Time to see what all the Tecate hype is about?

[rpeters]

That was a Kawasaki trick done to Jimmy White's Tecate. It made carb removal possible without having to remove the tank. I will post the article for others to read.

Yes, it currently has a Mikuni TM38 on it, but it has seen better days. Luckily the boots have been pre-stretched by this carb.

Yep, I've used them before.

You obviously don't want to cut the snorkel on the original box these days because it is worth way too much and close to unobtainable, but I wonder if an 86 KX 250 air box could be easily modified to work.

I never saw that article, thanks for posting it. I'm glad Jimmy finally warmed up to the 86. I never saw him or spoke with Degaine about it once Jimmy started racing the 86, so I had no idea what they thought about it, but since he was winning on it, I figured it was ok, lol.

I think I posted this before, but here it is again in case you didn't see it. It was pretty funny to me at the time. We rented out Perris Raceway to do some testing on the KX250, and Jimmy was there with James Degaine testing the 86 Tecate getting it dialed in to start racing it, and he had a small basket on the front number plate with around a 20 lb weight in it, so I asked him what that was for, and he said it was because the front end was too light so it would push in the turns, so I told him to just sit up farther on the seat. He was not amused in the least, lol.

I intentionally made the front lighter than the previous years so it would be more balanced jumping, and the suspension would be much better balanced over whoops etc, plus it would have better traction than the previous years partially because of the rear being heavier. The 84/85 front was heavier which was better for flat track etc, but I rode motocross, so I basically made the 86 a motocross trike, lol.

R and D in Japan totally screwed us on that trike, because I only had 2 weeks to redesign literally half the friggen bike, the single biggest issue I didn't have time to fix was steering head shake, which should be reduced with just a little more trail, plus of course, a steering damper would help "irregardless".

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[Red Rider]

You obviously don't want to cut the snorkel on the original box these days because it is worth way too much and close to unobtainable.

Nope, the thought never even crossed my mind. I've seen too many Tecate guys looking for one.

I never saw that article, thanks for posting it.

You're welcome.

I think I posted this before, but here it is again in case you didn't see it. It was pretty funny to me at the time. We rented out Perris Raceway to do some testing on the KX250, and Jimmy was there with James Degaine testing the 86 Tecate getting it dialed in to start racing it, and he had a small basket on the front number plate with around a 20 lb weight in it, so I asked him what that was for, and he said it was because the front end was too light so it would push in the turns, so I told him to just sit up farther on the seat. He was not amused in the least, lol.

[rpeters]

Hy, I have a stock swingarm for that bike if you know anyone that needs one.

[Red Rider]

After progress slowed down a bit over the holidays, (family obligations, and such) we should be able to spend a little more time on this, now that the new year is here, and life slows down a bit.

Progress to report:
1. Dynoport pipe/silencer fabrication started mid-December
2. Fork protectors/front brake caliper installed.
3. Front/rear brake lines ordered.
4. Key switch mounting tab welded to headlight mounting bracket.
5. Rear brake lever modified with billet toe pad.
6. Aluminum rear grab bar ordered.

After installing the fork protectors, and the front brake caliper, we jacked the Tecate up off of the ground, to get full suspension droop. Then we figured out the front brake line routing, and measured accordingly. We did the same for the rear brake line. The new stainless steel brake lines should be arriving in a week or two. Also, we found a trick, bolt on, folding, brake toe pad, that adds a nice, modern touch to the stock rear brake lever.

[knappyfeet]

Looks beautiful....impressive.

I'm struggling to keep my pile of crap at $2000.....I can't imagine what this is costing.

[Red Rider]

Looks beautiful....impressive.

I'm struggling to keep my pile of crap at $2000.....I can't imagine what this is costing.

Thanks for the kind words. I think mr. tecate quit counting a while ago, and is afraid to actually add it all up. I know for sure it has exceeded our initial estimates on what it was going to cost, but he did change his mind, halfway through, on what he wanted for the finished product. Once we started seeing it come together, he decided he didn't want to cut any corners anywhere. Like my 250R, he plans on keeping this Tecate forever, and wants to build it accordingly.

[Red Rider]

Since the billet triple clamps from BVC have a totally different profile, when compared to the OEM triple clamps, the clutch & throttle cables are now a bit too short. Since we had a nice used clutch cable, that was too long, which came with a used 2012 KX 250F front clutch perch, I decided to try my hand at shortening the KX clutch cable, and then soldering on a new barrel end. Mr tecate also bought a used, front brake, master cylinder, for a 2012 KX 250F at the same time as the clutch perch. This will allow us to easily upgrade to a set of modern, break away, clutch/brake levers. A few hours work in the garage tonight, and we have a custom length clutch cable! I'm still waiting on a longer throttle cable to arrive, and then it will get the same custom shortening treatment.

[Red Rider]

The new throttle cable & front/rear Stainless Steel, braided, brake lines arrived today. Both of the brake lines are custom length, and were made to order by Venhill. They have a nice, clear, protective coating on them, and I am very pleased with the quality of the lines, and all of the hardware. Everything looks top notch! My original plan was to shorten the new throttle cable, and get that installed today, but I was more interested in seeing the new rear brake line mounted, so I did that instead. The rear brake line came with 2 rubber grommets (for brake line clamps) pre-installed, and the longer front brake line has a total of 3 grommets. The HRE swingarm only has 1 mount, for a brake line clamp, so I cut off, and removed, the other grommet from the line. Later on today, I will get to messing with the throttle cable.

[Red Rider]

I got the new throttle cable cut down to size, and all of the appropriate Tecate twist throttle-to-PWK carburetor hardware installed tonight. We now have a properly routed throttle cable, with an adequate amount of slack in it for full, lock-to-lock, turns. I also temporarily mounted the new front brake line. The new 38mm PWK Airstriker looks right at home on the Tecate.

[Red Rider]

I fabbed up a front, brake line guide/clamp for the fork protector today. I added a clear, stiffening tube over the lower portion, of the front brake line, to prevent it from bending in that location. Some clear, heat shrink was then added, over the stiffening tube, to hold it in place. I strive for that OEM look.

[mr tecate]

red rider you are the man cant thank u enough for all the hard work u have put in this bike its coming together nicely

[6spdls1z28]

Is everyone else seeing the pictures they’re not showing for me


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[oldskool83]

Is everyone else seeing the pictures they’re not showing for me


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STOP using your phone and use a computer and it will show up. The sites does not like certain phones. I can not even upload photos via my phone but if i do it off a real desk top I can see everything and do anything on here. The phones are the issue. Stupid phones. Good progress on the green thing. Should i kept going on mine. Oh well, easier to watch others spend the money!

[6spdls1z28]

STOP using your phone and use a computer and it will show up. The sites does not like certain phones. I can not even upload photos via my phone but if i do it off a real desk top I can see everything and do anything on here. The phones are the issue. Stupid phones. Good progress on the green thing. Should i kept going on mine. Oh well, easier to watch others spend the money!

If my computer didn’t take a dump I’d be using it. Trust me I would love to go back when nobody had a stupid cell phone.


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[Red Rider]

Is everyone else seeing the pictures they’re not showing for me

I'm sorry to hear that. If you could see them, you'd stand on the threshold, to the magical world of sensual delights, that most men dare not dream of.