got the 86 t3 roller home

[scooterroo]

well went up this morning to meatbox's place to pick up the 86 roller. well worth every penny. might not look like much, but its actually not bad. lot of cowpie on it, the guy who owned it must of been running threw manure or something, lol. but all in all its a good roller for the price. meatbox, it was nice to meat you, and a pleasure to do business, thanks a million. anyways, this thing is getting put out on the trailer for now till i get my other two finished. will buy a part here and there for now. just glad to get it home, and say i own a 86 t3 now.

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http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h315/scooterroo/86t3002.jpg

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pics are a bit dark, but better then nothing. it has the stock tires and rims on it, rims are in awesome shape and tires have tons of tread. but are a bit dry rotted, even though, they still hold air. good enough for now. when i start working on it it is getting the once over, going thru everything and whatever aftermarket goodies i can find to slap on it i am. will keep you all posted with progress pics and news.

[scooterroo]

as you can all see, its going to need alot to get redone. i will be in the market for a good tank and seat, as well as the radiator shrouds. i have heard of hornet powersports for the repo's, is that correct? what about the head light plastic? if anyone has any leads on these items let me know.

[BigGreenMachine]

Looks really good to me, enough to make me jealous. Projects are fun!!

[Dirtcrasher]

Actually it looks real good, and has alot of parts on it that are hard to find.

Did ya ask where the other parts went? It's always frustrating when you know they threw them away!

[scooterroo]

well the story goes the guy meatbox got it from had it in a barn or somewheres and was working on it. some kids went to steal it and it fell in two cuz the swinger bolt was out. they stripped it i guess, friggin theives. anyways i am already doing research, looking for parts and such, lol. the wifes gonna love me :)

[digity x]

yeah i took the ride with scooterroo to meet meatbox nice guy'' nice deal needs alot but like bgm says projects are fun,

[scottyms]

as you can all see, its going to need alot to get redone. i will be in the market for a good tank and seat, as well as the radiator shrouds. i have heard of hornet powersports for the repo's, is that correct? what about the head light plastic? if anyone has any leads on these items let me know.


yep hornetpowersports makes the shrouds and the head light cover, just got a set from him and they are very nice. trust me i'm pickey. fenders front and rear call Bob Tracey's 1-800-860-0686 front - 68.73 rear - 146.16 . shipping was like 34 bucks they have had the best prices on oem kawasaki parts, if any body knows someone cheaper let us know. i might have a tank for you im tring to work out a deal with a guy that has some parts, if it's true he has a tecate gold mine. i have heard a lot of talk but have not seen anything yet. looks like a good start though. i would have bought it for twice the price.

scotty

[MIK6]

Thats a great start!!! You got alot of good parts on it. I can't believe its got a headlight, tail light, all the switches and the brake SKID PLATE!!! Good luck w/ it. If you want I can PM you my # and help you w/ any questions you have.

MIK6 / Mike

[firefirefire90]

Notice he also has the radiator coolant run-off tank...(forgot what it is called)..


Nice start! If the swinger fell in two, then how is the whole set up? Any huge gauges?

[250rulzes]

Yeah with a exceptionally large section missing, see the snow? What was someone thinking???

[Aussieduner]

Hornets shrouds and headlight garnish are top quality so thats a must,PRM do a good grab bar,here's some of the parts ive collected so far its half the fun of a rebuild.

Aussie

[OZQUAD44]

Good luck with the resto, Its great to see another B series Tecate get the chance to ride again.

I reckon a nice kx450f motor might fit in there just nicely. eh

[350xBomb]

Do you have a power plant for it yet?

"and whatever aftermarket goodies i can find to slap on it i am," from that it sounds like shes gonna be a looker...hope the power is on par with the looks...best of luck to ya.

