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hondawasaki
04-19-2008, 01:22 AM
Hey Everyone.......Can't believe I'm lucky enough to have found a forum for trike lunatics like myself!!!

Like the title says, I'm currently building a KX500 powered '86 T3 with ATC250R rear suspension......Why you ask? because the Kaw shock linkage gets in the way of the KX500 airfilter. (purists relax, the tecate was a pile, and the 250R frame, shock, and swinger was bought off E-bay!)

This will be the second tecate 500 I have had. Parts list:

1-1986 T3 tecate with broken rear subframe and seized engine
1-1992 KX500
1-1986 ATC250R frame, shock, and swinger
1-set of NOS tecate plastic and graphics I have collected for the past 10 years

I wish I had some pics available, you guys will love it.

Let me know if you have any ideas, or critiques. I'll post up some pics later this weekend.

........Hondawasaki

tri-Z ripper
04-19-2008, 01:26 AM
sounds like a rocket gonna be a drag trike or just insane garage queen?:lol: jk :welcome: look forward to seeing :pics: :pics: :pics: it will keep e-dogs blood flowing!!:TrikesOwn

hondawasaki
04-19-2008, 01:42 AM
I'ts mainly being built to shut a buddy with a 4 stroke quad up......I predict going by pumping out so much sand that I rip the visor off his helmet!

After that she'll most likely be a garage queen. It's hard to let something like this go after all the time that gets invested.

...Hondawasaki

ccdhowell
04-19-2008, 07:23 AM
Wooooooeeeee Nelly, you found the place and damnittohell I won't be the fastest T3 on the boards when you finish with yours.:naughty:

Keep us posted on your build, with pics of course.

Oh yeah, and welcome to the greatest little trike place in the ether.

:welcome:


Chris

200x Basket
04-19-2008, 08:33 AM
sounds like a fun bike!!! post up some pics

i58829
04-19-2008, 10:54 AM
I'd like to see some pics, which frame are you using? Sounds the R frame to me.

I have one of those (65 r) in about the same shape collecting dust as well...

hondawasaki
04-19-2008, 10:04 PM
Wooooooeeeee Nelly, you found the place and damnittohell I won't be the fastest T3 on the boards when you finish with yours.:naughty:

Keep us posted on your build, with pics of course.

Oh yeah, and welcome to the greatest little trike place in the ether.

:welcome:


Chris

Thanks for the welcome, I'm excited to have found this place! I didn't make it to the shop this weekend (had to help a buddy move). So no pics untill monday.

You still may have the fastest T3, my frame welds may brake while clicking 5th gear on sand mountain...........I have visions of it looking like the space shuttle crashing into the face of comp hill.........

hondawasaki
04-19-2008, 10:06 PM
sounds like a fun bike!!! post up some pics

'll post some pics on monday! Hey I might have the 250r mounts and rubbers you need, It was all on the frame I'm hacking up, and I plan on chucking it when I'm done!

hondawasaki
04-19-2008, 10:11 PM
I'd like to see some pics, which frame are you using? Sounds the R frame to me.

I have one of those (65 r) in about the same shape collecting dust as well...

The main T3 frame is an '86, the ATC frame is also an '86. It's a major hermaphrodite!! I'll post some pics soon.....I have some on my camera phone, but can't seem to get them to my PC.

HondaHarry
04-20-2008, 02:14 AM
sounds like a fun project. glad to hear of another 86 tecate kickin around. I need to get mine out of storage someday. still got the seized engine? I might be interested in your leftovers if ya still got em. figured I would at least say hi to another utah triker! :beer

BigGreenMachine
04-20-2008, 04:07 PM
From everything I've seen and read the KX5 motor is a easy fit for the 86/87 T3 frame. Get a clamp on air filter and use the Tecate carb boot on the KX500 motor and your in business.

Not telling you how to do it, just offering my opinion.

hondawasaki
04-21-2008, 12:12 AM
From everything I've seen and read the KX5 motor is a easy fit for the 86/87 T3 frame. Get a clamp on air filter and use the Tecate carb boot on the KX500 motor and your in business.

Not telling you how to do it, just offering my opinion.

