Lets see all of the Tecate's [Archive]

Meat-BoX

10-25-2004, 02:35 AM

Well I see that Honda 250R pretty much is the most popular, but I figured us Tecate owners can give a good showing. Lets see all the Tecates, Maybe a little history of the machine, and your plans for fixing em up or whatever. Its time to strut our stuff. :beer
Heres mine, Im sure you have seen it trailprotrailpro. I need to put the Hi Flite Flame seat cover on it and the headlight, but shes finally about done. I got this when I injured my back 8 years ago for a project at $300.00. It was quite the piece of crap, and I think I went overboard with the restoration. I redid everything on the Trike. Everything is new or restored, except the exhaust. It sure cost alot more than I expected, and the wife isnt to happy about it. I feel good that I saved it from the Boneyard though. Its up for sale if anyone is interested.

Maybe someone will start a Tri-Z and 250R thread? :D

86250RZ

10-25-2004, 01:25 PM

Here is a pic of my 86 T-3. I would like to find an original seat that has Kawasaki on it , I would also love to find a tank cover for it and last but not least I need to replace these darn super swampers tires :evil: that came on it when I got it.

I know there are a lot more Tecate owners on here than this. Come on guys show your stuff.

azhondagrl

10-25-2004, 06:42 PM

here is our tecates. we bought both of these 84's with titles and both run for 700 bucks. Some guy was sellin them to "pimp out his lowrider" HAHA. He said neither had run for a long time, so we took down some fresh gas and oil. The first one kicked right over, and the second woudln't budge. Then we ended up pull starting the second one with the first one we got started. THe look on the guys face was priceless!
the first 3 pics are the night we brought them home....and the last pic is the tecate in the 3rd picture once we cleaned it up and got new plastics.

ScottZJ

10-25-2004, 08:25 PM

Here is a few pics of my 86.

http://www.fototime.com/{6B8CF8F8-4882-4EC9-A9C4-ED11B2C7AF06}/picture.JPG

http://www.fototime.com/{1A5854A2-1019-4366-A48B-6BE2CBB72226}/picture.JPG

http://www.fototime.com/{C9143336-9CC6-4FA7-9553-4D3CD7F2C407}/picture.JPG

mike from long island

10-25-2004, 08:39 PM

my old tecate sportvette bought it i havent seen him on here in a long time. he was going to restore it. who knows???

MIK6

10-25-2004, 08:49 PM

http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Chip/2489/mik6.html

I don't have any picture sized to post. Here is a link to a page w/ a few pictures of my T3s!!

MIK6 / mike

86waterpumper

10-25-2004, 09:29 PM

http://instinctz.net/waters/Toys/tecate2.jpg

http://instinctz.net/waters/Toys/tecate3.jpg

tecatecrazy

10-25-2004, 09:32 PM

heres my 84 and whats been done sorry no before pics:
all new plastic
tank cover
franks swinger
douglas rims w/new rubber
dg pipe answer silencer
new stock axle
new stock carrier
raptor shock
complete 85 front end
new tag bars
prm grab bar
kx cylinder
v force reed block
38mm mikuni tmx
"trike" adjustable strut
new oem radiator guard
billet gas cap
honda thumb throttle w/ billet cover
all new bearings seals sprockets chain

about the only thing I havnt touched is the frame

83185s

10-25-2004, 09:37 PM

u guys got really nice lookin tecates! how much u want for urs meatbox?

350Xccelerator

10-25-2004, 11:19 PM

damn tecatecrazy!!! you got probably the nicest tecate ive ever seen.

conig

10-26-2004, 01:13 PM

86250rx what bolt pattern were the 86 tecates? PM me about the tires.

ScottZJ

10-26-2004, 01:41 PM

86 tecates = 4x156 :)

BigGreenMachine

10-26-2004, 03:25 PM

I'm working on getting some pics of my bike up for the wkend. I think it looks great. All your bikes are awsome, Tecatecrazy your bike looks very nice.

Enigma

10-26-2004, 03:50 PM

Here is my brother's 85 and my 86 in my truck at buttercup. His bike had some problems that weekend but nothing major, mine ran like a champ. All in all it was a fun weekend.

BigGreenMachine

10-26-2004, 04:04 PM

Love the way you can stand up trikes to make room for more rides, pretty cool being able to stuff two of those in a Dakota.

Very nice 86. That 85 looks to have an extended axle, also like the chromed exhaust guard.

Enigma

10-26-2004, 04:21 PM

Ya the 85 has widened axle, and an extended swing arm. The 86 has a pipe (don't know who ade it) other then that they are stock.

hondatrikesrule22

10-26-2004, 04:33 PM

Here is my brother's 85 and my 86 in my truck at buttercup. His bike had some problems that weekend but nothing major, mine ran like a champ. All in all it was a fun weekend.

What rear tires are those?

hadar

10-26-2004, 06:22 PM

This is my 84 Tecate.
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg149/Leadcrowns/HPIM3684.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg149/Leadcrowns/HPIM3688.jpg

200xalltheway

10-26-2004, 06:32 PM

hey you all got some sweet tecates. tecatecrazy that machine is totally AwEsomE. Hey 86250rz how cum did u say bye bye to tiger 80 and 200?

hadar

10-27-2004, 11:07 AM

This is my brother's 86. Bone stock and so clean, you could eat off it.
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg149/Leadcrowns/DSCN0014.jpg

cliff2302

10-27-2004, 11:27 AM

is that air box cover stock on your bor's 86 hagar?

86250RZ

10-27-2004, 12:45 PM

[
QUOTE=200xalltheway]hey you all got some sweet tecates. tecatecrazy that machine is totally AwEsomE. Hey 86250rz how cum did u say bye bye to tiger 80 and 200?[/QUOTE] Well, I have to admit I miss the little 80 and the 200 didnt need much of anything other than a little time which I have none of right now w/ the other projects I've got and need to start on. Oh well, I got a nice Tecate out of the deal, the more I ride it the more I find I like about it. :cool:

hadar

10-27-2004, 03:16 PM

Ya, I know ,It's a maier airbox cover. but he has the stock one.

AZ250R

10-27-2004, 03:29 PM

Yeeaaahhh!?!?!? Hows your "hole shot" up comp hill with them flat track rears anyway? ;)

Here is my brother's 85 and my 86 in my truck at buttercup. His bike had some problems that weekend but nothing major, mine ran like a champ. All in all it was a fun weekend.

MorganM

10-27-2004, 05:04 PM

Nice trikes! Wish I had all that thar fancy suspension stuff on mine :p

Jeb

10-27-2004, 05:27 PM

Ya, I know ,It's a maier airbox cover. but he has the stock one.

Actually, that airbox cover was made by UFO. Nice looking KXT.

hadar

10-27-2004, 05:45 PM

Good call, it was UFO. A part of me knew that. I think the handlebars are off something else, as well. I know he has the stock ones, but does not like them.

