tecate pictures lets see what you got!!!

[2quicktecate]

here's some pics of the stages my tecate went through i've only had her 9 months
april 08
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/P1010085.jpg
may 08
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/3wheelin024.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/DSC01424.jpg
june 08
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/DSC01430.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/DSC01426.jpg
december 08
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/DSC01605.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/DSC01740.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/DSC01803.jpg
jan 09
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/DSC01831.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/DSC01834.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/DSC00480.jpg

[fabiodriven]

Ask and ye shall receive-

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r275/fabiodriven/Tecate%20250/fabio4.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r275/fabiodriven/Tecate%20250/fabio3.jpg
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r275/fabiodriven/Tecate%20250/fabio2.jpg

Here's a couple vids for good measure-
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r275/fabiodriven/Tecate%20250/th_MOV02748.jpg (http://s146.photobucket.com/albums/r275/fabiodriven/Tecate%20250/?action=view&current=MOV02748.flv)

Vs. a Quadzilla!
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r275/fabiodriven/Tecate%20250/th_tecategetsjump.jpg (http://s146.photobucket.com/albums/r275/fabiodriven/Tecate%20250/?action=view&current=tecategetsjump.flv)

[Gag_Halfront]

My first Tecate:

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq101/Gag_Halfront/My%20Trikes/Tecate%20KXT250/T3_left.jpg

[boosted96cobra]

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll292/sagep11/IMAG0020-1.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll292/sagep11/IMAG0021-1.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll292/sagep11/IMAG0069.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll292/sagep11/IMAG0070.jpg
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll292/sagep11/IMAG0071.jpg

[dcreel]

1985 Tecate bt ported KX cylinder, reed spacer, motoplat ignition, 39mm PJ carb, UFO airbox, +2 swingarm, Works shock, +6 axle
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/dcreel/000_0027.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/dcreel/000_0022.jpg
1984 Tecate Klemm Research ported KX cylinder, 41mm Mikuni, steering stabilizer, +2 Westcoast (Had this one since 1988)
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/dcreel/100_1718.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/dcreel/100_1715.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/dcreel/100B1740.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/dcreel/Kelly2.jpg
The day I got it 20+ years ago
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/dcreel/new.jpg

[2quicktecate]

sweet trikes! i'll get a good pic of mine tomorrow all clean and shiney. she looks like poop in the pics i posted

[ScottZJ]

Well here is my old tecate and then my parts for the new project.
http://www.fototime.com/%7BA96AEE34-AAE5-4381-BBF6-034CA784AC30%7D/picture.JPG

http://www.fototime.com/%7BAF0787DF-80D6-41AB-8FB1-CAB6B37FFB21%7D/picture.JPG

http://www.fototime.com/%7BC9FF7DD3-151E-49F8-A442-8034CE8DB650%7D/picture.JPG

http://www.fototime.com/%7B9447530B-E585-4FA9-B13D-315088B388E1%7D/picture.JPG

[dcreel]

I really want a 2nd gen Tecate. I would probably trade my 84 and 85 and parts for a good running 2nd gen.

[cr480r]

Nice tecates guys!!! I might snap some current photos of mine.. but its so hacked and butchered these days I dont even know if it should be considered a tecate anymore..:wondering

[russell56443]

SWEET!!!!
I love Tecate's!!!

[oOGoFastOo]

Here is mine thats still in the process of waiting for parts to get put back together at the moment.

[petesatc]

here's mine....

[fabiodriven]

I really want a 2nd gen Tecate. I would probably trade my 84 and 85 and parts for a good running 2nd gen.

I really wanted one too. Now that I've got one I'm not so crazy about the idea. The 84-85's will always be my #1. Simple, dependable, and FAST!

[DixiePlowboy]

The 84-85's will always be my #1. Simple, dependable, and FAST!

I figured I was the only one that prefered 1st gen. Tecate over the 2nd. Since 1988, I've had two '86's, one '84, and four '85's.

[brapp]

god those 86's are sexy!!!!!!

[2quicktecate]

i actually think the 1st gen tecates look better, don't get me wrong i would love to own an 86-87 but look almost like an r. the first gen tecates are one of a kind..

[Tri-ZNate]

Sweet first Gens. I love the red tecates,

[3or4wheels]

OK,here ya go!!!!!!

[fabiodriven]

god those 86's are sexy!!!!!!

That's what got me. That and the fact that the 500 engine goes in those frames alot easier. Now that I own one though, I like the looks of the 85 better. It's like being with a hot chick and finding out there are some undesirable things about your dreamgirl...

[fabiodriven]

i actually think the 1st gen tecates look better, don't get me wrong i would love to own an 86-87 but look almost like an r. the first gen tecates are one of a kind..

