Just Another Tecate Rebuild

[mdunn]

Well, after 5 years of collecting parts, I finally decided to rebuild my '86 Tecate. Notice I did say rebuild becuase I do indeed knwo the difference between a rebuild and a restoration. Although I am trying to get it as close as possible, it will not be perfect. I have been able to find most of the original parts to get it where I want it. Thought since you guys all like the rebuild stories, I would share my progress.

Here is how it all started...
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Then it all got bagged and tagged...
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After a lot of cleaning and blasting, I started going through all the parts...
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Rebuilt the entire engine after tearing them down to the cases...
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Then started some of the assembly...
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This is where I am at today...
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Of course I do this as a hobby in my "free time". This progress here is over about a span of one year. Hope to have it done in a few more years. LOL.

[hondawasaki]

looks great! Super clean build! one thing I noticed is it looks like the kips lever nut is missing...?

[mdunn]

Thanks and good eye! Previous owner must have broke it off...it is welded to the shaft. Not the ideal case, but it works and the valves are still timed right.

[falloutboy]

Looks oh so familiar! Yours was quite a bit nicer shape starting out. I got all my chassis done and now I'm working in finishing the motor. Keep up the good work!

[nstyle73]

That dang nut is LH threads and apparently 90% of people that have taken them apart didn't know.

[mdunn]

Made some more progress on the green machine. Was able to get a new wiring harness made and got it ran as well as the exhaust, new tail light, and the switches. Starting to look like a complete bike again.
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[Matrix]

Nice build man. Looking like its going to be one sexy machine. :p

[mdunn]

Here are a few shots of the current progress. It's almost finished. Just a few more details to go. It did make its maiden voyage down the street and back with no concerns. Was awesome to hear life back in it!
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[just ben]

wow what a POS!!! is that the best you can do? Just kidding. don't mind me I'm just jealous,It looks very nice so far