Darius1502

10-27-2004, 08:46 PM

This is the cleanest 84 model I have ever seen. It was on ebay a while back....yes you can drool!

It was the proverbial story...

Husband buys Tecate in the Fall of 83. Take a ride down the street. It scares him to death. Puts it in the garage and tries to take it back to dealer. Dealer won't take it without cutting alot off the price. Husband decides to sell it himself. 20 years pass and husband dies. Widow sells it to a kid down the street and now he tries to sell it on ebay....

....it may be B.S. ....but it sounds good!

Darius1502

10-27-2004, 08:48 PM

Enjoy the Tecate more....who knows what became of it...

Probably ragged out by some 16 year old in the swamps of West Louisiana by now.....

:o

BigGreenMachine

10-27-2004, 09:10 PM

Bassani exhaust on that Tecate or a DG headpipe and an Answer silencer? Clean is the word. WOW

ScottZJ

10-27-2004, 09:39 PM

Speaking of raggin them out and what not, does anyone actually ride theirs? Hehe I know parts are hard to find but I cant just let it sit there....ulnless I had a mint condition one. But mine is a rider and I love it.

http://www.fototime.com/{F421D5D0-9326-40F5-A556-E500A1AE0494}/picture.JPG

http://www.fototime.com/{E296FC1E-D581-44C6-B74C-C725844FBA08}/picture.JPG

http://www.fototime.com/{4886DEF8-FD7F-4E1F-8BB4-FC3863D4BE09}/picture.JPG

Pistonhead

10-27-2004, 11:41 PM

Man I love those tecates, I've only seen one for sale ever in my area though, and it went for $700!!!!!!!!!!!! It was in good shape, if only I had the money at the time!

MTS

10-27-2004, 11:56 PM

hadar

10-28-2004, 12:11 AM

32mm carb vs 34mm & K.I.P.S. as far as stock goes, The tecate is not gutless in 86. :p

MIK6

10-28-2004, 12:24 AM

Mine is a rider!! Not only that I will let just about anyone get on it (as long as they know how to use a cluch). I know that prob 10 different people have ridden it just in HASPIN alone. W/O riding them its hard to show them off!!

MIK6 / Mike

azhondagrl

10-28-2004, 12:32 AM

yup we ride ours. lol. and wreck it, and ride it, and fix it. lol. its a never ending cycle. but its awesome!

Pistonhead

10-28-2004, 09:40 AM

A never ending CYCLE lol.

Jeb

10-28-2004, 09:52 AM

i like the look of tec3's my friend who is an avid trike driver and mechinc drove one that was bone stock and ran perfect and said it was rather gutless...he prefed the tri-z but iv herd tec3's are known for there top end and are a lil weak on the bottem...i dunno thou...

That's the first time I've heard a KXT called gutless!

I ride my 86, but less and less these days. And when I do, It's only for leisurely trail rides.

Here's some older pics of mine. The 84 I no longer have.

cliff2302

10-28-2004, 01:05 PM

first time i ever heard someone say they take a liesurely ride on a tecate.lol

86waterpumper

10-28-2004, 01:35 PM

HAHAHHA a T3 gutless ...thanks, it is a crappy day at work and I needed some humor LOL

edog

10-28-2004, 01:37 PM

All i have to say is WOW.

MTS

10-28-2004, 01:58 PM

hey im just saying he wasnt impressed lol..thats what i thought whern he said it...i dont know what year it was...but i havent ever ridden one so i dont know personally :D

ScottZJ

10-28-2004, 02:34 PM

Well I rode a practically new or OEM Tri-Z and I think grandma with a walker could have beat me! :eek: :eek: LOL Just messin but they dont seem to have the punch that the T-3 or 85R has. :p

86waterpumper

10-28-2004, 02:38 PM

well I can see someone who wanted to just ride woods or wanted low end grunt might say that, but if he thought it was gutless either he didn't crank on the gas long enough and was short shifting it lol or the bike was broken and wasn't running right.

ScottZJ

10-28-2004, 02:40 PM

Or the power valves were messed up.........ask me why I know that! LOL

Jeb

10-28-2004, 03:01 PM

first time i ever heard someone say they take a liesurely ride on a tecate.lol

I've done my fair share of tearing it up on 'em over the years. I just don't like to thrash my KXT anymore. I've always liked to trail ride my 86 KXT. I always thought it was a good ATV for trails for me. The 84/85 has more of an absence of low-end than the 86/87 power valved engine. :D

ange

10-28-2004, 04:43 PM

http://www.geocities.com/xr4ti89/t3finished.txt

Meat-BoX

10-28-2004, 05:32 PM

Now that is a sweet *** Tecate. :beer
I dont think they come much better that that 1 Ange.

Billy Golightly

10-28-2004, 05:59 PM

Yup, Ange has the best tecate on this forum period. That thing is just plain out awesome. I love that swingarm.

Pistonhead

10-28-2004, 06:10 PM

Is that the rad where the number plate usually goes? If it is thats like the early experimental tiger rads.

ScottZJ

10-28-2004, 07:57 PM

Is that the rad where the number plate usually goes? If it is thats like the early experimental tiger rads.

Thats an old school number on front there dude. No rad there.:D

MIK6

10-29-2004, 12:31 AM

Looks great ANGE!!! That # plate covers the radiator, thats what makes it so cool!!
I have only ridden 1 slow Tecate, no names mentioned. I think he is a member here, I did FINALLY send out the parts to fix it free of charge. I just couldn't bare to have a slow T3 out there LOL. I love the 86/87s, but there is nothing like the ride you get from a fat tired 84/85. A pink framed green 85 was my first T3, a reward is still being offered if anyone finds it. 11 T3s later I would take a mint 85 over just about any trike.

LONG LIVE THE T3!!
MIK6 / Mike

RacerRichie

10-29-2004, 01:36 AM

Awsome rides!
But a T3 will stomp a Tri-z any day of the week.
2 cents take it or leave it.
Gutless? Sounds like that bike may have not been running right or the guy doesn't know chit.
I think all trikes are great anyways....... :beer

Meat-BoX

10-30-2004, 05:49 PM

I think mine is slow but the exhaust leaks and I dont like the gearing.
And Mik6 rode mine :rolleyes:
It still scares my butt when I ride it though. :beer

MIK6

10-30-2004, 07:42 PM

LOL MEATBOX. I have ridden a few T3s from the board. I can tell you it was not a 84/85 that was the slow T3. I did get you some parts to get you running too LOL. I have ridden 5 board members T3s. Lets see if the owner steps up LOL. He will have it 100% for TF05 I am sure of it.

MIK6 / Mike

Bryan Raffa

02-07-2008, 08:16 AM

Bump.. for some more great lookin Tecate's!