Agreed- %100:beer shens

[scooterroo]

the 85... when all is said and done, kx cylinder (might do 300 kit), kx ignition, v-force 3 reeds, 38 mm carb, bassani headpipe, answer hottip silencer. progressive front springs, elka rear shock from 300ex, franks +2 swinger, 50" rear end!!!

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h315/scooterroo/DSCF3081.jpg

my 85 with white tank...

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h315/scooterroo/kids007.jpg

the 86... no wheres near done, lol. but i have taken a step closer. got the motor on its way finally. when all is said and done, it will be sweet.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h315/scooterroo/carshow023.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h315/scooterroo/carshow020.jpg

[Tecate250]

http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/Tecate250/IMG_1437.jpg
Here are my tecate and 250r a few weeks ago.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/Tecate250/IMG_1328.jpg
Me Playing with the tecate
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/Tecate250/IMG_1293.jpg
My 2 85 tecates. Yes under that mangled mess is a tecate.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/Tecate250/IMG_1294.jpg
My 84 project
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/Tecate250/IMG_1298.jpg
My 84 and 85 tecate as well as my old tecate 4.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/Tecate250/IMG_1302.jpg

[2quicktecate]

sweet keep them coming.. i will have a good pic of mine here in a day or two when my head gasket comes. i polished the head!!!

[2quicktecate]

i was looking for a watercooled r, but all the ones i looked at were really rough or way over priced and then my tecate showed up on the list. she was a diamond in the rough, had to bug the trailprotrailprotrailprotrailpro out of the people to fianally go look at it offer them 300 and they said 350 i didn't even try to start her before i handed the cash over. the first pics of this thread is the day i hauled her home. about 3000$ later and i'm in love!!!

[2quicktecate]

i was looking for a watercooled r, but all the ones i looked at were really rough or way over priced and then my tecate showed up on the list. she was a diamond in the rough, had to bug the trailprotrailprotrailprotrailpro out of the people to fianally go look at it offer them 300 and they said 350 i didn't even try to start her before i handed the cash over. the first pics of this thread is the day i hauled her home. about 3000$ later and i'm in love!!!

[tobys 2 strokes]

first a reminder for you T3 people to show up at our Tecatefest.
http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=92490
one of my Kxt500
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u11/Stevejasper_2000/DSCF0176.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u11/Stevejasper_2000/DSCF0551.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u11/Stevejasper_2000/DSCF0550.jpg

then one of my newest creation a KXF500
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u11/Stevejasper_2000/DSCF1041.jpg

[2quicktecate]

i'm gonna try to make it.

[Twilight]

2quicktecate... Still looking for a waterpumper R? I might have a lead on one thats been rebuilt since its last race in 1992, co-worker told me his brother in law raced flat track races at the Yakima Fairgrounds... heres the kicker... he doesnt even want a grand for it.

I'll get pics and info tomorrow. If I dont get money for a job im doing. I will pass the offer onto you =)

tobys 2 stroke; http://sacramento.craigslist.org/mcy/993400593.html http://sacramento.craigslist.org/rvs/992989949.html these might be of interest?

[tanks350x]

My first choice would've been a 2nd gen Tecate,, found a sweet 86 for sale for $2,000 , damn wish I had the cash when I seen it

[2quicktecate]

yeah i want the r. actually my best friend is looking for one he has an air r now and wants a watercooled. he gets pissed when my tecate leave in my roost.

[Twilight]

Alright man, If its not within my 500.00 budget, its yours. I'll PM ya some pics when I get off work tomorrow.

[Dirty]

Swedish tecate with very few running hours:
http://www.dirtyserver.mine.nu/Tecate/dsc01807.jpg

Looking like this at the moment:
http://www.dirtyserver.mine.nu/Tecate/dsc03371.jpg
http://www.dirtyserver.mine.nu/Tecate/dsc03278.jpg

Some rust prevention and service.

/Johan

[HondaHarry]

heres my 86, waiting for its day in the sun.

Bought it rode it twice in a parking lot with paddles on it, made sure everything worked, then had to put it in storage because I moved into
a new shop, but now this pesky tiger im workin on stole its spot.

Has an LA Sleeve 300 kit, ported, PWK, some unknown pipe and silencer
and a +6 swingarm.

[2quicktecate]

Alright man, If its not within my 500.00 budget, its yours. I'll PM ya some pics when I get off work tomorrow.


Please do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[BigGreenMachine]

Oh boy, I've got a good number of mine and other peoples T3's I can post. Here are 3 of mine. Hoping to return my pile of parts to this form sooner or later, with a KX500 in it of course.

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/8918/78c1b57cda4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/1879/d5cab7fdcd9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/4235/behindmyhouse2yb9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[scooterroo]

post up some pics of it the 500 form james!!!!!

