Any UFO repro Vented Plates for the 84-85 Tecate yet?

[Meat-BoX]

I need a Nice Vented plate for my 84-85 Tecate. Has anyone sent Aussiedunner one to repro? Or does anyone have one they want to sell me>?:beer

[BigGreenMachine]

Meat, I won't sell mine but I'll lend it to someone that can make fiberglass/plastic copies. Its not in perfect shape but it is a UFO JWR style plate that everyone wants.

[scooterroo]

that would be awesome big green. you would definately make some more friends on here i think. as far as finding one as of yet, good luck, they are like a virgin in a ho house, few far and in between. and if some one did have one, they'd probably wouldnt let it go. i have been searching for one for sometime now, and i have only seen a few on here, and no one wants to part with them. i have even offered 150 bucks for one.

[BigGreenMachine]

Yup, so whoever wants one find me a fiberglass guy and raise the funds to have the plates made. Cash up front! No strokers...

[Billy Golightly]

I bet Tony (Aussieduner) would do it.

[scooterroo]

yeah aussie dunner, name a price and i will paypal asap

[firefirefire90]

if he could also make a red or black one that would be cool. I think that one would look awesome on the 250R.

[Aussieduner]

I would do them no problem just need something to copy from(sample returned of course) and from what i have been told Maier will sell you small amount of material to do the job yourself(3 Leggeddog spoke to them) so i need a sqaure of coloured material approx 450mm x 450mm and were in business.

Aussieduner

[BigGreenMachine]

Yup, you can definately use my #plate as a guide. Come on people, ante up!

Dammit had one of these plates in red on his 200X and it was by far the best looking plate I've seen on those.

[Aussieduner]

[QUOTE=BigGreenMachine]Yup, you can definately use my #plate as a guide. Come on people, ante up!



Can you post a pic of it for me to have a quick look ?

Aussie

[BigGreenMachine]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v514/BigGreenMachine/Tecate/bb3f1df9.jpg

I'm gonna lose my stickers aren't I? LOL

[Meat-BoX]

Big Green if you could do this it would meen so much to all of us fat tired Tecate owners. Aussie does mint work. I have 2 of his universal vented plates for my 86 200x and have seen his other goodies at Trikefest. Supurb work. Im down to buy a couple of them for sure. It will be nice to see these back on the Tecates again. I thank you Big Green:beer
Ive been naggging about this for about 2 years here, I guess it might finally of worked.:w00t:

[Aussieduner]

I'm gonna lose my stickers aren't I? LOL[/QUOTE]

No the stickers stay i take the mold from the inside of the plate so all good :lol: Who's calling Maier on the green plastic sheets ?
Whats the size of that thing..in mm if possible....metric rules.

Aussie

[KASEY]

AND I HAVE THESE TO GO WITH THEM,,,,,,

http://i9.tinypic.com/404p0qp.jpg

[Jeb]

Dont forget Red ones, too. :beer

[scooterroo]

let me know the price on them, i will be wanting one or two for myself!!!

[tecatecrazy]

you can put me down for one of each color made

Joe

[Meat-BoX]

Big Green, Plz let us know when you've shipped the Plate to Aussie. Im sure he will tell us how much of what he will need and a cost. This is gonna be so cool if it works out.:w00t:

[ATCWRENCH]

yea dont forget us freaks with the red tecates. red number plates are harder to find than the green ones.

I really dont want to use my Rad grille as a number plate

[aquapunk]

put me down for a red one, always wanted a number plate

[Dammit!]

Yep, those plates are awesome on any trike. Put me down for a black one with red mesh if you make them Tony!

[Bryan Raffa]

hell ya I want a black one to fully transform my 86 MX bike!!!!!:naughty: :Bounce

[BigGreenMachine]

Guys, I'm looking for more then just wants. You want a plate then start the research on the Maier plastic sheets in red and green. Find out a total and start sending Aussie dough to buy it. Then I'll be happy to ship him my plate.

James

[Dammit!]

Tony already has black and white plastic. You only need to get the stuff from Maier if you need something other than black or white.

[scooterroo]

well i just emailed maier to see how much a 3x3 or 4x4 foot sheet of plastic would cost in kawasaki green and wildfire red, which is the color of the red tecate i think. will let yah guys know what happens.

