Kawasaki Tecate

[Queef Chief]

Let's see your green (and red). There has been quite a bit of T3 talk lately, so let's see these babies. I'll start it off.
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[3 Wheel Drive]

I'm still collecting parts to build mine. Here's what it looks like now:

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[jb2wheels]

This is the only runner I have now (it's not in the collection below).
This pictures are from Imperial Invasion 2017. Dan (friend of Barton clan) took the pictures.
I rode it hard all week with only casualties being a couple of fouled plugs and a blown out Banshee shocks.
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I have a project 84 in the yard but needs work and I've gotten lazy.
It's actually red. Covered in green paint that started bubbling off the tank on the way home but it ran.
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This red one was great. I still miss it. DG pipe and +2 arm.
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This is the first runner I bought.
Bought in Corona CA on the way back to Austin from Sacramento.
It still pops up on TX or OK Craigslist now and then.
Would not mind having it back except it tried to rip the foot off a friend of mine.
Only one with OEM plastics
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Another green one:
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The peak of my sickness. All four have moved on.
The picture is misleading. One is just a roller and the parts are scattered to the wind now.
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[whyat]

I'm still trying to locate an 86 or 87 tecate roller. The only tecate on the Georgia Craigslist is an 85 and the retard wants $5500 for it(it's been on Craigslist for over a year).

[russ98atc]

Just went through and redid my tecete. Favorite machine I own now:Bounce

[christph]

Just went through and redid my tecete. Favorite machine I own now:Bounce

Nice. How do you like those Duro tires? I've been thinking about getting a set but I'm worried they are a little too "flat track" for where I ride.

[HondaRidr]

Mine is the white tecate. It's a mix of 84 and 85 parts. The green tecate was one that I gave to my brother and we got it running with spare parts.240315

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[russ98atc]

Nice. How do you like those Duro tires? I've been thinking about getting a set but I'm worried they are a little too "flat track" for where I ride.
i only have about an hour on them but so far I love them. Forward traction is awesome and they slide perfect. I plan on getting a set for my R as well!

[christph]

Over the years I managed to collect one for each year, an 84, 85, 86, and 87. This past summer I torn down my 86 and powder coated the frame. My 84 is un-restored but still in great condition. My 85 is my most recent acquisition and completely stock. I'll try to find a picture of my 87.

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[83ATC185]

I'm still trying to locate an 86 or 87 tecate roller. The only tecate on the Georgia Craigslist is an 85 and the retard wants $5500 for it(it's been on Craigslist for over a year).

It is clean though!

Nice machines guys as well inspiration for me as i'm gearing up for a very nice build as soon as the house remodel is done.Just haven't decided what i want to build but an 86-87 tecate is definitely up for consideration!

[vroomy]

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[whyat]

It is clean though!

Nice machines guys as well inspiration for me as i'm gearing up for a very nice build as soon as the house remodel is done.Just haven't decided what i want to build but an 86-87 tecate is definitely up for consideration!
Yah it is, but it's also $3300 over priced or roughly a 150% over value. For that reason alone I expect the guy will get tired babysitting a listing or he will drop the price in 2 years time. That is to say unless some sucker comes along.

[Aulbaugh]

Awesome pictures everyone! Thank you for the extra motivation. Keep them coming.


I'm still trying to locate an 86 or 87 tecate roller. The only tecate on the Georgia Craigslist is an 85 and the retard wants $5500 for it(it's been on Craigslist for over a year).

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/snw/6027155935.html

Yeah this one is definitely clean!

[barnett468]

Just haven't decided what i want to build but an 86-87 tecate is definitely up for consideration!

"Build it and they will come."



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[83ATC185]

"Build it and they will come."



PREVIOUS KAWASAKI INTERNATIONAL R & D PROJECT ENGINEER AND ATV DEPARTMENT SUPERVISOR

I have 2 extra rooms i can fit 2 trikes each in so i have options.

[RubberSalt]

My favorite child that's older than me :-D

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[OZQUAD44]

I've got a blister on the end of my "like" finger.....

Vroomy, seeing that machine back together and cared for brings a tear to my eye. Nice work.