[dcreel]

Not mine, but by far the nicest 1st gen I have ever seen
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/dcreel/badasstecate.jpg

[2quicktecate]

i want one of those pipe protectors.

[dcreel]

I want the CalFab aluminum short track tank.

BigGreenMachine: Is that disk guard on your Tecate made for the tecate? Or were you able to find something close and fab it up? I would really like to find one of those for my 85. My 84 has a Maier one.

[BigGreenMachine]

Those are Maier 85 Tecate fork guards. Got those a few years ago for cheap on here or .org.

500 with an 89 KX250 tank. I like it better in my above pics therefore thats how it will be built.
http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/4177/img1527uz4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/5199/img1524hp3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Greatest trail rider ever.

http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/2521/d77a8c51zr7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/7623/e6e50f2evl0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/9558/66b61231kc6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[hadar]

Great pics guys. Here's mine:

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg149/Leadcrowns/IMAG0020.jpg



http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg149/Leadcrowns/IMAG0011.jpg



Here's my top secret build, not done but getting closer.
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg149/Leadcrowns/DSC00152.jpg


http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg149/Leadcrowns/DSC00149.jpg

[BigGreenMachine]

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=JSt3dDqE9_Y

Thought we could embed youtube vids now?

[BigGreenMachine]

LOL Not so top secret anymore! Nice how the swingarm just bolts to those frames, with the addition of the linkage mounts of course.

Nice!

[dcreel]

What year is that? 87-88 KX 500? What year swinger bolts up to it? How hard was it to get the trees and forks on the frame?

Wow!!

How do you guys like those Hi-Flite seats with the longer pad on to the tank?

[hadar]

What year is that? 87-88 KX 500? What year swinger bolts up to it? How hard was it to get the trees and forks on the frame?

Wow!!

How do you guys like those Hi-Flite seats with the longer pad on to the tank?

In the pic it's an 88 kx250 not a kx500 but is still quite a bear to deal with when you get on the pipe. 86 kxt trees and forks bolt right on with very little modding. I used a 1st get t3 swinger and axle. had to make a custom shock mount but like BGM said sprockets and piviot bolt right on and line up.

Hi-flite seats rock btw.

[dcreel]

So do you think the 88 500 frame would be a similar job? As far as the Hi-Flite seats I really want one in green for my 85. Green frame, white plastics, green seat. Awesome.

[hadar]

So do you think the 88 500 frame would be a similar job? As far as the Hi-Flite seats I really want one in green for my 85. Green frame, white plastics, green seat. Awesome.

Oh yeah. The 88 kx250 was like the same frame and layout as the kx500 from 89-04 (not 100% about the years).

[Tecate250]

Finally I see what the Franks Swinger sticker looks like. Mine is Yellow and Black.

[2quicktecate]

damn i'm glad i started this thread lots of cool stuff popping up...

[Tekawte1]

I couldnt get the pic to upload so heres a link. not the best but its all i got.. I picked it up in mid to late 2007 for $125.00. Not running but all there except the headlight. Restoration pics comming in the next few weeks!! click on the pic once there to see it bigger.. http://cid-d2b6b980bd0c2c1f.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/pics?authkey=uhJKZHPdCmw%24&ct=photos

[hadar]

I couldnt get the pic to upload so heres a link. not the best but its all i got.. I picked it up in mid to late 2007 for $125.00. Not running but all there except the headlight. Restoration pics comming in the next few weeks!! click on the pic once there to see it bigger.. http://cid-d2b6b980bd0c2c1f.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/pics?authkey=uhJKZHPdCmw%24&ct=photos

Owe Yeah' Jeff. What kind of swinger do you have on that again?

[brrcuda]

Ah yes.... the elite tecate club. This is the only pic i got on my work laptop.

This one doesnt get to go out much. Im building a second 86 rider though to have fun with and to beat on....

[tecat-z]

A couple of my 85. Built this bike as an all arounder and has served well. It has seen mx, drags and rec use. I've got a 'few others' in the works.:naughty:

[2quicktecate]

there's that guage i want for my tecate. what temp should it run at?

[boosted96cobra]

A couple of my 85. Built this bike as an all arounder and has served well. It has seen mx, drags and rec use. I've got a 'few others' in the works.:naughty:

What front tire is on there? Stock sized rim?

[ride_red_95]

Great pics guys. Here's mine:


http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg149/Leadcrowns/DSC00149.jpg

i really like that with the dirtbike rear plastic

[Tecate 50]

Yeah Tecat-z thats one bad boy......can't wait for Oklahoma! Doom is coming...