[scooterroo]

cool info guys, i will definately being picking some of your brains here in the future. as far as what i am gonna do, alot of different schemes are coming to mind. might go with the same color scheme as the 85 i am doing, thats what i am leaning towards right now. was thinking of going with the oem look and having the 86 decals on it. but then i was thinking maybe white fenders and green frame, but dont really want to paint the fenders and doubt i can find white ones anywheres. as far as aftermarket goodies, i have been keeping an eye on that thread about the durablue axles, that will be a must, as long as whatever work i might be able to get done to the motor i dont have yet, lol. progressive springs for the forks if they make them, the rear shock is cover with cowdookie right now, but is in good shape from the looks and feel of it. the possibilities are endless for me right now. sitting there in bare frame form, my mind just wanders, lol. first thing i will be getting is all the cosmetics, so it looks like a t3. having the wifes father sandblast the frame and whatever else i need done, and go from there. its gonna be a long process, like i said i have to get the 85 done first, and my blaster parts should be here today, so i am gonna be busy busy busy. i will keep you all informed.

[BigGreenMachine]

WHITE!! White number plate from Aussie since he has the 86/87 plate too, white maier waterpumper 250R front fender, white blaster custom rear fenders, green shrouds on a white painted tank and green frame. That would be mint!!!

[BigGreenMachine]

OH!!! Blaster parts here today you said??? Getting the custom fenders today?? Get a pic with them on your 85 and 86!!! If only just for me!! lol

Email em to James_escortracing@msn.com or post them here!

[firefirefire90]

Doesn't maeir still make white plastics for the Tecate? I have seen many white T4's so I can only guess that maeir makes white plastics for it.

[scooterroo]

you read my mind bgm, was thinking them new style blaster fenders would fit once you cut out the airbox. maybe that scheme just might have to happen, and just buy the oem style replacements to have just incase. hmmmmmmmm......

[scooterroo]

heres the new big bore kit for it bgm, will be wrenching away tomorrow night to get that bike up and running, have a 450r shock for the blaster as well, just need to do some slight mods for it to mount up. i got to finish the front brake converstion on it and its ready to go, theni can concentrate on the 85 and begin the 86... i will post up some pics of all of them together when i get the blaster all back together. hahaha, pretty sad i have three bikes and none run!! yet!! plus the 86 is outside on the trailer till i can get it hosed off of all the cowstuff, lol:crazy:

[nd4speed]

Have you decided on what motor you are looking for yet?
I saw this 86 KX250 for sale locally for $900 and I was considering another bike part out if I can get the guy to lower the price since he is moving.
New piston kit done by Magic Racing locally.
New carb, plastics, front brake pads, and thats about it.

[ATCR250R]

Nice T3 man I like those late model Tecates!

[digity x]

well soon you will have your little blasta runn'n again then we can break her in on the corona,maybe you should buy them new fenders change the look of things ya no maybe? soon three machines one will run ohyeah''

[scooterroo]

heres a shot of the family for yah bgm, figured i have the blaster up and running today, no go, needed new exhaust studs, got em ordered and it will be either friday or monday when they come in. digity, pray for friday. i am gonna be getting the new rear fenders for the blaster and the rest of the goodies soon. started cleaning up the 86 t3 today, and under all that cowshit is some suprisingly nice parts. the front rim and tired cleaned up nicey nice, and i started to diassemble the triples and stuff, but got to cold out there for me.
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h315/scooterroo/86t3002-1.jpg

[digity x]

hey all i can say is friday could come and go for all i care, not seeing the pvl until then and my pipe have not heard a thing wish my parts were here. nice to see the blasta'' again.

[BigGreenMachine]

White frame and blue motor of the Tecate really stands out first, very nice!

Can't wait to see what those fenders look like. May go all white and pink frame with my T3 next.

[MIK6]

BGM.. My 1st T3 was a 85, lime plastics w/ a pink frame. It was an old racer when I got it. Fast as H_LL!! I have been searching for it for a few years now. I missed it at a parts place by 1 hour. I know its around, still pink, just need to find it!!

MIK6 / Mike

[BigGreenMachine]

Mik, I rememeber that story. I'm going to be doing my frame hot pink with the green plastics for now. Already have pink grips.

[digity x]

hot pink bars with green grips would be hot to bgm, sounds nice thou,

[BigGreenMachine]

Ordered silver pro tapers today and hot pink grips the day before. May be until spring before I get this thing buttoned up. :(