Just when I thought I was out, "86T3" pulls me back in. 85 Tecate

[bkm]

Well thanks to Joe I have acquired 75% of an 85 T3.

It popped up for sale on Facebook less than 5 miles from my house. It's got a rare swingarm and axle on it that Joe wanted so I picked it up for him because the price was too good to pass up.

Joe is taking the swingarm and axle and I'm buying the rest off him.

Big thank you to 86T3 for cutting me one hell of a deal.


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[El Camexican]

And you’re willing to risk owning this beast without acsess to the guiding hand of Barn’s 46 something to guide you on your quest to tame the mechanical madness contained (barely) within the nuts, bolts and magic that make up the Worlds fastest and most powerful three wheeler? :crazy:

FACT, nice score :beer

[Aulbaugh]

Well thanks to Joe I have acquired 75% of an 85 T3.

It popped up for sale on Facebook less than 5 miles from my house. It's got a rare swingarm and axle on it that Joe wanted so I picked it up for him because the price was too good to pass up.

Joe is taking the swingarm and axle and I'm buying the rest off him.

Big thank you to 86T3 for cutting me one hell of a deal.




nice score! what's that plans for this one?

[bkm]

nice score! what's that plans for this one?To put as many Honda parts on it as I can.

I got to fix all of Barn's screw ups somehow.

[86T3]

I'm glad you're back in the game buddy! I hope she treats you well.

[bkm]

I'm glad you're back in the game buddy! I hope she treats you well.I just remembered I have that front Hoosier I got from you. That'll be a cool display tire.

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[ironchop]

Great score

I have an 85T3 in the attic in four major pieces. I might get to it next.

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[oldskool83]

I rash of them has been poping up around me but still none have been a good deal as basket cases are 1200+. It looks good!

[jb2wheels]

T3s are addictive.

At one time, I had 4 T3s (3 runners and a parts bike):
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Then I decided to thin the herd. I sold them all and gave away a bunch of parts.

That lasted about 6 months.

I have 2 again. An 85 beater that's my current favorite ride and an 84 project:

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The 84 is A LOT rougher than it looks in the pictures. That's green paint on red plastic that bubbled off the tank in the van on the way home.
It might get parted depending on what I find in the crankcase when I finally get it apart (bad WP seal).
Or it might get BUILT. Who knows.

Great simple fast cheap old toys.

[bkm]

T3s are addictive.

At one time, I had 4 T3s (3 runners and a parts bike):
249117249118

Then I decided to thin the herd. I sold them all and gave away a bunch of parts.

That lasted about 6 months.

I have 2 again. An 85 beater that's my current favorite ride and an 84 project:

249119249120

The 84 is A LOT rougher than it looks in the pictures. That's green paint on red plastic that bubbled off the tank in the van on the way home.
It might get parted depending on what I find in the crankcase when I finally get it apart (bad WP seal).
Or it might get BUILT. Who knows.

Great simple fast cheap old toys.If you part the 84, keep me in mind for the swingarm and axle.

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[90nut]

Nice score, I've got some oem parts I'd part with. Shoot me a PM with your needs. Imy stash/hoard has thinned some but I've still got some goods up in the loft!

[RoscoW]

To put as many Honda parts on it as I can.

I got to fix all of Barn's screw ups somehow.

You got that right, sold both of mine cause they just felt like you were wearing two left shoes compared to the R. Snappy on power but seemed to lack everywhere else.

Ross...(still puttering on the 85R garage Queen)

[bkm]

You got that right, sold both of mine cause they just felt like you were wearing two left shoes compared to the R. Snappy on power but seemed to lack everywhere else.

Ross...(still puttering on the 85R garage Queen)I totally agree, but for some reason I have a soft spot for these ugly fuggers. Great to see you posting again Ross.

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[fieldy]

I totally agree, but for some reason I have a soft spot for these ugly fuggers. Great to see you posting again Ross.

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Did you start an 84 or 85 Tecate awhile back? I remember someone fitting a fuel tank and using some Kawasaki or KTM shrouds. Its been a while thinking that might have been you. That's been a couple years now.

[bkm]

Did you start an 84 or 85 Tecate awhile back? I remember someone fitting a fuel tank and using some Kawasaki or KTM shrouds. Its been a while thinking that might have been you. That's been a couple years now.Started it, but like 95 percent of my projects, I sold it before completing it. I was trying to do a side mount radiator like a Tiger, but soon realized I'm no fabricator and it was a waste of time.

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[ironchop]

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Did anyone else notice how period-correct Bryan's garage looks in this pic?

And what kind of rare axle and swingarm?... I want pics.



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[bkm]

Did anyone else notice how period-correct Bryan's garage looks in this pic?

And what kind of rare axle and swingarm?... I want pics.



Sent from my Z958 using TapatalkFranks swingarm and either a durablue or finishline axle.

If by period correct you mean derelict 80's iron? I've got period correct cornered. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180110/b13b67d23c2d481bc6607aebc3db8887.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180110/69f88cbbb34970f5632c27b4e032a1d9.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180110/2f2af055fe7090c2dd5cbe1971b65b26.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180110/26270ed3d2dc41bce8540108376fbcde.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180110/8cf78525520a6e80e2b3f49a63f98cbb.jpg

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[ironchop]

OH HELL YEAH!!!

NICE SCORE, Joe !

Those pegs don't look stock either

I'm also surprised to see a T3 with it's stator cover still mounted as most Midwest examples seem to be missing theirs

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[El Camexican]

Did anyone else notice how period-correct Bryan's garage looks in this pic?

Are you referring to the manufacture date on that propane tank?

[ironchop]

Are you referring to the manufacture date on that propane tank?I'm blind enough to only make out the shape of that fox body and the world's fastest production three wheeler, the almighty Tecate.

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[El Camexican]

I'm blind enough to only make out the shape of that fox body and the world's fastest production three wheeler, the almighty Tecate.

Oh, that! :lol:

A period correct poster on the wall would really make it pop.

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[ironchop]

Oh, that! [emoji38]

A period correct poster on the wall would really make it pop.

249170I see what you did there.....I mean who else would he have hanging on his garage wall?

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[bkm]

Are you referring to the manufacture date on that propane tank?FACT, that tank was dated 07 and has been exchanged.

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[Red Rider]

This is awesome! These "aftermarket" Barnetts sound exactly like the real thing, without all of the issues caused by an "OEM" Barnett. :D

[Merge_88]

Good to see you back in the game! Got a nice start there.....

[atc007]

A Tecate with a puke bucket under it... WHAT are the chances!!??

[86T3]

It's a durablue

[fieldy]

A Tecate with a puke bucket under it... WHAT are the chances!!??

I nominate this for funniest joke 2018!

[bkm]

I nominate this for funniest joke 2018!Even funnier is the pile of shite it's parked next to, doesn't leak a drop.

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[fieldy]

Even funnier is the pile of shite it's parked next to, doesn't leak a drop.

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I thought the puke bucket was for the owner when the stator bolts come loose! Keep it right there and when the Ford won't start you can open the car door, lean over and grab it. It's in a handy location

[lndy650]

Bkm whats up with the fox body? v8?

[bkm]

Bkm whats up with the fox body? v8?POS 83 GT, 5.0 5spd.

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[ironchop]

POS 83 GT, 5.0 5spd.

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