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penguin
06-27-2006, 04:00 AM
Well just thought I would show a pic or two of my finished Tecate. took almost 3 weeks to finish everything. I have to say, I love it. To me it rides better and has more power then my 250r. Well now Im looking for a 86-87 tecate to restore. Love the green.
Fox250R
06-27-2006, 04:17 AM
looks pretty cool but where the front break lever? :)
blue27
06-27-2006, 08:03 AM
Looks great!!!, are they original fenders or did you buy them somewhere?
Orangecnty250r
06-27-2006, 08:08 AM
Looks great!!!, are they original fenders or did you buy them somewhere?


I love it, Blue I am guessing they were hit with Kawi Green...I love seeing the freshness of the green since most 84's and 85's are so faded out
penguin
06-27-2006, 03:04 PM
the front brake lever wasnt on yet. the fenders are original fenders.
scooterroo
06-27-2006, 09:29 PM
gotta love the green!!!
Orangecnty250r
06-27-2006, 09:38 PM
the front brake lever wasnt on yet. the fenders are original fenders.

Were they sprayed?
BigGreenMachine
06-27-2006, 10:58 PM
NICE JOB!!

Yeah the fenders that came on it were faded and half black with paint. I'm sure thats why the paint on the tank/plastics and on the motor match.

James
penguin
06-28-2006, 03:34 AM
Right. All sprayed. Looks great and like new.
BigGreenMachine
06-28-2006, 11:52 AM
I agree man, you did a hell of a job on it! Very nice Tecate.
penguin
06-28-2006, 04:49 PM
thanks. Im thinking about new wheels and tires with an extended swingarm.
going4broketecate85
06-29-2006, 04:12 AM
Nice Tecate but it looks like you have an 85 front end(disc brake) and a 84 tank(I beleive the 85 had ONLY Kawasaki on the tank?)!!!!!!! Love to see more Tecate lookin good like that!!!!!!!! Thanks:Bounce :beer
Jeb
06-29-2006, 09:13 AM
Yeah, those are '84 flavor decals.

Still a great resto! :beer Nice job on the fender paint! Hope it sticks well.
BigGreenMachine
06-29-2006, 11:43 AM
thanks. Im thinking about new wheels and tires with an extended swingarm.

Extended swingarms on these things should be mandatory. Some 20's and wheel spacers and these things handle great! Really is fun fooling around with the stock swinger on, too much motor for the length of the trike.

James
Russell 350X
06-29-2006, 11:54 AM
Look nice dude, awsome job. Probably should put a longer swinger on it, the front end wont stay down well without it.
penguin
06-30-2006, 03:52 AM
the tank along with the tecate is all 1985. I just like the look of the 84 sticker on the tank. Longer swingarm is in the near future.