1983/1985 Kawasaki 3 to 4 wheel Frame Conversion

[MonroeMike]

Another one.

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthr...?106039-Tecate

[sblt500r]

it was an 87 kxt250 tecate originally. 87 because of the rear parking brake. with i would say an astro 4 wheel kit installed. front a arms are adjustable, which i would be aftermarket a arms for the astro kit, i don't think the astro kit came with adjustable a arms. double shocks in the front probably because the old front quad shocks were kinda weak. the kxt frames original welds are crap, both my frame stock welds are full of blow holes, so anyone with some welding skill can weld better then them, thats probably why the weld on front end looks good.

it looks good as a quad, and i wouldn't change it back. not many 86-87 t3's with 4 wheels.

[Slingblade]

I was thinking the same thing about the rear brake, but I wasn't sure. 87. Good call.

[ATC-RYDA]

Front fenders look identical to a 86 suzuki 250 quadracer

[Slingblade]

Like Syko mentioned, I think Astro used LT 250 based plastic (made for them by Maier) for all their kits, Some of the other front end parts, tie rods, brake pads etc. might be compatible as well. I'd like some education on these things myself since I own one. I'd also love to have a set of those fenders in good shape, talk about rare.

[harryredtrike]

I have an 87 T-3 with an Astro conversion. That front plastic is definitely an Astro piece. Looks like someones modded the front suspension,never seen one with double shocks. I'll snap some pics of mine tommorow and post them so you can compare. My front fenders are race cut, and not in the best shape, But just like yours, the welds look factory, if not better. I'm a 3 wheeler guy at heart, and when I bought this thing I had plans of converting it back (and still might) but Those front ends are actually some good parts, mine has fox racing shocks up front and it rides and handles pretty good.

you need to get pics of this beast up on the site

[mymint87]

Dang...the trikers here are real quick to throw the "CONVERSION" terminology around here....when I hear the word "Trike Conversion", I think of a trike with a different powerplant in it other than factory....



those freaking ASTRO kits should be referred to as nothing more than what they are......THE MISSING LINKS

[rasorroad250r]

Frankenwheelers was turned back to 3 wheeler and i am the proud owner now.

[Slingblade]

Here are some pics of my beater so you can compare. "The Missing Link" I like that. 4 wheeler guys don't like them, 3 wheeler guys hate them, But when I saw this thing I just couldn't pass it up. The Polaris was lonely after I sold my Banshee and my 350x.

[Slingblade]

Ok, now looking at the 2, I see mine is different in a lot of ways, Different mounting points, Similar,but different A-Arms, mine look longer, but maybe it's just the pic. Different Frame in the front, Darley04 has a front bumper which I think was an option from Astro. Heck, I don't know what I've got.

[Jeepermc]

Maybe the double shocks is an Australia thing? Maybe the differences have to do with it being from another country.

[sblt500r]

Like Syko mentioned, I think Astro used LT 250 based plastic (made for them by Maier) for all their kits, Some of the other front end parts, tie rods, brake pads etc. might be compatible as well. I'd like some education on these things myself since I own one. I'd also love to have a set of those fenders in good shape, talk about rare.

the nose and rad cover are lt250r. the fender is the same untill where it mounts at the tank. maier must have made a special mold for them to fit right at the tank with air scoops and such.

the a arms and balljoints aren't suzuki on yours or the one in austrailia.