began teardown on the 86 t3...updated 7/20/07

[scooterroo]

weather was nice so i spent sometime out in the garage today. worked on my blaster and had a fumble on that project, broke a balljoint, not even 15 minutes on the new bigbore kit. got to looking at the 85 t3 and rolled her out to get a shot in the sun, then decided to start disassembling the 86 t3 to begin the resto on it. decided i am gonna go with the same color scheme as my 85, i like the look. was very suprised after i cleaned it up and degreased and decowshitted it, yeah she got alot of surface rust, but it will be sandblasted. i soaked every nut and bolt on it with liquid wrench and only broke 2 under the front fender, got all the rest cracked and loosened no problem. so far i have the front end of it, and tomorrow temperature permitting, i will get the rearswinger and suspension off it so i can get it to my father inlaw to sand blast it for me. heres a few pics, will post up progress pics as i go. gonna take my time, gonna be a long process, lol, hope it goes a bit fast then the 85 though. enjoy...

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had to throw in the 85 just for the heck of it and give you a clue as to the color scheme.

[scooterroo]

well got bored sitting around. went back out to the garage and began twisting the wrenches again, and in no time flat had it totally disassembled. now, frames off to get sandblasted, along with whatever other parts i need to get done at this stage for paint. going with the white frame and triples...same as the 85. i will begin cleaning the rest up, but its going to be a time consumer. very dirty and greasy, lots of rusted parts. gonna order up a new bolt kit for it, etc... heres what tonights progress looks like...

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[cr480r]

The color scheme on your '85 is sweet. The same on the '86 would be sweet as well.

[scooterroo]

thats what i am going for cr480r, thought it would be cool to have two different models but same colors.

[scooterroo]

got the seat and tank on the way...awesome!!

[digity x]

hey you could get the 85 done first sometime please would like to go to trikefest ya no,

[scooterroo]

hahahahaha, can only do so much on that one, its that waiting game thing. might as well get the 86 looking good while i wait.

[scooterroo]

still waiting for the father in law to sandblast the frame. ugh, but while i was bored and had nothing better to do i got the front triple trees done. the hubs ready to go as well, just need to clean up the lower fork tubes somehow, wether i polish them up, or paint them, not sure yet. thinking going with the polished look. anyways, only got a shot of the triples for now, will post up some more when i get more done. damn frame, gonna be forever....

[BigGreenMachine]

BUMP!! C'mon Scoot whats the word on this? :beer

[scooterroo]

well i havent really done much more yet, been to friggin cold out there in the garage to do anything. frame is back and ready for paint, and i recieved the tank and seat from maico. as soon as the irs decides to send me my friggin tax check, i will be ordering up the rest of the cosmetics for it. i have a nice set of moose kx bars goingon, green just like the 85's and and the same progrip grips as well. no motor yet, but working on it. will keep yahs posted.

[scooterroo]

well the weather was nice today, i got it off from work, so i decided to do some work in the garage. was gong to work on my blaster a bit, but ended up tinkering with the 86 t3. well i got the first coat of white on the frame...going with probably one or two more coats.
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h315/scooterroo/86t3011.jpg

then i decided to paint the tank...lots of prep work, time and effort into this one. i like the end results. i know the colors a tad bit darker then the kawi green but ohwell. if it bothers me that much once i am done i will slap a tank cover on it. maico, thanks alot for the tank man.
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h315/scooterroo/86t3016.jpg

i have the radiator shrouds and headlight cover on the way, shout out to justin at hornet powersports for them, i have heard nothing but good things about your reproductions, cant wait to get them. i also go tthe triple trees ready to go on.
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h315/scooterroo/86t3012.jpg

i got a seat cover in today i got off ebay, waste of money and time. thing was way to small for the 86 style seat. i am thinking it is more the 84-85 style seat cover. bummed on that. guess its time to get a nice custom one thru verde, he he he. also yesterday the airbox arrived in the mail. gary, the thing is in excellent shape. once i finish cleaning it up, it will look practically new.
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i also got the front hub and rotor painted up, and polished up the front rim. not bad shape for 86 oem rims. tires are dry rotted, so i will eventually be getting new ones all the way around, i think hoosiers or american racers on the back, not sure yet what front.
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well for now thats all i got. as soon as i get another coat of paint on it, and it drys, i cant wait to start putting peices back together. its gonna look sweet when done. i am gonna be leaving for florida here in a few weeks so thats consuming all my funds for right now, but as soon as i get back, i will be ordering up the rest of the cosmetics.
aussie if you get this post, when are you gonna be doing up the ufo replica nymber plate for the 86-87 ? gonna be wanting one of them. and will be ordering one of your airbox covers shortly. anyways, i will keep yahs posted with updates.

