sblt500r's 86 Tecate Build [Archive]

sblt500r

10-20-2009, 10:50 PM

i bought this from a member on here about a year ago. at first the parts didn't look bad till i looked harder. needed more than i thought. took me almost a year searching for parts. a few members on here helped me out with parts and most of the rest i found on ebay. i rebuilt, fixed, or made every little part on this. it should be a reliable rider. i have enough cash into it!

this is what i started with. engine was junk

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100_1227.jpg

frame and swinger sandblasted

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100_1323.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100_1325.jpg

sblt500r

10-20-2009, 10:53 PM

frame and swinger had alot of cracks. had to weld up both. painted the frame pj1 blue. was going to get it powdercoated, by a friend of a friend but he took too long and i couldn't wait. plus really didn't want to put anymore cash into it. heres the frame.

i'll post more tomorrow.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100e1317.jpg

Bryan Raffa

10-21-2009, 05:49 AM

Big Fan of the Blue frame! I have rebuilt worse.....

plastikosmd

10-21-2009, 06:40 AM

is your wife lookin for her turtleneck?
nice start

fabiodriven

10-21-2009, 09:10 AM

Way to leave us hangin Shawn...:D

tanks350x

10-21-2009, 06:33 PM

nice, looking good so far....can't wait to see it done

sblt500r

10-21-2009, 06:51 PM

heres the engine. bored 50 over with a wiesco piston, deck was milled 15 thousandths to clean up the sleeve. all new engine bearings, seals, gaskets, waterpump shaft, yamahondaman billet impeller (modified triz impeller), kawasaki rod kit, ricky stator and flywheel. i had to open the ports up on the sleeve to match the casing, the sleeve blocked alot of the ports. thats a kx intake boot with boyseen reeds. i have a new original intake boot but need an airbox to run it with.

greg king polished the clutch cover, and a few other parts for me.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100e1298.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100e1299.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100_0218.jpg

scooterroo

10-21-2009, 09:28 PM

real nice... getting ready to tear into my 85 motor this winter.

MonroeMike

10-21-2009, 09:49 PM

Looks nice, so far.

sblt500r

10-21-2009, 10:29 PM

few random pics

handlebar set up. asv levers, pro taper fat bars, with a custom bar clamp.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100e1303.jpg

stock tecate front master cylinder with a yfz450r asv lever made to fit. insides replaced with a new lt250r rebuild kit.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100e1228.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100e1225.jpg

footpegs, made them wider, custom fat pegs.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100e1314.jpg

rebuilt rear shock. the upper spherical bearing can be changed out with a needle bearing, which fits perfect. and is alot cheaper then the bearing from kawasaki. if you can still get it.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100_0087.jpg

ATC250rr

10-21-2009, 10:36 PM

nice formula goin on

Bryan Raffa

10-21-2009, 10:42 PM

that water pump looks familiar...I like that peg set up

fabiodriven

10-21-2009, 10:43 PM

Jesus Christ Shawn, you're stealing my Mass Tecate thunder. Take it down a notch....

sblt500r

10-21-2009, 10:55 PM

Jesus Christ Shawn, you're stealing my Mass Tecate thunder. Take it down a notch....

i'm just starting! :lol: i can't stop now. i have all these parts and need to do something with them. plus you have an 85, totally different tecate!

that water pump looks familiar

thanks bryan, it worked out good. :beer

audioworks04

10-22-2009, 10:54 PM

what did you make those peg extension out of? looks like 1/4" aluminum plate? did you bend it and then notch all of it?
Its looking amazing very clean.

300rman

10-23-2009, 01:12 AM

Autophysn

10-23-2009, 05:23 AM

whoa! That is gonna be sick!

NewfieBish

10-23-2009, 07:33 AM

sweet man, i love the ASV's they're unbreakable! I never thought you could do that with a set of footpegs, always someone doin' something a little different!

laidout2times

10-24-2009, 06:57 PM

you have my attention for sure. Got a beater I plan on doing a frame off on.

chris200x

10-24-2009, 08:09 PM

ITs about time you get rollin on ths project! :D

I'd like to get me a set of those pegs. :)

sblt500r

10-24-2009, 10:13 PM

The ASV's look nice, but why did you get the foldback unbreakables? probably could have saved some $ getting anodized regular levers, isnt like a bike where it gets dropped once a ride or so lol.

looks awesome! Top Tier for sure

i like the foldback asv's. they just look better to me. no expense was spared on this!! :D those are blems from ebay. i probably have $50 into both levers and rotator clamp. :D

sblt500r

10-24-2009, 11:15 PM

frame/engine skid plate, engine is in the frame, along with a few other parts.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100e1316.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100e1315.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100e1328.jpg

brrcuda

10-25-2009, 09:09 AM

Yup that quad boy is really trying to show us trikers up in New England. it wont be that shinny after a few rides with us....

Who's the jerk that sold you the junk parts... :rolleyes: :lol:

Looks slick. Cant wait to see it this winter on the trails..