DAM!!! Ange...ice tires and all..:drool: :drool: :eek: :eek:

scooterroo

02-07-2008, 09:28 AM

damn cant believe i never posted in this thread....welllll gonna have to add my two to the list. who else has em, lets get an update.

first the 86!!!! the wife talked me out of selling this one off. hmmmm. just need a motor basically, and im working on that. this is the one i bought off meatbox last feburary.
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h315/scooterroo/carshow023.jpg

then the 85!!! started with just a bare frame, and alot of elbow grease and time, heres where its at. just waiting on my kx cylinder to get back, and i am putting it together to run for the first time.
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h315/scooterroo/saturday004.jpg

yeah i will ride them both when done, but wont be beating the snot out of them by any means. thats what my others are for.

mymint87

02-07-2008, 10:55 AM

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/mymint87/064233-25al.jpg

:postwhore :postwhore :postwhore :welcome:

ATC-Eric

02-07-2008, 11:20 AM

The 87 http://www.3wheeler.org/vb/images/smilies/headbang.gif

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n73/ericbs200/P9090089.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n73/ericbs200/P9090086.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n73/ericbs200/P9090084.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n73/ericbs200/P9020015.jpg

scooterroo

02-07-2008, 11:22 AM

damn i would love to ride that tecate my mint!! hehehehhe.

BigGreenMachine

02-07-2008, 11:52 AM

Poser shots from when it first got built. Was KXT250 with port job, pipe, reeds and 38mm flatslide. Fun!

BigGreenMachine

02-07-2008, 12:01 PM

More after about a season of beating on it.

BigGreenMachine

02-07-2008, 12:11 PM

Here it is with an 88 KX500 stuffed in. It has been apart since about a week after this photo due to issues with the motor. In short, motor is FUBAR...rebuild time for the whole machine. :Bounce

Tecate 250

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzG6VJ0Ha_I

Anyway thats all, think thats about all the good shots of it I have.

oOGoFastOo

02-07-2008, 02:19 PM

here are some of mine when i got it and then after i started restoring it and now i bought some new oem plastics and i am waiting for them it will be sexy with them on it now i need a seat cover.

hadar

02-07-2008, 08:12 PM

BigGreenMachine

02-07-2008, 08:27 PM

Very Very nice! I really like your's and Ange's Tecate's.

T3 LOPES

02-07-2008, 08:48 PM

Looking Nice Hadar!! I love the Tecate to Hottie video on you tube. That kicks azz. There are alot of nice tecates on this thread. Keep em comen'

cr480r

02-07-2008, 09:00 PM

The red tecates are startin to grow on me... very nice!!!!

neo19672000

02-07-2008, 11:07 PM

hadar,what kind of tires are on the rear of that sweet machine? and where can I get some?

Merge_88

02-07-2008, 11:27 PM

Here's my 86', mine's no garage queen!

Bryan Raffa

02-07-2008, 11:37 PM

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e341/mymint87/064233-25al.jpg

:postwhore :postwhore :postwhore :welcome:

Thats what Im talkin about!!:naughty: L@@K'S like a Screamer...;)

ATC-Eric

02-07-2008, 11:41 PM

Here's my 86', mine's no garage queen!

Merge, we needs to hang out! :beer

Bryan Raffa

02-07-2008, 11:43 PM

I got the ugliest!!
60169

thats not that bad..I have see worse:cry:

Merge_88

02-07-2008, 11:47 PM

Eric, I'm always ready to ride! I'd like to get back to St. Joe soon...........

hadar

02-08-2008, 10:21 AM

hadar,what kind of tires are on the rear of that sweet machine? and where can I get some?

18'' Titan Fast Trekkers. I got mine a nebraska tire. Keep 'em coming guys. That pic of the 1st gen in the weeds is sad. :cry:

BigGreenMachine

02-08-2008, 01:17 PM

Raffa, you going to rescue that 84 and give it a proper rebuild?

James

brrcuda

02-08-2008, 03:41 PM

Here is my 86 tecate. This is actually old pic with the first paint job on the frame. I have since powdered the frame silver metallic with gloss clear as well as powdered the rear spring blue for more accent color. Also put a near new seat on it since - old one had a rip.

This one is almost finished, needs about $300 in parts/work to finish like the sprockets/chain, rear shock rebuilt and chain rollers and thats it --> done. Just hasnt been priority so far to finish.

Check out the complete Bills pipe exhaust!! Not many of those around......

Eric250R

02-08-2008, 10:04 PM

Went back and fixed my broken pics. It’s hard to believe this all was about 4 years ago. How the years just fly by. To add some more new life to this awesome thread, here’s the Hotness in all her glory.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRr7rIXwCzU

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg149/Leadcrowns/HPIM3828.jpg

I was beginning to wonder what had happened to this. Looks great as always, and I"m still not sure whether or not I liked the white or red fender better. Oh, and your dog looks like it's almost as fat as my cat...lol.

Garage Boy 34

02-09-2008, 12:31 AM

here are few pics....not mint and some not finished but the ones shown do run..

Bryan Raffa

02-09-2008, 07:57 AM

Raffa, you going to rescue that 84 and give it a proper rebuild?

James

not that one but a member does have a red one in is barn that I would still love to get and re-do;)

nd4speed

02-09-2008, 11:14 AM

Some pics of mine................
http://home.att.net/~nd4speed/t3_2007july2.jpg
http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=49418&d=1183430337
http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=38541&d=1168047249
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scooterroo

02-09-2008, 11:53 AM

they all look sweet....how many others on here?

MO dx

02-09-2008, 08:49 PM

I want one. Who in pa has one they want to sell.

TwoHundredEx

02-09-2008, 09:17 PM

nd4speed, What kind of number plate is that? Looks really good.

BigGreenMachine

02-10-2008, 09:03 PM

Cycra vented by the looks of it.

Some great looking T3's on here. Cannot wait until I can get mine done.

trizilla

02-10-2008, 09:56 PM

heres a pic of my project http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff223/ericandwendy/100_1731.jpg

Louis Mielke

02-10-2008, 09:59 PM

I need to get some green in my stable.

MO dx

02-10-2008, 11:38 PM

Trizilla does yours run.

trizilla

02-10-2008, 11:46 PM

no it needs a flywheel, crank seals, and air filter and cage assembly. i had planned to make her run this season but with the 85 x purchase this project will go on the back burner.

cr480r

02-11-2008, 12:20 AM

brrcuda

02-11-2008, 07:08 AM

ccdhowell

02-11-2008, 08:20 AM

Don't know why I never jumped in on this thread. Well, here's my Tecate full of tender lovin' care...and blood sweat and tears.
http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/345/345135/folders/264984/2221325IMG1113.JPG

Chris

BigGreenMachine

02-11-2008, 06:07 PM

Looks great Chris! 300 cc powerhouse!