It is a fairly easy fit, but there is only about 2 1/2 inches between the shock linkage and the carb. This will be the 2nd 500 T3 I/ve built, and the shock linkage has always been the big hurdle. you end up having such a small air filter that it clogs very easily, and is extremely exposed. The tight air filter clearances are the reason for such a large project. It is much nicer to have the linkage below the swingarm, makes for a much cleaner setup.......Pics tomarrow!!!

hondawasaki
04-21-2008, 06:48 PM
here is some quick pics I promised.....

...Hondawasaki

BigGreenMachine
04-21-2008, 07:33 PM
Very cool. Why didn't you go with the 250R's rear axle/carrier instead of the flawed Tecate design? Your 1992 KX500 cylinder looks just like the 1988 KX500 cylinder I have here in my closet.

Other then that, hell yeah!

hondawasaki
04-21-2008, 09:40 PM
Very cool. Why didn't you go with the 250R's rear axle/carrier instead of the flawed Tecate design? Your 1992 KX500 cylinder looks just like the 1988 KX500 cylinder I have here in my closet.

Other then that, hell yeah!

The main reason, is that is all I had. There is still time, I have a 250R carrier, but no axle, hubs, sproket carrier, or brakes. This is the least expensive way I could come up with finishing this project. Stranger, the hubs are '84 tecate too, the '86 I bought had champion swinger, with an '84 rear axle.....kinda weird.

...Hondawasaki

i58829
04-21-2008, 10:19 PM
Nice job so far, that looks like it is very well done. I'm sure it will make a nice ride, or atleast something to talk about in the corner of the garage, TC...

BigGreenMachine
04-21-2008, 11:16 PM
84 hubs on what looks to be an extended 86 axle. JP or Finishline made axles for the 86 T3 that used the 84/85 splines so the smaller bolt pattern could be used, all to allow 8 inch rims.

hondawasaki
04-21-2008, 11:29 PM
Hmmm Interesting, it may be an '86 axle! I know its a lot wider than a stock '84. I'll measure tomarrow. Thanks!!

hondawasaki
04-21-2008, 11:36 PM
heres a pic of my nos plastic......10 years in the making!! LOL

200x Basket
04-22-2008, 03:17 AM
i actually have a 85 250r frame that was modified to fit a kx500 and a custom hand coned pipe made for the 250r frame/ kx500 engine. maybe one day i will build it or sell it.

looks like you have got it all figured out. nice project.

BigGreenMachine
04-22-2008, 10:26 AM
It very well could be someone put an 84 axle and carrier on the 86. It would bolt right up.

3Razors
04-24-2008, 01:14 AM
The oem stickers on that new plastic make it that much more rare/valuable. Is this going to be a show bike? If not I would sell the plastic on ebay and get some maier skins. That NOS plastic set would command a high price.

hondawasaki
04-24-2008, 10:57 PM
The oem stickers on that new plastic make it that much more rare/valuable. Is this going to be a show bike? If not I would sell the plastic on ebay and get some maier skins. That NOS plastic set would command a high price.

Yeah I thought about that, but this is a project that has been on my mind since 1998, I've been collecting, and plotting for years, and it would kind of break my heart to not see it all come together, ya know!

.....Hondawasaki

hondawasaki
04-24-2008, 10:59 PM
Nice job so far, that looks like it is very well done. I'm sure it will make a nice ride, or atleast something to talk about in the corner of the garage, TC...

Thanks!! I hope its as rideable as the one that keeps me up at night.........

hondawasaki
04-24-2008, 11:06 PM
It very well could be someone put an 84 axle and carrier on the 86. It would bolt right up.

I put a WTB on the classified section for a '86 carrier, and hubs......so we'll see what happens. Kinda thinkin maybe I should run the honda setup, but I kinda want to see how she'll run before I spend even more money.

.....Hondawaski

hondawasaki
04-24-2008, 11:11 PM
i actually have a 85 250r frame that was modified to fit a kx500 and a custom hand coned pipe made for the 250r frame/ kx500 engine. maybe one day i will build it or sell it.

looks like you have got it all figured out. nice project.

