Kawasaki Tecate 250

[Kahrensberg]

I need your help. i need to find out what this is worth... it is a Liquid cooled kawasaki kxt 250 tecate 3-wheeler. It has a 300cc kit on it, the whole thing was rebuilt last year from the ground up, it starts up first kick, it runs/idles perfect, and it is in great condition. it only has about 2 rides on it since it was completely rebuilt. it comes with a set of paddles on wheels. it is super fast. i want to sell it. i live in southern california. please give me some suggestions on what you think i can get for it. thanks

[DeePa]

where are the radiators? on the frame or above the front wheel?

[firehart]

Can you post some pictures?

[Hoosier_Daddy]

what year? pics?

[tri-Z ripper]

post a pic and watch it fly!!

[fabiodriven]

I'll give ya $100.

[Kahrensberg]

Here are some pictures of it. and the year... i'm not sure at this point i got to look at the pink slip.

[Kahrensberg]

and it is a little dirty right now but it cleans up very nice.

[Kahrensberg]

the radiator is above the front wheel. here are some pictures of it i just took. it is a little dirty but it cleans up very well.

[mad]

drum brake on the front its a 84.i say between 1500 and 2000.

[RID3R]

Do you know what 300kit that is? And what pipe you have on there?

[Kahrensberg]

im not sure what 300 kit is on it but the pipe is a stock pipe. the thing is way fast. there is very few banshees that will keep up with it.

[Hoosier_Daddy]

That's an 84 but the 84-85's haven't been bringing in much money lately unless they are in pristine like new condition. I don't know why.

[tecat-z]

That's a nice looking bike. Looks like a +3 or 4" arm on there. Close ups of the pipe and swingarm would be sweet too. Seems to be a nice old survivor that had some work done years ago. Plastics are a nice departure from the common Maiers.

[scooterroo]

i dont know about the 1500-2000 price already quoted, but i would say 1000-1500. with the mods on it, more like the 1500 range. nice looking t3 you have there. oem rear fenders, any cracks or breaks in them? if not i wuld go get myself a set of the gay maier low pro and put on it if you ride it, and keep the oem rears nice a safe. they are getting alot harder to find in decent shape.

[dirtface]

That is a nice complete bike. In my opinion, that should be worth at least $1500 to $1800. Only problem, like mentioned earlier and my opinion doesn't matter either, they only seem to go on Ebay and Craigslist, for one in that condition, $800 to $1000 tops. Unless you really need the money, it's not worth selling. Just my 2 cents.:lol:

[edog]

where are the radiators? on the frame or above the front wheel?

:lol: :lol:

[Kahrensberg]

the radiators are above the front tire. so what should i try selling it for in cycletrader?

[rdlsz24]

Start high since you can't go up once you start low. I guess it depends on how quickly you need/want to sell it.

Rob

[Kahrensberg]

If anyone is interested it is goin up in the classifieds now along with cycle trader... lets just say $1650 obo.

[Rex Karz]

You will be lucky to get $800 for that in your area. Right now on the LA craigslist there are 250R's going for less than $1000, and That year Tecate is the least desirable. I bought my last 2 Tecates for $700 and $800 and they were 86 and 87 models. Yes, Tecates are fast but they vibrate like heck, and are expensive to repair. That same model as yours I can find 5 of them for under $750.... I think it is funny people are telling you it's worth a lot but no one's putting any money where their mouth is !

Believe Me, I would love to see trikes fetch high prices (since I have so many of them), but be realistic. Call some of those people with their Tecates listed and see if they actually sold or not.

[scooterroo]

im not sure what 300 kit is on it but the pipe is a stock pipe. the thing is way fast. there is very few banshees that will keep up with it.

sorry but that is not the stock head pipe on it. its an aftermarket pipe.

[RID3R]

Yea, maybe if you can get better pics of it we can find out what it is..

