Red haired step child...err- green haired (lots of pics)

[falloutboy]

Went through and made sure all my bolts were still tight. Found some that were loose and 1 one the bolts for the rear gas tank mount missing (it even had lock tite). Also got the rest of the carb parts I needed so now I can finish jetting. It was slobbery rich before. Threw on my knobbies from the R and hoping to get some jetting done tomorrow.

[falloutboy]

Thanks Glamy! I think I have my main dialed in, need to work on adjusting the needle some. As for the feel of it, I didn't like it at first but getting a little more used to it now. Steering feels heavy compared to the R, plus with the haulers its a little more work to get it to slide around. As for a side by side comparison, The Tecate would walk all over my R right now. A lot of that has do with the R being on the worn out side of things. Agreed they should have counter balanced the engine. The +2 is nice but it still wants to come up. I'm a pretty short guy (5' 6" or so) so I don't feel cramped. I tend to sit closer to the tank on both bikes most of the time.

One thing is for sure. I'm nervous every time I take it out in fear that something will go wrong and it will want more $ from me.

[falloutboy]

Took the Green Machine camping over memorial day weekend. I was very pleased, no troubles at all. Over the course of the weekend, I got my jetting to a point I am pretty happy with.

Also, picked up a prm 6 pack rack. This will allow me to carry extra fuel for those long rides, because she is a thirsty beast. I think it will take me a while to get used to the bigger grab bar.

[yamaha225dr]

One thing I loved about my KFX 400 was that Kawasaki Green! It's a color that ages well and just grabs attention from everyone. Where did you put the Oregon OHV sticker at? I have mine on the right lower fork but it sucks having to put that dang thing on, it may be small but it seems almost impossible to put it anywhere without it looking like an eye sore! lol You done a really good job on restoring that fine machine.

[yamaha225dr]

Also where about on the coast do you live? My wife and I are heading that way Saturday for the day to relax a little.

[falloutboy]

Thanks!

I'm about 25 minutes north of coos bay. The OHV sticker is on the inside of the left fender. you can see it when following. the paper says for motorcycles and 3 wheelers to put it on the front fork. They can bite me. It's not going there. lol.

[yamaha225dr]

OK, I haven't ever been up that way. We usually go to Gold Beach. I started to put mine in the same location but was worried about it getting torn up from debris coming off the tires. My 250r spent most of its life in California and it still had a Cali sticker on the gas tank but it was where the seat covers the tank.. I don't see how the previous owner got away with it there.

[kevink]

Hey fallout, is that a new clark tank on your T3 or is that a polished OEM?...Ive never seen one that clean and im afraid to order a clark tank because of the color being off....let me know...thanks

[yamaha225dr]

I would be surprised if that was a Clarke tank. I have one on my 250r and although it's white, Clarke makes the tanks in matte colors.

[falloutboy]

It is a clarke tank. When I first got it, I used the light blue rouge (meant for plastic and acrylic, I believe) on a cotton buffing wheel. That really brought the shine out. Also a wool polishing pad is a quick way to give a nice high shine.

[350xorbust]

Man rare find. Im 42 and have been big in the 3 wheeler seen since it inception almost, and up here in Canada, I have yet to have laid eyes on a Tecate ever, period. Tons of Honda, Suzuki's and Yammy,s but absolutely NO kawis!! Your lucky...of all the tecates, the 86 is by far the best in all ways. You get an "attaboy"!!!