[Autophysn]

A Tecate is definately my next trike, those things are freaking sick dudes! Congrats on such bitchn' bikes

[MIK6]

Here are a few links to my 86 and my 87 Tecate. I hate to repost picts that are already on the site.
Start of the 86 build.. http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=54617
87 first build from a basket case.. http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Chip/2489/mik6.html
87 build post.. http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=47329
87 w/ almost all my goodies on it.. http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=84225

I have only a few more parts to put on my 87.. I have a set of crazyG wave rotors and a crazyG overflow bottle guard. next year it gets new plastics and these go onto the 86.
I also have a red 84 in the barn that i am starting to save up parts for its build. I have my white plastics and a nice red tank already, black frame red accents and away it goes!!

MIK6 / Mike

[dcreel]

Tecat-Z, What kind of swingarm is that? They are all awesome bikes guys keep em coming.

[Tekawte1]

Owe Yeah' Jeff. What kind of swinger do you have on that again?
Well , in the pic its a stock swinger. Its a pic the day I picked it up. But the CALFAB I have is replacing that.

[DixiePlowboy]

What front tire is on there? Stock sized rim?

+1

tecat-z,

Is that a stock '85 wheel with the narrow Front Max on it like I did to an '85 in '07, or is that an narrower wheel?

[DixiePlowboy]

Here's my current Tecate. It looks so rough that I didn't really want to post a pic of it, but consider this a "before" pic since I've only had it since New Year's Eve. It's all original except Ricky Stator ignition, front sprocket, aftermarket air filter, and the rear tires.....even down to the piston(as story and inspection suggests).

ALL that will change this Spring.

[nd4speed]

Here's mine before this last summer's thrashing. It sports an 86 KX250 PC pipe with DG silencer turned upside down. A crappy 39mm Mikuni VM carb that I think has a float problem. A rear fender with a huge crack in it. A busted grab bar that was welded and broke again. LT250R 4/130 hubs. Cycra number plate.

[2quicktecate]

nice trikes, can't wait to get mmy gasket...

[tecat-z]

The swingarm is a +3 and very rare. It's my favorite part of the bike because of it's unique construction. Well..... that and the D.G. exhaust.:naughty: Why does everyone sooooo under rate them for the Tecate.:twisted:

[fabiodriven]

The swingarm is a +3 and very rare. It's my favorite part of the bike because of it's unique construction. Well..... that and the D.G. exhaust.:naughty: Why does everyone sooooo under rate them for the Tecate.:twisted:

I put my DG on once while I was repairing my CRF (pipe) and the DG was awful.

[dcreel]

I've used a Klemm Research sectional, DG, and the stock pipe on my 84. The Klemm Research was by far the best, DG was definitely better than stock. So in my opinion they are better than stock, and that was what they were made for.

[Tecate 50]

There it is....the DG exhausted Tecate that layed down the "Gauntlet" on everyone at Trikefest 2008. Doom is coming....

[nd4speed]

I liked DG pipe on my 84 and the one on my 86 performed the same as the Pro Circuit pipe.

[2quicktecate]

i think i lost a bit of power when i switched from my old rusty bassani to a new dg. i'm having the bassanni restored and gonna use it with the dg type 2 silencer. the dg seems ok on my kx jugged motor, can wait to try the bassanni

[brrcuda]

This is the rider i am finishing up. Its actually nice to not be so neurotic about the restore. Use what i have an not worry about oem obsolete parts.

Its coming along nicely

Just put the shroud sticks on last week.....:cool:

[Hoosier_Daddy]

Well, I'm in the middle of restoring mine. I finally got it mached-up. It's my hybrid 1985 T-3. Do you guys think it's dumb of me to put the 86 parts on my 85? I just wanted to do something a little different. I have all 86 plastic. 86 front end and 86 swinger.

[Twilight]

Hey 2quick, well that 250r may be mine... talked to the guy for about an hour;

New engine and a spare that runs
Original Tile/Certificate of Origin
All new fenders, OEM and Maier and fiberglass rears?
Detailed and cleaned every 2 years
Setup for flat tracking and trail
About 3 boxes of parts


He wants 100.00 for it all O_O either the guy is jerking me around, or im in for a kick ass deal.

BTW Hoosier, 86 front end looks good, better if the colors matched all around =P

[Hoosier_Daddy]

BTW Hoosier, 86 front end looks good, better if the colors matched all around =PThanks. The tank needs restored but the rest all matches. It's just the way tha camera flash worked in the basement, haha. I can't say it enough, thanks for your offer to help with the engine. edit

Sounds like a killer deal on that R. Good luck, my friend.

[2quicktecate]

Thanks. The tank needs restored but the rest all matches. It's just the way tha camera flash worked in the basement, haha. I can't say it enough, thanks for your help with the plastics.

Sounds like a killer deal on that R. Good luck, my friend.

holy trailprotrailprotrailprotrailpro thats a deal if he serious. can't wait to see it...

