floating up with us all searching lol.

You're doing the right thing, you can only get NOS once. If you wanted a rider you'd have one I'm sure. Or will in the future.

[xrider]

^ That is a good point. Once I source the remaining items from the Cagiva dirt bike (less than 10 part numbers left I believe), I will share the websites, contacts, and other sources I have used to run down items for this build. Hopefully it will save others some time when trying to restore one of these in the future.

[Evan Hagenow]

I bet your Italian will be pretty good by the end of this amazing project. The patience that you and the others show when doing these restorations is unbelievable.

[El Camexican]

Yea, I'm blown away by what you and Robert have found for NOS parts. Haven't seen him on here in a long while. I wonder how his project is going?

The temptation to fire and ride that trike would be strong, but the first time you turn a wheel on it something won't be quite as perfect as it was when you finished it. Yes Dale rides his 500 and he's my hero for doing it, but that trike is far from cosmetically mint.

[plevib]

Yes Dale rides his 500 and he's my hero for doing it, but that trike is far from cosmetically mint.

I think it's perfect ;) just like it was meant to be! Haha. But it is pretty cool to see these resto projects fur sure!

[Dirtcrasher]

How do you come across parts on this beast? It is looking beautiful.

By tracing all leads, calling everyone, looking overseas and checking for parts on a daily basis.

I bet he has spent hundreds and hundreds of hours just looking for parts.

Truly an amazing feat!!

[RamsesRibb]

10 years ago I never would believe I I would see one of these aside from old magazines. Truly amazing work going into this.

[Ghostv2]

Speaking of dales 500 and Cagiva, anyone get the chance to see these two meet at TF? My first time EVER seeing a Cagiva in person. They are out there, you just gotta know which rock to look under. Those rocks are too expensive for me to touch, so I don't go looking lol.

But hopefully that means we will get to see one race soon? Right?

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[86T3]

You want to see a Cagiva racing? You get to see a Cagiva racing (actually I was helping dry the track, but it's close enough). And if Matt ever needs a to scratch his Cagiva itch he's more than welcome to ride mine
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[OZQUAD44]

Those things look good even today, they must have seemed out of this world back in the day.


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[xrider]

Thanks for the good comments guys. Also, for anyone that needs it. I have both the full service manual and parts manual in PDF form for the 1984 WMX200 dirtbike. PM me if you need a copy and I can send it to you.

[xrider]

UPDATE: I was able to score a NOS set of tank shrouds out of the the United Kingdom this week. Just opened the package and installed them! Never would have thought I would have located a set, but am glad I did as the finish is so much better than the reproduction ones. Also, I sent the last batch of hardware out to yellow zinc this week and the axle is scheduled for Chrome plating in mid-February.

[bkm]

Your hunting skills are unbelievable. Great work Matt!

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[atc007]

Great work Matt. I ordered 6000 feet of pallet wrap today to ship plastics ;). I had a roll somewhere,but can't find it.

[El Camexican]

I love this thread! Thanks for keeping us up to date.

Are you in contact with Robert? Wondering how he's doing on his Cagiva project.

[Dirtcrasher]

It truly is VERY remarkable...

I can't believe how many NOS parts you found in 2017!!

[xrider]

Thanks guys, it's been a journey that's for sure. Steve, thanks again for helping out with the splined spacer. It will get added here shortly. That's good news Bill. Let me know when your ready, I'm ready to throw some fenders on this sucker. I talked with Robert about 2 months ago and he was doing well. He is still collecting parts for his Tigers and Cagivas, but is pretty much ready to start assembly. Just has been really busy lately. Hopefully we will hear from him soon on the forums as I would love to see some more pics.

[83ATC185]

Any more progress on this bad boy?

[atc007]

I know he has shiny new plastics ;)

[xrider]

Not much to report at this point. I have a group of re-pop parts which should be wrapped up late this week (seat mounts, grab bar, foot pegs). The original Answer handlebars will be done at Powder tomorrow, so I can start adding the controls. Thanks to Bill I do now have the front and rear plastics, which I have since mounted the front fender with decals. Biggest hold up at the moment is in the suspension. I need one fork cap that attaches to the slider and then I can assemble the forks. Also need to refinish my shock reservoir and send it back to Ohlins for assembly. Should have a good update in the next couple weeks.