Git er done!!! J/K I thought about doing a kx5 250R, but I thought this would be easier LOL....

hondawasaki
04-30-2008, 12:43 AM
Hey all, here's a quick update. So the 250R subframe wasn't cooperating with the tecate plastic, so on to plan B. I cut the honda subframe off, and used the top part of the original tecate subframe, the 250R support braces......

hondawasaki
04-30-2008, 12:45 AM
Here are some pics with the subframe supports, and gussets in place.

hondawasaki
04-30-2008, 12:49 AM
Here the plastic is mounted, does it look like the rear end stink bugs? It looks a little high to me, I may just be over sensative. I have looked at tons of pics, and can't decide, Tecate boys?.........

hondawasaki
04-30-2008, 01:10 AM
Next steps.....
1. Make front and top engine mounts out of 1/4 inch strip aluminum stock

2. Have custom exhaust made

3. figure out a chain slider to use

4. Have cylinder ported, and plated by MaxPower/RPM's

5. Start it up

6. ride it, if I like it on to step 7

7. Dissassemble and powder coat frame and what not. make frankenbike pretty!

I'm trying to decide what color the frame, swingarm, and engine should be, and I was hoping on you all giving my some input.

I dont know who's T3 this is but it has been my inspiration.

Red Rider
04-30-2008, 02:46 AM
Hondawasaki, it's coming along nicely. It looks like you're running a slightly longer than stock swingarm, so I think the stinkbug look is kind of inevitable, but not bad at all. In fact, the stance of your bike looks a lot like the stance of the bike in your inspirational photo.

As for your frame color, I vote for Kawasaki lime green. In my opinion, you can't have enough of that green!

Billy Golightly
04-30-2008, 09:46 AM
That looks really cool....I like the innovation in using part of the ATC Frame. How stiff is the shock with it at that angle?

BigGreenMachine
04-30-2008, 01:29 PM
That inspirational Tecate is JBKX's. He has another 86 KX500 powered T3 as well. Hasn't posted here in a long time but does post every once in a while over on www.kxriders.com forums.

If your using the ATC 250R suspension and linkages then you could just buy a lowering link/strut right?

Oh and your Tecate looks great! Great job!

hondawasaki
05-02-2008, 01:21 AM
Hondawasaki, it's coming along nicely. It looks like you're running a slightly longer than stock swingarm, so I think the stinkbug look is kind of inevitable, but not bad at all. In fact, the stance of your bike looks a lot like the stance of the bike in your inspirational photo.

As for your frame color, I vote for Kawasaki lime green. In my opinion, you can't have enough of that green!

Thanks For the nice comments! The swinger is a +4, this is the only '86 I have ever seen, so its hard for me to tell how stinkbugish they were. I agree that it looks close to the pic, but I can't help but be critical.

Kawi green was my first choice for the frame, but I was kinda liking the honda red. That is a ways off though.

Hondawasaki

hondawasaki
05-02-2008, 01:23 AM
That looks really cool....I like the innovation in using part of the ATC Frame. How stiff is the shock with it at that angle?

The shock is in the same frame location as the ATC, and it is using all the factory linkage below the swingarm. It feels just like a stock 250R.


hondawasaki

hondawasaki
05-02-2008, 01:29 AM
That inspirational Tecate is JBKX's. He has another 86 KX500 powered T3 as well. Hasn't posted here in a long time but does post every once in a while over on www.kxriders.com forums.

If your using the ATC 250R suspension and linkages then you could just buy a lowering link/strut right?

Oh and your Tecate looks great! Great job!

Well I can finally say who owns the trike in the pic I've been toting around LOL!!

I didn't know I could get a lowering link, are they easy to find? I was considering a custom made link, but I was curious to ride it first to see how she rode the way it is. The suspension is where it is supposed to be, it's the subframe that may be too high, so I i'm not sure if a lowering link will kill the ride quality or not. Any one running one here?

Hondawasaki

BigGreenMachine
05-04-2008, 05:18 PM
Durablue makes the lowering link.

hondawasaki
05-10-2008, 11:55 PM
The Tecate5 is moving along nicely, didn't have much time this week to work on it, but I spent all day saturday tinkering.

I got all the gas tank mounts finalized, lowered the rear end by 1 inch via a lowering link, and raised the engine mounts up about 1/8th of an inch.