FrankenWheeler

02-11-2008, 07:13 PM

Just got back from Buttercup, 60% of the time she runs good every time....hehe.
Calfab
+6 axle
38mm Flat-slide
Port & polish
300ex shock
bills pipe & silencer

Fun and fast when its running good.;)

FrankenWheeler

02-11-2008, 07:16 PM

Oh yeah, the pic...

3Razors

02-11-2008, 07:21 PM

FrankenWheeler shoot I guess you were at buttercup a few months ago I didnt even know it was you till seeing your bike here on the boards. Me and bro were riding by buttercup hill and I saw you green monster blasting up buttercup hill. Looks great!

hadar

02-11-2008, 08:40 PM

Oh yeah, the pic...

You got that thing built up nice. Looks good, all of them do on here. Tecate's Rock!

ovhonda1

02-11-2008, 08:42 PM

I love this thread! Mine's a rider for now. Plan a restoration someday and getting lots of ideas from others.

hayesmo33

02-12-2008, 11:10 AM

all stock will be doing upgrades soon shell be runing at saint joe park in mo,

BigGreenMachine

02-12-2008, 04:16 PM

Nice! Welcome to the forum Hayes.

ATC-Eric

02-12-2008, 04:25 PM

Here is mine when set-up for plywood drags...

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q263/justinriolo/m_47d21f72186e005df27c85a4559da1b0.jpghttp://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q263/justinriolo/m_eda7a28fdc32db96b61567b850c78461.jpg

Can you tell me more about the plywood drags? Never heard of such a crazy thing!

Hey Hays, welcome to the boards! your right down the road from me, we should hit some riding up some time.

The Goat

02-12-2008, 04:38 PM

yeah, if I ever decide to break into the 2 stroke market...more and more I'm thinking it will be with a little green.

250SX

02-13-2008, 01:57 AM

One of my Tecates. Former state champ of Oklahoma back in '87.

kxt250r

02-13-2008, 03:22 AM

whats the best carb to run on the 87 tecate's with a standard pipe, 36mm??

scooterroo

02-13-2008, 12:56 PM

i am going to be running a 38mm airstryker. i know a few people who run them on here, and they have no complaints.

ATC-Eric

02-13-2008, 01:50 PM

Im a fan of the 39pwk's.

On another note, anything is better then the stock t3 carb.

Tecate250

02-13-2008, 01:54 PM

Green green every where.:Bounce
Well and a little red.:lol: The tecates even the red ones look way better then the r or z. I love the huge rad scoops of the 2nd gen tecate.
I am totaly jelous.:beer
Anyone have nerfs on there tecate?

kxt250r

02-14-2008, 04:39 AM

Im a fan of the 39pwk's.

On another note, anything is better then the stock t3 carb.

yeah i have a 39pj i might try, what size main are you running with the pwk?

hayesmo33

02-28-2008, 10:35 PM

will a 35MM air stryker fit my intake boot and factory air cleaner?

ATCwithdrawals

02-28-2008, 11:00 PM

Old pics, haven't done anything to either one for awhile. would like to get some new oem decals for the "84. Don't have a single pic of the 86{pictured with 2 other 2 strokes that are not Kawis}its the one in my avatar

oOGoFastOo

02-28-2008, 11:50 PM

here is the latest pic of my 86 my seat is getting recovered black this weekend and my chain should get here so i can ride it.

BigGreenMachine

02-28-2008, 11:58 PM

Nice T3's you two!

Black86tri-z

03-04-2008, 01:29 AM

IMG]http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w302/black86tri-z/026.jpg[/IMG]
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w302/black86tri-z/028.jpg
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w302/black86tri-z/CASH011.jpg
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w302/black86tri-z/CASH007.jpg

PICS OF THE 2 I USE TO OWN

BELGIUM KXT250

03-14-2008, 01:55 PM

Here is my tecate :-) Pics were taken 2 days ago. I own this green machine since only a few weeks.
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/BELGIUMKXT250/test4.jpg
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/BELGIUMKXT250/test2.jpg
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/BELGIUMKXT250/test3.jpg
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj186/BELGIUMKXT250/test6.jpg

danimal95

03-14-2008, 11:28 PM

heres my latest project,got it a week ago with some seriously destroyed plastic and hadnt run in a couple of years....started right up after some fresh fuel,the tank shrouds and headlight bezel will be here on tuesday and my hand built pipe will be here within the week....

http://www.putfile.com/album/181137

trainingwheeler

03-15-2008, 03:33 PM

heres mine http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=81142&highlight=tecate+project

ATC4ever!

03-15-2008, 08:18 PM

Have to agree with 350Xccelerator, tecatecrazy's 84' tecate is SICK!!! That's the best looking 84 or 85 tecate that I've seen. Amazing how those bikes can look with chomed wheels, that painted copper look on the stock wheels don't cut it. Hey, tecatecrazy or any of you other guys, does DG still make pipes available for 84'-86' Tecate's?

ATC4ever!

03-15-2008, 08:37 PM

Ok one more question for all ya'll Tecate guys. Are there any big bore kits still available for Tecate's like for the Honda 250R's? Example you can still get ESR kits for the Honda's and for the air fooler it seems every other month you can find a HRC 300 kit on ebay. If so who made them? Anybody got some pic's?

DixiePlowboy

03-15-2008, 09:07 PM

Check out tecateconnection.com (Corey Sprock...a member here).

He had Tecate 300 kits available last year, but I'm not sure if they still are.

scooterroo

03-15-2008, 10:00 PM

nice beginning trainingwheeler. i remember when mine looked like that.

T3 LOPES

03-16-2008, 09:01 AM

Well guys here is a pic of my t3 last year at silver lake. I put alot of time and effort into this machine. There are a few more things I would like to do to it but only time will tell. It seems to me that there are many more t3 owners coming around . These are great machines. If you get a chance to ride 1 for a day you will be hooked on this narly little machine.:w00t: Lopes

trainingwheeler

03-16-2008, 10:19 AM

that thing is sick Lopes . is that a champion swinger?

BELGIUM KXT250

03-16-2008, 03:39 PM

It looks like a champion swingarm to me :-) Lopes could you confirm ?

BELGIUM KXT250

03-16-2008, 06:19 PM

Nice tecate indeed and a red one :-)

T3 LOPES

03-17-2008, 12:12 AM

It looks like a champion swingarm to me :-) Lopes could you confirm ?

I dont know if there is such a swingarm . Someone might have made it all up . I bought it off ebay for 120$ . It is the identical swinger to a tee. Is it worth the money they were asking on ebay , most definitly. Great swinger.

Eric250R

03-22-2008, 11:58 AM

Just so this thread doesn't die, posting one of mine before I begin the restore.