[Madman Racing]

I am glad to see you are restoring one,as I have a past (small part) with a Cagiva 200. Back around 87-88 one of my trike buddies got one wheeling and dealing as he was great at it at the young age of 16 we were.As most of our bikes at the time it had no rear brakes,and rear fenders were fiberglass as I remember because they were all cracked up.But as with his description of all his bikes"it was real fast " and he wasn't kidding! I was lucky enough to take it for a blast, not realizing the significance of what I was experiencing at the time. That November my Buddy was killed in a Hunting accident .fast forward 20+ years i reconnected with his youngest brother who was a baby when my buddy was killed to find out they had kept the Cagiva, but by this time it was basically a rolling chassis and a gas tank,but there it was. I tried for the past 8 years to buy it,not even knowing if I could even afford or even find a motor. Unfortunately this past February there was a garage fire at their residence and the Cagiva roller was lost in the fire killing any dreams I had of getting my long gone trike buddies Tricky Dicks Cagiva.

[Keith Salyer]

Great job Xrider. Are you going to do this on your other special build?

[xrider]

Great job Xrider. Are you going to do this on your other special build?

Yes, I will be doing the same kind of thread for that build. I pick up the powdercoat today and will get a thread posted here shortly

[xrider]

Small update here. Got the refinished answer handlebars installed along with a NOS Ricambi Cagiva Bar Pad. Also can see the new front fender with decals installed as well. I should have another update here soon. I have acquired and refinished all the items for the front forks and rear shock. Should have both back within a month. Both the rear shock and the front forks have all of the aluminum polished on them as well.

[xrider]

It took me a few tries, but I finally was able to find the correct silencer for the Cagiva. Even though the 83 WMX200 and the 84 WMX200 are almost identical, the silencer is slightly different. This NOS one is the correct one which is the 84 model. It has double mounting brackets which is the key for the Cagiva three wheeler. The 83 has a single mounting bracket that is also located slightly different. I actually found this only 45 minutes from my house surprisingly. This makes the full exhaust system NOS.

[xrider]

Did a light polish on the silencer and got it installed. I also went ahead and installed the NOS throttle assembly, and the NOS Oakley B1-B Grips. Really love how the handlebars are looking.

[kzr800]

I have been watching your build for a long time......and, I always enjoy your updates. Good luck with the build, and I can't wait to see the finished product.

[shortline10]

Looking awesome Matt , glad to see those grips on this build :)

[xrider]

Thanks Mike. I toyed with putting them on my 200x, but glad I held out for the Cagiva as they really set off the handlebars... Another pickup today. A pair of the correct NOS Carlisle tires for the rear. Nothing too exciting, but extremely hard to find these days.

[atctim]

My gosh Matt! What a unicorn you have there, and to be able to source parts is unbelievable! That trike has got "schwinggggg" written all over it. Keep up the incredible work!

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[Dirtcrasher]

This is an unbelievable build. OUTSTANDING!!!!

How did you chase down the tires??

[KLT185]

How do you find all these rare NOS parts? Do they fall from sky when you dream about them at night??


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[200x newby]

It took me a few tries, but I finally was able to find the correct silencer for the Cagiva. Even though the 83 WMX200 and the 84 WMX200 are almost identical, the silencer is slightly different. This NOS one is the correct one which is the 84 model. It has double mounting brackets which is the key for the Cagiva three wheeler. The 83 has a single mounting bracket that is also located slightly different. I actually found this only 45 minutes from my house surprisingly. This makes the full exhaust system NOS.

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx18/zwaylo/20170514_110550_zpspkq6sqan.jpg (http://s737.photobucket.com/user/zwaylo/media/20170514_110550_zpspkq6sqan.jpg.html)

I just want to know where you found this? Being from Lima I wouldn't have thought you would find something like this around here.

[yaegerb]

Awesome work Matt. I am very impressed by your ability to source all of the parts for this bike. Once its complete it will be going in top tier builds. Can't wait to see the finished product!

[xrider]

Thanks for the kind words guys. I will definitely be glad when this is done. My goal is to have it back up on wheels by Thanksgiving which will be the 4 year anniversary of the start of the project. It will probably then take me another 6 months or so to finish the build. Most of that time will be locating the correct rear master cylinder. The exact model was only used on two Ducati superbikes, so it is pretty much non-existent these days. I believe it is the only difficult item I have left to source. As far as the Silencer, I picked it up off a Cagiva dirt bike enthusiast in Washington Courthouse, OH. The tires I was able to pick up from OC, luckily he had an extra pair from his restorations. I actually have three of the tires now. I bought a NOS one off ebay a couple years ago, but wasn't able to find another one until I reached out to Bill.

