Restoring 3 wheelers

[Meat-BoX]

8 Years and its about done. I need to pewdercoat the motor and polish. We got it running bit it just winds out, so we figure its suckin in Air. I had the Top End done but he seems to think its a head gasket. The motor is clean but it has been around for 20 years. I was told it could be the Crank seals and all that. Its a little showcasd on the restoration page. Garys Tecate

http://home.twcny.rr.com/mycustomtecate

[teddybear2007]

u got some nice atc's man..id sure like to have one....the r or the tecate....lol i always have wanted one of those 2...i have a 83' honda 185s...it needs some parts first then ill be trailin like the old days

[Kustemizer]

to answer yopur question,,,,,,,,, if u restore u shoud restore it to wat u r gonna use it 4.

[Groundworx]

I am almost done with my 85 TRI-Z. The bottom end went out on it and I just got my hands on another one. I have everything now except rear wheels and tires. One thing you should keep in mind when restoring, is to do it as right as possible. I bought my Z about 2 months ago and it had a recent rebuild/restore. Only problem was, it wasn't done right. I went back and did a frame off on it. I am on a tight budget with this project, but I didn't cut any corners. Just do it right, you will be happier with it in the long run.

[TeCaTe_MaN]

that little KX is sweet...does it run?

[87ATC250R]

Meatbox, that is one SWEET looking ride. Great job! :-D

I guess I have to admit I still ride quads, but I don't care about getting them bashed up (or so to speak) as they are all over the place and plentiful. The 3 wheelers are on the cutting edge of becoming invisible with people parting them out, etc, etc. I think parting is a great idea if the bike isn't worth fixing; it's a shame to see a nice ride go to bits. I'd cry if I flipped my ride after all the hard work that has/will go into it.

I just want to have a few of these specimens in perfect shape for people to enjoy and take a step back in time to the 'good ol' days' when they're done.

Kris

[87ATC250R]

Wow Tom, that's incredible.

Probably the best looking 350X I've seen since new.

Can you still by the Ohtzu H-tracs?

Kris

[InPiEcEs]

I've got an '86 ATC250R that I have had since 1990. It has been sitting idle for about the last 4 years. I decided last fall that I was going to strip it down completely and build it back up. So far, I have the frame repainted in (as close as possible) the original color, and have been picking up NEW pieces as i can find them. My local dealer assured me he can still get the OEM plastics for my R, as i don't like the cheap look of the Maier stuff, and I am trying to bring it back as it was originally, with the exception of the performance goodies that I wish I had on it back in it's glory era, like pipe reeds, I am looking into the 310 kit for my spare motor, stuff like that. It's been a great machine for me, very little trouble with it, and it still ran great, but I decided that now it's time to give something back to something that gave me so much over the years, because I will never be able to part with it. I will keep ya posted as my old faithful R is being resurrected.

[edog]

Check out my 1985 225 DXN Tri Moto with sky blue plastic.

[87ATC250R]

That's cool, inpieces! Keep us informed, I'd like to see your progress. I'm trying to flog some parts to raise funds for my 85' as well. I bought new OEM plastics and decals about 6 years ago, they're still pretty clean.

Edog, is that factory plastic? If so, I never knew they exisited like that! Sweet!

Kris

[edog]

That is factory plastic.It's all brand new.Just bought it this winter.I have alot invested in it.