BELGIUM KXT250

03-22-2008, 05:14 PM

Nice project for a restore. But I have a question for you : has your front fender been cutted ? the front of it doesn't look like the stock one

Eric250R

03-23-2008, 10:47 AM

Yeah, someone had trimmed the corners off the front. Doesn't look too bad but I"m not crazy about it. I'll probably use a dremal tool to remove the rest of it and make it a little smoother.

cr480r

04-02-2008, 09:00 PM

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q263/justinriolo/HPIM1568.jpg

Still needs a bunch of things... but it runs good:)

i58829

04-02-2008, 10:03 PM

Here's my latest project, i'm going to try and give it a narrow later model front end, and something different in the back. Not sure what i want to do with the rear, i'm thinking about getting rid of the stock suspension set up, we'll see.

Also CR what its that tank from? Did it fit without and crazy mods, and are there later ones with scoops? I like the idea of covering up the front of the frame, TC...

killerklown

04-12-2008, 03:08 PM

Here's my new toy... In transit to me as we speak. Looks like it only needs a few parts to complete! lol.

tecat-z

04-12-2008, 03:34 PM

Another 2nd gen. Sweet. Have fun, take your time and do it right.

i58829

04-12-2008, 03:51 PM

Hey killer i was watching that one as well, but i simply dont have the cash flow for everything that bolts onto it. Good luck with the project, and i must agree that you should take your time and do it right...

killerklown

04-13-2008, 11:30 AM

joe_f7

04-13-2008, 02:48 PM

No plans of screwing around with this one. Just trying to decide whether to keep it a 250 or use a kx500 I found. Also seems like allot of part whording with the Tecate people, that kinda bums me out. Didn't seem that way when I had the 250r. I realize there are allot more Honda parts out there, but seems like it would be nice to have more people enjoying the same machine, rather than 20 guys stockpiling parts to keep theirs going for 200 years. Most of ours kids won't be saving the "toys" we leave them after our "departure" anyhow. Oh well. Love the site, look forward to sharing info with ya guys. FOREVER 3 WHEELING!!!

i notice the same thing. i'm having trouble finding some parts for my 86 that kawi doesn't make anymore. i'm always posting wated ads. can't wait to ride mine when it's all done. here is some pics before i took it apart.

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn90/joe_f7/100_0778.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn90/joe_f7/100_0780.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn90/joe_f7/100_0779.jpg

BigGreenMachine

06-06-2008, 02:51 PM

Anyone else?

Hoosier_Daddy

07-18-2008, 08:28 PM

Just starting to dig into it. It needs a lot of stuff and it's frustrating trying to find parts. But it's been fun so far.

Eric250R

07-18-2008, 09:57 PM

Here's mine at trikefest....

cr480r

07-18-2008, 11:27 PM

i'm having trouble finding some parts for my 86 that kawi doesn't make anymore. i'm always posting wated ads.

Thats what separates Tecate owners from the rest of the atv world... We arent scared to search for rare parts or get creative with custom solutions... Its worth it in the end to own a rare and unique machine that can still lay it down with the best of em'...

BELGIUM KXT250

02-12-2009, 12:37 PM

Hi,

This is my tecate with some modification after the first set of pics (posted before on this forum). I removed the front and rear lights and replaced it with racing number plates. It gives the tecate a RACING look :-) I also added a new kawasaki bar pad and green handgrip. I am waiting for 2 dunlop fork decals to put on the trike.

Brad200X

02-12-2009, 01:49 PM

I've got the ugliest red 1st gen! This is the project I'll be digging into after the 81R.

BELGIUM KXT250

02-12-2009, 03:37 PM

All the tecate are beautiful because our green (or red) machines are the best :-)

dgpilot15

02-12-2009, 06:11 PM

Here's my .02 cents....

dgpilot15

02-12-2009, 06:38 PM

My other Kawi. I might lose my mind sometime in the future and combine the two.

2quicktecate

02-12-2009, 07:03 PM

don't know if i posted my pics in this thread yet but here's a before and after..

before
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/P1010086.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/P1010085.jpg
after
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/DSC01839-1.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/DSC01840.jpg

Tecate250

02-13-2009, 03:19 PM

Well I think I have the second ugliest Tecate. Butchered to hell. Klt 200 engine cradle welded into the tecate frame. Plus it has a trailer hitch.Has Klemm Research stickers on the rear fenders. I can only imagine what this looked like in its prime. Think I might get a Tecate quad kit for it. Franks swing arm +5 inch total Axel Mitchell 8 inch rims.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/Tecate250/Chadkxt.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/Tecate250/Chadkxt2.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/Tecate250/Chadkxt3.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/Tecate250/view_submsg.jpg

Brad200X

02-13-2009, 03:26 PM

^I dunno man I think you might have me beat! At least yours isn't pink from oxidation!

scooterroo

02-13-2009, 10:04 PM

as well combine threads eh? lol

http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=92631&highlight=tecate+pics

Tecate 50

02-13-2009, 10:14 PM

I have an 84-85 (red) gas tank in excellant condition if you are interested!

brrcuda

02-13-2009, 10:20 PM

put the lakota toolbox on....:naughty:

Brad200X

02-13-2009, 10:27 PM

I have an 84-85 (red) gas tank in excellant condition if you are interested!

I don't plan on buying anything for the T3 cosmetic-wise, until I know if I can handle it!

I may hit you up on that deal in the future. Thanks for the offer.

csarmy1988

02-15-2009, 12:24 AM

Heres my t3 project. It has a brand new motor and runs great. I just have a few minor things to do to make it look better. It looks rough right now.

luke

02-28-2009, 10:09 AM

This is my 86 (in the UK) pretty original, apart from the pipe. It's over flow bottle is missing and the swinger guard but it's clean for it's age.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj311/thetri-zgods/Tecate/20092008187.jpg

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj311/thetri-zgods/Tecate/20092008183.jpg

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj311/thetri-zgods/Tecate/20092008186.jpg

mjquadracer

03-04-2009, 02:34 AM

man I just dont want this thread to end!

mizmissy82

03-05-2009, 04:09 PM

Hey guys what's up?im new to the site and its great.l got this t3 from my best friend for 400.it was sitting in garage for 3 years,then was sitting under a tree for about 3 months offer him 400.and he took it,so here she is.

dcreel

03-05-2009, 05:01 PM

Looks good.

p_hefe

03-05-2009, 10:38 PM

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8da38b3127ccec3b2de1709ce00000030O00AZs2Lds0ZsW IPbz4W/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

What a project!

tecat-z

03-05-2009, 11:07 PM

Wow! That thing is out there, and looks very nice. :beer

dcreel

03-06-2009, 05:49 AM

Tell us about it, what does it have done to it? Any more pictures. Thanks for sharing. It looks fast.

Tecate 50

03-06-2009, 03:22 PM

Wow....very nice!

p_hefe

03-06-2009, 05:17 PM

port work, v-force 2's, Sprock head, 10 over oval tube swinger and some dollin up. Glad you guys like it. Been workin on her for quite a while.

scooterroo

03-06-2009, 06:45 PM

damn thats a long swinger on there. looks nice man, nice job.