[kzr800]

Every time I see an update on this thread, I get excited. Such a cool build with such a great story building it. I don't post too often here, because like most of you I have many hobbies and never enough time or money....LOL. I have great respect for this build, because I have restored a few vintage snowmobiles and I know what it takes.

[xrider]

Had some time today and was able to get the front wheel assembly put together. It is ready to bolt on once I get the Forks back from Racetech. Should be any day now. This is the original Hoosier Tri-Trac that was on the Cagiva back in the 80s.

[yaegerb]

You mean on "the cagiva" or are you older than I think you are :)

[xrider]

You mean on "the cagiva" or are you older than I think you are :)

Good catch ha, this thing out dates me by 3 years.

[yaegerb]

Good catch ha, this thing out dates me by 3 years.

Haha, I absolutely love that tire.

[xrider]

Picked up a couple more NOS items. The first is the plastic cable guide. This gets a grommet on the small side and then goes over the fuel bung, below the cap. The clutch cable and the throttle cable are then routed under the tank and through the grommet. The second are a pair of NOS Calipers. The Cagiva uses the same caliper on both the front and rear. These were surprisingly hard to locate NOS given that they have only been obsolete about 10 years.

[xrider]

Just got back a group of parts from reproduction. Foot pegs, grab bar, and seat mounts. Big thanks to Andy for loaning me a set of originals for reproduction.

[xrider]

Picked a couple more items up today for the Cagiva. What I have here are the Radiator Guards and the Secure Clips both in NOS. The secure clips are a neat part. They get pushed into a hole on the shroud and then clip onto the metal guards on the back side. A bit overkill, but cool none the less. You can see the clip on the left hand side of the second picture.

[TrickyDickII]

Picked up a couple more NOS items. The first is the plastic fuel tank overflow guide. This gets a grommet on the small side and then goes over the fuel bung, below the cap. The overflow line is then routed through it. The second are a pair of NOS Calipers. The Cagiva uses the same caliper on both the front and rear. These were surprisingly hard to locate NOS given that they have only been obsolete about 10 years.

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Hey Matt, Awesome job tracking down all the NOS parts! That's actually a cable guide for the clutch and throttle cables. There's a little plastic vent the clips on the crossbar for the vent hose.
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[xrider]

I stand corrected, Thanks for info Andy! That's the first time I've seen one actually installed, I was just going by the parts manual. I'm guessing most of them got broken or just thrown away over the years.

[Dirtcrasher]

I gotta say it again, this is an amazing feat, MATT!!

True 3wheeler enthusiast for sure!!

[Ghostv2]

I stand corrected, Thanks for info Andy! That's the first time I've seen one actually installed, I was just going by the parts manual. I'm guessing most of them got broken or just thrown away over the years.

If it just simply slips over the bung they probably become a nuisance and fall off every time you try to fill the tank. Or like you said, just broke over time. I'm not sure what they are made of as I have 0 experience with these elephants other than looking at them lol.


One of the longest and most anticipated builds I've ever seen on here. It's getting close!

[Blown 331]

Don't worry I won't be moving in on your territory but how do you even find all this stuff? Just Googling and calling around or what?

[Toaster556]

Hey Matt, Awesome job tracking down all the NOS parts! That's actually a cable guide for the clutch and throttle cables. There's a little plastic vent the clips on the crossbar for the vent hose.
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[xrider]

The rear shock is finally complete. A HUGE thanks to Gary at Ohlins for working with me back in forth for a good 6 months of trying to locate parts and refinishing the old ones. Every piece of aluminum has been polished, with fresh zinc on the body and a new spring. Also my photobucket account is dead at this point so , I will be going back through the thread and re-attaching all of the photos.

[xrider]

After 8 months of back and forth the front forks are back from Racetech and look awesome. I got them mounted up tonight along with the refinished wheel assembly and the original Hoosier Tri-Trac front tire. Just need to do the brakes and the front end is completely done.

[Ghostv2]

The sex appeal is off the charts. I want a racy calendar made where each month is it one step in the assembly process and December is when it's in it's full glory. It doesn't even need some loose women sitting on it. It's sexy enough.

[xrider]

Made some more headway. Got the Carlisle tires mounted up to a set of NOS Mitchell wheels. It was a real chore getting these old tires to stretch out to seat the beads. Also have the axle refinished thanks to Mike at VMS. All I am waiting for now is the rear carrier to be buttoned up and it will be up on all 3. Getting close.

[christph]

Man, those lower fork legs are looooong. Very nice.

