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  1. 04-30-2014, 06:06 PM #1
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    Prototype T-3 Tecate with independent rear suspension? PICS

    Long story short i come across a guy that claims to own what is probably the most rare trike ever built. He had my attention. I was directed toward a building and was told that a Tecate three wheeler was up on the top shelf. He said Kawasaki hired some guy to develop an independent rear suspension for the trike but it never made it close to production with three wheelers on their way out. I climbed up and snapped a half dozen or so pics. I will let you be the judge.

    This is what I saw when I walked in the barn. More pics to come.

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  2. 04-30-2014, 06:28 PM #2
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    Here is another shot before I grabbed a ladder and climbed up.

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    So wheres the rest of the pictures?
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    Maybe he fell off the ladder before he could post?

    An independent rear axle trike sounds like a deathmobile to me.
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    Why only post 2 pictures?
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    Sorry, I was at work. Stand by.
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  9. 04-30-2014, 07:22 PM #9
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    That's great! I seriously thought this was gonna be one of those ghost post. Thanks 8686 good stuff.
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    I wonder if this would be some of Barnett468's handi-work.

    Quote Originally Posted by 8686 View Post
    He said Kawasaki hired some guy to develop an independent rear suspension for the trike but it never made it close to production with three wheelers on their way out.
    If it was towards the end of the wheelers being on their way out why would it be a first gen Tecate and not second gen?
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    Quote Originally Posted by 8686 View Post
    Sorry, I was at work. Stand by.
    I thought you were going for dramatic affect. It was eating me alive inside.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Clean View Post
    If it was towards the end of the wheelers being on their way out why would it be a first gen Tecate and not second gen?
    Lol because obviously some dude slapped that together in his garage. Apparently Kawasaki hired some guy to put shocks from a newer Chinese quad on there as well.

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    I wont pass judgement til Barnett468 clears this up for the community.

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    Lol because obviously some dude slapped that together in his garage.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr. Clean View Post
    I wont pass judgement til Barnett468 clears this up for the community.
    LMFAO.......taking a deep breath....then LMMFAO AGAIN

    and I agree with Camexican....the idea of an IRS trike just sounds dumb as
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    I would want to ride one with independent suspension before I passed judgement. It may be the bees knees for something like a big red.
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