JohnR.

03-09-2009, 08:30 PM

I dug it out of its corner in the shed tonight, pulled the carb off, cleaned it out, put some fresh fuel in, and it fired up on the 3rd kick!:w00t: Here's a few pics, not the greatest quality but they'll have to do:

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/atc330r/trikes/0309091614.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/atc330r/trikes/0309091615.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/atc330r/trikes/0309091615a.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/atc330r/trikes/0309091615b.jpg

When I pulled the carb off I thought the barrel looked a little big so I measured it:

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/atc330r/trikes/0309091658.jpg

It appears that someone put a 38 on it before I bought it back in '98. Other than the carb, its got Boyesen reeds, a DG pipe/silencer, and the head cut for some more compression. I've got a Cal-Fab arm that will be put on soon.

John

p_hefe

03-09-2009, 09:29 PM

Man, Who do I have to............know, to get a late model t3? I like that trike John. And is that a 200x in the background? I like my 200x, It's like the scooter of sport trikes. Fun and cute, but don't ride it with the big boys. HAHA

JohnR.

03-09-2009, 09:57 PM

Thanks! That's my 350X in the background. Its got an 85 250R front end on it and a 250SX headlight.

John

DixiePlowboy

03-29-2009, 05:25 PM

I thought I'd keep this thread alive a bit longer by posting a couple pics of my '85 now that it looks and runs a bit better than when I got it off whiteman350x on New Year's Eve.....and my youngest boy thought he had to be in a pic :D

Tecate250

04-30-2009, 04:07 PM

Lets see those aftermarket axels. I still do not know what kind it is.

JohnR.

04-30-2009, 05:43 PM

Mine is aftermarket but I don't know what kind mine is either. Its tapered on the ends like the Lonestar was on my TRX250R but I don't know.

John

ScottZJ

04-30-2009, 06:06 PM

My newest build tecate..........

http://www.fototime.com/%7B4E9C027E-C410-40C6-AF26-DCF874D247C7%7D/origpict/P1010013.JPG

http://www.fototime.com/%7BB0887628-0D26-4821-81DD-20E6834552D7%7D/origpict/P1010021.JPG

http://www.fototime.com/%7B35B86333-88E6-4532-A358-0AAB9A9EF6FC%7D/origpict/P1010024.JPG

Group shot

http://www.fototime.com/%7BEEB3BC82-4BE6-4DA3-ABD0-0AC766F4373C%7D/origpict/P1010017.JPG

Tecate Mania! at Oklahoma Little Saraha

http://www.fototime.com/%7B57283837-BA9D-428B-A669-589524635DFD%7D/origpict/tecatexx.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/%7B8ABFCA9B-EA9B-4D08-B659-FAFF80488CC9%7D/origpict/tecatexxx.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/%7B4AC04BAA-6A64-45C2-9471-8A56DC87E06D%7D/origpict/tecatexxxxx.jpg

Tecate250

04-30-2009, 06:21 PM

Have any pics john r?

Hoosier_Daddy

04-30-2009, 08:04 PM

Hoosier_Daddy

04-30-2009, 08:06 PM

My newest build tecate..........

http://www.fototime.com/%7B4E9C027E-C410-40C6-AF26-DCF874D247C7%7D/origpict/P1010013.JPG

That is a sweet looking T3. Did you leave the frame and swinger in primer? Or is it painted grey? I think it would look even better if the frame was silver or green.

Those pics of all the T3's lined up is a total droolfest!!!:drool: :drool: :drool:

ScottZJ

04-30-2009, 08:20 PM

Its actually not primer, its a called Stone Gray and looks better in person. I didnt want too bright of a color but something that would accent the green color.

Hoosier_Daddy

05-01-2009, 02:38 AM

Its actually not primer, its a called Stone Gray and looks better in person. I didnt want too bright of a color but something that would accent the green color.
Well, it does accent the green and it's certainly different that other T3's. Definitely a great looking T3.

Bryan Raffa

05-01-2009, 08:25 AM

:drool: tecate kid's:drool:

200x Basket

05-01-2009, 10:27 PM

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

harryredtrike

05-01-2009, 10:32 PM

some very nice machines,you guys are giving honda a nice run:beer

dcreel

05-01-2009, 11:16 PM

That Tecate has been my desktop background for over a year. Definitely THE #1 Tecate hands down.

williewonka

05-04-2009, 05:03 PM

i just picked mine up motor has just been rebuilt top/buttom balanced and all that fun trailprotrailprotrailprotrailpro plastics r a little bite faded lol. it also is one of the rarer red ones and here in alberta im told theirs only 3 left in this running order i have no pics yet but i want to but some up lol forgot my cam. but me and my friend with a scambler 500 or 400 cant rember witch one but its huped up to the nuts raced and i spacked him he was soo pissed lol

Meat-BoX

05-04-2009, 05:24 PM

here is a lame pic of it from the winter Once done I will do a complete write up for the reto page.:beer

Just need a Tank skin from DC plastics and the stator installed and maybe a head gasket. All to be done this month for Memorial day weekend:beer

dcreel

05-05-2009, 06:03 AM

Looks great.. The guys from Indiana that came to the Midwest rampage had some Awesome Tecates.. Fast too.. Nice guys as well. Needless to say my tecate was pretty ugly in their company. Nice meeting you guys.:w00t:

petesatc

05-05-2009, 08:46 AM

here's my Tecates the first just done a restro still waiting on the airbox and few other parts to turn up and she be done the other is a very low hour bike i found a few years back......
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh318/pilotpete1/DSC00787.jpg
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh318/pilotpete1/DSC00788.jpg
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh318/pilotpete1/MVC00611.jpg
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh318/pilotpete1/MVC00617.jpg

Tecate 50

05-05-2009, 04:47 PM

Dcreel thanks for the compliments! We looked for you, someone said you were up in the motel! Your trike had some rare hard to find parts.....love that cylinder.

Tecate250

05-05-2009, 06:14 PM

Any extended axel pics guys?

Gag_Halfront

05-06-2009, 09:27 AM

Holy old threads, batman!

Hey. I finally have something to add. I won't go into the details of how I got this bike, but trust me... It was the deal of a lifetime.

When I first got it:

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq101/Gag_Halfront/My%20Trikes/Tecate%20KXT250/T3_left.jpg

Notice the bent frame....

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq101/Gag_Halfront/My%20Trikes/Tecate%20KXT250/T3_rear.jpg

After a winter tear-down I put it all back together on a new, freshly painted frame. While I was at it, it got the 300ex rear shock treatment. All in all, I think I have about $100 into this trike and that's mostly in gas to go get parts.

I still have some finishing touches to ad, like putting the sprocket cover back on, installing my new kicker gears and clutch, etc. I'd also like to get her a better pipe and silencer and maybe a carb and thumb throttle.

