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Thread: Just joined the trike world, scored an 85 Tecate

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    Just joined the trike world, scored an 85 Tecate

    Just thought I'd stop by say whats up and share my recently acquired Tecate. I spent a good many hours riding 3 wheelers that my Pap had and loved every second of it. Its been a while since I've been on one but I cant wait to get back into riding again. Anyway on to the trike, I got it on partial trade for my Beretta that I was getting rid of. Its in pretty decent shape for its age considering its just as old as I am (kind of weird to think). It was just recently gone over and any worn or broken parts were replaced so I dont have to worry about any of that for a while. Its sadly not Kawi green anymore but I can deal with it being white for now. I'm almost a little scared to ride from what I've heard about Tecate's being pretty mean machines. I know a guy that used to race trikes back in the day he was sponsored by honda (Jim Shipton, if anyone knows him?) and he was telling me about racing against the Tecates and how it was pretty much the best time of his life. Well thats enough rambling heres some pics of my new money eater. Later, Kevin








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    Not a bad looking bike at all. Where about in PA are you located. Any questions just ask, these guys on here are always eager to help.

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    whoa! I've only ever seen one other white tecate.

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    hola gringo!!! nice looking trike there homie!!!

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    Is it painted white or are the fenders actually white? AussieDuners white number plate would look sharp on there.

    WELCOME!

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    Thanks for the welcome I'm near Williamsport 17701, anybody near me? The plastic was painted white before I got it, it was originally green. Any suggestions for upgrades or anything I should do first?

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    Great bike to choose with I got one of them and boy do it run
    First thing is definetly clean that puppy and look into a nice pipe and silencer; like a DG and slowly but surely you can end up in motor rebuilds and upgrades from dennis kirk

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    Dec 2004
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    I'm not too far from you. I live right outside of Hazleton. There are several Pa riders here on the boards and we get together quite often for a great time. Click the links in my signature for some pictures of riding in my area along with the last ride a few weeks ago at paragon.

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    I've been to hazelton a good many times going to harrys u pull it, love that place. I'm going to have to find a way to haul this thing around all I have is an IROC. I could put a hitch on it but I'm sure I would never hear the end of it from my friends, I already get crap about how I should have a mullet.

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    well just took her for my first ride, all I have to say is damn!

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    liking the white plastics, are they painted? you clean it up a bit and give it some tlc, and you will have one heck of a nice ride. gotta love them t3's!!!
    1985 KXT 250 Tecate - kx cylinder, kx ignition, bassani headpipe, answer silencer, v-force reeds, 38mm airstyker carb, +2 franks swinger, raptor rear shock.

    1996 YSF240 Blaster - maxxed out!!!

    Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "HOLY SH-T, what a ride!"

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    Yup, painted. What kind of pipe is that he has on there? Old Cobra or DG? Bills?

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    Im not sure what the pipe is, I just assumed it was stock? Anybody have an idea what brand it could be?

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    old bassani. Lets see the silencer and I'll tell you what else it may possibly be.
    crepa, pezzo di merda....e vai a sucare cazzi su un aereo

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    heres the only picture I have right off hand, I can go take a better one if needed

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