[mjquadracer]

my 84 tecate stock and modified

[mjquadracer]

action shot

[mjquadracer]

1986 tecate

[mjquadracer]

1987 tecate 4

[mjquadracer]

hangin with jw at pomona 1986

[mjquadracer]

me and marty hart at pamona 1986

[cr480r]

Well, I'm in the middle of restoring mine. I finally got it mached-up. It's my hybrid 1985 T-3. Do you guys think it's dumb of me to put the 86 parts on my 85? I just wanted to do something a little different. I have all 86 plastic. 86 front end and 86 swinger.

I think the forks and swingarm are a good idea, but the plastic doesnt appear to fit well... Do you have an '86 frame? you should start a thread on this

[dcreel]

mjquadracer- Awesome bikes and awesome pics. Back in 1986 I drew a picture of Jimmy White on his Tecate sideways in pen on paper. My mom took me to a Mickey Thompson race at the Anaheim Stadium. They had a meet and greet on the track, where I got it autographed. It's around here somewhere, I'll have to dig it up.

[hadar]

Neat pics from the 80's. Thanks for sharing.:beer

[Hoosier_Daddy]

I think the forks and swingarm are a good idea, but the plastic doesnt appear to fit well... Do you have an '86 frame? you should start a thread on thisI had to mount the radiators above the pipe so the tank sits higher then stock. Otherwise, the plastics fit pretty good. If i could get a custom pipe that ran lower, I could mount the rads lower and it would look a lot better, I think. But, the way it is now, it has full turning radius and everything fits.

I do have an 86 but it has a broken subframe and no engine. Unfortunately, my budget doesn't allow for me to get those things right now.

[DixiePlowboy]

i think i lost a bit of power when i switched from my old rusty bassani to a new dg. i'm having the bassanni restored and gonna use it with the dg type 2 silencer. the dg seems ok on my kx jugged motor, can wait to try the bassanni

A DG isn't on level with a Bassanni, but I'll be be glad to replace my stocker with a DG.....when you get ready to sell yours. Just say "when".:beer

[2quicktecate]

i'll let you know. do you want the full system along with the silencer? all i have to do is have the stinger repaired on my bassani

[2quicktecate]

oh i got the new head gasket in and it sealed perfectly. followwed cometics intructions of retorqueing and first warm up and cool down. now i need to take her out and see what she's got!

[Twilight]

Are tecates a 2 stroke? if so, remember to break it in gently.

[2quicktecate]

it's a 2 stroke, and it's already broke in just had a bad gasket. she fixed now

[2quicktecate]

hey twilight, i would love to se some pics of that R your getting.

[DixiePlowboy]

i'll let you know. do you want the full system along with the silencer? all i have to do is have the stinger repaired on my bassani


Yes, I'll take both. Thanks again!:beer

[Twilight]

I will hopefully be getting pics and the bikes +parts on Monday, he and his family went to Coos Bay for the weekend. my co worker did show me the 87 trx 250r he GAVE him and I was in awe.

[2quicktecate]

you want to go riding tomorrow?

[2quicktecate]

were going to the pit at around 10-11
tomorrow...

[Twilight]

I can actually! If all works out I will work from 12am to 9am, hopefully I can go riding with you guys. Is my pilot too big? and do you know the elevation so I can do a quick jetting?

[2quicktecate]

the elevation is around 300 and it might be to big for some of the trails but there alot of open sand and dirt

[2quicktecate]

were not leaving till 1 or so give me a call

[scooterroo]

just waiting for my nos chain protector and new pivot bearings to arrive... and then i will be putting this on my 85. oh yeah!!

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h315/scooterroo/DSCF3772.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h315/scooterroo/DSCF3773.jpg

[2quicktecate]

thats fricken sick. what did you pay for that. i had to settle with a champion, because my stocker broke

[DixiePlowboy]

Beautiful swinger, scooterroo!

What length is it?

[Hoosier_Daddy]

awesome swinger scoot!

[2quicktecate]

blew her up today... don't knopw why she ran so good with a leaky head gasket. it was running ok but a lil sputtery and the piston started squeking. smoked a raptor 660 nuberous times with her cutting out...

[Twilight]

Damn dude, sorry to hear that. If you want I can rebuild your engine. Sounds like you ran out of oil or the leaky gasket from before made it too lean and expanded the piston.

[2quicktecate]

it didn't blow up. flywheel magnets came apart. thats why she was sputtering. the cyl. and piston still look beautiful. was kinda scared. but a fly wheel aint cheap either

[Twilight]

well atleast you didnt have a detonation. I really wanted to go riding today =\ damnit

[2quicktecate]

what happened was one of the stator bolts back out into the magnets. i was really tired and it was about 4 am when i assembled the motor

[2quicktecate]

i called and left you a message. we didn't go till 1:30

[scooterroo]

What length is it?

