1987 Factory Team Green Tecate

[Racingdr.l]

the pictures are at the open forum site.....

[dcreel]

Now they are here too... Absolutely drool worthy for sure. Is there any work done to the internals of the motor?

http://s1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa424/aliviadreams/tecate/

[Racingdr.l]

this is a factory Tecate,,,,that would be yes......Harry Klemm was the best....and there is only one of these...Jimmy and donnie tecate was JP done....

[Racingdr.l]

Someone from this site will own this Tecate soon,,,so make me an offer.......

[tecat-z]

Very cool machine if it is in fact the last survivor. Was it common practice for Team Green to weld the loop on the back of frame eliminating the grab bar? Who actually raced this machine, and where? I love history lessons.........

[Racingdr.l]

I and Heidi Deck raced it ..........it has a quick release seat,, two pin and the seat and rear fenders are off. this Tecate has 4 aatva national races last race was in Ohio August of 1987... What do you think about the hydraulic steering on it.....cool

[tecat-z]

Yes. Very cool indeed and glad you have decided to share this machine with us. Thank you........

[86T3]

My 86 was said to be a team green trike when i bought it, its about identical to that except for the pipe and my rear frame is ripped off. Same seat mount, steering stab., calfab swinger, etc. I can tell you that the port work in my engine is pretty intense. The guy who put it together for me said its faster than his 87 kx250 by far. Gorgeous trike, good luck selling

[86T3]

Actually, my steering stabilizer is different i believe, i didn't see the same mount on yours. Where is it in there?

[Racingdr.l]

motor work was done buy Klemm or jp i would say,,I will say klemm Research did not engrave nothing on the cylinders, we had little heat thermo stickers on the cylinder..i tried to show it in the picture....

[Racingdr.l]

very trick,,,it is all hydraulic built in to the frame...

[dcreel]

Actually, my steering stabilizer is different i believe, i didn't see the same mount on yours. Where is it in there?

Steering stabilizer is inside the neck of the frame. Yes, those are Klemm Research stickers on the jug. I have them on my Klemm KX cylinder.

JP racing engraved their cylinders

[HondaHarry]

............:cool:..............

Thought you might like this pic.
Friend of mine shared it with me a long time ago.
Hope she dosent mind.
I saved it. Pink and Green JT Gear. Awesome.

Do you still keep in touch with Heidi?
We love stories. Share some if you have any. HH

[dcreel]

How awesome is that?? Thanks for the pic. I've been looking for a long time for a set of that gear.

[HondaHarry]

MOAR!! You will like these too.

[dcreel]

I like the Porterville foil.. I assume that is Jimmy White? Going by the JT gear, and the #1 plate.

Yes..

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/3702/moar337d464ii4.jpg

[HondaHarry]

lol. I dont know if thats JW or not. look close at the seat cover. could be a twin of the above bike or this exact one. Thats why I put em up. It looked WAY familiar. *shrug* HH

[Racingdr.l]

good old day,,,by the way we all had a little pink in are gear....we had jt or gear racewear gear...i think i still have at lot of that gear around...pink and turquoise.......Heidi lived about 5 mile away from me in a little town called Auburndale,,, she lost her dad then her mom,,and Mike Deck her brother has been in and out of trouble.. Heidi would be around 40 years old...wow..... i have been looking for Heidi for a while.

[Racingdr.l]

That is the bike, and that is Heidi she had the number 1 plate in the woman division...

[swampthang]

Im sorry but I was born in 1986 what is this Porterville foil I read about?

[dcreel]

That is the bike, and that is Heidi she had the number 1 plate in the woman division...

Awesome.. The porterville foil was used for mainly tt or fast ovals, and put pressure on the front end of the bike at speed. At least that is what I remember. In the 2nd pic posted by HH it's the foil on the triple trees in place of the numberplate.

