mean green budget built motor project done!!!

[2quicktecate]

still needs a lil fine tuning, i'm running a kx jug w/ mild port work, used wiseco, cut head, tecate bottem end, dg pipe (soon to be bassani), some kind of 2 stage reeds, ported stock mikuni with 260 main and 45 pilot with a very skinny jet needle. just got her running tonight, took her for a rip down the street and she's mean. lots of torque no harsh power band like my old tecate motor. kind wait to get her totally dialed in and the bassani on. theres a few pics of my build in the need help with rings thread. she's a little dirty from my last ride before for i swapped motor but it looks hott!!!! i'm gonna change the grill and frame color soon i also have a new oem front and rear fenders on the way..
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/DSC01833.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/DSC01834.jpg

[2quicktecate]

pics of when i bought it last march


http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/P1010086.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/P1010085.jpg



pics last summer


http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/3wheelin024.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/DSC01424.jpg
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/DSC01425.jpg


and now 3 motors later. i love it. this thing rips. can't wait to race my buddy's built lt500 soon. he barely pulled on me with my last motor.




http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/DSC01822.jpg

[dcreel]

Looks good man... That Hi-Flite seat is the kind I want to get to replace my CEET seat.

[2quicktecate]

yeah thats my old seat. it's really hammered. needs foam and cover

[super90]

Looks good. I would paint the frame black though but thats just me. Motor looks pretty sweet too, what kind of paint is that?

[2quicktecate]

duplicolor grabber green bought at shucks. i don't know how long it will last but i looks cool for now

[scooterroo]

the grabber green should last abit. especially since it is a high temp paint.

[userj8670]

Bass @$$ looking trike you gots there bro! Very nice

[fabiodriven]

Nice build, man. Way to clean up that greenie!

[honda250sx]

If you are doing new OEM fenders, you should consider the tank skin from DC plastics...

[2quicktecate]

i think i am going with a skin. i just cant spend too much more cash on this thing...

[2quicktecate]

heres a vid
http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/th_MOV00477.jpg (http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/?action=view&current=MOV00477.flv)

[250rulzes]

Looks good! That Hi-Flight seat is thashed. Trike looks way better with the new bars instead of the "ape hangers". Good work on the engine, nice and clean. Frame would be nice in white, (scooteroo clone) with a green rad guard. sweeeeeeeeeeeeet ride!

[2quicktecate]

this thing is fast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[edog]

The neighbors must love you?!?!?!?!?

[cr480r]

sounds real good.. thanks for sharin the vid

[2quicktecate]

i've only been here a week...lol this bike is way loud too. at my old neighborhood we rode atc's every day. i cant do that here, but i had to give her a TEST RUN

[Dirtcrasher]

Nice work bud!!

It's great to hear that the work you did gave you a fast and manageable powerplant... 2 strokes can be a light switch but the right combination makes them VERY rideable!!

I'm honestly surprised I don't have a GREEN machine, shame they never made a nasty 4 stroke... I use to have Kawaski posters all over the place when I was a kid, I just loved the GREEN!!

[DixiePlowboy]

I'm feelin the green, man. Sounds great, looks like it's running great.:beer

[2quicktecate]

It Is But My Head Gasket Was Leaking A Little Compression Into The Coolant. I Tightened It Down And It Seemed To Fix It. But I'm Gonna Do Another New Head Gasket On It For Safety. Whats A Good Brand Of Gasket. I Have A Veshra I Think I'll Try Cometic This Time And Get A Higher Quality Torque Wrench

[2quicktecate]

took her out for a test and tune. she's running lean, need bigger jets and maybe race fuel. i have a 250 main and 45 pilot and i guess those are too small for this motor. my buddy that works at a kawi shop says to start with a 310 main and work down from there. also the head gasket is still leaking, is it possible i put it in upside down or does that matter

[cheaptecate]

My head gasket also leaked when I rebuilt the motor. A buddy told me to paint it white( I don't know if color matters, I used silver) and let it get tacky before installing. This worked great. I even reused the gasket that was leaking.

[2quicktecate]

My head gasket also leaked when I rebuilt the motor. A buddy told me to paint it white( I don't know if color matters, I used silver) and let it get tacky before installing. This worked great. I even reused the gasket that was leaking.


thanks, i bought a new gasket anyway, you painted the mateing surfaces?

[scooterroo]

why would you paint the mating surfaces?

damn that t3 sounds real nice 2quick! i friggin love it!!!!!

[fabiodriven]

It Is But My Head Gasket Was Leaking A Little Compression Into The Coolant. I Tightened It Down And It Seemed To Fix It. But I'm Gonna Do Another New Head Gasket On It For Safety. Whats A Good Brand Of Gasket. I Have A Veshra I Think I'll Try Cometic This Time And Get A Higher Quality Torque Wrench

When it comes to head gaskets I usually try to go with OEM.

[2quicktecate]

i bought a cometic, thats what my buddy at the kawi shop said to get. thanks for the help and comment's guys....

[nd4speed]

Imagine if the KX top end had a better port job. But I also thought it worked very well the way it was.

I guess that's one way to introduce yourself and meet new neighbors.

[Hoosier_Daddy]

Awesome trike and great vid. It has lots of goodies. If you consider all those goosies "budget" then I wish I had your job. lol;)

[2quicktecate]

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee291/vwgli16vracer/DSC00480.jpg