+2 over stock !!:w00t:

[fabiodriven]

Scooter that thing is sick!

[brrcuda]

Do any of you guys have any secrets/answers on the 86 kicker gear slippage? Any newer KX/KDXs gears i can use that are better?

Im on my second set of rachet gears and im thinking this is the piece that will keep me from having it as a daily rider... Thanks:welcome:

I got some more pics ill post up soon.

[2quicktecate]

anyone have a fly wheel for sale, i'm to cheap to buy a ricky right now

[Twilight]

I gave you a call back at 1:55 and another at 2:15, didnt get them?

[2quicktecate]

no i have bad service out there, and i cant hear trailprotrailprotrailprotrailpro when the mean grean is winding out. i'm gonna post a vid and some pics. you can hear she wasn't running right with busted magnets.

[2quicktecate]

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/DSC01838.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/DSC01839.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/DSC01841.jpg

[nd4speed]

Do any of you guys have any secrets/answers on the 86 kicker gear slippage? Any newer KX/KDXs gears i can use that are better?

Im on my second set of rachet gears and im thinking this is the piece that will keep me from having it as a daily rider... Thanks:welcome:

I got some more pics ill post up soon.

I had similar issues when my water pump seal was bad and water was contaminating my oil. The oil was thick and turning white. Kicker slipped. Same thing even with ATF on my 86 KX250. As soon as I fixed the problem the kicker issue disappeared. Also if your oil is a heavy weight and it is cold, I would think the same thing could happen.

[nd4speed]

anyone have a fly wheel for sale, i'm to cheap to buy a ricky right now

I have one but it is stock and probably has not been used in like 7 years. I can dig it out. The shipping price to Washington won't be good if you want it fast, but I will never use it. So I will sell it cheap. I have to find it though and then I'll take pics if you are interested. You know I don't try to sell any junk.

[2quicktecate]

I had similar issues when my water pump seal was bad and water was contaminating my oil. The oil was thick and turning white. Kicker slipped. Same thing even with ATF on my 86 KX250. As soon as I fixed the problem the kicker issue disappeared. Also if your oil is a heavy weight and it is cold, I would think the same thing could happen.

i'm running maxima 80 in my tecate and the kicker does slip but only when cold, i was about to tear it apart but i'll probably stop listening to my buddy that races for kawi for advice on stuff with this old trike. and run something lighter!

[2quicktecate]

i'll take it, unless you think mine will work with one half magnet missing. still beat a raptor that way, and i had atleast 100 pounds on that guy. also the staor plate bolt was rubbing on the flywheel and mags and chewed them all up.

[2quicktecate]

just ship it priority should'nt be over 10 bucks. let me know what you want for it...

[2quicktecate]

she's came along way from when i bought her in april..
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/th_MOV01848.jpg (http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/?action=view&current=MOV01848.flv)
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/th_MOV01849.jpg (http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/?action=view&current=MOV01849.flv)

[nd4speed]

I'll dig it out tomorrow. It's pretty heavy though.

[sblt500r]

I'll dig it out tomorrow. It's pretty heavy though.

flat rate priority mail box, anywhere, any weight, is under $10

[sblt500r]

heres my 86. it has to be the nicest one on here!!:lol: :naughty:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/100_1227.jpg

[fabiodriven]

^That's funny Shawn!:lol: ^

Don't worry, it'll come together.

[torker]

heres my 86. it has to be the nicest one on here!!:lol: :naughty:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/100_1227.jpg

Elbow Grease my friend...:lol: :lol:
TORKER.

[Mikeproc]

I know its not a t3 but its the only tecate i have so far
http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo118/mikex3000/IMG_0611.jpg
http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo118/mikex3000/IMG_0605.jpg
http://i367.photobucket.com/albums/oo118/mikex3000/IMG_0610.jpg

[2quicktecate]

let me know when you dig it up. i'll paypal you asap

[scooterroo]

thats what is next for me, 88 model !!! already have a few goodies to go on it when i find one!

[BigGreenMachine]

Thats sick Scoot!! NOS or a fresh coating?

[BigGreenMachine]

action shot

Sick but only half the pic is loading for me. Repost them?

[nd4speed]

Sick but only half the pic is loading for me. Repost them?

I found that Firefox browser sometimes only loads half the pictures. Website IE optimized I guess.

[nd4speed]

heres my 86. it has to be the nicest one on here!!:lol: :naughty:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/100_1227.jpg

Looks like a project you could handle. Looks like my old shock too.

If those are Maxxis SurTrak rear tires? If so, they are too heavy IMO (like Realator & Spider Tracs). But that is probably the least of your worries now.

Maybe I should put my motor up for grabs since that one on ebay went for like $500.

