look what the cat dragged in...

**Aussieduner** · 10-10-2006, 11:14 PM

Originally Posted by brrcuda

so is this aussie duners ride now? If it is, at least its kept within the community and not to some kid putting the motor in a go-kart or something stupid.

How rare is that find and how prevalent are trikes in Australia? Just wondering, was the trike scene as big in the 80s over there like it was here in the US?

I agree with 250renTCB - more pics would be nice.

Im pretty sure its going to join my stable of machines

and be a ground up rebuild so im on the plastic's search.
To answer your question trikes were very popular here back in the day and im lucky to live where there are most consentrated in Australia,Newcastle NSW,mostly Honda's.

Aussie

**OZQUAD44** · 10-11-2006, 07:18 AM

Well this thread had a bit of traffic since I was last on.

I'll try and answer your questions the best I can

The racks are just two pallet racks back to back and I've got some long ramps that I use to get the Bikes on/off. Its a little hairy, but secure and I can park the front of my Ute (thats Truck for you US blokes) right under where the Quad and Trike sit. All my toys locked up in one little Garage space. Can't be happier than that.

I'm pretty Sure Aussie will be the next owner of the new green machine. It will be good to finally have another Aussie Tecate owner to swap stories with. I can't wait to go cruzin with another Tecate.

I'm giving it a good wash on the weekend so I'll take some more photo's and post them Sat arvo.

Once the Second Tecate goes I will begin my search for a 250R. I thought I'd start at the best and work my way down you see.... Ha Ha. I can't wait, Little does my wife know my evil plans....... Mwahh ha ha ha. Two Two Trikes.. Mwahh Ha Ha Ha. Lets just keep that one as our little secret, eh boys.

As far as the trike scene goes, I think it was really starting to take off here in Australia about 1985 and then it all went belly up in the states and it all slowly died here too. I remember in the Late eighties a few blokes were importing trikes from the states, ie 87 Tecates, and I think a fair few yellow and black Tri-Zs were sold here as 87 Models. I Remember always seeing second hand yellow and black Zs being past off as 87 models. I don't know if that was lack of knowledge or somthing Yamaha did to get rid of excess stock.

Lastly to add to what Aussie was talking about, 3 Wheelers were pretty big in Western Australia as well. Thats were I was when I was a kid, reading Dirt Wheels and wishing I had a Tecate and not an ATC250ES. I still can't belive I have two of the suckers down stairs.

**Aussieduner** · 10-11-2006, 05:44 PM

Oh yes it will be mine.......

Aussie

**Chevy200s** · 10-11-2006, 06:26 PM

Thats awesome, nice find! I had never ridden or even seen a tecate until Trikefest this summer, and I got to ride a red 85 and an 87!!!! Yeah they were freakin awesome. The 87 was insane, even with the longer swing arm it still lifted the front end off the ground. Then I bring it back to the camp scared out of my whits and Mik6 goes "yeah, its running really flat right now", I just couldnt believe it. I'm still a honda guy, but I am definilty looking for a green trike too. Anyways, had to share my tecate story, lol. Nice find and be sure to post some pics of it all cleaned up!

**Aussieduner** · 10-11-2006, 11:15 PM

Maybe i will post some as i have paid my deposit and will pick it up very soon....many thanks OZQUAD44 youre a good bloke !

Aussie

**Hornetpowerspor** · 10-12-2006, 12:12 AM

Originally Posted by Aussieduner

We we will be in market for some shrouds shortly.

Aussie

I may know someone that could help you out.

**Aussieduner** · 10-12-2006, 12:29 AM

Originally Posted by Hornetpowerspor

I may know someone that could help you out.

Yes you are that man,can you PM me the $ on 2 sets ?

Aussie

**OZQUAD44** · 10-16-2006, 06:47 AM

piccies after its first bath in 19yrs.....

**Aussieduner** · 10-16-2006, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by OZQUAD44

piccies after its first bath in 19yrs.....

Sweeeeeet.................im hanging to come pick Kermit up

Aussie

**brrcuda** · 10-18-2006, 01:02 PM

looks like a great project. plastics are a little pricey but worth it in the end. Nothing like kawasaki green all new and fresh.

I see you even have most of the hard to find items on there. missing the KIPS tag on the engine though - too bad.

good luck on the restore.

**ATC-Eric** · 10-18-2006, 02:36 PM

Thats got a lot of potential!

Good luck.

**Aussieduner** · 10-19-2006, 05:17 AM

So far Ozquad and i have organised,

1 x brand new front fender
2 x new shrouds c/o Hornetpowersports
1 x new headlight garnish "as above"
1 x new PRM rear grab bar
1 x set of new fork boots

Still got a bit to get but off to a good start.

Aussie

**ausatc70** · 10-19-2006, 07:09 AM

man u guys. if you find another one i have permisson to own it!!! ive owned 2 zx12rs and a kx500 im sure that qualifies me for ownership!

**traxxasx** · 10-19-2006, 07:35 AM

You should get down with the degreaser and a small wirebrush and the pressure washer and get all that grease/crap off of it. Looks like you just wet it and thats all. But the tecate is sick btw.

**Aussieduner** · 10-19-2006, 07:44 AM

Full strip and powdercoat the frame is first up on the to do list.

Hey Ausatc70 i hear there is another Tecate in Newcastle for sale not sure where though.

Aussie

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