I ended up using the '86 tecate link for a lowering link, it fits perfectly. I had to make some shims for the sides, it is narrower than the honda link, but its is about 3/4 of an inch longer when wound all the way in. I like the lower stance, and that I have some tuneability for ride height too.

Here is some pics, although they don't look much different, there is about 8 hrs worth of disassembly, cutting, measuring, and welding.

I'm ready now to get a pipe made, what silencer do you all suggest I run? I originally bought a brand new FMF for a 250R because I was using the subrame, now that I'm back to the Tecate, it really doesn't fit. Do you think I should get a KX500?

One more thing, 39mm PWK, or 44mm Lectron? I have both, the PWK came with the KX motor, and the lectron was given to me from a buddy, BTW the lectron is brand new.

money89tractors
05-11-2008, 01:30 PM
It looks MUCH better with the slightly lower stance. Nice work.

-Phil

BigGreenMachine
05-11-2008, 02:05 PM
Cool find/info about the lowering link.

Use the KX500 pipe. I should fit the frame very nicely without much work compared to the frame mods you have already completed.

Lectron is a much nicer carb but its size is overkill on a stock motor. If your motor is ported then heck yeah, go with the Lectron. The 500 makes so much bottom end you won't miss any with the huge carb.

Great work man, definately the most original Tecate on this forum thus far IMO.

hondawasaki
05-12-2008, 10:33 PM
It looks MUCH better with the slightly lower stance. Nice work.

-Phil

Thanks Phil! I like it too. Its getting close I can't wait to ride it.

Hondawasaki

hondawasaki
05-12-2008, 10:40 PM
Cool find/info about the lowering link.

Use the KX500 pipe. I should fit the frame very nicely without much work compared to the frame mods you have already completed.

Lectron is a much nicer carb but its size is overkill on a stock motor. If your motor is ported then heck yeah, go with the Lectron. The 500 makes so much bottom end you won't miss any with the huge carb.

Great work man, definately the most original Tecate on this forum thus far IMO.

Ok I ordered a FMF KX500 silencer from rocky mountain, and as soon as it gets here it's off to CPI Racing to have a pipe made.

I wasn't planning on porting to start out, but eventually wanted to send the cyl to Max Power/RPM's to get porting and piston fitting/nikasil done.

Maybe I'll start out with the PWK, and after the initial test rides, then get some porting done and switch to the Lectron.

Thanks a ton for the nice comments, you have really made the build good for me!!I

f it doesn't work out I'll have lots of NOS and performance parts for sale on Ebay LOL!!

oldsking86
05-26-2008, 11:02 AM
Looks good buddy! I know that same picture because it is what I had for the longest time and always would want my kawi to look like if I had an 86, which ONE DAY I will find one

Keep up the good work!

scooterroo
06-30-2008, 10:00 PM
well at least your doing right, kawi in the front honda in the back, hahahahahha. sorry had to. thing looks sweet so far, cant wait to see it finished!

scooterroo
06-30-2008, 10:03 PM
The main reason, is that is all I had. There is still time, I have a 250R carrier, but no axle, hubs, sproket carrier, or brakes. This is the least expensive way I could come up with finishing this project. Stranger, the hubs are '84 tecate too, the '86 I bought had champion swinger, with an '84 rear axle.....kinda weird.

...Hondawasaki

yeah the 84/85 carrier can be swapped around with the 86/87. i have done it on my t3 just to see if it would work, and they do, bolt right up!! still have the champion swinger by any chance?

hondawasaki
07-02-2008, 11:36 PM
Yes!! it only took 5 weeks, but my pipe has been made! I think it looks great, even better than I expected! CPI is interested in how it performs because this is a profile used for a hillclimb bike. apparently there is a market for kxt 500 pipes and there may be a bolt on in the near future!! (obviously for a stock framed trike)
Take a look!
....Hondawasaki

Billy Golightly
07-02-2008, 11:58 PM
Dude re-upload your pics please, the server musta screwed up and cut em half way off, I gotta see a fullsize of that pipe.

hondawasaki
07-03-2008, 01:06 AM
Ok Billy, here is a pic reload from a different PC.