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[jb2wheels]

I believe this is the 85 I mentioned above as popping up on CL once in a while - there is a small tie-wrap stitch on the right rear fender - link (https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/5950224947.html)

[3 Wheel Drive]

I just got me a new Silencer & DG pipe, a few more parts closer.:Bounce

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[jeswinehart]

I do have some older pictures though,,, even from quite awhile ago when it was red.

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[6spdls1z28]

Let's see your green (and red). There has been quite a bit of T3 talk lately, so let's see these babies. I'll start it off.
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Very nice dude. It's nice seeing my old bike now and then.

[vroomy]

Hey john yours is a beast with that alloy tank, did the vforce reeds make a big difference?
P.s i still need to organise that overflow bottle and kips badge.....keep forgetting

[nik0708]

I can't find a picture of my red 84.

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[thornton]

Hers a pic of my 85 t3, really want a 86 t3 to add to my collection i got rid of my 86 a few years ago and havent been able to replace it yet

[nstyle73]

Just the four runners.

[Super350]

3 Wheel and nstyle...you guys are awesome! ....God i love tiger seats!!!!


Heres the only 1 i've ever owned...and what a bike...hahah...complete garb! Almost wrecked me first time i rode it after picking it up when the throttle cable pulled out of the carb cap and stuck wide open and then i found out the kill switch was unplugged....i dont miss that one

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[83ATC185]

Ok im sold! Anyone got a frame they want to sell? :lol:

[ironchop]

I love this thread.

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[86T3]

Here's my old 500 I sold in the fall to a member here
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Here's my polished Tecate, I got a couple small pieces I had been hunting for this winter so I think I'll try to get this old girl finished up
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I have some more photos I'll post up later, my phone is being lazy

[smoknrv4]

I actually tore the engine down this winter to replace crank seals and just received the jug with new coating and piston yesterday. My 85,

[83ATC185]

smokinrv that is nice!:drool:

[Dimitris]

Nick you have amazing trikes buddy!! Congr.

[christph]

I found a picture of my 87. It was my first Tecate when I started collecting back in the early 2000s. Back then I got it for $1300--couldn't get it for that today. I've restored it but it was in pretty good condition when I got it. Everyone was buying 450 sport quads at the time and nobody cared about old 3-wheelers.

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[6spdls1z28]

I found a picture of my 87. It was my first Tecate when I started collecting back in the early 2000s. Back then I got it for $1300--couldn't get it for that today. I've restored it but it was in pretty good condition when I got it. Everyone was buying 450 sport quads at the time and nobody cared about old 3-wheelers.

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Very nice 87

[smoknrv4]

Some real beaut's here guys! Drool.........

[86T3]

Me and Ben racing at air mx 3 years ago, I was riding mik6's machine
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Ben's Tecate mounting his big bore 70
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2 I bought out of Miami a couple years ago. One was an 87, I sold that to mik6 and he did a great job getting it going again
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Lastly, my 450. It's not a tecate, but if it wasn't for my love of tecates it wouldn't exist
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[Dbishop311]

85 with 86 front end

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[Eric250R]

I need to take some new pics...I've posted this one a couple of times.

[83ATC185]

So knowing nothing about these bikes, how uncommon would you say they are in the wild? I know I've never seen one in person, junk or otherwise. Any idea on the production numbers? Would a NOS build be next to impossible? Would me staying off of a NOS build be impossible? How is the aftermarket for these? How much should i expect to pay for a roller? Or a complete non runner?

[Queef Chief]

So knowing nothing about these bikes, how uncommon would you say they are in the wild? I know I've never seen one in person, junk or otherwise. Any idea on the production numbers? Would a NOS build be next to impossible? Would me staying off of a NOS build be impossible? How is the aftermarket for these? How much should i expect to pay for a roller? Or a complete non runner?

NOS in my mind is nearly impossible, but a full OEM build is manageable with VERY deep pockets. The second gen seem to be much more rare (and desirable) than the first gen, although when it comes time to race, I'd pick first gen hands down.
Aftermarket parts are also hard to find as well.
I once heard someone say there were 1000 Rs for every T3, but I've never tried to validate that claim; I'd be willing to bet it's not too far off though.


