"back in black" oldschool 83R project has begun! Installed repro # plate...

[trikezilla]

Heres another pic of my R...the # plate and shrouds are AUSSIEDUNERS (thanks tony) craftsmanship and he also supplied me with black air deflectors that bolt directly to the frame. When Im done, this will pretty much be all black and chrome, but somewhat of a replica of what the Team ATC guys raced in 83.

[2XTREME]

Lookin good.AussieDuner dose great work.
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[BigGreenMachine]

Very cool project, go with the look you want, its already unique looking.

Always like the looks of the air fooler over the liquid R, just lean and mean. Not so cluttered up as the the liquid R's.

[Maine_Triker]

Hey, I love the number plate... looks real old school!

Keep up the good work!

[trikezilla]

Thanks guys! I've been wanting to do this awhile, I too like the look of the air foolers, yet I like the fender look alot on the G3's!! I also turned the garb bar around for the "old school" look after seeing some pics of races from '85. These are older pics as I dont have the # plate or sccops.

What tires (lower profile and smaller height) do you think what look mean for this. I ride a lot of gravel and trails so I need a harder compound. I have looked a bit, but cant make up my mind....

Thanks!

[BigGreenMachine]

Cheng Shin Ice Racing tires are great for hardpack. Thats what I run on my T3.

[trikezilla]

Hmmm, allright thats the 4th time those have been recommended to me. Im really going to look into those. What do you use them for? Ice racing, hardpack, or both?

[BigGreenMachine]

Hardpack, wet grass, root covered trails, soft sand, clay, and some pavement. Really nice tire with lots of grip and they wear real well. I run 20x11x9.

From Saturday in the sandpit.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/BigGreenMachine/8aa1150f.jpg

[slothminx]

SWEET pic BGM, are those jumps there? i bet that T3 handles pretty well on the loose stuff

If i ever started regularly MXing my Z i would be getting one of those number plates for sure!.They look awesome.


Black surround with yellow mesh:beer :beer How much did that set you back from Aussie?

[Kintore]

Thanks guys! I've been wanting to do this awhile, I too like the look of the air foolers, yet I like the fender look alot on the G3's!! I also turned the garb bar around for the "old school" look after seeing some pics of races from '85. These are older pics as I dont have the # plate or sccops.

What tires (lower profile and smaller height) do you think what look mean for this. I ride a lot of gravel and trails so I need a harder compound. I have looked a bit, but cant make up my mind....

Thanks!

If you need a harder compound, I would try the razrs. I have the 4 ply and I ride on gravel roads, and rough trails too. They work awesome, and still easy to slide with. Hope this helps!

[BigGreenMachine]

The Cheng Shin is a harder compound then the Razrs on my buds Raptor and with all the slides and doughnuts I've done on pavement they show little wear.

Yeah those are all jumps I've built over time and she definately handles great. Started crossing up the bars in the air to add a little style. lol Theres over 10 jumps in the pit, a few berms and a rythm section, all from my shovel and rake. Thx

[trikezilla]

BGM love your T3 BTW...I may have to try them tires, but KINTORE'S description of where he rides is pretty much identical to mine.


SLOTHMINX: yeah his plates are sweet, and real good workmanship, plus they look just like they are from back in the day. this set me back $35 (s/h included) but we had previous arrangements made.

for those of you who jump your trike....what is stronger: offset bubs or whell spacers? What will have the least amount of stress placed on the axle. I know the strongest is to buy an extended, but Im not sure what to do?

[BigGreenMachine]

I use spacers and haven't had an issue but they are the kind that need the new studs.

I would have bought wheels over the spacers but the T3 wheels are already 3+5 spacing so they would be pretty weak just to gain +2 a side ya know what I mean? Think when I can I'll be buying an axle.

If you can get hubs go with those and if you need new wheels splurge on offset wheels as well. Super wide! lol

[Bigbore]

This is my '83. They look good black, if I do say so.... My dad bought it for me in '83 and have had it ever since. I restored it in 2001 and decided to go all black and powered coated frame / swinger in aluminum.

[Aussieduner]

Lookin good mate...gee i dont see that type of weather "Downunder",its all sun,surf and bikini babes where im from .......

Cheers
Aussie

[conig]

you might want to try the kenda dominator its a real hard tire. enough I have heard people complain about them spinning out on asphault. its kind of in between the recomended ice tire and razors. they also came stock on the ds650's standard models so they most likly can be found on fleabay or locally for cheap.

[Meat-BoX]

I really like my Titan Fast Trekkers. The Pattern is Great for Busting it Sideways, Greabs Great in the Loamy stuff and is just fine on Hard Pact. I dont know the hardness but they are 4 ply I think and seem perfect for alot of terrain. The Knobbies are big and the Paddle Like Knobbies throw mad roost and grab pretty good. They allso clean themselves out real good instead of clogging up with mud. I think there cheap too like $35 a tire. Just an Idea

[trikezilla]

Ok, well Ill look into these tire options a bit more.

I think ill look at getting some offset wheels, they semm to sound the strongest.

BIGBORE: That thing is sweet! I love the black look...got any spare parts like exhaust hangars?? LOL

Tony...yep, I wish Id see more babes around here in bikini's. This time of year the only bikinis you see are on the chicks that dive in Lake Superior and do the Polar Plunge (they dive into 20 degree farenheight water, to raise $$$ for foundations). You should ride in the snow sometime though!! Its a blast..Ill trade you snow for sand, well for a while @ least.

[trikezilla]

Meat-Box..just seen your post. I like the look of them tires, they look pretty mean. How do they hold up on gravel? I like the fact they self clean real well!

[Meat-BoX]

I havent ridden the Tecate much, a Part Vibrates off every time I take her out. On the power line trail they are great and hook up good in the Gravel. Ive seen other Trikes on here with them. All I know is dont stay close behind them in the Gravel or you may get roosted pretty good.
Id say they are a good all around tire, they get sideways nice and throw roost real good. I havnt put many miles on them but I love em and the way they make my Tecate handle. Ask around Im sure other riders can give good feedback. I know when I bought mine the Price was under $40 each and I threw them on some ITP T9's with some offset. Real sweet.

[BigGreenMachine]

Parts vibrate off, I hear ya. Loc-tite does wonders bro.