[digity x]

huh well sell me the seet cover if it dont fit i could use it''

[scooterroo]

i cut it here and there to try and get it to fit, but you are more then welcome to it dude. i'll bring it up tomorrow, trust me there was plenty of extra material for it. its yours.

[scooterroo]

well i got the final coats of paint on the frame today. cleaned up the airbox. mounted the tank, and triples, and radiators. just mock up for now. think its coming together quite nicely. my shrouds didnt come in today, so i guess i have to wait till monday, bummer. kinda sucks. got the rear end apart on it today as well. at least the swinger and carrier seperated, and wheels off. cleaned the shock up nice, gonna need to send it out and get it rebuilt and charged. anyways, thats all for now. more to come as it progresses.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h315/scooterroo/86t3a002.jpg

[i58829]

Its starting to come along and looks good, how can you go so long from the time you take it apart til puting everything back on and know where things go? I bought a different frame in order to keep everything in line and know what was what. I can bet i'd forget after a week or so and have pieces left over...

[scooterroo]

well for the most part have photographic memory when it comes to stuff like this. and just to make sure i take pics, label things, etc... i see your in sarasota, i am heading there in like 10 days for a week. visit friends and family.

[firefirefire90]

Dang...I hope the 84 i'm looking at is anything as good as one of your trikes! Why did you chose paint instead of Powdercoat?

[cr480r]

Do you have an engine for this project yet? KXT250? KX250? KX500?

[scooterroo]

paint for the affordablity, i would have to ship everything if i wanted to get powdercoat done, cant afford that as of right now. cr, i have an 86 kxt motor in the works. havent heard back from the guy yet though.

[i58829]

Sarasota is a pretty nice place, ever been here? There's a ton of stuff to do, but with working and the baby we dont get too take advantage of as much as we should...

[scooterroo]

used to live in bradenton for about 6 years back in 97. love it there. ever find anywheres to ride around there?

[BigGreenMachine]

Looks great thus far! Cannot wait to see it all done.

[i58829]

used to live in bradenton for about 6 years back in 97. love it there. ever find anywheres to ride around there?


I dont know of anywhere i met one guy who has like 15 acres and told me to come over, but think I-75 exit 310 is the closest place. My machine is being rebuilt and then i'll most likely haul it to Pa and store it there so i can fly home and ride. If i'm lucky i'll get a shakedown ride before i haul it home so i know its ready to go...

[hadar]

Well well, You have been working on her haven't you. Looks good, I have to do all that stuff to my project. I'm gona paint the frame too. (cheaper that way) White seems to be a nice lookin frame color, I'm gona go that route cuz my swinger is white and I love the looks of it. Nice job, keep us posted.

[scooterroo]

oh yah, the shrouds and headlight plastic is in today. alls i can say is awesome. justin, these things are sweet, cant wait to go mount them up.
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[Mr. Clean]

used to live in bradenton for about 6 years back in 97. love it there. ever find anywheres to ride around there?


Croom, which is about 1.5 north of Sarasota. Ocala National Forest which is going to be 3.5 hours north of Sarasota. Unless you know someone who has property, it is slim pickens here in Florida.

[digity x]

looks good scoot, been busy i see. home with the scours oofffff''

[DixiePlowboy]

You know I'm liking it, especially since your first gen is the inspiration for the color scheme on mine.

[RacerRichie]

Love the progress on the 86 but the Blaster in your pictures.....well um not needed to be seen.
My 2 cents I hate those freaking bikes..........air cooled blunders.......

[digity x]

hey i dont own one but i no scoots is a nice blaster they are to small for me i needed bigger quad cause my weight is 210 but his throws him around like nothing, now he has a vittos big bore kit so it will be better yet road with him alot and it was reliable.

[scooterroo]

oh my blaster, that thing is one of the funnest quads i have ever ridden. very dependable, takes every ounce of abuse i throw at it. and believe me, i beat the snot out of it when i ride it.