300rman
07-03-2008, 02:05 AM
both sets load and work good for me. wierd lol

3Razors
07-03-2008, 02:19 AM
Nice looking pipe. Have you tried compressing the forks, the front tire looks awfully close to hitting the pipe.

hondawasaki
07-03-2008, 09:35 AM
Nice looking pipe. Have you tried compressing the forks, the front tire looks awfully close to hitting the pipe.

We did compress it down and it is close, it doesn't hit now but it might with fork flex under braking. Good eye!

Eric250R
07-06-2008, 12:00 AM
Nice work. When is it's maiden voyage ?

Billy Golightly
07-07-2008, 09:55 PM
OMG...that pipe=sex :drool::drool:

Fantastic job with the whole build man, very nice!

hondawasaki
07-08-2008, 12:41 AM
Nice work. When is it's maiden voyage ?

Thanks for the nice coments! It wont be too long now, I mounted the rear brakes today, I'll finish up the radiators tomarrow.


.....Hondawasaki

hondawasaki
07-08-2008, 12:45 AM
OMG...that pipe=sex :drool::drool:

Fantastic job with the whole build man, very nice!

Yeah I'm pretty stoked on the pipe myself! Thanks for the comments, it means alot coming from a mad fabricator like yourself!

.....Hondawasaki

fabiodriven
07-09-2008, 10:38 PM
Hey guys. Fellow 86 Tecate 500 builder here (all Kawi though). I hear ya with the room for an air filter. Mine's just about done- been waiting for the jug to come back from the shop for a compression release ( for 4 months). I've probly got over 4 grand into mine. After all the work I'm nervous to ride it! I can't believe those pics!!! You're a fricken mad scientist!!! I'm going to attempt to put up some pics of mine, but I really don't know what I'm doing. If there aren't any pics up, somebody send me some tips on how to do it. I also gut an 85 250. When I ride that one, I often find myself wondering why I'm even building a 500. So what's all that about Kawi's flawed axle carrier? Looks OK to me... OK, I just tried to upload some pics... apparently they're too big or something stupid. Somebody help!!!

Billy Golightly
07-09-2008, 10:44 PM
Easist thing to do is go to www.photobucket.com and open an account. Upload your photos (it'll resize them for you automatically) and after their done uploading into your album, cut and paste the the forum code it provides for you. Its pretty straightforward easy to figure out process.

fabiodriven
07-09-2008, 10:48 PM
Thanks, I'monna try that right now.

fabiodriven
07-09-2008, 11:01 PM
OK, this is a test...

<a href="http://s146.photobucket.com/albums/r275/fabiodriven/Tecate%20500/?action=view&current=P6250193.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r275/fabiodriven/Tecate%20500/P6250193.jpg" border="0" alt="Tecate 500"></a>

fabiodriven
07-09-2008, 11:02 PM
OK, that didn't work.

fabiodriven
07-09-2008, 11:23 PM
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r275/fabiodriven/Tecate%20500/P6250193.jpg

fabiodriven
07-09-2008, 11:27 PM
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http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r275/fabiodriven/Tecate%20500/P6250188.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r275/fabiodriven/Tecate%20500/P6250189.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r275/fabiodriven/Tecate%20500/P6250190.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r275/fabiodriven/Tecate%20500/P6250191.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r275/fabiodriven/Tecate%20500/P6250186.jpg

fabiodriven
07-09-2008, 11:32 PM
I'll get some better pics when I can take the 500 out of the shed, she's just together for a mockup. The pipe is a PSI that was altered to fit, I'll get some pics of that, too. It's been a long journey with the 500. From making brakes to $325 replica radiator shrouds to obsolete everything! Two of the pics of my 85 are really old. The one in the shed is recent. It's got a nice CRF pipe on it. The thing rips!!!

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r275/fabiodriven/Tecate%20500/tecate2.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r275/fabiodriven/Tecate%20500/tecate1.jpg

IMG]http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r275/fabiodriven/Tecate%20500/P6250192.jpg[/IMG]

fabiodriven
07-09-2008, 11:34 PM
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r275/fabiodriven/Tecate%20500/P6250192.jpg

hondawasaki
07-10-2008, 12:50 AM
Hey Fabio, lookin good! Looks like you still have some work ahead of ya before you can tear it up! Welcome to the forum. I have only been here a short while and have learned a ton. This is a wealth of knowledge be sure to use it to your advantage.