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq101/Gag_Halfront/My%20Trikes/Tecate%20KXT250/DSC02168.jpg

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq101/Gag_Halfront/My%20Trikes/Tecate%20KXT250/DSC02161.jpg

posty2100

11-02-2009, 11:14 PM

heres mine after I bought it
cleaned it up and painted the exhaust
http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy57/posty2100/tecate001.jpg
http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy57/posty2100/tecate003.jpg
http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy57/posty2100/tecate004.jpg

t-3

11-02-2009, 11:53 PM

here is mine 30 hrs tops, also have a sharp 87 t-4 in similar original condition

eyecekold1

11-03-2009, 12:42 AM

Here is mine. I plan to sell off most of them to make3 nice ones. I just read the entire thread, yea I hoard a little its the only way to get good stuff and to see what they actually look like, I have 9 and nothing is the same it seems.

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac283/eyecekold1/IMG_2797_12.jpg
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac283/eyecekold1/IMG_2802_17.jpg
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac283/eyecekold1/IMG_2804_19.jpg

Jeepermc

11-03-2009, 02:37 PM

Here's my ugliness....

posty2100

01-26-2010, 12:58 PM

bump bump bump

alexandros

01-26-2010, 02:09 PM

the first one is a tecate of a friend that we picked up. the oem motor was in a box in parts and there is one kdx 250 motor on it. he intend to fix the oem engine an make it complete restoration.

the second one is one 87 kxt with license plates that i got recently and now its almost complete restored! no more pink colors...

both the fender where from polyester.

Jeepermc

01-26-2010, 02:50 PM

recent update-

JohnR.

01-26-2010, 06:10 PM

Some pics of mine ready for the ice:

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/atc330r/trikes/DSC03679.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/atc330r/trikes/DSC03680.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k162/atc330r/trikes/DSC03681.jpg

Jeepermc

04-12-2010, 01:46 PM

Another update.... New seat cover

jfaulkner02

06-29-2010, 01:01 AM

Well there sure are alot of NICE T3's out there. Here is the one i traded a 84 200s with 85 200x engine on it and 300 bucks for. She needs some work but when i can afford it, it will be done. It has 86 front end along with tank and shrouds (has 84 tank now). The carrier was welded to the swinger. Yah i know what your thinking "wtf" some people, lol. Has a different rear and swinger now too. Going to be tore down soon and all purrtied up.

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/album.php?albumid=154&attachmentid=94036

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/album.php?albumid=154&attachmentid=94037

Tecate 50

09-19-2010, 10:19 PM

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=104853

Eric250R

09-19-2010, 11:19 PM

An updated pic of mine....

jeswinehart

09-20-2010, 02:42 PM

I`m gonna bling this out as soon as i can sell a couple bikes !:p::postwhore:Bounce:p

I don't see a darn thing wrong with it now ! What year is that one Glamy ?

flynhigh205

09-21-2010, 12:25 AM

Anyone interested in selling a 86-87 Tecate 3 please let me know. Finding one is turning out to be a real pain in the trailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailpro. I need those two to finish my collection. I know I am going to have to pay more for them and thats fine. I had no clue just how hard it was going to be. Thanks for any help, Brian

code200k

09-21-2010, 10:59 AM

here is my basket case 85. have almost all just gotta throw it together.
here is the thread http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php?118828-Got-some-green-for-myself!&highlight=code200k

rasorroad250r

09-21-2010, 12:33 PM

Here is a pic of mine. I have since sold the cal fab swingarm and finishline axle. I plan on a desert seat with blue cover in the stock length. I don't like the look of the up the tank seat on this year. The current axle and swingarm are stock.

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/dovesprings250r/tecatetank009.jpg
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/dovesprings250r/tecatetank006.jpg

dcreel

09-21-2010, 06:13 PM

I have always liked your Tecate. How did you do your footpegs to make them wider with the kickup on the end? Very sharp.

rasorroad250r

09-21-2010, 10:17 PM

Thanks, They were on there when I got it. They appear to be a quad peg which was cut to widen it then drilled and bolted on to the stock pegs. The extenders on the end are welded on. It makes it a lot better in rough terrain. I'm almost done getting it back together, and it runs great now with the pvl.

rasorroad250r

09-21-2010, 11:51 PM

Here's a couple more with the blue seat and 6 pack rack. I sold the seat, hoping to get a desert seat soon. The 6 pack rack is being stripped and painted.

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/dovesprings250r/engagementparty038.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/dovesprings250r/engagementparty042.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/dovesprings250r/engagementparty040.jpg

Meat-BoX

09-22-2010, 01:39 PM

Here are some crappy updated pics of my useless Tecate as of last winter. If your buying a Ricky Stator setup for your Tecate take it apart and loc tight all the screws holding the coils. I learned the hard way by getting it running and having the screws back out and imploded my whole stator and flywheel. Sending her in to get it running I just hope the massive explosion of my stator and flywheel didnt short my CDI or anything because I cant get any spark out of this new one they sent to replace the other. The 2nd one had no loc tight on it either.
Anyways I have this setup and my Ice racer setup.

tecat-z

09-22-2010, 07:19 PM

Figured i'd play too......

The small tire bike is the 1st bike i did years ago, and it's evolved into a fantastic machine with some nice goodies.
The Yellow background bike is one i put together out of extras. It runs very well with limited performance parts.
The 3rd is a fantasy shot!!!!!!! But real!
But seriously, i'm in the works of putting together my last 85 Tecate. It will be the final machine in my set of 3. It will be BY FAR the best looking and performing machine i own. This one is going to be very special indeed!:naughty:

Tecate 50

09-22-2010, 08:18 PM

Sweeeeet........very nice indeed! Team Chain Saw......

NINJA

09-22-2010, 09:06 PM

I really like that Tecate too. It looks fantastic all decaled up, you just don't see very many like that. I'll have to post some pics of mine tomorrow.

NINJA

09-23-2010, 08:09 PM

Well, here is my wife's 85 Tecate. It's currently not running. One of it's previous owners threaded oversized standard bolts into the stator mounting holes and they are cracked. So, I am replacing the left side case half. The Tecate has a plus 10" chromoly swingarm, ported jug with fresh nicasil, mystery pipe, 39 PJ carb, V-force intake, Eibach rear spring, and a Sprock coolhead. I'll be getting it running this winter:Bounce

dcreel

09-23-2010, 09:21 PM

Tecate 50

09-23-2010, 09:21 PM

Ninja that thing looks pretty nasty.......I dig the swinger!

NINJA

09-24-2010, 12:02 AM

Thanks my trike brothas! Yeah, it's actually my trike now. After riding Mike's (co250rman on .org) wife's 86 200X at Whitewash this spring, my wife want's "one of those little bitches, because it's so cute." Fortunately, I have a very nasty 86 200X, rivaled only by DC's still in storage up in Colorado, and it's next incarnation will be very potent.
I am very much looking forward to this build because it will be kicking off with my new powdercoating business, that and I am still ignorant to the ways of all that is Tecate.

tecat-z

09-24-2010, 12:39 AM

Xpress

09-24-2010, 12:54 AM

Okay, so I'm getting close to joining the Tecate clan :D

I'm wondering what thumb throttle assemblies will fit on? I hate twisters.