[Bryan Raffa]

ship him your plate so he can get started on mine and dammit's black one! LOL..

once you make one you can use that as the mold right Aussi??...

[tecatecrazy]

aussie. how large of a piece are you guys able to make?? how 'bout a set of rear plastics. factory repos would sell well in the first gen. tecate flavor!!

[scooterroo]

true, maiers are butt ugly!!!

[Aussieduner]

ship him your plate so he can get started on mine and dammit's black one! LOL..

"once you make one you can use that as the mold right Aussi??...

Once i have made the mold i can make as many as required.

"aussie. how large of a piece are you guys able to make?? how 'bout a set of rear plastics. factory repos would sell well in the first gen. tecate flavor!!"

My vac table is not big enough for rear fenders,you also need an industrial size oven to heat the material

Aussie

[Bryan Raffa]

yes!!! thats what im talkin about!!!!

[firefirefire90]

put me down for one Red/blue and one Green/blue. If you cant do those colors, i mean you can always Krylon Fusion them right?

[scooterroo]

so what i wanna know is whats the going price going to be? say if i want a white one, i can always krylon fusion paint it if i have to. so what will be the going price?

[BigGreenMachine]

PLate is 300mm by 400mm by 100mm.

[brrcuda]

I am interested in this as well - if you guys need some money to help get started - i might be able to throw some cash at this project to help kickstart it. If thats whats going to stop it.

green one for me too - just so you can talley up.

Paul

[gvmc45]

does anyone have a pic of that plate mounted on something other than an 84-85 t3.im thinking it might be 2 wide 2 look good on the majority of skinny tire trikes.if im wrong id buy one 4sure.

[BigGreenMachine]

Aussie, email your mailing addy to James_escortracing@msn.com and I'll get the plate out to you.

[Tecate250]

Im in for sure.
Big green im so jelous.
What a sweet pic of that plate.
Are there any other looks for the older tecate?
I have a pic of a tecate with a rad relocater.
It moves the rad off the trees and bolts right up to the water pump.

[BigGreenMachine]

Yep, those plates are awesome on any trike. Put me down for a black one with red mesh if you make them Tony!


GVMC, that right there is a 200X with a red UFO number plate like mine mounted.

[Macs]

i would like to get in on this too. I definatley would like one after they are completed.

[BigGreenMachine]

opps, forgot the link.

http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=34748&d=1161900889

[ATCWRENCH]

I'm defenatly down for a red frame white mesh number plate. get me a quote and I will throw the cash in the mail. WRENCH

[scooterroo]

yeah yeah address to send the cash to, and amount i should send for a white one, unless the green plastic is availible. i'll get mine in the mail asap unless you have paypal, then i'll paypal it to yah.

[Aussieduner]

PLate is 300mm by 400mm by 100mm.

That will fit my vac table no problem..so all i need is the original plate for couple of weeks to make the mold and someone to see Maier about buying some 450mm x 450mm green plastic sheets and the project can begin.
I picked up my 87 Tecate today so im VERY motivated to get this rolling !

Aussie

[MIK6]

aussi... I have a 2nd plate just like on my 87 T3 that you saw at TF, its just waiting on me finishing my 86. I am leaning towards a headlight on it for now. I can box it up w/ a spare headlight plastic I have here if you are interested. I know that 84/85 is wider than the 86/87 plate, w/ the 86/87 you might be able to cut the mold and make it wider for 84/85. Id be interested in a lime airbox cover if you are willing to make them, I got a spare of that as well.

LET ME KNOW
MIK6 / Mike

[team-red-rider]

hey aussi sorry to steal the thread for a second but is it possible for you to make 110 head light shells? mine broke and i ducktaped it lol

[250rulzes]

Aussie,

Mik6's MAIER number plate in my opinion is better shaped than the UFO Plate. Go with the MAIER mold in my opinion, Nevertheless I want 2 in green!
:Bounce

[firefirefire90]

Would the UFO one have "UFO" imprinted in the numberlpate?? OR is it a sticker?

[Tecate250]

Mik6's # plate is sweet but it blocks the passageway under the rad.
It seems like the old tecate has huge heat venting on its design.
Is there a way to bolt up a head light on a modified plate?
Not that I have lights now...

