1985 Kawasaki Tecate Racer Build.

**loganm** · 03-29-2016, 10:36 AM

Looks slick. Is delrin a good replacement for bearings at the front of the swinger?

Also, where in Kansas are you racing this thing at?

**Keith Salyer** · 03-29-2016, 05:38 PM

Delrin is deemed very durable. We race at Overbrook, just south of Topeka. They do a couple of races a year plus are part of the Missouri series this summer.

**Keith Salyer** · 03-31-2016, 03:09 PM

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Bruce sent me a goodie bag of stickers. These Franks stickers make this swinger.

**bkm** · 04-06-2016, 02:39 AM

Keith, I still think we need to re-evaluate the bushing scenario. I'm not convinced the straight bushing is going to work and think a flange is going to be necessary.

**onformula1** · 04-06-2016, 02:46 AM

Originally Posted by bkm

Keith, I still think we need to re-evaluate the bushing scenario. I'm not convinced the straight bushing is going to work and think a flange is going to be necessary.

I think you are correct, but Delrin flange washers could be added too.

**bkm** · 04-06-2016, 03:18 AM

Originally Posted by onformula1

I think you are correct, but Delrin flange washers could be added too.

True, but for simplicity sake, I'd like to make them flanged like the 250r setup. I guess I could always make 4 washers for Keith to use, then just make the flanged bushings from here on out?

**Keith Salyer** · 04-13-2016, 03:46 PM

Brian, do you need different measurements? I have a tecate with the motor still in it to get the specs from. Attachment 230435Getting the cases split to send off the crank, case halfs and top end.

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**bkm** · 04-13-2016, 06:20 PM

I need to know how much the bushing sticks out from the swingarm on the outside and inside. I also need to know the diameter of the pivot tube itself.

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**Keith Salyer** · 04-18-2016, 09:11 AM

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Made a little progress this weekend. My main accomplishment was to tear down two other Tecates to make them easier to store.

**Keith Salyer** · 04-18-2016, 10:39 AM

I am double checking the ID of the swinger and the OD of the swinger bolt. The bushings we put in the Blue swingarm are such a tight fit I do not believe they will walk around any.