[traxxasx]

What kind of paint do you use spray paint? Like rusto? Or is that real paint?

[scooterroo]

here is some updated pics, just a few quick shots of the 86, and one of the 85 getting some much needed springair. lol. i will have the fenders here shortly, and new seat cover, as soon as i get the axle and bearing carrier apart i will clean it up, replace the ebaring and seals, and get rolling again... will keep yahs posted.

[thefox]

So what is holding you back on the '85?

[BigGreenMachine]

Looks good.

[Preddy05]

Lookin great guess tomorrow i should start gettin to work on mine. hope mine turns out as good as yours is.

[scooterroo]

85 needs some things here and there, basically time is whats holding me up, i never have enough. i got the 86 and got to wanting to at least get that looking good, and i had the blaster being redone, so, soon the 85 will be up and running.

[200x newby]

what are you using for a power plant?

[digity x]

ohhhh he's got some work ahead of him on the 85, supposed to be getting it rebuilt and kx parts to boot but im not seeing anything getting done yet,he mite be riding it next winter lol,it mite even stay with my beast well from the back of mine anyways lol.the 86 well that mite see another owner.

[scooterroo]

we will see about that dig, like i told yah, wide open on the lake, see just what kinda difference the kx cylinder makes over your kxt. defintely not afraid to line them up. its not really a big rush for me tog et them done actually. i got the blaster finished finally, i have a majority of the parts for the 85, just need to rebuild the calipers, need a chain, swap out the stock stator and flywheel with my kx setup, gotta get my new carb and reeds, sending the cylinder out to have it renicked and probably a trail/ play port and polish, was gonna send the bottom end out to have it totally gone thru, still might, not sure. just might throw in a new clutch kit. aside from that thats about it. just not in any rush. i have been working on the 86 to get it at least cosmetically done, like i said finish cleaning up the axle, swap out the bearings in the carrier, and wait till i can get the new front and rear fenders, then thats pretty much done till i get a motor. besides a new set of itps and rear fast trekkers, theres not a whole lot the 86 will be getting. i am still waiting on this one guy to let me know if he wants to get rid of a supposedly nice 86kxt motor, but i havent heard from him yet. i have contemplated getting it back to looking goos and cosmetically complete and offing it. but the more and more i do to it i fall in love with it. might have to off the blaster to fund these two, hahahaha. main thing is time really. time to find to be able to go out and work on them. between work, 2 kids to take care of, and a ton of other stuff onmy hands, theres just not enough for me. lol. so someday they will be done. for now i enjoy being able to wrench away on them.

[BigGreenMachine]

Don't get the MX port, get the mid/top end port and enjoy hanging onto that sucker!

Oh and keep the 86, you WILL regret selling it. Same with the Blaster...no rush. Its been this long, a while longer isn't going to hurt anyone.

[hadar]

That 86 is l@@k'n good.:drool: I wish there were more of them arround.

[digity x]

i agree mid top end port you will love climbing hills with that sucker,keep everything you got bud theres no other way.

[scooterroo]

ah, have to see how things go yah know. you know the situation dig...they might all be up on the market some day soon. but for now i am enjoying them .

[BigGreenMachine]

You should part the 86, I call dibs on the rear end!

[digity x]

yeah i hear ya scoot got to do what ya got to do,just let me no what ya want for the 85?because the money is no prob good buddy.and i got first dibs on everything.

[scooterroo]

well havent really been doingto much to the t3's as of late, not enough time in the day, and the wifes crabassing about my spending, lol. however i did manage to sneak a new set of rear fenders in under her radar, lol. hehehehe. havent posted much on the 86 lately so i figured i would revive an old thread and give you guys some updated pics of it. far from finished but looking good cosmetically. still need to get the new front fender, and basically a motor and chain and rebuild the rear shock, she should be good to go, oh yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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will be getting a set of rear 10" t-9's and some fast trekkers to go on them soon enough here. need to adjust the rear strut, things jacked to the heavens the way it is right now...lol. and get a set of spacers to widen the assend out some, this thing is narrow!!!

[BigGreenMachine]

Did you get that motor from Brandon??

[scooterroo]

he still has it, waiting to see what the end of the week brings, lol. wife is hating my spending habits as of late. i told him i was interested in it though. think shes gonna know somethings up once she gets home tonight and sees my new desktop though, lol. oh well......
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