There are quite a few Tecate 500's around. A few members here have built them, and still have them in their arsenal. You may want to check around on the air filter problem and any other hurdles you may have, as it has all been done before.

This project of mine was an idea 10-15 years in the making, and noware near the easiest way to get the bike built. I'm sure there is more than one T5 owner scratching his/her head asking why!, mine works just fine! If I didn't do it, it would always be in the back of my mind as a better, cleaner way.

Why the compression release? There is plenty of room on a kawi for a full kicker, unlike poor Billy, trying to kick over a 500 with a blaster kicker!

Anywhoo, looks great............especially for a thread hijack! lol!!

fabiodriven
07-10-2008, 12:08 PM
Yeah, I'm new to this whole forum thing... I thought about it last night after I posted my pics and came to the conclusion that I probly should've started my own thread. Sorry! I felt the compression release was a good idea because I only weigh 145 lbs, and the guy I got the motor from said he used to snap kickstarters all the time. I paid $100 for a brand new kicker, and I'll never have to do it again. I hear it'll kick over like a 125. I got a little K&N that will fit, but again, it's little. If you look closely you'll notice my red shock. It's off a 400EX. It was almost a bolt-in. Just a couple small mods to get er in. Unfortunatley, it's upside-down. I'm hoping it doesn't affect it being that way. I have the stock shock, but it's blown. I was looking to rebuild it, but came into many dead-ends. I saw a little info on another thread in here last night, but nothing definate. Anyhoo, this was my first time responding to a thread, next time I'll start my own. Sorry!

fabiodriven
07-10-2008, 12:10 PM
Oh, by the way- that pipe is unreal! I hope I'm not overstepping my bounds, but how much did that cost you? The pipe was my biggest concern when I started this whole thing.

BigGreenMachine
07-10-2008, 08:49 PM
Awsome Tecates you guys!

fabiodriven
07-10-2008, 09:06 PM
Thanks BigGreen! How'd you get a 500 in the 85 frame? I was gonna do that but I ran into the problem of the KX exhaust port going straight into the front downtube for the frame. I was thinking of cutting that section of the frame out and building something different, but them I came across the 86 and grabbed it.

200x Basket
07-19-2008, 02:08 PM
nice. I have a kxt500 in the works. I also have a CRF pipe for my 86 KXT.

Hoosier_Daddy
07-21-2008, 02:20 PM
Both of you have some awesome Tecates!!!! Out of curiosity, is it really hard to keep the front whel on the ground? Or can you just dump the clutch and let the wheels spin and take off like crazy? I've always wondered how ride-able the &#37;00 would be.

scooterroo
07-21-2008, 03:46 PM
325 bucks for the radiator shrouds? wow, i got my set for 150 shipped to me and that also included the headlight shroud all brand new. where did you get yours from? nice t3's by the way. where did you get the 500 decals from?

scooterroo
07-21-2008, 04:03 PM
84 hubs on what looks to be an extended 86 axle. JP or Finishline made axles for the 86 T3 that used the 84/85 splines so the smaller bolt pattern could be used, all to allow 8 inch rims.

definately not an 86 axle, it is an 84/85 carrier and axle. more then likely 84 judging from the hubs. also the rear disc and sprockets are from the 84/85 model. what also makes me say 84 is the rear caliper is an 84 model caliper. but it does look like an extended axle, which is nice. cant wait to see this thing all painted up finished. nice work.

hondawasaki
07-24-2008, 12:36 AM
Well, here is a quick update.

I didn't have a whole lot of work today, so I spent most of the day on the 500. I got a chain slider fabbed and mounted, chain on, and adjusted. Put some gas in it and fired it up. The pwk I have wasn't jetted correctly for the pipe, she blubbered down low, and ran out on top. So I mounted up the lectron, and HOLY S**T! is it fast! I only needed minor tweeks to the lectron and she was ripping!

It doesn't have a whole lotta low end (It still has plenty!! It is a 500!), but it revs like a 125. crazy feeling. Of course this in the parking lot, on pavement, so the real test will be in the sand. It is not for the faint of heart, It is pretty violent when it gets up on the pipe.

I'm really excited at this point. I still have some hurdles to jump, the fuel petcock is leaking like crazy, the lectron's float needle seat leaks, and I need to finalize the air filter pipe.