[Racingdr.l]

the front fairing/ number plate,,, used in TT and speedway racing,,,they made 2 verison of the foil i have them both....one was a little better then the other...the foil provided down force on the front end in high speeds.. team bike were put in a wind tunnel for more speed,,,look at the front radiator fins in my pictures,,,,,,different and very trick

[Racingdr.l]

dcreel are you related to me,, we think alike....

[dcreel]

dcreel are you related to me,, we think alike....

I apologize for stepping on your toes. You have an amazing piece of history there. When it comes to Tecate's and racing history.. I'm a sponge. But alas..a poor sponge. :-)

[swampthang]

Could you actually tell a difference in handling with the foil on? Why are you wanting to sell this bike? I can tell you like sharing all the stories with us there has to be some attachment to this awesome machine.

[Racingdr.l]

No problem Dcreel, you are very smart and have a lot of knowledge from the past, im sure we will meet someday.....

Back to Swampthang,, yes you could, i liked my set up to be a little loose,,Heidi like hers tighter..it was up to the rider, James would set up bike, how you wanted it... i have raced all over the world, yes there is a lot of history with this bike,,if it could only talk.. and i think it did during a desert race that ended in vegas. But, i think it might be time to let go of history, and move on

[Bryan Raffa]

dont sell it.. tell the story first!!!!!!!! please,, tell the story's... then decide!

[cr480r]

dont you have kids? or someday grand kids? You've held onto it this long for a reason.. I think you should ride it on special rides. and pass it along to family someday

[Xpress]

Wow, looking great still.

I'd be interested in seeing how the hydraulics work on the neck :naughty:

[dcreel]

Wow, looking great still.

I'd be interested in seeing how the hydraulics work on the neck :naughty:

There was a post about it on a 250R or a Tri-Z, and someone posted a test that was in one of the magazines.

[tecat-z]

There was a guy on here a few years ago that acquired a 86-87 Tecate that had this type of damper. I think he was from somewhere in the northwest. He had some very detailed pics on the workings of it. I'm trying to find the thread, but haven't had any luck yet. Very cool stuff that required actual frame mods if i remember correctly.

[dcreel]

There was a guy on here a few years ago that acquired a 86-87 Tecate that had this type of damper. I think he was from somewhere in the northwest. He had some very detailed pics on the workings of it. I'm trying to find the thread, but haven't had any luck yet. Very cool stuff that required actual frame mods if i remember correctly.

Maybe that's what I was thinking of..

[scooterroo]

ram steering stabilizer. i remember that thread.

[Meat-BoX]

I just want a darn skid plate that will mount to my Cal-Fab Cant anyone point me in the right direction? Or pull it off and send it to someone to build one? Thats a sweet Tecate. Im liking that a few rare trikes have been poppin up lately. They are still out there people. Lets find them all. woo hoo

whats up with that KIPS pic? looks photo shopped but im old and blind

[ezmoney1979]

Thank you so much for showing us your awesome machine Racingdr.l! I knew that thing would have some beefy peg mounts lol- stock was so weak. I like the one piece rear frame, so cool lookin. Are the holes in the right side of the steering neck where you adjust the dampening? What rear shock is on it? If we could only peek inside the motor lol.................. Amazing- coolest thing on three wheels to me. Thanks again-

[Billy Golightly]

Winter Haven is a pretty good drive for me but I'd love to come and see this bike in person sometime! What an awesome piece of history.

[scooterroo]

hey i have family in winterhaven, hmmm. ut oh scoots got ideas running thru his head!!

[Racingdr.l]

ezmoney1979,,the hole in the neck are the fill and air bleed plugs,, the adjuster is in the center of the upper triple tree under the handle bars. it was made by Ram eng. the rear shock was a special made,,very trick valving KYB...you know,,keeping with the stock appearence...the engine was a very special animal.it would rip your arms off, what a joy to race,,,

[dcreel]

I noticed it has 84 Tecate rear hubs, is the rear end 84-85 from hub to hub? The rear carrier has an extra hole on the top left side. Just curious..