[xrider]

After 4 Years, it is finally up on all 3 wheels. Huge thanks to Andy for loaning me another carrier for reproduction. Turns out there were 3 different versions of the carrier. I happened to make the 2 wrong ones the first time around. Got the new carrier back this week and it worked out perfect. Installed the carrier bearings, carrier, chain adjusters, rear axle assembly, ohlins shock, swingarm decals, and swingarm bolt covers.

[yaegerb]

Very, very nice Matt!

[ironchop]

That thing is F@#&ING GORGEOUS

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[Joseph Farrow]

I still want to ride it. :)

[xrider]

Got the NOS tank emblems and the reproduction decals installed. The emblems are super nice on the Cagiva. They appear to be solid brass that was hand painted in the recess. They really set the tank off.

[atctim]

WOW! I am beyond impressed right now. The detail in this build could not be any better. You parts search must be similar to a hunting expedition I had in Montana, hunting wild unicorns.

[yaegerb]

Got the NOS tank emblems and the reproduction decals installed. The emblems are super nice on the Cagiva. They appear to be solid brass that was hand painted in the recess. They really set the tank off.

.................:drool:

[Footy]

So this was originally a WMX 200 dirt bike?

[Dirtcrasher]

Matt, is this on Facebook as well??

We all know this is an amazing feat to accomplish these years, and I can't image anyone being able to do it again.

One of the best part of these rare builds is you guys who do these rare builds, you reproduce some of the parts as well as find things that work and are correct.

I love this trike!!

[brandonlowe2]

This is too nice

[christph]

Love the color scheme on the Cagiva. Too bad they didn't sell more back in the day, they'd be easier to find and restore today.

[xrider]

Matt, is this on Facebook as well??

I haven't posted it on facebook yet. Just here and the occasional instagram photo. I'll have to take a couple good photos and post it for the peeps that aren't on here.

Thanks for all the kind words guys. It's been tough build for sure.

[xrider]

Small update. I was able to source a NOS clutch lever assembly over the holidays. Got the NOS cable and lever assembly installed today. Hope everyone is having a nice holiday.

[Zach]

So glad I came across this post again, had not seen the progress in over a year. Looking amazing, Great work!

[xrider]

I had a good bit of luck sourcing the remaining items for the front. Found a mint number plate, NOS number plate decal, and mint front caliper. Got everything refinished, installed, and bled. The front end is now complete. Down now to just the seat cover, airbox, and rear brake system.

[86T3]

The front end is so flawless that the picture actually looks fake. Incredible. That's all I can say

[atctim]

I've got to say I am pretty blown away at this build! It's so good, it's perfect.

[shortline10]

Awesome Matt , looks better than factory new !!!!

[fabiodriven]

Absolutely astonishing. This is such an amazing build, I couldn't imagine sourcing all of those parts. That's a milestone in your life right there.

[xrider]

Finally was able to locate the rear master cylinder. I looked for years and couldnt even find a used one. Found this one local and its NOS. The list is getting smaller on this project. I need to refinish/install the airbox, make a rear brake line, install the rear sprocket/chain, and put a kill switch on. That is it.

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[83ATC185]

Thanks for keeping us updated! This is reallysomething to be proud of!

[250rfan]

Awesome......absolutely Awesome.
If you decide to ever sell it let me Know.

[Newrider]

Amazing !!!!

[xrider]

Here are some updated progress photos on the Cagiva from late 2019. I have since buttoned most of this up with only a brake linkage on the rear and a chain left to finish.

[yaegerb]

Here are some updated progress photos on the Cagiva from late 2019. I have since buttoned most of this up with only a brake linkage on the rear and a chain left to finish.

Soooo sick :drool:

[83ATC185]

I would keep that thing in an inflatable bubble :lol: You've done an amazing job on that!

Are you going to ride it at least once?

[El Camexican]

Looks like the guy next-door is selling if anyone wants to live next to one of the most awesome restorations in trike history.

She's a gem!!!

[xrider]

I would keep that thing in an inflatable bubble :lol: You've done an amazing job on that!

Are you going to ride it at least once?

This one lives in my basement now until I can build the new garage and get a proper display case. I have since picked up a Cagiva 125 and two additional Cagiva 200 three wheelers which I own with a friend of mine, so i will have the opportunity to throw a leg over one. Ive actually rode the 125 a couple times once I got it back up on all 3.

[dirtwheels]

What an incredible restoration of such a rare bike! It looks amazing.

[Arky-X]

Drooling!!!!!!!

As others have said, an amazing build......and on such a rare trike.