Other than that, cleaning up some welds, and she's off to powder coat! I'm stoked, can ya tell!!!

Later
Hondawasaki

Hoosier_Daddy
07-24-2008, 12:42 AM
Are you going to post riding videos when you get it finished? That would be awesome! I'd love to see this bad boy in action!

hondawasaki
07-24-2008, 12:46 AM
Are you going to post riding videos when you get it finished? That would be awesome! I'd love to see this bad boy in action!

I'll try, but I'm afraid the camera man may get this snarling monster killing me on tape! LOL!! just kidding......no I'm serious!

Hoosier_Daddy
07-24-2008, 01:00 AM
I'll try, but I'm afraid the camera man may get this snarling monster killing me on tape! LOL!! just kidding......no I'm serious!

lol!!!:lol:

fabiodriven
07-24-2008, 08:25 PM
I forgot about this thread, sorry for the late replies- Scooteroo, I got the 500 decals from Ebay. They come from Chaplin Kawasaki and the quality on these decals is UNBELEIVABLE! They're so thick and shiny, it would seriously take a mongloid to skrew up installing them. I beleive they make all the 86 decals, shroud, rear. I got my shroud decals from someone else and the quality is just nowhere near the Chaplin stuff. I don't mean to bash the guy, they were the only ones avalilable for a long time until Chaplin started making them and I give him credit for caring enough to make them.

Hoosier, I haven't yet ridden my 500. I just got the jug back two days ago and I gotta find time to stick her together. I can only imagine what this thing is going to do because my 250 is retarded. There aren't too many people who can beat me in a straight line on that. It surprises the crud out of everybody I pull up next to.

200X Basket, You have a CRF pipe? I've got one on my 85! I love it! I just dented it the last time I went riding. Once I saw the dent I gave myself 30 lashes. I was so upset. No worries, though. I'monna fix it soon. I put my DG on for now. You gotta put up some pics of the 500!:TrikesOwn

200x Basket
08-25-2008, 07:39 PM
yes, i have a crf pipe for the 86 tecate. it is the only one that i know of.

fabiodriven
08-25-2008, 09:35 PM
yes, i have a crf pipe for the 86 tecate. it is the only one that i know of.

That's sweet, man. I love my CRF on my 85. The difference between that and DG is unreal!

Hoosier_Daddy
08-26-2008, 09:55 PM
A CRF pipe? As in a Honda 4 stroke pipe? I'm lost.

200x Basket
08-26-2008, 10:37 PM
as in crotch rocket factory

fabiodriven
08-30-2008, 07:36 PM
Is that really what it stands for? Or did you make that up? Am I gullable?

Billy Golightly
08-30-2008, 09:41 PM
Nope, if its a CRF brand pipe that is what it stands for.

fabiodriven
08-31-2008, 01:15 AM
Crotch Rocket Factory?

Billy Golightly
08-31-2008, 09:04 AM
yup, thats it.

fabiodriven
08-31-2008, 09:14 AM
Nice, thanks-

200x Basket
08-31-2008, 11:18 AM
Lol............

fabiodriven
08-31-2008, 11:33 AM
Dammit! You guys are mocking me aren't you?

200x Basket
08-31-2008, 02:43 PM
:) that really really really is the name.

i need to get a running 86 to put the pipe on

300rman
08-31-2008, 04:03 PM
Dammit! You guys are mocking me aren't you?

dont feel bad, at first i thought the same thing about the CRF pipe. then i thought if you are stupid enough to put a 4 stroke bike pipe on a 2 stroke motor, theres no point in asking the question because he aint smart enough to answer the question at hand :lol:

fabiodriven
08-31-2008, 09:44 PM
dont feel bad, at first i thought the same thing about the CRF pipe. then i thought if you are stupid enough to put a 4 stroke bike pipe on a 2 stroke motor, theres no point in asking the question because he aint smart enough to answer the question at hand :lol:

No, I actually have a CRF pipe on my Tecate- the company is named CRF. The thing they fooled me with is what CRF actually stands for.

200x Basket
08-31-2008, 09:59 PM
crotch rocket factory is the true name

hondawasaki
09-02-2008, 12:31 AM
Kinda like FMF flying machine factory.

