The Start of the 2006 KLX450r has begun! UPDATED W/ PICS GOT MOTOR

[250rmanfmf]

I found an engine but not sure about it. the auction has ended but have been in contact with the seller, we wont let you return it and he does really descibe anything even when I was asking for detailed info about motor.

Should I try to work something out with him and take a risk? If I am gonna spend that much cash I want someone to stand behind the engine

let me know
Tyler

[OZQUAD44]

BE VERY CAREFUL who you give money to over the net. If they can't be bothered to answer specific questions about their product. what will they be like in the event of an issue?

I saw this and thought of you imediately. Check it out
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KX250...spagenameZWDVW

3 Brand new Kawasaki 2006 KX250F motors still in the boxes. I know its only a 250, but hey the Tecate frame is a real lightweight, aluminium swinger, quick steering, Almost a match made in heaven.

[Eric250R]

I agree, in the event that you couldn't find a 450, I"m sure one of those would still rip in the T-3 frame.

[3Razors]

Usually it's easier and cheaper just to buy the whole bike used. That way you can get everything you need all in one shot like the electrical, carb, misc. stuff. Whatever you dont use you can part out on ebay and make some $$ back. Shop on craigslist for good deals and don't be afraid to low-ball the seller you would be suprised at what cash does to people!

[250rmanfmf]

Now an update, I have been getting parts left and right and I am still waiting on a few to arrive.

I found some info out about the Kx450f. It is a 4 speed tranny. do you guys think this will be fine. I would like a 5 speed. just was doing some research and found that info. I now have a lead on a low hour nice 400 motor that I will try to do and then go from there to get things moving. also the 400 wont be stock when I am done with it.

also I will be fabing a yfz450 rear shock (or attemping to) on the tecate. I found a Mint condition t3 swingarm I am going to use and I will extend it myself. but might work on a custom bearing carrier to house like a 250r axle that will bolt directly to the tecate swingarm.

Tyler

[3Razors]

Might want to look into the KLX450R motor. It has a 5-speed wide ratio trans, electric start, heavier flywheel, and lighting coil for lights, IMO that is a much better suited engine for a quad or trike than the KX450.

[1bad450r]

I think the 400 engine would work nicely

[Jason Hall]

Talk to Derrick Adams about the 4 speed trans. His YZ450 Tri-Z has a 4 speed. I know the KX450's must be great runners. At the Summit Indoor MX races the Kawi's were In the lead Into turn 1 almost every time.

[Billy Golightly]

Josh Creamer (Factory Kawi quad racer) was at my track a few weeks ago riding against Jeremy Lawson (Factory Can-Am), Chad Wienen (Factory Zuke), and about a half dozen pro-am riders on YFZs, Hondas, more LTRs and the KXF450 (Creamers) to me, looked to be by a considerable margin faster then everything else. What was done to it I don't know, Probably using a lot of bike parts but I can assure you it was not a slouch.

[Eric250R]

Now an update, I have been getting parts left and right and I am still waiting on a few to arrive.

I found some info out about the Kx450f. It is a 4 speed tranny. do you guys think this will be fine. I would like a 5 speed. just was doing some research and found that info. I now have a lead on a low hour nice 400 motor that I will try to do and then go from there to get things moving. also the 400 wont be stock when I am done with it.

also I will be fabing a yfz450 rear shock (or attemping to) on the tecate. I found a Mint condition t3 swingarm I am going to use and I will extend it myself. but might work on a custom bearing carrier to house like a 250r axle that will bolt directly to the tecate swingarm.

Tyler

I know you keep going back to the 400 engine as your backup, but I have to agree with OZquad.... if you can't find a good 450, you may want to seriously consider the KX250F engine.

[250rmanfmf]

I think why I always fall back on the 400 is cause of the you can get them everywhere but I dont like the electric start. I can buy a kx250f engine right now with low hours on it. I may consider it. but still trying to get a 450 of some short. But thanks guys for all the suggestions, this is great. what speed are the 250's

Tyler

[69HemiGTX]

One thing to remember about the 400 is that it is a Suzuki, no matter what color the plastic. It will not have the same engine mounts as a 250F or 450F, so you will have to modify the engine cradle again if you switch it later. Truth be told, the 250F is also a Suzuki, considering they designed it when they were working with Kawasaki. Be patient, you'll find a 450F. Like 3Razors suggested, the KLX450F is a five speed, has lights, and could easily be retrofitted with a kick starter using factory parts. Kawasaki might even have a kit for it. Once again, be patient. The 450F just came out recently, so there aren't as many of them around just yet. Please don't put a Suzuki engine in it. Keep it all Kawasaki.

[3Razors]

I will add that the KLX450 has both kickstart/elect. start right from the showroom floor.

[69HemiGTX]

Thanks for clarifying that, 3Razors. There you go, 250rmanfmf. It sounds like a KLX engine would be the perfect choice.

[BigGreenMachine]

Any pics of the T3 you'll be starting with?

From my experience it'll be easier to buy a whole doner bike, take what you need and part out the rest. Same as 3Razors has said.