whats my T3 worth?

[Black86tri-z]

pics?????????????????

[BigGreenMachine]

Its worth a whole lot to the right person. Keep it and make it nice.

[bnbpowersports]

250r's are like a pitbull in the getto, everybodys got one and they all suck. now the tecate on the other hand is like a big ruby. at first everybody says its a POS and aint worth *Edited**Edited**Edited**Edited* but with a lil elbow grease and polish its headed to the smithsonian. if nebodys doggin on it its cuz they jealous, jealous they dont get to ride it, so they say the 250r is better cuz theres a mill. of em out there, the tecate is only gonna get more scarce and go up in value. so dont trade it for a bike, cuz they will do the exact opposite. and as far as ppl sayin they've had dozens, or own a bunch of toys, that in 85 they stomped a tecate. BELIEVE HALF OF WHAT YA HEAR N ALL OF WHAT YA SEE (250R'S EATIN DUST)

[Black86tri-z]

i'm calling you out rusty honda let me c pics of your r!!!!!!!111

[rustyhondas]

here is one, picture it is not as built up as the pictures of the fat front tecate that have been posted in responce to my anti ugly chunky retarded handle bar mounted radiator ,wiered looking tecate coments.

but it is in good shape and best of all it is a honda.it will run. it's a 265 with all the fixin's

[Tri-Z 250]

Can you say "SLAM with the right hand". Wow shine-knee, alright you two post robbers are ya done now? I'll agree 500 to 700(not running) to a buyer looking to rebuild that exact bike. If you decide to restore it to perfection. You could very well get close to the 3g mark from a collector not willing to restore it themselves. The only thing is finding the buyers....T3's are some special bikes to all us Trikeheads, but there still Kaw's. I hate to say this but the electric systems in all team greens bikes from dirt to street are problems. Today's bikes may be different but I stay away from all Kaw bikes because of their wire/stator/ign probs. I'm not an electrical goorue and would get fustrated but thats just me. Goodluck!

[BigGreenMachine]

The electrical is no longer a problem with the Rickey Stator flywheel. The flywheel was the only problem with the T3 electrical as the magnets were glued on and come loose to destroy the stator coils.

[tecat-z]

Indeed, and this is why Rickys are an integral part of the flywheel. And why you never hear of 83-84 kx's having problems with theirs. They do have exposed magnets, but the edges are all encapsulated in rubber for isolation purposes to keep the from wiggling loose. Then they are attached tight with two small screws per magnet and peened over. Every machine made has its flaws, you just need to find a reliable way to overcome them or improve on it. I currently own Hondas, Yamahas, Kawasakis. And have owned Suzuki RM'S in the past. And none of them have ever been (perfect). Eventually they all need work.

[damageinc2785]

ok here is where were at......its got no spark right now it lost it when i was riding it. its got an extended rear axle and the pipe im not sure of. it was much faster then my atc 250r. i just put alot of money in the 250r and im a honda guy.
i would trade it for a real nice 200x or an ok 350x or mabye a 250sx i just want more hondas. huntington is on long island about 30 mins from new york city.
thanks for everyone's input.

[scooterroo]

hmmm only a short drive away...i'm just north of albany. funny you say long island. me and digity x just went down there in late january/ early feburary to get his t3 off mike_long_island here on the boards. so what kind of asking price you thinking about if you were to sell it?

[damageinc2785]

i would take like $575 for it. thats how much i have left to pay off for the parts for my 250r.

[Levithan]

GEEZ! Wow, this post really comes full circle huh? First of all I must say that even though I havent ridden a Tecate yet, I am buying one tomorrow. The Tecate was new tech in 84, as the engine was watercooled, whereas the 250r was aircooled. So, at the time of production, the Tecate was miles ahead of Honda. And although the front mounted radiator isnt the best looking thing, it does its job. Frankly, I have always admired the Tecate as somewhat of a rebel in its own right. A rear kicker, and built to race right out of the factory. It has been said previously that Tecates are rare, and are only going to get rarer. Thats very true, and In my mind there shouldnt be any reason to bash on such a rare gem as these. In my mind, I would take that bike and make it look real nice, make it something to be proud of. However, if you do sell it, make sure it goes to someone who cares, and will take the time to give it the TLC that it diserves.

Thats my .02....

[damageinc2785]

ok i want this thing gone anyone for $400??

[new-kid-tecate]

wish I was close by that thing would be mine.

[scooterroo]

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