[scooterroo]

do like i am gonna do and run some lazerstar lights of the triple bolts. one on each side, is gonna look sweet and be bright as hell.

[Aussieduner]

Now i have my Tecate i see the side airbox cover will be an easy reproduction so im doing those ASAP,nice shiney black replacements.

Aussieduner

[Meat-BoX]

I seem to remember Vented Air box lids so more air can get through in dry conditions mostly for racing. A good idea you should jump on.

[scooterroo]

any idea on a price yet?

[aquapunk]

are there just gonna be green ones, or is there a possibility of some red ones too? I'd really like one for my 200x, that one pictured looked awesome

[Meat-BoX]

Has Maier contacted anyone yet as to the cost of the plastic needed?

[scooterroo]

i havent heard anything, i will try and give a call tomorrow if i get the chance. does anybody else know of anywheres else we might be able to get some if maier doesnt sell it?

[Tecate250]

Anyone know of lights that you can use on a tecate without a voltage regulator?
I like the baja lights on 2 honda trike in here somewhere. Nice and huge, and probably bright too

[scooterroo]

you have to regulate the voltage or they will pop one after another.

[Aussieduner]

I did the mold for the airbox lid today and it was pretty damn easy,very simple shape should have some news lids done by the weekend.

Aussie

[scooterroo]

awesome aussie, look good. big green did you ship your plate yet? aussie are you going to be making the #plates in white if we cant get any green plastic? i could always fusion paint mine green, so im not worried. still need to know a price on the plates and where to send payment to...cant wait to get the homemade plate i did off the t3 and a nice repro jwr plate on it. gonna make my bike look badash!!!

[nate b]

if these will fit a 250r, and if the price is right, I need a red one and a white one.
NATE

[BigGreenMachine]

Will be shipping it out the morning of the second of Nov.

[scooterroo]

you da man bgm. :beer

[Aussieduner]

awesome aussie, look good. big green did you ship your plate yet? aussie are you going to be making the #plates in white if we cant get any green plastic? i could always fusion paint mine green, so im not worried. still need to know a price on the plates and where to send payment to...cant wait to get the homemade plate i did off the t3 and a nice repro jwr plate on it. gonna make my bike look badash!!!

I can do them in black or white anyway so not a problem but green material will be nice,hang back on the payment side of things will work that out when i have produced a few.I would like a green airbox cover just for some thing different.
Will let you guys know when the plate arrives and i get started on the mold.

Aussieduner

[Aussieduner]

Will be shipping it out the morning of the second of Nov.

Ok will keep you informed.

Aussie

[Meat-BoX]

Looking real good Aussie. Looks sweet. Its so cool that you can do this kind of work. I know you are being bombarded with questions but I have a good question. Is it possible to make a mold of the Air Box lid with vents in it or holes for ventilation? I remember vented Air Box lids from back in the day that had foam on the inside to catch any dirt. I guess it was a way for the racers to get a bit more power out of their rides. If you can do that, or if you would like to make some lids for the 84-85 Tecate let me know and I will send you my lid to copy. I dont need a lid but I will buy one to support your good work.
I am looking into the cost of plastic for the # plate and if I can get some Green Plastic I will send it to you for a # plate and green lid.
Does anyone know of a picture of a vented Air Box lid for any trike to copy the style? Probably see one on an old flat tracker pic.:w00t:

[Bryan Raffa]

meatbox all you have to do is drill a 1'' hole in it and pop some uni vents in it.
They have foam in them that can be removed and re oiled! Just like i do on my Z airboxes..:beer

[Meat-BoX]

I talked to a lady at Maier and she said that they come in 4'x4' sheets 1/8" or 3/16" thick. The cost she said is $31.28 for a sheet of 1/8". She said they like to cut them into 2'x2' sheets for shipping purposes, so we need a definate safe size from Aussie to send him. She didnt know Millimeters so she is going to E-Mail me their plastic sheet brochure and I can figure it all out. When I get the E-Mail I will post the Brochure for all to see. Then you can pick any color you want and make Aussie stay up late making long lost goodies for our Trikes:w00t: :beer

Can someone break down the MM size Aussie posted into inches?
450mm x 450mm =?