You got any more tecate shocks laying around? - i need one..

sblt500r

10-28-2009, 02:43 PM

axle assembly. uses an extended t4 axle, rad lock nut and all the rest is 86 t3 parts. will also have 1.5 wheel spacers on each hub making is 50 inches wide in the rear from tire to tire.

the bearing housing was from a 87. they are different than the 86's. had to use a caliper mount from an 86 carrier and weld it on this 87 carrier i used. as i had already had my 86 caliper polished.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100e1236.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100e123733.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100e1400.jpg

85Tecate

10-28-2009, 03:04 PM

Looks awesome man. Nice detail work.

Saleenster

10-29-2009, 01:18 AM

One thing about the Kawi 500 motors, they run HARD. Nice work and detailed info so far..congrads:beer

Let us know how bad it Vibrates when your take it out for a spin

Maico

10-29-2009, 03:29 AM

One thing about the Kawi 500 motors, they run HARD. Nice work and detailed info so far..congrads:beer

Let us know how bad it Vibrates when your take it out for a spin

Shouldn't vibrate at all seein' it's a 250 motor.

sblt500r

10-29-2009, 10:49 PM

thanks for all the complimants. its really turning out nice.

maico knows its a 250 engine for sure, because i bought it from him.!

sblt500r

10-29-2009, 10:59 PM

its going together really good. no major problems. new dg pipe, and i made a fmf silencer from a lt250r to fit.

thats a dcplastics tank cover. i think it looks pretty good. i had to trim the tops of the shrouds so the top tripple clamp would clear. i also cut the right side out around the radiator fill, so i don't have to remove the whole thing to check the coolant.

i made the grab bar. its a copy of the wide ones from prm.

both brake lines are stainless braided lines.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100e1429.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100e1431.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100e1418.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100e1428.jpg

lndy650

10-29-2009, 11:12 PM

the blue looks amazing!

fabiodriven

10-29-2009, 11:14 PM

Cripes, Shawn. Enough already...

brrcuda

10-30-2009, 06:26 AM

Cripes, Shawn. Enough already...

no. more, more..... looks freakin sweet.

pm me what fork boots those are from. they look real good on there.

nd4speed

10-30-2009, 07:11 AM

what about front headlight/ number plate area?

sblt500r

10-30-2009, 09:54 PM

what about front headlight/ number plate area?

thats the last place i don't have anything for. yet. thinking about a dual light setup like deepa's..................

brrcuda

11-01-2009, 07:10 AM

pics with fenders on???? i see something on ebay that looks similar.... dont hold back.

gkingpolishing

11-01-2009, 08:15 PM

damn those parts look good............................thanks for the props.....

GKING POLISHING

MonroeMike

11-01-2009, 09:28 PM

That's looking real nice.

Bryan Raffa

11-01-2009, 09:43 PM

Smoken tecate man!!!!!

sblt500r

11-01-2009, 10:10 PM

pics with fenders on???? i see something on ebay that looks similar.... dont hold back.

ya caught me! :lol: its actually all done, and runs pretty good. i just didn't think the pics i took yesterday were good enough to show. i'll try and get a few pics up tonight.

jeffatc250r

11-01-2009, 10:34 PM

That blue really stands out, looks great!

MagicJames

11-01-2009, 10:41 PM

MORE PICTURES!!!

Looks awesome.

sblt500r

11-01-2009, 10:47 PM

damn those parts look good............................thanks for the props.....

GKING POLISHING

thanks again greg. you do some good work, and you fast.

greg polished the clutch cover, front master cylinder and both brake calipers.

sblt500r

11-01-2009, 11:00 PM

heres a couple pics of it all together. i think the yellow leaves are throwing the colors off, thats why i didn't want to post these. but it still looks good.

only part i don't like about this, is how the seat fits to the tank. looks like the seat should have been longer up the tank.

started on 6 kicks, now it starts every 2. i just have to break it in now. its real quite. i think thats because of the fmf silencer. i really don't want to drive it off road! the powerlines by me are all flooded and i know i'll get it covered in mud. but i can't ride it on the road forever.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100_1532.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100_1530.jpg

MagicJames

11-01-2009, 11:03 PM

Looks sharp. GET IT MUDDY!

fabiodriven

11-01-2009, 11:09 PM

Wow Shawn. Unbelievable. We gotta set up a "show n shine" ride for our pansy asses. I really got the itch to ride my R.

Dirtcrasher

11-01-2009, 11:53 PM

^ YOU?? You may as well have daisies on your underpants, maybe a daffodil or two.... FLAMIN FABIO!!

