'87 Tecate - no clue about that.

[Meck-Pommer]

Hey folks!

This is Jochen from cold Germany.
I spent the last summer in Alberta, Canada. There I used a Honda ATC 185S a couple of times. Since I'm back here, I miss driving that thing. I thought about buying a 3-wheeler and searched on ebay and similar websites.
Finally I found one that was in my area and not too expensive.

http://cgi.ebay.de/KAWASAKI--KXT-250-Tecate-Vollcross-(TRI--CR-KX-RM-YZ)_W0QQitemZ150320771171QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ2009 0116?IMSfp=TL090116121002r15000

I payed 800€ (1035$) for that. I know, its not in the best shape, but its hard to get one here.

The previous owner told me, it starts hard, because he exchanged/renewed the piston (<-- is that the correct word?). Is that possible or did the trick me? He was able to start it after a few tries; I can't start it at all.

Another thing is, that I'm going to change the transmission oil. I asked google for that. I got information for oils between 10W30 and 85W. So what is supposed to be right for my transmission?

I'm a completely newbie on engines, especially on two-strokers.

So long...
Jochen

[dcreel]

I use, and have always used Bel-Ray Gear Saver transmission fluid. I have never had any failures in the 20 + years I have been using it.

[nd4speed]

Should be easier to start with new piston.

Regular 10w40 (with no friction modifiers) is oil Kawasaki says to use.

Most people use 80w or 85w gear oil bought at a motorcycle shop (Golden Spectro, Bel Ray, ect...)

Lots of people use ATF type F transmission fluid.

It may be hard to start if the carburetor is not jetted correctly or the reeds are bad or may be some other problem.

[MIK6]

Contact Hagen... He is from Germany. He goes by greenboy here on 3ww. He is a awesome guy w/ a ton of T3 knowledge, 1 of the nicest guys i have met from this site. He can point you in the right direction!!

MIK6 / Mike

[Meck-Pommer]

thx, I'll ask him.

[Rex Karz]

And for future use, the correct term is "replaced" (the piston). Welcome to the board !

[firehart]

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