"Sasquatch" threewheeler????

[tulsamike3434]

Here are some brochure scans. I hope they help.
Howdy

Sweet pic!

[Deathrocket]

its funny lookin, looks like a mini bike trike....

[jaylaura327]

Hi, I'm new to the 3WW Group, but saw this thread and thought I'd post some pics of my 1982 (Kawasaki-powered) Commuter Industries TE-390.

[motorhead]

jaylaura327 --- Nice job on your Sasquatch

Glad to see another one show up on this forum. There are a few here.

I have one that is still in original condition, used hard and long on a farm, to herd cattle and haul supplies, and it is still ready to do a days work.

I still use it occasionally. It really has a lot of workable power; completely different than the Honda Big Reds, which I also still use. The Sasquatch will out work the Big Red in the fields, whether hauling supplies, or pulling a chemical spraying trailer. It is no slouch either on the open road, with the engine purring and the Salsbury clutch fully extended, it will actually go too fast for a big machine like that. Well, too fast for the original brakes. Let me clarify that.

That workable power is attributed to the Kawasaki Industrial engine and the Salsbury clutch arrangement. The Salsbury was the forerunner of the modern Comet snowmobile clutch and Polaris uses a similar setup on their ATV's.

Do a search on this site and there are some pics of mine and a few others. I think those owners still have their's too, no-one seems to sell these.

Motorhead

[Arcticnome]

I bought a Sasquatch in Anchorage AK in May, and brought it out to the Alaskan bush. All the way along the trip I met old timers that said pretty much the same thing, "Man that's a good looking Sasquatch, I've had mine since it was new. Use it almost every day...Wanna sell it?" So I guess they are hard working machines. I haven't put mine up to much suffering yet, but I will. Has anyone worked on the transmission on one of these? I think the seals are shot and it is leaking oil at the axles. I'm hoping that they're just plain seals like would be on a trailer.

Also anyone have one with reverse. Mine has the stud on the trans, but is missing the linkage. I think I bought it from the guy who posted on here about the same question.

[fabiodriven]

I wish I had more info for you. I'm sure somebody here will.

I made a comment about somebody asking too much for their Sasquatch a couple of weeks ago and a long time Sasquatch owner spoke up and was very defensive of the machine. Apparently they have a very good reputation and a firm following, undoubtedly for good reason. I'm surprised there weren't any at Trikefest.

[fabiodriven]

Here it is- http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthr...upper-michigan

[pgyoung]

Here are some brochure scans. I hope they help.
Howdy

I have one of these with a Kohler engine,but cant find the right belt for it it runs great,but eats up every belt I put on any suggestions? Im getting discouraged and putting it up for sale,what do you think I should ask? Thanks,paul

[pgyoung]

I have a te380,runs great,but cannot find the right belt for it,it has a Kohler engine on it,and everytime i put a belt on it,it eats it right up,any suggestions? If I cant find a belt,I will sell,what do you think its worth?

[Arcticnome]

I have one of these with a Kohler engine,but cant find the right belt for it it runs great,but eats up every belt I put on any suggestions? Im getting discouraged and putting it up for sale,what do you think I should ask? Thanks,paul

I bought mine for $500 in good operating condition. You could start there and see if you have any luck.

Are using ribbed belts? That's what they use, like a snow machine style belt.

[pgyoung]

I tried a goodyear gatorback,but it was too short,and I could not even move,it was 36and9/16s long and almost and inch wide just need to find exact size and where to get it thanks

[Arcticnome]

I measured my spare belt. Its 7/8" wide at the top and about 46" in circumference. Found one that looks like it matches the specs at http://www.google.com/products/catal...ed=0CD8Q8wIwBA

Hope that helps.

[pgyoung]

Thank you very much,I will try it,maybe mine was not long enough

[pgyoung]

I measured my spare belt. Its 7/8" wide at the top and about 46" in circumference. Found one that looks like it matches the specs at http://www.google.com/products/catal...ed=0CD8Q8wIwBA

Hope that helps.

iT DID HELP and i ordered it,you have a sastq. what if my is a grainger 380 the chassi is
different,does any body know what that size is please respond,cause I would rather keep it, my 12 year old is getting discouraged,I measurd around with a tape and the 46 seemed like it was way to long,but then again i do not no what I am talking about Thanks

[pgyoung]

Hi, I'm new to the 3WW Group, but saw this thread and thought I'd post some pics of my 1982 (Kawasaki-powered) Commuter Industries TE-390.

What size drive belt is it,if it is grainger Im Lost ,thanks