[Tecate250]

Those are bear claws.

[Meck-Pommer]

Well, here is my tecate. you migh have noticed, it needs "a little" work.

Does anyone know what's the best way to build the rear fender? I can't find one over here and noone on ebay.com wants to send to Europe.

I thought about bended stainless steel plates.
Or something like that (http://www.ersatzteile-landtechnik.de/product_info.php?info=p4848_Kotfl-gel---230-x-800-mm---Radius-480-mm.html).

The same thing with those plastic peaces that are supposed to be on the fueltank.




I know, the chain is too loose and some screws are missing (the preowner didn't really care for that).

[nd4speed]

Those are bear claws.

I liked those style of tire. Know if they are any lighter than Maxxis SurTrak?

[nd4speed]

Well, here is my tecate. you migh have noticed, it needs "a little" work.

Does anyone know what's the best way to build the rear fender? I can't find one over here and noone on ebay.com wants to send to Europe.

I thought about bended stainless steel plates.
Or something like that (http://www.ersatzteile-landtechnik.de/product_info.php?info=p4848_Kotfl-gel---230-x-800-mm---Radius-480-mm.html).

The same thing with those plastic peaces that are supposed to be on the fueltank.




I know, the chain is too loose and some screws are missing (the preowner didn't really care for that).

I always though sheet metal fabbed up like they do on custom street bikes would be cool for the rad shrouds, but possibly dangerous.

Looks likes a good start to me. The motor looks clean and if it runs and rides good, well, that's what matters most.

[Meck-Pommer]

Right now I'm busy with exams. But in one or two weeks I'll have time to care or my baby.

[scooterroo]

hit chaplinkawasaki.com up, not sure what shipping would be, but they have the plastics for the 86/87.

[sblt500r]

Looks like a project you could handle. Looks like my old shock too.

If those are Maxxis SurTrak rear tires? If so, they are too heavy IMO (like Realator & Spider Tracs). But that is probably the least of your worries now.

Maybe I should put my motor up for grabs since that one on ebay went for like $500.

i have started on it, i'm a bit father than that pic. needed alot of work. that shock in the pic isn't yours, yours is in alot better condition than that on. shafts pitted and hose is torn. junk basicaly!

there bear claws. heavy mo fo's. i think the sur traks are lighter. i have a set. i probaby will never use those bear claws. one has a tube and the other is flat.

the realtors work good on lt500's! in certain conditions...

[Meck-Pommer]

hit chaplinkawasaki.com up, not sure what shipping would be, but they have the plastics for the 86/87.

I found them on ebay.com and they only ship that fender in the U.S., not even Alaska or Hawaii.

[2quicktecate]

will it make a difference if my reed cage is upside down?

[Twilight]

I wont be making a topic on it for a few days, but I got to see the trike today... and ummm :naughty: :naughty: :naughty: :naughty:

Asked me to give him 3 days to get the parts and one last ride.

As for a reed cage upside down, I dont think it makes a difference, unless the flow ports are different on top and bottom.

[2quicktecate]

got my bassani on
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/DSC01853.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/DSC01851.jpg

[Tecate250]

Nice. Looks like my bassoni but yours is cleaner.lol

[3Razors]

Well, here is my tecate. you migh have noticed, it needs "a little" work.

Does anyone know what's the best way to build the rear fender? I can't find one over here and noone on ebay.com wants to send to Europe.

I thought about bended stainless steel plates.
Or something like that (http://www.ersatzteile-landtechnik.de/product_info.php?info=p4848_Kotfl-gel---230-x-800-mm---Radius-480-mm.html).

The same thing with those plastic peaces that are supposed to be on the fueltank.




I know, the chain is too loose and some screws are missing (the preowner didn't really care for that).


You can still buy the rear fender from Kawasaki. Last time I looked it was about $140 from cheapcycleparts.com

[nd4speed]

You can still buy the rear fender from Kawasaki. Last time I looked it was about $140 from cheapcycleparts.com

I think chaplin kawasaki takes advantage of people. Service Honda might order it too at a discount.

[Meat-BoX]

Well I missed this thread and I love to show mine off and look at all the sweet Tectaes. Its not as nice as alot of em on here but to me shes pretty good. It came a long way over the 13 years since I got her for a winter project when I got hurt. I just finished it this last weekend. Need a new stator and flywheel cause I have the grenade style still in there.:eek:

[DixiePlowboy]

I think chaplin kawasaki takes advantage of people. Service Honda might order it too at a discount.

Sadly, I have to agree with you on this. They definitely jack their prices up on discontinued or low availability items. Case in point: The NOS chain slider they have on ebay for $120. I have a good one on mine, but I would make one out of that white industrial plastic before I would give $120+ shipping for a factory one.

