Tecate Folks, my turn in questions....

**jenndnn3** · 01-05-2005, 07:50 PM

Well I am in trouble now, the hubby dont know about this one. I just dragged this home today. I believe its an 86, Maybe you all can confirm or deny. I need info on these if you can. Shock is blown. 6 or 5 speed? As I dig in I am sure I will have more questions. I have maeir rear plastic and seat just not pict and gastank but no fins. But the tank doesnt look like it is suppossed to have fins, so how do they mount? They came with fins right?? It has spark but gas tank needs to be rinsed out....Good mix 32 to 1? Oh and just to make sure ummm what spark plug if you all dont mind. THX Jen

**BLAZERONE22** · 01-05-2005, 08:08 PM

It looks like a 85 to me. Same as the 84 but with a disk brake. How much did that set you back?

**200xman** · 01-05-2005, 08:08 PM

I believe it's an 85. I don't think they had tank fins. I just got done fixing a 84 for a friend and that bike looks just like it except for the front disc brake(84 had drum). 32 to 1 should be fine.

**200xman** · 01-05-2005, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by BLAZERONE22

It looks like a 85 to me. Same as the 84 but with a disk brake. How much did that set you back?

You mus have beat me to the post by about 1 second.

**jenndnn3** · 01-05-2005, 08:11 PM

$500,

Here is vin, The specs page doesnt have vin JKAXTMA18FB(+ a bunch of numbers lol)........

**Trikeaholic** · 01-05-2005, 08:12 PM

yep 85 model, no fins, radiatior is on the triples. Me and my bro have an 84 all jimmy whited out, and a stock 85 with only a Bassani pipe on it, oh, but oddly, it has 86 rear rims and tires, oh and a white frame, but other than that, its just there. As a matter of fact, Hagen said that at trikefest '03 "this is the fastest thing I have ridden all weekend" about it. Since he came from Germany and everyone let him ride every thing there, I guess that is saying something for any tecate of any year, eh?

**BigGreenMachine** · 01-05-2005, 10:23 PM

Yupp, you guys nailed it. 85 because of the disc brake front, stock header pipe missing the guard, DG silencer, its a 5 speed (1 down 4 up), tank has no scoops, get the shock rebuilt and it'll work great. Great bikes, easy to work on too.

**BLAZERONE22** · 01-05-2005, 10:32 PM

Your gonna have a big grin on your face when you hit the pipe Jen, It just does not handle as well as your 250r. But its fast. I'd like to see it head to head with the R on the flats in Florence.
Take a pic of the front. I thought the radiator stuck out further.

**jenndnn3** · 01-05-2005, 10:32 PM

is the 86 a 6 speed then? Thx for the clarification on year. What spark plug? Jen

**jenndnn3** · 01-05-2005, 10:33 PM

Sorry Blazer didnt see you sneek in, Be happy to take any picts you want....Tommorrow...

**whiteman350x** · 01-05-2005, 11:14 PM

The 86 is 5 speed also.

**MIK6** · 01-05-2005, 11:52 PM

It looks like a fun toy JEN. GOOD LUCK W/ IT!!

As far as I can tell its a 85. Alot of people swaped the 85 front end onto a 84 because of the disk brakes, but they almost never swaped the greasable rear strut from the 85 w/ it (84 had no grease fittings). I have had quite a few 84/85s, I love the way they ride you will love it.
I tend to run a good quality premix at 40:1 in mine, 32:1 will be fine. The manual says 20:1 but that is way to much oil for them. I am trying to think of the T3 questions people tend to ask to help you get on your way. Trans oil level is full 1/2 way up the widow (10W30 or 10W40 in the manual). Shock rebuild avoid the dealer, take it to a small atv/bike shop. The dealer will only order Kawi parts, the seal head is not availible from Kawi w/o buying the complete shaft assembly, a small shop will get a seal head from the shock manufacturer for alot less cash. Rickey Stator has ignition parks for a very reasonible price. Keep an eye on the intake manifold, they crack, the air leans out the motor and will cause a blown motor (I ONLY run the stock carb clamp, a radiatior clamp will cut the intake, it happened to me). A loose chain will throw and wedge between the motor case and the swingarm doing a ton of damage to both, the little plastic sprocket guard slows the chain down and saves alot of problems. Keep an eye on the fuel petcock, T3s tend to leak past and fill the crank w/ fuel. Liquid does not compress, if you try to tow start it w/ the base full it will blow out the crank seals. I have pulled my plug removed the fluids and flipped mine over to get gas out of the base befor.
I can't think of anything else off the top of my head. Any questions feel free to ask I have had alot of T3s and know them very well, I also have all the manuals here to look up anything you need.

GOOD LUCK
MIK6 / Mike

**tecatecrazy** · 01-06-2005, 12:20 AM

ngk b8es

**Jeb** · 01-06-2005, 09:51 AM

Great Trike! I think it's all 85. The 84 has a bit shorter Uni-Trak "dog-bone".

The only 6 speed Tecate was the Tecate-4.

I need to drag home another 85.

**NICKG** · 01-06-2005, 12:43 PM

other difference between 84/85... silver swinger , dogbone(greaseable and longer)and housing,shock(compression adjustable and rebound) aluminum wheels, hubs, gas tank stickers, petcock, grab bar(although early 85 still used the hi-boy 84) different headlight and kill switchs

Thread: Tecate Folks, my turn in questions....

Thread Tools

Tecate Folks, my turn in questions....