NINJA

09-24-2010, 02:49 AM

That bike looks familiar for some reason? Didn't you post up some pics earlier in the year when you got it. Looks like it has some potential to be a solid dune machine. Just make sure you get the chassis tight, before you start building BIG power. Trust me. when you get it right, you wont believe how fun these green things are. They have addictive personalities.......
No, I don't think so. I've been sittin' on this one for over a year. The chassis is tip top, the engine however needs some much needed attention from me. Oh yes, it will be fast!

rasorroad250r

09-24-2010, 03:23 AM

Okay, so I'm getting close to joining the Tecate clan :D

I'm wondering what thumb throttle assemblies will fit on? I hate twisters.
Mine has an 85 350x thumb throtlle. It hooks right up.

Xpress

09-24-2010, 12:19 PM

Mine has an 85 350x thumb throtlle. It hooks right up.

That's all I needed to know.. :)

dcreel

09-24-2010, 02:21 PM

Personally, I feel the exact opposite. I hate thumb throttles and think a twist throttle works better in whoops. I'd rather have my whole right hand around the bar instead of 4 fingers. Besides that it keeps people off of my trikes.

Xpress

09-24-2010, 02:22 PM

I've grown accustom to thumb throttle, so I'm sued to having 4 fingers lock around the bars. Also, won't you have the tendency to twist the twisters on the whoops???

dcreel

09-24-2010, 02:27 PM

I've grown accustom to thumb throttle, so I'm sued to having 4 fingers lock around the bars. Also, won't you have the tendency to twist the twisters on the whoops???

Depends on how good your suspension is, I suppose. I love whoops. Pin it and go.

Xpress

09-24-2010, 03:02 PM

Yeah, pin it to win it!

Gag_Halfront

09-26-2010, 03:45 PM

The beater wearing the new white plastics that just came in:
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq101/Gag_Halfront/My%20Trikes/Tecate%20KXT250/DSC05973.jpg

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq101/Gag_Halfront/My%20Trikes/Tecate%20KXT250/DSC05974.jpg

The beater with some painted OEMs.
http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq101/Gag_Halfront/My%20Trikes/Tecate%20KXT250/DSC05975.jpg

http://i438.photobucket.com/albums/qq101/Gag_Halfront/My%20Trikes/Tecate%20KXT250/DSC05976.jpg

I've got pretty much all the parts to build the nice bike that will have the white maiers on it so they're going to go on a shelf while I get that done this winter. The beater will keep those painted OEMs and I'll just re paint them whenever they get too beat up. :-P

dcreel

09-26-2010, 03:52 PM

You realize the blue ones are Maier's too

Gag_Halfront

09-26-2010, 04:23 PM

I wondered about that but they're not molded the same as the new ones. the general shape is pretty close but some stuff under the seat is different and they were _really_ old.

dcreel

09-26-2010, 05:51 PM

Maier rear shot

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/dcreel/Tecate/100_1801.jpg

OEM rear shot

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/dcreel/Tecate/100_1717.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/dcreel/Tecate/threewheeler008.jpg

OEM's are quite a bit thicker, and don't look half as ugly. Not to mention there is a storage pocket under the seat on the oem rear plastic

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/dcreel/Tecate/bikes002.jpg

I wish somebody would make some aftermarket rear fenders that look like the oem ones.

hang&rattle

10-01-2010, 10:54 PM

^ I second that dcreel, I like the fenders to come up over the seat instead of drop down. Not being choosy, but what looks better to my eye. Also am thinkin' a red set will be a thing of the past if I can't get the pink sanded to a sorta red color. Might have to change them to the next group ordering color, I dunno.

Tecate250

03-11-2011, 12:32 AM

No more tecates?

jeswinehart

03-11-2011, 07:46 AM

This one got built for 3ww and could be yours for as little as 5 dollars (1 in 1000 chance).
We all will find out who's it is June 25, 2011.
It is still undergoing some cosmetic transformations (seat cover is out of here for something Mosh's are working on + a whole bunch of Thrumans bling after market parts going on it to enhance all the nickle chrome on this trike).

Best of luck to all that support the site with the purchase of a ticket !

john

TheBlueWale

12-19-2011, 01:47 AM

Bump, Just want to see this thread get going again

luke

12-19-2011, 07:26 AM

Here's mine "again" after my dad used a power washer on it and took all but one of the stickers off ! :cry:

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj311/thetri-zgods/14112009110.jpg

Heres a pic of 4 of the only 5 known B2's in the UK :w00t: Mine's second from left.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj311/thetri-zgods/28112009138.jpg

Auto_Demon

12-19-2011, 03:08 PM

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q263/justinriolo/HPIM1568.jpg

Still needs a bunch of things... but it runs good:)

im likin the fur seat lol

Auto_Demon

12-19-2011, 03:13 PM

SteveCZ28

12-19-2011, 03:42 PM

heres mine. which is scary close to being like the one raffled away seen above

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii44/Stevecz28/tecate/photobucket-1746-1324157010999.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii44/Stevecz28/tecate/photobucket-4121-1324157033010.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii44/Stevecz28/tecate/photobucket-3484-1324157051567.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii44/Stevecz28/tecate/photobucket-4045-1324157075603.jpg
http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii44/Stevecz28/tecate/photobucket-3365-1323030128081.jpg

Swinger

12-19-2011, 03:42 PM

Here is mine. A work in progress since I got it.137917

stubbie1111

12-21-2011, 03:05 AM

Well...... lets here it!!! I know...... WHY? I didn't do it!!! Yes the fram is notched....And Yes I'm going to fix it....kinda! Thinking of putting a KX 500 in it....... Anyone rode one that was set up right? I will fix the notch, but I will have to modify for the KX 500. Here's what she has done... 1987 Tecate KXT 250 resleeved to 440cc. No boring on new sleeve. Runs great, drag pipe, 44 mikuni carb. Paddles on rims,and dirt tires on there own rims. 10" extended swing arm. ported and polished. Stroker crank and more..... Yep..she's fast... but she will be faster!!!

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stubbie1111

12-22-2011, 06:20 AM

bump bump bump

ezmoney1979

01-02-2012, 03:05 PM

Here's mine. I'm surprised I didn't post a pic in here before. I recently borrowed a friends camera and he had some pics from my T3s debut ride.
http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/ezmoney1979/Grabnerpics242.jpg
http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/ezmoney1979/Grabnerpics240.jpg
http://i975.photobucket.com/albums/ae240/ezmoney1979/Grabnerpics239.jpg