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[Queef Chief]

Besides da money i`d pick 3rd gen R .........every time !!!!!!

I love my 3rd gen Rs too. I kinda hate to admit it, but I'm pretty sure my 85r is the fastest one in the fleet.


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[fieldy]

Big mistake Redskins.

[atc300r]

That polished Tecate looks sexy .I think Ben should post a pic of his Tecate 200.
Here's my old 500 I sold in the fall to a member here
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Here's my polished Tecate, I got a couple small pieces I had been hunting for this winter so I think I'll try to get this old girl finished up
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I have some more photos I'll post up later, my phone is being lazy

[jb2wheels]

I love my 3rd gen Rs too. I kinda hate to admit it, but I'm pretty sure my 85r is the fastest one in the fleet.

I agree.
My 85 Tecate reminds me just how good my 85R really is. Jumping off one to ride other is amazing.

Although, recently, the T3 has been my favorite to ride.
It sounds great (DG silencer) and has a hooligan feel the refined R does not have.

And I'm usually on the only T3 in a crowd.

[smoknrv4]

I got my power plant all back together.:) pretty excited!

[christph]

So knowing nothing about these bikes, how uncommon would you say they are in the wild? I know I've never seen one in person, junk or otherwise. Any idea on the production numbers? Would a NOS build be next to impossible? Would me staying off of a NOS build be impossible? How is the aftermarket for these? How much should i expect to pay for a roller? Or a complete non runner?

Regarding your question about Tecate production numbers, here is a thread that discusses it. There should have been a lot more--damn lawyers.

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/group.php?discussionid=327&pp=10&page=4&do=discuss

[83ATC185]

That's nowhere near how many i expected! Thanks!

[OZQUAD44]

The second gen seem to be much more rare (and desirable) than the first gen, although when it comes time to race, I'd pick first gen hands down.

What's your reasoning for that chief? I've spent a bit of saddle time on an 87 t3, but never ridden a first gen tecate. I've got an 85 in the shed that's about to undergo a resto, I'm hoping I like it as much as my 87.


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[Queef Chief]

What's your reasoning for that chief? I've spent a bit of saddle time on an 87 t3, but never ridden a first gen tecate. I've got an 85 in the shed that's about to undergo a resto, I'm hoping I like it as much as my 87.


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The cockpit seems so much slimmer and less bulky. When hanging off in a turn it has a more narrow between-the-knees feel (insert "that's what she said" joke here), and the rear fender isn't up your tookus quite as much. It really seems to have a simplistic/bare-bones feel with a more raw power curve.
I still think the second gen T3 is the best looking bike ever made, but compared to the first gen, it feels kinda high and bulky.


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[christph]

I agree. Comparing the 1st and 2nd generation Tecates I would say the following. The 1st generation has a larger, more open rider compartment, whereas the 2nd generation feels cramped. The foot peg to seat distance is too short, but I'm 6'1" so that may explain it. The engine on the 1st generation has a more raw, light-switch type power band, whereas the 2nd generation has a more even spread of power, thanks to the power valve. The suspension on the 1st generation is not near as good as the 2nd, especially the front. The 2nd generation has more precise steering, probably due to the more narrow tire. Finally, the 2nd generation is definitely the looker of the two, although a 1st generation MX'er can look sweet.

[russ98atc]

So tore down. The tecate again this year, this time I didn't skip out on anything. New Lonestar axle, hoosier tried tracs, powder coated frame and swing arm, all hardware zinc plated, Fully rebuilt /new brakes front and rear every bearing on the machine and full top and bottom end complete overhaul. so far just have the motor left to do250846

[Queef Chief]

Saw this old thread was brought back so I figured I’d add some more eye candy.

[Queef Chief]

256394Figured it was about time to resurrect an old eye candy thread. I’ll kick it back to the top of the page with my latest build. Let’s see more of those T3s!

[3Z with Fangs!]

I wouldn't mind at all to have a 2nd Gen I'm my stable!

[jb2wheels]

This is my favorite picture of my 85 because you can't tell how ratty it really is!

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[Twittle]

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