Did I mention this bike rips? I got the intake finalized a few days ago, ended up using a 2.5" aluminum intercooler at at 45 degree bend, with an 18 inch k+n filter.

Got the chain rollers installed, all that is left is a rear grab bar so i can install a dune flag.

BigGreenMachine
09-02-2008, 10:57 PM
Crotch Rocket Factory is the name, not mockery at all. Rare pipes these days, don't see many around on here.

200x Basket
09-02-2008, 10:59 PM
here is my mutt in progress



http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/LuvNStarGazn/3wheeler/plasticmounted.jpg

hondawasaki
09-03-2008, 01:34 AM
[QUOTE=200x Basket;651450]here is my mutt in progress/QUOTE]

Looks like a project I know very well! It's amazing how well the tank fits on there isn't it? It's like it's meant to be! Have you decided on how you are going to mount the kawi plastic? I struggled there, and ended up using the kawi subframe upper.

I thought about just using the honda frame as well, but I thought my way was going to be easier LOL...

Looks great so far!! I think it will turn out nice! good job!

200x Basket
09-03-2008, 05:35 AM
the plastic is mounted in that pic. :)

hondawasaki
09-03-2008, 11:06 PM
the plastic is mounted in that pic. :)


Post up some pics! I would love to see how you did it. I'll take some pics of my intake tomarrow and post them up. you may want to see that. any whoo quite the project!

boosted96cobra
09-18-2008, 02:47 PM
Are you coming to the Mosh at sand mountain next weekend?

200x Basket
09-18-2008, 08:19 PM
forgot about this post. here are the plastic mounting pics

http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=87959

hondawasaki
09-20-2008, 02:24 AM
Finally she's back together, I had some pretty major engine issues I had to deal with. Gonna take her out and ride tomarrow! here is some pics I snapped today. Note the intake, this is what the whole project has been about.

I have no clue why my pics get cut off when I upload them from my laptop. I'll re-upload them tomarrow from my pc.

hondawasaki
09-20-2008, 12:21 PM
Ok here are some pics from my PC. I'm getting ready to load up to ride this weekend, I'm pretty stoked!!

I had some recent problems with the motor, the previous owner spun a crank bearing, and didn't fix it properly. The motor ran fine, but had a cracked stator cover, when I went to replace the stator cover, I noticed the stator nut was stripped, the crank was ruined. while I was replaceing the crank, the stator side bearing was spun in the case half. GRRRRRRRR. New crank, bearings, and seals later. she's running again.

I just spray painted the frame and swinger to get an idea of color choice, and to protect from rust. I'll powder coat it all when I get it finalized.

Red Rider
09-20-2008, 01:48 PM
Looks sweet! Nice choice of color for the frame. Why more Tecate guys don't opt for the lime green frame I'll never know. Let us know how she rips.

hondawasaki
10-02-2008, 03:02 PM
I rode the beast finally on the dunes, I'ts fast, but needs to be faster if you can believe it. On the flats, it wants to kill you, on the hills, it is very rideable, the suspension feels perfect, way better than I remember.

The brakes are amazing, probably one of the best aspects of the beast.

I have a few problems to work out, the biggest being the float bowl runs dry after about 1/8 mile at full throttle. I ordered a larger float bowl from corey, that should help but I may need to run a fuel pump. I really can't beleive it uses that much fuel, the cyl is mildly ported, with stock bore and stock compression. It may just be the lectron. I havent had a chance to look at it yet. and wont have any free time until next week.

Iv'e got some pics from the dunes, but have no way to shrink them down untill next week. I got an amazing amout of looks out there, in fact one older guy about crashed his quad watching us drive by with the tecate on the trailer.

Hoosier_Daddy
10-03-2008, 12:43 AM
Very awesome. I hope you get the chance to post some video eventually too. I love it.

fabiodriven
10-03-2008, 04:19 PM
God, your pipe is awsome. I'monna hafta invest in one of those-

mad
12-06-2008, 07:12 PM
wow i just read all 8 pages and all i can say is your a true hero in my book,wish i had the place and brains to do something like that.A++++++

Hoosier_Daddy
12-11-2008, 10:26 PM
I'm so ready for video, bra!