[Kahrensberg]

I will get some more pics of it up a little later when i'm not so busy. anything you guys can tell me about it would be greatly appreciated. it just kind of fell in my possession after it was completely rebuild about a year ago. thanks

[Kahrensberg]

Ok maybe some of you guys could tell me a little more about the worth of this bike because now i got the complete parts list that is on it.
Here Goes:
- Aleem Research 327 Kit
- Klum Research Pipe
- Keihin 38mm T.J. Carb
- Ported Heads
- West Coast +3 Swing arm
- DuraBlue +4 Axle(+2 on each side)
- SkatTrak Paddles mounted on separate wheels

Let me know what you think.
Thanks.

[Dammit!]

Ok maybe some of you guys could tell me a little more about the worth of this bike because now i got the complete parts list that is on it.
Here Goes:
- Aleem Research 327 Kit
- Klum Research Pipe
- Keihin 38mm T.J. Carb
- Ported Heads
- West Coast +3 Swing arm
- DuraBlue +4 Axle(+2 on each side)
- SkatTrak Paddles mounted on separate wheels

Let me know what you think.
Thanks.

Never heard of Aleem or Klum. I'm thinking you mean Klemm for both.

You won't get a grand for it where you live. It's worth more in pieces than complete. Sad but true. First gen T3's just don't bring much money in the southwest and like Rex mentioned, I'm finding liquid R's and 350X's for several hundred bucks and those are typically the models that bring in the most money. The only way someone is going to cough up big money for it is if somebody wants it for the parts that are on it. Most of the people that will even know recognize those parts are right here on the forums.

The off road market right now is terrible. Even newer quads are easy to find cheap. When the economy gets bad, the toy budget is the first thing people cut. Good luck though.

[scooterroo]

not saying its not, but that doesnt look anything like any westcoast swingarm i have seen for the t3's. i agree with dammit on this one. the bike is going to be worth more parting it, peice for peice, then you wuld be able to get for the entire bike. economy sucks. shame too, cuz with all them mods on it, that bike could easily bring in a nice price. wish i lived closer, i'd take it off your hands in an instant. if you do plan on parting it, hit me up when you decide, im interested in some of them parts.

[3Razors]

If those are indeed Klemm parts, it does up the value. Klemm worked tecates were the best you could get back in the day and are rare. Some close up pics of the motor and pipe would be nice.

It's definately a tough sell market out there. I see give away prices on almost new quads lately. Late model Banshee's for 1500-2500, Honda/Yamaha 450's for 3K, ect. If your looking for something to buy now is the time!

[Kahrensberg]

Yes they are Klemm Parts. So here is the Correct list of parts now.
- Klemm Research 327 Kit
- Klemm Research Pipe
- Keihin 38mm T.J. Carb
- Ported Heads
- +3 Swing arm (Pretty Sure its west coast but could be wrong)
- DuraBlue +4 Axle (+2 on each side)
- Rebuild Rear Shock with new Spring
- Paddles on extra set of wheels.

This thing is fast!!!
Attached is some more pictures when in is all cleaned up. i cant fit many in here because they are a big size so ill post a second post with more.

[Kahrensberg]

Here are the others...

[RID3R]

With all that stuff your much better off parting it out. Im interested in some things too. But like someone else said, unless you really need the money I would not get rid of it. I can only imagine how fast it is. I have an old mag where Chris white a racer back then, who had this topend and pipe, says it scared him..

[VenomRS4]

That is one nice Tecate. I really hope this does not get parted out. It would be a shame to see a survivor like this get ripped appart. Down the road, I bet this is a big money trike.

[Kahrensberg]

I really would hate to see it get parted out too thats why i will prob not do that. the thing is "scary fast". thats kind of why i need to stay away from it or i am going to end up in some type of cast haha. it is really a great bike, the thing starts up first kick, it will sit there and idle forever, and yes it is amazingly fast, by far the fastest thing that i have been on. the whole bike was rebuilt from the ground up last summer so everything is still really fresh.

[Rex Karz]

After looking at a few completed auctions on ebay, You never know what it will bring. If You really want to sell it, PM Me with a phone # and I can advise on the best way to sell on ebay. If You can wait until October-November-December to sell, You can expect to get about 30-60% more than selling today. I know selling on ebay like I know the back of my hand. (Where'd that spot come from LOL) There is a buying season and a selling season.

