t3 bearing carrier...

[Maico]

I called Rad a few years ago. They still have the print for the 84-85 T-3 carrier but would need a decent size order to tool up for it. Not enough interest at the time. Could be possible though.

This why I say just build a new swing arm using 250R or 400EX parts. While swaping other carriers from other makes looks to be feasible....going with a new design swing arm would eliminate the hassle of modifying other parts and have readily available aftermarket parts at your disposal.

[cr480r]

This why I say just build a new swing arm using 250R or 400EX parts. While swaping other carriers from other makes looks to be feasible....going with a new design swing arm would eliminate the hassle of modifying other parts and have readily available aftermarket parts at your disposal.

this is absolutely the best solution for any serious builder or racer... almost all tecates run a modified swingarm of some sorts.. the custom route gets you whatever length you want, more strength, whatever axle width you desire, better brakes, better carrier, and easy to find sprockets, better bolt pattern all in one shot... its a nice feeling to put parts on your bike that are new, affordable, and easily replacable... the cost of a custom swinger is cheap when the cost of bidding wars on used obsolete axles and swingers are factored in..

[scooterroo]

oh i understand where your coming from cr, and i do agree that would be an easy route to go. this is just something that came out of the blue, i had the parts lying around so i figured i would try and see if it works. whats the worst that can happen, it doesnt work? if it does work, awesome.

[cr480r]

i was just replying to maicos post.. not trying to take anything away from your thread. i think its great to try the blaster setup. In the past i also have wondered if blaster parts would work, but i never had the parts available at the same time.. When you get this all worked out it should be a sweet option for guys that want a new axle and bolt pattern for their existing swingarm. keep up the good work, and thank you for sharing!!

[Vootie]

Man, I hope this works out, I have a 3 oem blaster carriers and a +4 blaster G-force axle sitting in the parts box.

[code200k]

this would be awsome if it works. extened axle would be unlimited. banshee,blaster,tri z etc.plus blaster parts are cheap.hopefully everything lines up with little to no mods

[Meat-BoX]

If this all works out make sure to put in the Tecate parts that work thread. Someday soon I will be going through that thread and updating the Tecate as best I can. Just waitin on my money. I have the +2" Cal-Fab on mine but still have the original swinger all powder coated and with all new bearings and stuff. Would be nice to go back to the shorter stock swinger with a wider axle setup rather than running Hub extenders and the longer Cal-Fab for Ice racing and flat tracking. Im on a mission to hit the ice this winter.

[tecat-z]

sblt500r Did you ever make the call to RAD? I would be fairly confident that a group buy would be possible for first gens. Different style carriers to fit newer axle arrangements is all good. But it would add at least 3 times to the overall cost. With HRE being the only place to actually make them. $500 will get you started for a hybrid type arm. Most people simply don't have the $1000-$1200 it would end up costing to successfully pull it off. These types of things add up FAST!

[cr480r]

that old cal fab went for over $500 on ebay and it wasnt even cherry.. an extended axle for a tecate is at least 200 if you can even find one and it isnt worn out. trick hubs are rare and expensive for those wishing to save weight or change from oddball bolt patterns.. aftermarket tecate carriers are scarce too.. chain sliders, brake calipers, etc..etc.. Plus round carriers are just plain sweet for stiffness and ease of adjustment. a crafty shopper could buy an hre swingarm and peice the rear together with used parts for well under $1000 and even with used oem honda components it would still be far superior IMO.. with nearly endless possibilities down the road.. axles, carriers, sprockets, hubs, wheels... with a hondo axle a guy could even use extended hubs as an alternative to wheel spacers.

[tecat-z]

CR i hear ya... But, nobody ever does it. We have dealt with HRE on two different occasions where two arms have been purchased. That's just the begining, because every one has their own idea on what rear end set up is the best. This leads to tolerance differences in arm, and more work on HREs end that the customer will pay for. " this can be documented" He doesn't work for free, nor should he. Kawasakis rear end is a good one. Simple and durable if kept tight and maintained. The only round house T-3 arm built that was sold went to BGM in Newfoundland. He hasn't been around in a long time, and last i saw his bike was in a million pieces due to him installing a K5. Will an alm carrier work better than the oem steel piece. Of course not. But, it will be marginally lighter, and drastically increase the cool factor in addition to all of the true old school race parts that make up a sweet and desireable build.

[cr480r]

Tecat-z I realize its an expensive swap and people seldom go this route.. But that really suprises me considering the amount of money some members here are willing to spend on old obsolete parts.. I swear most buy them and hoard them just cuz others want them. While a heavy modified stock swingarm and some wheel spacers work quite well for most, i just never understood the attraction to old "race" parts when those who can afford them could easily buy the newer stuff available. Even cheap used 400ex parts are 20 years newer. Plus they can be trashed and beaten guilt free... try that with a calfab and 40" durablue..

[Maico]

Tecat-z I realize its an expensive swap and people seldom go this route.. But that really suprises me considering the amount of money some members here are willing to spend on old obsolete parts.. I swear most buy them and hoard them just cuz others want them. While a heavy modified stock swingarm and some wheel spacers work quite well for most, i just never understood the attraction to old "race" parts when those who can afford them could easily buy the newer stuff available. Even cheap used 400ex parts are 20 years newer. Plus they can be trashed and beaten guilt free... try that with a calfab and 40" durablue..

My sentiments exactly.

[ezmoney1979]

Hey Maico I dig your Po-jama People thing you got goin there I remember listening to that album when I was a little kid. On this topic, I am not sure why more first gen guys dont swap over to a second gen carrier and run G-force hubs or a T4 axle. I understand these arent the easiest parts to come across but by no means are they extinct. If I had a first gen I would run a stock second gen swingarm aswell.

[Maico]

Hey Maico I dig your Po-jama People thing you got goin there I remember listening to that album when I was a little kid. On this topic, I am not sure why more first gen guys dont swap over to a second gen carrier and run G-force hubs or a T4 axle. I understand these arent the easiest parts to come across but by no means are they extinct. If I had a first gen I would run a stock second gen swingarm aswell.

Frank was the best. I listen to his stuff as much as possible. As Frank said..."Music Is The Best"

I'm not a 1st gen guy but I feel their pain. It's the same pain us 2nd gen Tecate owners have. No swap over parts. A custom swing arm using late model Honda parts would solve that.

Looks like I need to get the ball rolling on a custom swingarm for us tecate guyz.

[ezmoney1979]

Frank was the best. I listen to his stuff as much as possible. As Frank said..."Music Is The Best"

I'm not a 1st gen guy but I feel their pain. It's the same pain us 2nd gen Tecate owners have. No swap over parts. A custom swing arm using late model Honda parts would solve that.

Looks like I need to get the ball rolling on a custom swingarm for us tecate guyz.

I will never forget the first time I heard "Joes Garage". Being a musician (drums) I get into experimental stuff like that. Maybe there is some other possibities/advantages to using YFZ, KXF, or LTR as opposed to Honda? Just a thought.