NICE BUILD SHAWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

tanks350x

11-02-2009, 12:15 AM

That thing looks really nice Shawn.. congrats

MonroeMike

11-02-2009, 12:42 AM

That turned out excellent.

sblt500r

11-06-2009, 10:17 PM

pics

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100e1661.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100_1637.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100e1659.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100e1660.jpg

sblt500r

11-06-2009, 10:24 PM

more pics

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100_1639.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100_1643.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100_1640.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100_1646.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100e1300.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/100_1641.jpg

gkingpolishing

11-06-2009, 10:25 PM

that is one badass MACHINE!!!!PERFECT IN THE WAY YOU HAVE THOSE POLISHED PCS IN PLACE................DAMN NICE

MonroeMike

11-06-2009, 10:39 PM

Beautiful machine.

Autophysn

11-06-2009, 11:13 PM

Holy crap dude! Looks Bitchn"!!!!!!!!!!!!

chris200x

11-07-2009, 12:33 AM

:eek: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :beer

bigpimpin

11-07-2009, 12:53 AM

real nice! what did you do for a front skid plate?

aldochina

11-07-2009, 01:02 AM

very nice man!! those custom parts rally make it look trick. Pretty much what every 86-87 build should strive to be!! Nice to be able to turn out this stuff in house ehh?:beer on a top notch job.

DeePa

11-07-2009, 01:19 AM

now its time to shoot some rocks at it

chris200x

11-07-2009, 02:01 AM

now its time to shoot some rocks at it
\
I'll give it a week before he racks it up! :D
looks good buddy.. I think Deepa is jealous.. :naughty: :welcome:

fabiodriven

11-07-2009, 03:01 AM

Shoot some rocks at it? :lol: What'd you do Deepa? You pick up a Kawi or something? Cause we all know none of your Yami's and Honda's aren't gonna be doing anything but picking up the rear! :lol:

fabiodriven

11-07-2009, 03:02 AM

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Oh Deepa!

Bryan Raffa

11-07-2009, 08:25 AM

Shawn.. you did a excellent job on that ,, kudo's to you!

brrcuda

11-07-2009, 08:38 AM

RUN IT.......

super sharp.
SB brought back one from the dead. We should recognize........:beer

I am glad you got a nice rig out of it, shawn. I didnt have the heart to build a 3rd tecate.

Give us a ride report. I bet it screws....

trizmoneypit

02-05-2010, 08:41 PM

where you at shawn? :confused: how's she running? I'd love to get a set of those pegs maade up if you have the time. let me know!

nd4speed

02-05-2010, 08:58 PM

LUUKIN GOOD!

I can't believe that's my old shock off a yard ornament.

A number plate to finish it off?

sblt500r

02-26-2010, 04:36 PM

heres the headlight i just finished. i just have to wire it in. i may get some higher quality lights later on. gonna try these out first. the frame is all aluminum, with 6in lights.

also a picture with an airbox installed. what a pain to get that box on. now i know why so many are gone! also has an aluminum airbox cover i made up.

i'll get some better pictures next time i take it outside, kinda crappy out right now to move all the quads outta the way.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/100e2629.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/100e2600.jpg

fabiodriven

02-26-2010, 04:51 PM

Absolutely gorgeous! Great job Shawn!

dcreel

02-26-2010, 04:56 PM

Looks awesome!!

bigpimpin

02-26-2010, 05:24 PM

air box cover is cool!

OZQUAD44

02-26-2010, 11:44 PM

where you at shawn? :confused: how's she running? I'd love to get a set of those pegs maade up if you have the time. let me know!

Me three, are you selling those pegs extensions? Are they extruded aluminum or did you bend them to suit?

And how does it go after all that work? Being that you sleeved the motor and had to take 15 thou out of the barrel deck, did you have any detonation issues?

What carb and jet size's are you running?

P.S. The build turned out great, I'm not normally a fan of the blue green combo, but your machine is quite striking.

sblt500r

03-12-2010, 11:24 PM

Me three, are you selling those pegs extensions? Are they extruded aluminum or did you bend them to suit?

And how does it go after all that work? Being that you sleeved the motor and had to take 15 thou out of the barrel deck, did you have any detonation issues?

What carb and jet size's are you running?

P.S. The build turned out great, I'm not normally a fan of the blue green combo, but your machine is quite striking.

those peg extensions were bent by hand to the shape of the stock pegs. i could sell just the extenders if someone was interested.

i still haven't rode a full tank of fuel threw it yet. was still breaking it in when i stored it for the winter. it was running good, had no pinging. the cylinder was sleeved when i bought it. i just had it bored to the next size which was 50 over.

the carb is a 36mm pwk keihin. 152 main and a 52 pilot. started and idled nice and so far wasn't breaking up on the top end. i'm putting the stock box back on it so that may change.

sblt500r

03-12-2010, 11:26 PM

got some new parts. new intake boot(thanks john) and a new set of v force reeds.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b317/sblt/86%20tecate%20build/Pictures035.jpg

JohnR.

03-13-2010, 10:28 AM

Looks great! Let me know how you like that V-force cage and if it was worth the investment. I'm thinking of running that cage but I might just go with a stock one with aftermarket reeds.

John