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    1984 Tecate 3 CDI

    It looks like my CDI may be about, along with the source coil. Anyone know of replacements? Such as a kx125, ke250 kfx 250, etc. I cant seem to locate a tecate 3 CDI for cheap.
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    wait it out for a good deal or suck it up.

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    How about another CDI possibly working. KX 250, KX 125 of the same era. KDX 400 KDX175, all have the same connectors and housing. Just not 100% sure.
    I'm going to open this 1 up, see if it is dead. And if so, repairable.
    I just wanna go fast. If your not first, your last!!
    Reproducing the Tecate CDI. Contact me if you need one. I'm most accessible on FaceBook. You can find me on the 1984-1987 Kawasaki Tecate KXT250 Group.

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    if the source coil is bad,how can you know if the cdi is bad also?

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    you can test the resistance across the wires with a multimeter. The manual tells you how to do it...

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    Quote Originally Posted by falloutboy View Post
    you can test the resistance across the wires with a multimeter. The manual tells you how to do it...
    Ive tested several according to the manual,not a single one tested all within range yet all of them worked fine

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    http://www.ebay.com/itm/F26-84-85-Ka...00a215&vxp=mtr Try that one if not I can sell you one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by just ben View Post
    Ive tested several according to the manual,not a single one tested all within range yet all of them worked fine
    That is good to know because I have a handful that don't test within spec either. I'm hoping to get as lucky as you

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    That CDI looks different than mine. Its not as wide. Im sure they do the same thing. Maybe mines just extra wide? The owner was an avid dirt bike rider, maybe he swapped it. I cant read the part number, its mostly scratched off.

    I bought this the day before yesterday. http://www.ebay.com/itm/360279111863...84.m1439.l2649

    I might buy that 1 gage listed too!

    My KLT200 CDI never read within spec, but it works. None of them did.. Not even the brand new after market lol

    I also won this/ http://www.ebay.com/itm/110994579662...84.m1439.l2649
    I have an idea, im going to try and get 125w+ out of 1. I see room for... more windings on the lighting coil
    Last edited by RubberSalt; 01-05-2013 at 12:49 PM.
    I just wanna go fast. If your not first, your last!!
    Reproducing the Tecate CDI. Contact me if you need one. I'm most accessible on FaceBook. You can find me on the 1984-1987 Kawasaki Tecate KXT250 Group.

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    Oh no! my CDI came in. It's got an extra green white wire! lol

    Thing has been cut and tapped on every wire I can fix that where is my heat shrink..
    I just wanna go fast. If your not first, your last!!
    Reproducing the Tecate CDI. Contact me if you need one. I'm most accessible on FaceBook. You can find me on the 1984-1987 Kawasaki Tecate KXT250 Group.

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    Stock CDI works!

    source coil was bad as anticipated>.< now i got 2 CDIs and 5 stators lol. Bought a lot on stators lol
    I just wanna go fast. If your not first, your last!!
    Reproducing the Tecate CDI. Contact me if you need one. I'm most accessible on FaceBook. You can find me on the 1984-1987 Kawasaki Tecate KXT250 Group.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RubberSalt View Post
    Stock CDI works!

    source coil was bad as anticipated>.< now i got 2 CDIs and 5 stators lol. Bought a lot on stators lol
    Keep them! You might need a few extra

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    Im going to mod another lighting coil. I see room for more power. I bet i can get 100 watts out of 1, atleast 80.
    I just wanna go fast. If your not first, your last!!
    Reproducing the Tecate CDI. Contact me if you need one. I'm most accessible on FaceBook. You can find me on the 1984-1987 Kawasaki Tecate KXT250 Group.

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