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kristofrogers
02-06-2011, 02:29 AM
So I ended up picking up the trike I posted about the other day. It turns out its a 1984 Tecate and its kind of in rough shape. Got it for $250. I don't know if these came stock... (dont think so) but there are like poles jetting out from the frame to like support the back fender or something....its kind of funky and I don't have em on my 85' T3. The whole damn thing needs a good power washing haha... Let me know what you guys think about the trike

So here's the good:
-It runs! ...for about 5 seconds and then dies... (not bad considering it sat for like 5 years without being ran)
-It has good tires, in the back at least
-The engine is supposedly bored out..least thats what the guy said. It has initials engraved by the guy who bored it...
-It doesn't seem to leak fluids, except for gas when the carb floods, easy enough fix.
-Air filter seems alright.

And the bad:
-The back grab bar area on the frame is broken with a crappy quick fix weld (pic included)
-The back brake master cylinder is "brand new, just needs to be filled with fluid and bled" ...we'll see about that..
-Back fender is basically toast.
-Front fender is missing the front section.
-Light doesn't work
-Carburetor pukes out gas when the petcock is on the "on" position (but it doesn't when it's on reserve...)
-Back brake pads need replaced
-Chain is rusted to hell.
-Needs seat reupholstered
-Expansion chamber mount busted

All in all though its like the perfect fixer upper bike. Nothin major is wrong with it as far as I'm concerned and it actually has a Kawasaki engine! Haha, no more Kawazuki! :p

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bcredneck
02-06-2011, 03:07 AM
you got the same tires as me but there like new they dont make them any more
kristofrogers
02-06-2011, 03:15 AM
Yea, Spyder Tracs? They look pretty sweet :]
dcreel
02-06-2011, 03:31 AM
Those fender supports were welded by someone. It didn't come like that. The 84 and the 85 use the same fender support.
RideRed250R
02-06-2011, 03:31 AM
dbp is for the porting, congrats!! I actually have a 500 with the same porter!! i have never found who dbp is. but i have no complaints. .. sounds like the carb needs a thorough cleaning and she will be good to go!
kristofrogers
02-06-2011, 03:33 AM
Yea... the supports are kinda doofy... Might just get rid of them all together when I re-weld the frame in the back. Kind of need new fenders to put on it though lol... Would be nice to get some brand new ones :]
Kfx-xc-racer88
02-06-2011, 05:26 AM
That looks a good trike to start a rebuild from, but that grab bar is SHOCKING!!!! LOL
I've just bought an 84' tecate in red, but it's gonna take about 5 weeks to be shipped to me in the U.K.!!
TheBlueWale
02-06-2011, 05:29 AM
Yea... the supports are kinda doofy... Might just get rid of them all together when I re-weld the frame in the back. Kind of need new fenders to put on it though lol... Would be nice to get some brand new ones :]

There's a group buy for maier tecate fenders, you should still be able to get in on it. You can get black, red, or green.
TheBlueWale
02-06-2011, 05:32 AM
Your muffler looks like a bassani with a mount piece(never seen one like that), also your headpipe is probably something good too.
jeswinehart
02-06-2011, 09:12 AM
You done well on your purchase !
The correct exhaust hanger is still available thru Kawasaki for under 20 dollars. Have them look for the superseded number.

john
scooterroo
02-06-2011, 09:28 AM
dick cepek spider traks... havent seen them in a while. the headpipe isnt a bassani, not sure what kind it is, definately not stock, however the silencer might be, but not sure, need a better pic of it. it does have the stock original fender support, look in pic 1 and 11, but looks to have some extra support welded on where the tunnel in the right side fender is, maybe extra support for when kicking it over?
250rmanfmf
02-06-2011, 05:13 PM
That head pipe doesnt look stock! Wonder what it is? Nice score. Im happy to see these almost forgotten 3 wheelers being brought back to life.

Tyler
Tecate250
02-06-2011, 07:01 PM
Wow! You learn something new everyday. I didnt know tecates came with a fender support. Anyone got a close up of one? Nice score indeed. And crazy low price.
bcredneck
02-06-2011, 09:42 PM
i got the maching aluminum rims for my tires (made by same brand)
bcredneck
02-06-2011, 09:45 PM
it says DBP on the top end whats with that
RideRed250R
02-06-2011, 09:55 PM
DBP is the builder who PORTED the engine.
kristofrogers
02-07-2011, 12:03 AM
I can't wait to restore it, just gotta sell my last restoration project first and find the time for it haha :)
kristofrogers
02-08-2011, 09:47 PM
So I had a day off for a change and decided to get this thing actually running and take her for a spin down the street. I popped off the carb and OH MAN, it looked like someone was runnin on a tank of dirt or somethin haahah! Cleaned it out and she started up and ran like a 'beaut! Now, on the rubber boot that goes from the engine to the carb, its like starting to crack and such.... Are there replacements out there or is it not really a big deal? I attached a photo of it. Just curious. Oh and btw, whoever DBP is, they ported this thing like a freakin' champ. Once you get up there in third gear this thing just takes off. Wheelies in every gear without even meaning too! 10x faster than my LT250R hahaha. Love this thing <3333
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dcreel
02-08-2011, 09:50 PM
jeswinehart on the site sells repro intake boots. Great price and a great product.

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/member.php?136-jeswinehart
kristofrogers
02-08-2011, 10:59 PM
thanks! I'll have to hit him up :D
eyecekold1
02-08-2011, 11:37 PM
The rear fenders look pretty decent, color wise. Gotta love the Tecate's. I have that same pipe, just have no idea what it is. I have been told trinity (not sure though). I know that there are at least 4 pipes that are sectioned like yours. 1 being a bassani, one being a coffman, and no idea on the other ones.
kristofrogers
02-08-2011, 11:43 PM
The rear fender look alright in the pic but in person they are totallllly shot and brittle. Yea I have no idea what the head pipe is either but all I know is that I need a different back one because the previous owner took out the core and its louder than all hell haha.
eyecekold1
02-09-2011, 03:25 AM
The rear fender look alright in the pic but in person they are totallllly shot and brittle. Yea I have no idea what the head pipe is either but all I know is that I need a different back one because the previous owner took out the core and its louder than all hell haha.

I repacked my silencer this summer and it makes a world of difference noise wise. One time I had the disks fall out of a super trapp pipe on my 350x, just about made my ears bleed. Kinda a bummer he lost the core. I wonder if a muffler shop could make you a core, I'm no expert but they look pretty simple.
kristofrogers
02-09-2011, 01:21 PM
Maybe I'll try to mod a dirt bike one to fit. My bro has like 3 mufflers for his KX250 that he isn't using lol
200XMichigan
02-09-2011, 01:32 PM
That air boot will cause a major problem if it fails, it will cause the engine to run too lean and burn up. I would get a new one on the way ASAP.
Kfx-xc-racer88
02-09-2011, 04:12 PM
If you get an old silencer thats a similar size and use the pipe from the inside re-pack it and make an end piece you'll be sorted!!
Jeepermc
02-09-2011, 05:38 PM
That air boot will cause a major problem if it fails, it will cause the engine to run too lean and burn up. I would get a new one on the way ASAP.

X2- Get a new intake on there ASAP before that one fails and you burn up that sweet running trike... John is AWESOME to deal with. Just send him a PM and you'll probably have an intake yesterday..(he's that good, lol)

Edit- Hit up Mrs. Mosh for a seat cover too.