If I were a collector or a "restore" person that built machines to just look at(buying up all the rare/discontinued parts at any cost that'll never get truely USED), I might feel differently, though. I'm a "form follows function" kinda guy, so they could keep it if it were up to me.

[DixiePlowboy]

Well I missed this thread and I love to show mine off and look at all the sweet Tectaes. Its not as nice as alot of em on here but to me shes pretty good. :

"What 'choo talkin' 'bout Willis?"

I've opened pics of yours quite a few times admiring it. (My boy and I both want your seat cover, too). Great job on a good looking machine:beer

[BigGreenMachine]

Nice Meat-Box!!

You need a tank cover from DC Plastics to finish it off with those beautiful new fenders.

[scooterroo]

damn gary, the t3's looking good.

[2quicktecate]

Well I missed this thread and I love to show mine off and look at all the sweet Tectaes. Its not as nice as alot of em on here but to me shes pretty good. It came a long way over the 13 years since I got her for a winter project when I got hurt. I just finished it this last weekend. Need a new stator and flywheel cause I have the grenade style still in there.:eek:


nice trike. looks beautiful for a rider. maybe a lil nicer than mine..

[MIK6]

Meats T3 is a NICE rider too. I have taken it a few times, it runs as nice as it looks!! I cant wait to get it and my 87 (its a rider too) out on the ice this weekend!!

MIK6 / Mike

[BigGreenMachine]

Get some pics of that Mik6!

[2quicktecate]

hey dixie let me know if you want that pipe? i'm hurting for cash. 70 shipped like new dg!!!!!!

[the tecate kid]

Mike dont be so humble. Your 87 is by far the nicest rider I have been on. To say the least it suprised the heck out of me at trikefest. Its as stable as a quad, dare I say that.

[MIK6]

Mike dont be so humble. Your 87 is by far the nicest rider I have been on. To say the least it suprised the heck out of me at trikefest. Its as stable as a quad, dare I say that.

THANKS for the compliment!! I love the fact that i have a tricked 87 T3 and let people ride it!! Thats what its made for. I bet over 40 people have ridden that thing over the last few years at TF, all of them strangers LOL!!

MIK6 / Mike

[chris200x]

THANKS for the compliment!! I love the fact that i have a tricked 87 T3 and let people ride it!! Thats what its made for. I bet over 40 people have ridden that thing over the last few years at TF, all of them strangers LOL!!

MIK6 / Mike

Good to know!!! I may take you up on that this weekend if your bringing it. :naughty: I've ALWAYS wanted to see what all the hype is about!

[scooterroo]

might as well combine threads eh?


http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=27069

[javier1963]

Dear friends:I have 3 t-3 1986 model, one of them was restored to original condition in 1986 ,i have pic when i brougth but no pics now because i m waiting for complete decal set for it , the second I brougth was complete except for motor and expansion bottle, all plastics was good , i put in it a 1989 motor and 1993 pipe ,i run many times in country with it
Last week i buyed third 1986 t-3 it is in terrible state , it looks good but all plastics are fiberglass ,the chassis has bad welded for broken hit and many others things,I buyed for to put this motor in the other and made a jimmy white replica,the rest parts i want to put in my 1989 kx chassis and made that can to be a 1989 t-3 this things are very dificult to me ,because if you is dificult to get parts for your t-3 in USA, you think what will be for me in Spain where nobody knows threewheelers except people that buyed it in 1989 when the threewheelers was forbidden in USA,I know all of history that as they arrived to Europe they was 1986-87 T-3 ,1986-87 klt 185,1986 TRI_Z and 1986 Triz convert to quad but this other history.
Your hepl is welcome for my projects
Javier

[javier1963]

Sorry I cant to put the pic of my first tecate because is big if any want i send it
Javier

[dcreel]

Looks like a good project bike. Its nice to see another tecate fan outside of the us. Good luck

[brapp]

mine just got anifty 94 kx500 transplant with no mode required except a few bolt on motor mounts beign made. fit sliek a glove.http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/102/l_2702d0386e8342d18ff9a4e128c08777.jpg

[Bryan Raffa]

OH!!!!!!trailpro trailpro BRAPPP!!!!!

[99gsxr750]

Here's mine. It's a work in progress.

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s23/99GSXR750/IMG_0944.jpg

[Yamahondaman]

Check out the pic in my Av ... Ed's 6" TRI-Z Billet Swinger...being shipped to him Mon. 7-6-09.... the stock swinger weigh's about 20 somethen lb's ...
this 6" weigh's bout 8 lb's .... GIT-IT-RAG !!! :naughty:

[brapp]

hey raffa why u say ohhtrailpro trailpro ?????????? ya scared? well watchout john r and raffa i forsee soem 110-120mph ice wheelies this year!