Kxt250 Tecate 3 What Parts Fit Swap Interchange? [Archive]

nd4speed

03-05-2009, 07:55 AM

KXT250 TECATE 3 WHAT PARTS SWAP INTERCHANGE?

Try to find KX250s that match up to the years of T3 you have. Many parts swap. For 1984/85 Tecate use 1983/84 KX250 motors. For 1986/87 Tecate use 1985-1986 KX250 motors but 1985 cylinder and some internals are different.

Link to Tecate Manuals:
http://www.oscarmayer.net/atc/manuals/
1984/85: http://www.oscarmayer.net/atc/manuals/Kawasaki/1984-85_KAWASAKI_TECATE.pdf
1986 supplementhttp://thequadconnection.com/Manuals/1986_KAWASAKI_TECATE_SUPPLEMENT.pdf

For all years Tecate 3:

Try to find KX250s that match up to the years of T3 you have. Many parts swap. I have stripped an 84 KX and have 2 86 KXs.

Complete KX250 electrical systems 1983-1986 (no lights/ smaller flywheel) can be used and well many more dirt bikes if you have a degree wheel and know how to time everything. Discussed more later in the thread.

T4 Kick start lever and shifter lever.

KX500 FMF expansion chamber o-ring and spring kit

Rear shocks can be made to work: 2001 Raptor, Banshee, 300ex . ( LT250R rear shock is a possibility)

Petcock- Banshee can bolt-on but spigot faces and leaves no clearance for fuel line with the airbox. 2002 kx125 bolts right up.

Oil fill cap plug- KAWASAKI KX 60/65 80/85 1983 - 2009 and KAWASAKI KX 125 / 250 1984 - 2004 and KX500 1986-2004

Tecate 3 swing arms all swap with corresponding linkages meaning the entire rear end cantilever setup.

T3 Intake boots including 1983-1986 KX250 (diameters for carb vary).

T3 Reeds all years and 1983-1998 KX250, KX500 all years, 1987 LT250R/LT500R. Reed cages also same minus Suzuki LTs.

T3 grab bars.

Front sprocket guard / case saver: 1983-2004 KX250, (KDX200 all years?, KX500 ?).

4/156 rear rim like Mojave, 2003 Polaris 500 Predator, and 89/90 Banshee.

Can use many years of KX250 kick start levers but they are longer, spline area is different, and plastic will be in the way of your heel somewhat

Axle Carriers swap for all years.

Stator / flywheel cover are same for all years T3 and 1983-86 KX250.

84-87 T3 and 87-88 T4 flywheels are all the same

Swingarm bolt is same and can use one from LT250R

For 1986/87 Tecate 3:

The 1985 and 1986 KX250 motor is a direct swap into Tecate frame, but the gearing right off the crank is different.

1986 KX: pipe (must mod stinger), intake boot all years KXT, brake levers/ lines, radiators, motor parts (taller gearing off crank-???), cables, intake, chain slides, bearings, rear dog bone longer but adjustable. Stator, flywheel, CDI, and wiring harness must be used as a unit.

1985 KX: same as above except cylinder has different Power Valve (can be made to work).

Stock Front and rear brake discs are the same on 86 T3.

Mojave, Lakota, T4 gas cap

Shifter lever for Honda xr650l 93-04 is a direct fit 86 t3

T-4 tail light.

Lakota tool box- use bracket from Lakota

1983-1986 KX chain slide same as 1986 T3.

4/170 Honda 250R 200x 350x front rim.

Rear wheel hubs: 24 spline 1985-86 LT250R 4/130 and 5/130 1987 LT250R hubs. T-4 (4 on 156mm) and 1986 KLT185 (4 on 4") rear wheel hubs.
The rear hub splines are also the same as These Honda's 70, 90, 11, 125m, 185, 185s, 200, 200e, 200es, 200m, 200s, 200x, and 300ex/400ex.

6008 # rear axle bearings. 6008-2RS, 6008LLU, 6008-RS, 6008LU (depending on one or 2 seals)

1986-2004 KX500 motor. Must mod cross brace to fit spark plug and cap.

For 1984/85 Tecate 3:

Link to Jimmy White Replica manual: http://www.3wheelerworld.com/oldsite/files/Manuals/JWR1.pdf

The 1983 and 1984 KX250 motor is a direct swap into Tecate frame. (This also means the Tecate motor swaps into KX250 frame, sorry, someone needed help with what "swap" means)

1983-1984 KX: motor (taller gearing off crank-??? and trans less robust), front brake levers/lines same as 1986 KX, intake boot all years KXT, rear dog bone longer non-adjustable, Stator, flywheel, CDI, and wiring harness must be used as a unit.

The oem fork bushings are discontinued through kawasaki. But... since these forks are nearly identical to the 1982-83 Yamaha yz 100, the bushings are exact replacements. Yz units are longer and have a bit more travel, but the components in leg are same. Even the oem yz fork seals and dust caps are better quality imo.......Kyb was the supplier for both machines, so this allows me to rebush all of my 85 kxt forks thanks to Yamaha still carrying replacement wear items.