[3Razors]

That's a nike trike! Looks to have had alot of money thrown at it back in the day. When you rebuilt it did you do the top-end? I see 300 kit..the Klemm 300 kits had custom made pistons direct from Wiseco that performed alot better than the jet ski pistons you have to modify now. Which piston did it have? If you wait till riding season you should at least be able to get 1K for it. Or better yet hold on to it and come riding with us at glamis:w00t:

[Kahrensberg]

It is the wiesco piston in it. I am really thinkibg about keeping it for awhile because it is so rare and so fast but the only thing that I am worried about is killing myself on it because it does have so much power haha. Ill def let you know if I end up keeping it because then I will need some 3-wheelibg buddies because the quad guys won't be able to keep up with the 4-strokes haha.

[cr480r]

the Klemm 300 kits had custom made pistons direct from Wiseco that performed alot better than the jet ski pistons you have to modify now.

3razors... do you happen to know what the difference was? Is it the cutout area around the wristpin?

[3Razors]

Yes, the differences off hand I could remember with the 650 jetski piston was the piston skirt had to be cut down as it is too long, it also had no boost ports like the standard tecate piston...both of those things aren't that big of deal and can be modified easily.

But the problem with the jetski piston is that from the top of the wrist pin to the top of the piston it was like 4-5mm taller than the tecate piston. That messes up all the port timing. You have to seriously cut the head to make it work or raise the jug. We had to do this on my bro's 86 Klemm 300 tecate when the piston needed replacment. No Klemm 300 oversizes are available so we had no choice but to run the jetski piston. After all the work was done it kinda ran good/OK, it had a ton of midrange but lacked the top-end pull it used to have. I still have the Klemm piston and will post a pic of it when I get home.

[Hoosier_Daddy]

If you can wait out the bad economy and wait for a few years the tecates will ultimately end up being the "70 Hemi Cuda" of 3 wheelers value wise. They are rare, desirable and fast and those elements will come together one of these days and the values will soar. I just have that feeling.

[Tecate250]

:drool: :drool: :drool: Why do you want to sell that? All that money in aftermarket parts. Id doubt you would get too much unless you found some one who knew what you had.
Sell :crazy:

[cr480r]

I still have the Klemm piston and will post a pic of it when I get home.

thanks.. that would be sweet..

[Kahrensberg]

i would like to sell... but i also would like to keep it. the thing is if i keep it i have a strange feeling that i am going to get hurt on it because it is just too fast for me. and on top of that i have a quad and a motorcycle that i have and i wont be getting the use out of those for the money that i spent on them. i don't need the money but i could use it because i am starting a small business. within a year i am planning on getting rid of all my motorcycles and everything and getting a long travel buggy with my dad. if someone wants it, let me know what you will pay for it. my neighbor owns a branch of the Allied Shipping company so i can usually get very very good deals on shipping thing like that. like 4 years ago my dad got a rock crawler from the mid east and we got it shipped all the way to southern California for only $300 and that was a very Tall, Wide and big off shipped vehicle that was being transported. so let me know. I'm going to be putting some YouTube videos up soon of it running so everyone can see/hear it run so they know its not a scam. "Rex Karz" im sending you a PM with some contact info if you got some free time i could maybe use your Ebay expertize.

[cr480r]

where abouts in cali is poway?

[scooterroo]

well just because you wont get all that much use out of it, isnt an reason to sell it. gee i have 4atv's, plus a motorcycle, and trust me my r6 has been getting alot more seat time then my atv's lately. but by no means will i sell the atv's. i have been working on my 85 t3 for about three years now, it's basically done, plus i am working on my 86 t3, which i am just waiting to get a newer kx motor for. and even when they are done, i wont be riding them as much as my quad. the trikes are more of a collector peice for me, even though they arent as nice as some you see on here. but they have sentimental value to me that i would never be able to replace even with a womping sum of cash. plus give them anotheer 10,15 or even 20 years, and they will be in great condition, and definately "rare"!! if it was me, i would hold on to it, ride it once in a while. use your other atv to beat on and run into the ground. just my 2 cents.

[Kahrensberg]

where abouts in cali is poway?