[Racingdr.l]

yes,, you are right it has a jp axle in it too...we knew from testing the 84 set up was the best,,, at the time mitchell wheels were having problem with the wide 4 wheels,, we were ripping the center out of the wheels....... the center section was stronger then the 86-87 , but you know im not sure if it is a 84 section

[HondaHarry]

Scrounged up a few more. :crazy::D
That seat cover makes it easy to spot lol.

Special thanks to Wesley Crotts for these 2 photos.

I hoard vintage race pics if you cant tell. But I will give credit where credit is due
anytime I can. Im a fanatic.

Thanks again Racingdr.l, Sure is nice to see this machine out and about.
And also for sharing some of your memories with us! HH

[T3 LOPES]

have you been riding this bike over the years or has it been sitting all this time?

[Racingdr.l]

t3lopes,,, it has been in storage since august 1987, it was in a race museum called Race rock in orlando for a short time...
you guys going to force me to break out some past national races pictures..like the one of me waving at marty when i passed him at mt morris...

[dcreel]

you guys going to force me to break out some past national races pictures..like the one of me waving at marty when i passed him at mt morris...

Oh hell yes.. I'll blow it up and put it on my wall...

[T3 LOPES]

wow thats a long time. have you started the bike lately? i would think if i were u id be dying to ride it at least 1 more time. and yes id like to see any old pics u have. is the jimmys whites # 1 in the pics from hondaharry?

[dcreel]

Heidi Deck #1 in the womens class. I thought the same thing.

[Racingdr.l]

No, that was either Heidi or a young kid named Jackie Meadows from poplar Bluff , Mo.

[dcreel]

Jackie Meadows rode that Tecate too?? Dang.. the history that thing holds.

[scooterroo]

oh come on, please post the pic of you passing marty hart, i couldnt stand that guy. you and harry both need to start posting pics, i love looking at the old race footage photos.

[Xpress]

You BOTH need to start posting pics like mad. :D

http://mypetjawa.mu.nu/archives/MOAR.jpg

[dcreel]

copycat!! :lol:

[86T3]

Any chance you could look at the photos of my T3 and tell me what you think about it? Looking at yours it seems that mine is not a team green trike. I have to say i'm jealous of yours, its beautiful. Thanks. http://s1117.photobucket.com/albums/k581/joeswatland/

[dcreel]

Any chance you could look at the photos of my T3 and tell me what you think about it? Looking at yours it seems that mine is not a team green trike. I have to say i'm jealous of yours, its beautiful. Thanks. http://s1117.photobucket.com/albums/k581/joeswatland/

To me, yours looks like a Tecate with a pipe and silencer, and a CalFab swingarm.

[Racingdr.l]

86t3,,, i would have to agree with my buddy,,,,but you know you have a darn good start on great Trike.
better get some oil on it fast....

[Hoosier_Daddy]

:drool:........................:drool::drool::droo l::drool:

[cr480r]

To me, yours looks like a Tecate with a pipe and silencer, and a CalFab swingarm.

too me so does the team green bike..

[KASEY]

ONE OF MY TECATES ,, was a racer too, just not a FACTORY ONE!!!

http://i2.tinypic.com/x4llix.jpg

[dcreel]

Dang Kasey.. Why didn't you keep it? Honestly what do you think of the Tecate vs the 250R? As far as power, handling, etc.

[speed20]

sorry dial uppers, but THIS brings back Memories for the older fellas!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tv5YHiGbsQE&feature=related

[3 or die]

ONE OF MY TECATES ,, was a racer too, just not a FACTORY ONE!!!

http://i2.tinypic.com/x4llix.jpg
Dcreel, look again, He never said he didnt still have it. Its a dirty little secret lol.

[3 or die]

sorry dial uppers, but THIS brings back Memories for the older fellas!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tv5YHiGbsQE&feature=related



Thats the first time I have seen J. White on a 86 t-3. Its hard to tell but it sure looks like a 86. I thought he prefered the 85.

