Just joined the trike world, scored an 85 Tecate [Archive]

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kaseobeer2585

11-19-2006, 02:32 AM

Just thought I'd stop by say whats up and share my recently acquired Tecate. I spent a good many hours riding 3 wheelers that my Pap had and loved every second of it. Its been a while since I've been on one but I cant wait to get back into riding again. Anyway on to the trike, I got it on partial trade for my Beretta that I was getting rid of. Its in pretty decent shape for its age considering its just as old as I am (kind of weird to think). It was just recently gone over and any worn or broken parts were replaced so I dont have to worry about any of that for a while. Its sadly not Kawi green anymore but I can deal with it being white for now. I'm almost a little scared to ride from what I've heard about Tecate's being pretty mean machines. I know a guy that used to race trikes back in the day he was sponsored by honda (Jim Shipton, if anyone knows him?) and he was telling me about racing against the Tecates and how it was pretty much the best time of his life. Well thats enough rambling heres some pics of my new money eater. :p Later, Kevin

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/6220/0001963jn6.jpg

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/4338/0001950of6.jpg

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/2355/0001962by5.jpg

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dirtface

11-19-2006, 07:18 AM

:welcome: Not a bad looking bike at all. Where about in PA are you located. Any questions just ask, these guys on here are always eager to help.

chris200x

11-19-2006, 07:36 AM

whoa! I've only ever seen one other white tecate. :naughty: :welcome:

SYKO

11-19-2006, 09:58 AM

:welcome: hola gringo!!! nice looking trike there homie!!! :TrikesOwn

BigGreenMachine

11-19-2006, 10:31 AM

Is it painted white or are the fenders actually white? AussieDuners white number plate would look sharp on there.

WELCOME!

kaseobeer2585

11-19-2006, 11:13 AM

Thanks for the welcome :D I'm near Williamsport 17701, anybody near me? The plastic was painted white before I got it, it was originally green. Any suggestions for upgrades or anything I should do first?

oldsking86

11-19-2006, 11:17 AM

Great bike to choose with I got one of them and boy do it run :welcome:
First thing is definetly clean that puppy and look into a nice pipe and silencer; like a DG and slowly but surely you can end up in motor rebuilds and upgrades from dennis kirk

chris200x

11-19-2006, 11:19 AM

I'm not too far from you. I live right outside of Hazleton. There are several Pa riders here on the boards and we get together quite often for a great time. Click the links in my signature for some pictures of riding in my area along with the last ride a few weeks ago at paragon.

kaseobeer2585

11-19-2006, 11:32 AM

I've been to hazelton a good many times going to harrys u pull it, love that place. I'm going to have to find a way to haul this thing around all I have is an IROC. I could put a hitch on it but I'm sure I would never hear the end of it from my friends, I already get crap about how I should have a mullet. :lol:

kaseobeer2585

11-19-2006, 03:18 PM

well just took her for my first ride, all I have to say is damn! :drool:

scooterroo

11-20-2006, 04:48 PM

liking the white plastics, are they painted? you clean it up a bit and give it some tlc, and you will have one heck of a nice ride. gotta love them t3's!!!

BigGreenMachine

11-20-2006, 05:56 PM

Yup, painted. What kind of pipe is that he has on there? Old Cobra or DG? Bills?

kaseobeer2585

11-21-2006, 02:19 AM

Im not sure what the pipe is, I just assumed it was stock? Anybody have an idea what brand it could be? :wondering

250rBeast

11-21-2006, 03:28 AM

old bassani. Lets see the silencer and I'll tell you what else it may possibly be.

kaseobeer2585

11-21-2006, 03:48 AM

heres the only picture I have right off hand, I can go take a better one if needed http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/2720/0001954em5.jpg

BigGreenMachine

11-21-2006, 08:08 AM

Can't really tell from that angle. Get a side shot for us?

kaseobeer2585

11-21-2006, 02:29 PM

I asked the guy I got it from and he said the silencer is stock because he bought it himself. So you guys think the pipe is def aftermarket?

BigGreenMachine

11-21-2006, 02:34 PM

The pipe is definately aftermarket. I see the silencer from another angle, its stock but the pipe isn't.

James

kaseobeer2585

11-21-2006, 03:56 PM

Thanks big green, I saw a DG pipe in the classifieds and it almost looks to be the same dimensions and stuff but I'm not really familiar with any other aftermarket pipes. Would a different silencer do anything for me? I love this thing I just got home from classes and jumped on it and took it for a spin. I love when it hits the powerband and it just takes off. Good thing I have a helmet on the way :D