a few 84-85 t3 questions (?)

[Yamaha_Rules69]

Hi again guys. I'm asking for some help or advice on a few things. First off, my 84 tecate runs. Like crap, but it runs. I dont have a air filter or airbox on it. I havent ridden it very long, because I dont want to mess up my carb or engine. Anyways, I'm looking to buy a good filter. I looked in the dennis kirk catalog, and I saw that they have two air filters for the model I have. One is a UNI for 19.99, and the other is a MOOSE for 16.95. Is there any real diffrance in them? I was also wondering if I could just clamp it straight onto the carb, without using the airbox, possibly using a hose clamp? Would it be bad in any way to do this if I can even do it?
Also, I was wondering the gas and oil ratio. Should it run on 50/1 ? Thanx for your help.

[250rmanfmf]

For the air filter, it depends on where you ride, if you ride in the dunes or in the sand, you can go with a bolt on airfilter with no airbox, if you ride where there is wet swamps and mud, not a good idea, better to go with a airbox. I would try to find a K & N filter for it if you can. also those UNI and Moose filters are NOT Clamp on's you need a cover over it. You can measure the outside Diamater of your air-in-take side of carb and look up the Universal K & N airfilters they have and you can get the size you need. so it depends on where you ride.

motor wise I dont run 50:1 I like 40:1 it seems to work really good for me. try cleaning out the carb and replace spark plug.

Tyler

[tecatecrazy]

uni also makes a clamp on air filter called a pod filter, costs about $12 ---Joe 8) ps :just wondering if you you had decided to get another frame? I ve got a staight frame for $40 if you need it. Im in Waterloo which is only about a 2hr drive from MN border. Let me know if you are interested

[Yamaha_Rules69]

I will measure the intake side of the carb, and be sure I get the right universal size then. I dont ride through a lot of water or mud, mostly dusty or dry conditions. I dont ride when it rains.
Thanks for letting me know that the UNI or Moose filters will not clamp right on before hand. Now I dont have to buy one and not be able to use it. I will try some 50/1 ratio gas for a while, and then try 40/1. I think one of the reasons it runs so rough is because the carb might not be the right one. (its a mikuni) That, and I dont have the right pipe on it at the moment. (home-maid drag pipe) I will be getting a pipe soon. I bought one from someone off this site. )
250rmanfmf, do you personally have the universal filter on one of your machines? How good do they work? Thanx again for the helpful info. )

[250rmanfmf]

yes, I do have a unverisal K & N on my Drag ATC 85 250r, it sucks up a lot more air than if you had a airbox. but make sure when you order one, they make different ones with different degree angles. like, lets say where your carb ends, if you had to put a Straight unverisal airfilter on it, would it hit the frame? they make different angles so you can avoid it, unforunatly in my case with my 85 250r I had to buy a piece of radiator hose to connect to the carb and bypass the frame and rear shock. but the 84-85 tecates you should be fine with a straight or 40 degree unverisal. if you need to find one I can let you know some sites that carry them.

Tyler
PS-Personally I am glad you are going away from UNI and MOOSE, I think K & N Is much better. You pay for what you get. also when you order the filter, dont forget to get the outterware.

[Jeb]

I have a UNI Pod filter (that tecatecrazy spoke of) on my Tri-Z. The POD is exactly what you want for now. They are good filters and cheap. I use UNI stock replacement filters in my 86 Tecate.

http://www.unifilter.com/clamp-on.htm

You might want to get the water repellant outerwears cover for the UNI Pod. You can probably get both the POD filter and the cover cheaper than a K&N clamp on.

If you use good synthetic oil, you should have no problems at 50:1 in your KXT.

[Yamaha_Rules69]

I dont know if I will need a diffrent frame yet, tecate crazy. I'll have to see how the exhaust mounts on. If it dosent fit on, I'll probly take that one from you. Do you have a grab bar you would sell? How do they bolt on? I think I may be missing that part of my frame, but maybe not. ? Thanx.

[TeCaTe_MaN]

my friends tecate has a k&n clamped right to his carb so i knwo k&n makes them i just dont know what kind it is and in my t3 i run 32:1 it will foul plugs if you putt too much but the bottom end loves the extra oil :D
84-85 tecate's are notorius for breaking the frame right where the fenders bolt on behind the mounts so if it is broken you will need to find the part i knwo out of all my friends (all have 84-85 t3's) 3/4 of our grab bars have broken off and needed welding back on (i am the only one without a broken one) but mine is getting ready to break cus i can see where it has stretched and cracked the paint :?