Thanks Bryan, I like that Plan. I got my eye on that 85 Tri-Z in my friends fathers Barn. Been sitting there for the last 10 years at least. It all there and looks pretty good. Minus all of the dirt and dust from the Horse barn. I hope to get her for around $300-$500. I need her to hit up her old man before I go insane and just ask him. I've been waiting 2 months for her to ask. I want that Tri-Z bad.:naughty:

[Louis Mielke]

FreakinA! Aussie, I really think you should work on making some headlight replacment molds. I know you can't make them perfect as OEm, but if you start with maier headlight shells we can have any color we want! hehe!.

I almost garentee it would be easy to make some 350x headlight molds.

[Meat-BoX]

Plastic Sheets

1.ALL 4X4 SHEETS OF PLASTIC MUST BE CUT IN HALF TO BE SHIPPED BY UPS.
2.THE CUTTING FEE IS:

0- 2 SHEETS $ 5.00
3-10 SHEETS $10.00



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POLY (HDPE) ALL COLORS
PART THICKNESS SIZE

CMM4 .187 3/16 48X74.5 $75.00

CMM5 .125 1/8 48X48 $35.00

CMM7 .187 3/16 48X48 $50.00

CMM8 .187 3/16 48X64 $65.00

We accept Visa or Mastercard for payment.
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There you go people, Its time to pay up and let Aussie do his thing.

Aussie, It might be easier to pay you the cost of the Plastic and the shipping cost and let you order the stuff? This way you can be organized and wont have stuff coming from all over at anytime. Allso only have to ship once then. Let us know what you would like to do that is best for you. Im down to do this as I want to be the 1st kid on my Block with a vented Plate and a lime green Air Box Lid for my 84-85 Tecate:w00t:

[Aussieduner]

I talked to a lady at Maier and she said that they come in 4'x4' sheets 1/8" or 3/16" thick. The cost she said is $31.28 for a sheet of 1/8". She said they like to cut them into 2'x2' sheets for shipping purposes, so we need a definate safe size from Aussie to send him. Can someone break down the MM size Aussie posted into inches? She didnt know Millimeters so she is going to E-Mail me their plastic sheet brochure and I can figure it all out. When I get the E-Mail I will post the Brochure for all to see. Then you can pick any color you want and make Aussie stay up late making long lost goodies for our Trikes:w00t: :beer

Cool i need the sheets in 600mm x 420mm and 3mm thick

Converted below

3mm = 1/8"
600mm = 24inches
420mm = 17inches

Aussie

[scooterroo]

PLASTIC SHEETS


ALL 4X4 SHEETS OF PLASTIC MUST BE CUT IN HALF TO BE SHIPPED BY UPS.

THE CUTTING FEE IS:

0- 2 SHEETS $ 5.00
3-10 SHEETS $10.00



--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


POLY (HDPE) ALL COLORS
PART THICKNESS SIZE

CMM4 .187 3/16 48X74.5 $75.00

CMM5 .125 1/8 48X48 $35.00

CMM7 .187 3/16 48X48 $50.00

CMM8 .187 3/16 48X64 $65.00

We accept Visa or Mastercard for payment.

Maier Mfg. Inc.
416 Crown Point Cr.
Grass Valley CA 95945
(530)272-9036

www.maier-mfg.com

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hilarious meatbox, i got the same exact email today!!!

[gvmc45]

aussieduner if you are going to repro the 86/87 airbox lid you might want consider the ufo vented lid heres a pic of mine.

[Aussieduner]

aussieduner if you are going to repro the 86/87 airbox lid you might want consider the ufo vented lid heres a pic of mine.


Man thats a nice Tecate !!!! i cant make out the airbox lid ive already done the stock one so does the UFO have extra holes in it ?

Aussie

[BigGreenMachine]

Yup, that lid is pretty sought after. I wonder does anyone on this site have the JP airbox or airbox lid for the 84/85 Tecate? I'd love to copy one in aluminum.

[Curtis-Tecate3]

http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=35013&stc=1&d=1162575200


Here is mine with a vented lid. Not sure who built the airbox lid.
JP racing had some cool aluminum ones back in the day but it would probably be really really hard to find one nowadays.

Curtis.

[scooterroo]

so what is the deal on the plates? are you taking any orders for thwem yet aussie? if so how much and where do i send it too...i'll take a white one...

[Tecate250]

Any updates on the # plates yet?