Poway is in San Diego(southern California)

[Kahrensberg]

well just because you wont get all that much use out of it, isnt an reason to sell it. gee i have 4atv's, plus a motorcycle, and trust me my r6 has been getting alot more seat time then my atv's lately. but by no means will i sell the atv's. i have been working on my 85 t3 for about three years now, it's basically done, plus i am working on my 86 t3, which i am just waiting to get a newer kx motor for. and even when they are done, i wont be riding them as much as my quad. the trikes are more of a collector peice for me, even though they arent as nice as some you see on here. but they have sentimental value to me that i would never be able to replace even with a womping sum of cash. plus give them anotheer 10,15 or even 20 years, and they will be in great condition, and definately "rare"!! if it was me, i would hold on to it, ride it once in a while. use your other atv to beat on and run into the ground. just my 2 cents.

With me not riding it thats like having money just sitting there that i dont need but i could sure use. if i couldn't find anything to spend the money i could get for it i would definatly keep it but if the right price comes along i will be sure to sell it, i am starting a online retail store(wheelsupplyco.com) and i could put the money into to advertising for that when it is up in about 3 weeks.

[250rulzes]

I would hate to see the insides of that engine after using such a high quality filter.:( You would think after spending so much cabbage on a highly modified engine, it wouldn't get spray bombed? That is a rare "Pink Progressive" brand spring. What makes them rare? Hardly anyone bought em' due to the color. I love my pinky though. :) Nice looking T3.

[3Razors]

Cr480r here are the Klemm piston pics. This piston has Std size marked on the top and it is actually 75mm making the displacemnt 286cc.

I posted it up side by side next to a new oem tecate piston to show the similarity/differences. I don't have a js650 piston off hand, but I could dig something up at my buddies jetski mess of used parts.

My guess is Klemm had Wiseco do a production run of these pistons and oversizes made way back in the day.

[cr480r]

Cr480r here are the Klemm piston pics. This piston has Std size marked on the top and it is actually 75mm making the displacemnt 286cc.

I posted it up side by side next to a new oem tecate piston to show the similarity/differences. I don't have a js650 piston off hand, but I could dig something up at my buddies jetski mess of used parts.

My guess is Klemm had Wiseco do a production run of these pistons and oversizes made way back in the day.

thanks 3razors. This explains why my '86 cylinder is at a 75mm bore... maybe its a klemm cylinder?? I cant seem to find a 75mm piston so i am probably gonna have to punch it out to 76..

[Meat-BoX]

That Tecate is a definite keeper. The Tecates are rare and those after market Parts are even rarer. If you do part it out it would be a shame. I have a bunch of toys also and all Ive ridden this summer is my Trikes and my FZ6:beer I havnt even taken my quad to camp yet. I seem to enjoy the 3 wheelers up there more than my quad. I say keep it and start riding it. I didnt fall in love with my 200x until I took it to camp and put a few hundred miles on it. Then I found out how solid and fun it really is. Now I dont even think about selling it and Im broke as hell. I also have the same fear of my Tecate hurting me, but thats why I keep it. It so damn fast and scary you got to love it. Plus you get lots of looks and respect from the real riders out there. It takes big balls to go wide open on a trike like that.:w00t:
If you do sell it, wait for the market to get better, and dont sell it for less than $1500. I wouldnt sell it for less than $1800 but I love those Tecates and if I couldnt get the money I knew it was worth, well then I wouldnt sweat it and Id go hit the dunes on it.:naughty:

[scooterroo]

holy sh!t, what rock did you crawl out from under gary? been a while since i saw you on here!

[Kahrensberg]

This Tecate is going up on E-Bay this sunday for all to have a chance to buy it. if anyones got any offers PM my before then and maybe we can work something out.

[Kahrensberg]

Just finished the ebay product upload and the auction is scheduled to start Thursday Sept 4th at 7PM and End Sunday Sept. 14th. Check it out...

[Kahrensberg]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1984-Kawasaki-Tecate-250-3-wheeler-in-Amazing-Condition_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ42590QQihZ008 QQitemZ180285533773QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

its up!!!

[Hoosier_Daddy]

Good luck. I hope it sells well for you.

[Kahrensberg]

5 DAYS LEFT!!! check out the ebay auction