85-86 Tecate T3 shifter lever

[Tekawte1]

Whats the difference between an 85 and 86 Tecate shifter lever?? I have an 86 but i found a 85 lever and not sure it will work... Thanks!!

[cr480r]

the '85 lever is longer... because the pegs are farther forward than the '86... try a lever from a KX...

[Tekawte1]

Hmm any idea how much longer it is than the 86?? Wondering it it would work or just forget it...++++++++++++ And ok thanks!!

[cr480r]

about 2 inches... it may work if you have big feet... Or it could be shortened easily if you have access to a welder...

[nd4speed]

The shifter from a 1984 KX250 is way too short for a 84/85 Tecate

[Tekawte1]

Ok thanks guys!!! :D

[cr480r]

The shifter from a 1984 KX250 is way too short for a 84/85 Tecate

How does it compare to the '86 lever?

[Tekawte1]

Well i don't have the 85 shifter in hand, thats why i was askin.. I found one but haven't bought it.. so i can't compare them..

[nd4speed]

Pics of what I believe is a 1984 (1985, 1986) KX250 shift lever next to one on a 1986 Tecate.

I pulled the KX250 motor to put in my Tecate and when I got the motor in I realized the shifter had to be swapped out.

[Tekawte1]

OH Yeah i see the differance now.. Thanks! :beer