1984 Kawasaki Tecate from Portugal

[Caboss #275]

After some time, I decided to start the thread of the build of my 1984 Kawasaki Tecate. As I wrote in my presentation, the trike is with almost all the parts, and my goal is to restore it and put it as original as possible.

I have had some difficulty finding some parts, but especially in finding some information to clarify some doubts I have. But let's leave that for later and see the pictures.


First time I saw it, in the pictures that the seller sent me.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2011-04-20_zps5794d9bb.jpg


On the day that the bought it.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2011-08-10_zps29264819.jpg


At the beginning of the disassembly.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2011-09-06_zps14e48bcb.jpg

[Caboss #275]

Engine:

Initial state

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2011-09-06_2_zps78de9c72.jpg


Cleaned with sand blasting

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2012-06-01_zps4c06b9fb.jpg


Parts painted

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2012-09-22_zps7037eeda.jpg


Checking

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2012-09-22_2_zps2a4745e7.jpg


I am waiting for the arrival of the engine gaskets kit and piston rings to perform the rebuilding of the engine.

[Caboss #275]

Sand blasted, galvanized and powder coated frame.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2012-04-21_zpsa1efa5a2.jpg


Beginning the assembly.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2012-05-01_2_zps46ade3f2.jpg


Galvanized bolts, nuts, bushings, springs,...

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2012-05-01_zps05edb158.jpg


Sand blasted, galvanized and powder coated wheels, hub, swingarm, linkages and outer forks.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2012-02-25_zps0d01216d.jpg

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Some progress...

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2012-10-121.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2012-10-122.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2012-10-123.jpg

[Caboss #275]

Testing and checking the Maier fenders. The front one is already drilled and fixed, but the rear, once that it is not so easy, will be for other day.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2012-10-137.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2012-10-138.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2012-10-133.jpg

[sp8twn]

Looking good!!!!!!

[Big Mike]

Great job and great color combo! Good luck in the rest of the build. Will be one sweet looking Tecate when completed.

[fabiodriven]

Very nice man! That's the way to do it!

[Williejamehufff]

Great looking build. How much did it cost to get the swing arm galvanized and powder coated?

[Caboss #275]

I can not give you the right amount, because I paid the galvanization and powder coating of several parts , but I think that only the swingarm should be about 50 USD.

[ebaccm26]

Wow! Looks like your doing a great job, please keep posting this build.

[Caboss #275]

Thank you all for your words.

Some goodies from the USA:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a116/Adminis/Tecate/2012-11-05.jpg

Next weekend I will try to start the assembly of the engine.

[bkm]

Beautiful. Please keep us updated.

[alexandros]

very nice and clean job!



any 86-87 tecates in portugal?

[jb2wheels]

Looks great!
Thanks for posting the pictures - they will be a great reference for my 85 project someday.

[Caboss #275]

any 86-87 tecates in portugal?

84-85 I only know mine, 86-87 I know at least four units.

[JumpinJR66]

Nice work on the Tecate

[BERT306]

very nice!!

[sweetj]

I love seeing all these great builds from all around the globe. Very inspirational!

[ezmoney1979]

Great job!!! It looks perfect! :beer

[tecate 250]

Looking good. Im new to here i just got an 84 tecate and going to start tearing her down and redoing mine. Yours looks good so far keep up the good work

[tecate 250]

Were did you order the fenders im having a hard time findi.g them

[Tcat]

this thing looks awesome keep up the great work!