[KASEY]

Dang Kasey.. Why didn't you keep it? Honestly what do you think of the Tecate vs the 250R? As far as power, handling, etc.

who said i don't still have them? they are sleeping quietly in a storage unit... took these last may ,,
http://i43.tinypic.com/14mql52.jpg

[KASEY]

the cool thing about the videos,,TWO STROKE POWER!!! I MISS THAT SOUND

[cr480r]

dont forget the wonderful smell... love it

[scooterroo]

jimmy ran an 86, let me dig thru my collection of pics and i will post up some of it.

[3 or die]

jimmy ran an 86, let me dig thru my collection of pics and i will post up some of it.
Thank you, learn new stuff all the time.

[dcreel]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9E9OaUllsY&feature=related

Right around 1:13 you will see Jimmy White on an 86 Tecate #31

The guy in 2nd place behind Mendenhall #7 on the Tecate has a Porterville foil on his Tecate

[tecat-z]

Thats the first time I have seen J. White on a 86 t-3. Its hard to tell but it sure looks like a 86. I thought he prefered the 85.

Donnie Lieuse was gettin' ready to throw down at the end of the race. Some clown in a light jacket grabbed his helmet and got in his face...

[SUPERBEAST]

didn't jimmy white run the 85 tecate before the 86 came out?

[dcreel]

didn't jimmy white run the 85 tecate before the 86 came out?

Yes, and the 84 Tecate before that. And a Honda 250R before that.

[scooterroo]

Thank you, learn new stuff all the time.

here yah go....

[dcreel]

Same rear hoop frame mod, same 84 hubs.. That first pic even shows a Team Green seat cover. wow.. I also never realized that he left JT for Sinisalo and Shoei for the 86 season.. I wonder if he has any old jerseys he'd sell? :lol:

[Racingdr.l]

Still got my Tecate,, got some really good offers,, thanks..... not sure what im going to do yet..
im looking for a box of Tecate stuff, hope to find it soon....

[dcreel]

It's good to have you back.. we missed you.. and your Tecate. :D

[scooterroo]

what kind of stuff is in the box ?

[NINJA]

what kind of stuff is in the box ?

This should answer the question:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRJcxMe1zWY&feature=related

[dcreel]

This should answer the question:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRJcxMe1zWY&feature=related

hahaha good one, Ninja... :lol:

[Kfx-xc-racer88]

What an awesome thread, i love team green!!!! kawi's all the way!

[scooterroo]

This should answer the question:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRJcxMe1zWY&feature=related

now that my friend, is friggin hilarious!!!! awesome!!!

[2quick4u]

great thread guy's the videos remind me of the 80's going to the Mickey Thompson races at the Pontiac Silerdome I have been hooked ever since.

[Racingdr.l]

This person is interested in my Tecate,,,user name is Dimitris from Greece,,member since Oct 2009...
Is He for real,,,

[3tigers]

yes he is for real.i have done business with him for awhile now and he always pays.great guy to deal with.

[thestud25]

Ninja, freaking great stuff! What movie is that?

[scooterroo]

Ninja, freaking great stuff! What movie is that?

WHAT MOVIE IS THAT? WHAT MOVIE IS THAT? the movie is "seven"!! brad pitt, morgan freeman, gwenyth paltrow... whos head is in the box, and kevin spacey. awesome movie!!!

[jeep1980]

I've delt with him as well. Seemed like a great guy.

[thestud25]

WHAT MOVIE IS THAT? WHAT MOVIE IS THAT? the movie is "seven"!! brad pitt, morgan freeman, gwenyth paltrow... whos head is in the box, and kevin spacey. awesome movie!!!

Thanks. I have never seen it.

[jeswinehart]

This person is interested in my Tecate,,,user name is Dimitris from Greece,,member since Oct 2009...
Is He for real,,,

He is open account with me if that helps. If he wants something I have or make it is in the mail ASAP, payment from Dimitris is the least of my worries.

[CRAZY70MAN]

Hmmmmm????? Was this sold????

[motoman1012002]

The number one in the pics is jackie and the bike hes on was his custom 125 tecate he ran the nuber one plate for 2 years and went back to his 111