85 Tecate with late model parts, what have you used?

[i58829]

Hey guys i recall seeing some post about using later model yamaha shocks on the 85 T3, i was wondering what other parts would make a good upgrade when rebuilding one of these machines. I dont really know much at all and if you have something you used as an exact fit, or very close for simple upkeep it'd be great if you were to throw that in here too. I'm pretty much open to anything aside from major frame modifications, and i plan on keeping the motor all 'stock' so i wont be looking for alternative power.

Whats the best and most cost effective rear end setup, from the swingarm assy itself, to axles, hubs, and of course wheel combinations. I'm sure there are a bunch of single posts with all of this stuff maybe we can get one big thread with a solid list. Thanks for your help, TC...

[cr480r]

Whats the best and most cost effective rear end setup, from the swingarm assy itself, to axles, hubs, and of course wheel combinations. I'm sure there are a bunch of single posts with all of this stuff maybe we can get one big thread with a solid list. Thanks for your help, TC...

I would say probably a '86 swingarm, carrier, and axle, along with 400ex extended hubs, and honda pattern wheels would probably be the best bang for the buck IMO...

[scooterroo]

the 86 swinger bolts right up and the only mod is you will have to put a few shims in on the top dogbone mount, washers or whatever. that way you will get 2 extra inches over the 85 swinger. you could use the rear carrier and axle, but the 85 bolts right up to the 86 swinger as well. using the 86 carrier with axle allows you to use the hinda 300ex and 400ex rer hubs, which will instantly give you an inch wider on each side, but you can always use the stock t3 hubs, and go the route of wheelspacers, for 2.5 inches extra width on each side. throw in a nice set of aftermarket itps or douglas wheels with the 3x5 offset, and your talking bout a real wide assend! for shocks, people have used the 01 raptor with the stubby hose, most people i know of are changing out the stock raptor hose and using the stock t3's rear shock hose, then you have to have it re-charged. i have heard of people using the newer raptor shocks with piggyback ressy as well, i think they have to be mounted upsdie down though. the 300ex shock bolts up, just drill out the top pivot mount hole to use the 300ex bolt. however that shock isnt all that adjustable, and kinda stiff. i have heard one member on here used a banshee shock, but never heard how good it worked though.

[i58829]

Awesome, thanks for all the help. It seems like i have plenty of options and time for that matter so i can be patient and work with whatever i can buy cheap on ebay or maybe find some of the stock later parts locally.

Is anyone running open air filters or modified boxes? Also are there any parts that are impossible to find without finding a parts machine?

Is the front end setup on the 85s as good as any? I've been sortof curious about the inverted forks and how the axle bolt works, and if there are any ways to make that setup work without spending several hundred dollars. Why you might ask? Well i dont have an answer for that i was just thinking of making this project something a little more than a resto. I think i've been looking at too many of the posts on this site...

[ccdhowell]

I am using a petcock from a late 80s KX500. I have an open element K&N filter, some strange number, don't remember, took my lapytop out to the garage and measured and looked at the K&N specs page for a couple hours to decide on my filter. I'm using an AMP performance ignition coil for a KX250. I am using a front master cylinder from a '04 KX250. I am currently running a Raptor shock on the rear. I have a PWK39 carb, cable and throttle assembly off a '01 KX500. I also have rear hubs off some Honda. I bought them off BGM, so he know's exactly what they came off of. Bolt pattern is 4/110, and it's cool having a common wheel pattern.

If I can think of anything else, I'll post it up.

Chris