Sprockets for rear 1984/85 Tecates:
JTsprockets.com
JTR 478
Available teeth numbers in: 38, 42, 45, 43

You can also use:
JTR 1478: 30, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 43

This sprocket is also available in alloy:
JTA 478: 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47

JT
Rear Sprocket
38-tooth
520-Chain
Fits: Polaris
2x4 300 1994-95
2x4 400L 1994-95
4x4 300 1994-95
4x4 400L 1994
Big Boss 250 4x6 1989-92
Big Boss 250 6x6 1991-93
Big Boss 300 6x6 1994
Big Boss 350L 6x6 1993
Big Boss 400L 6x6 1994-97
Big Boss 500 6x6 1998-99
Cyclone 250X 1987
Magnum 425 2x4 1995-98
Magnum 425 4x4 1995-98
Magnum 6x6 1996-97
Scrambler 250 1985-86
Scrambler 400 2x4 2000-02
Scrambler 400 4x4 1995-2002
Scrambler 500 2x4 2001-02
Scrambler 500 4x4 1996-2006
Scrambler 500 4x4 Freedom 2002
Scrambler 500 X 2001
Sport 400L 1994-97
Sportsman 350 4x4 1993
Sportsman 400 4x4 1994-96
Sportsman 500 6x6 2000-04
Trail Blazer 250 1990-2006
Trail Blazer 250 ES 1996-98
Trail Blazer 400 2003
Trail Boss 250 1985-99
Trail Boss 250 2x4 1985-99
Trail Boss 250 4x4 1987-92
Trail Boss 250R/ES 1987-89
Trail Boss 325 2000-03
Trail Boss 330 2003-06
Trail Boss 350L 2x4 1990-92
Trail Boss 350L 4x4 1990-92
Xplorer 250 4x4 2000-02
Xplorer 300 4x4 1996-99
Xplorer 400 4x4 1995-2002
Xpress 300 1996-99
Xpress 400L 1996-97

fabiodriven

03-05-2009, 08:11 AM

Good stuff. So you're saying I can put a T4 axle on my T3's?

nd4speed

03-05-2009, 08:25 AM

I have not done it but this is the first part I had to search for. I received no help when I asked if the T4 axle worked. Someone just offered to sell me a nice stock one.

Knowledge is power and sometimes profit. So, instead of helping, some just try to make a profit by keeping it a secret or hording or whatever else the American way is.

Seems the entire post was deleted. Wonder why? Wasn't moved to world class help either.

From post:
http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/s...385#post456385

"AS for the 86+87 you can use a tecate 4 axle.

I have been keep this under my hat for alittle while,after that ordeal with the decals I swore I'd never help this stite again.I give you 1 more chance.

there are 2 things you need to know.

first: you can only use the eliminator axles.the tecate 4 is shorter then the tecate 3.so a plus 4 is only going to be +2 or stock.

second: you must use a rad lock nut there is not enough threads for double nuts.

THANKS TRIZTUNES!!!!!!"

http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=61267

Later in this thread someone successfully installs a T4 axle without mods like what is stated and shown below....

UPDATE ON T4 AXLE. One member installed one but it is not a direct bolt-on. He had to cut a new circlip groove and hub spacers to center the axle, so it does work with little mods. See in here: http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=103939

No one has ever produced a picture just like the guy who said this:
"Look for an extended 400ex axle. I put a RPM Dominator axle in my tecate bearing carrier. I used a 350x brake disc hub and axle nut. I also modified an 84 T3 brake disc to work. You will need to space out your brake caliper if you do this."

http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=41491&highlight=400ex+axle

2012 DURABLUE will make new axles if you buy enough of them.

ScottZJ

03-05-2009, 08:28 AM

The 350x rim and 200x rims works on the front of the 86-87 tecate.

Oh for the rubber bushings for the rear fender brace and headlight frame, you can go to autozone and get the windshield wiper motor bushings. They come in a pack of 3 with the metal insert and fit perfect (located in the universal parts area).

For 86-87
T-4 tail light
T-4 kicker and shifter
T-4 rear rims and hubs

86-89 KX250 ignition/stator

http://www.fototime.com/{B984735D-9B69-414F-B2BE-2176D6937D50}/picture.JPG

nd4speed

03-05-2009, 08:43 AM

Hydraulic brake lines can be custom made and often locally.

Single piston brake calipers are all very similar just the mounting bracket needs to be swapped and correct brake pads used.

PRM rear grab bars.

Front brake levers are all quite similar.

Front clutch levers / perches all quite similar.

4 bolts on 170mm circle for the front rim if you want to use one off a Honda or custom order a 10" one.

Tecate250

03-05-2009, 01:46 PM

Great thread nd4speed.

Yamaha_Rules69

03-05-2009, 02:01 PM

Lots of very useful information. It helps a lot when looking for parts. Two thumbs way up on this thread!!!!!

fabiodriven

03-05-2009, 06:25 PM

Awesome thread for sure. Thanks alot for all the info brothers.

nd4speed

03-05-2009, 06:50 PM

The kick start lever shaft of the Tecate has longer splines than the KX250 so the swap has to use the correct kick start lever and nut. But the parts should fit on either shaft.

This is a BRAND NEW aftermarket replacement kicker / kick start lever for several Kawasaki KE , KDX , KL , KLX , & KX -series offroad motorcycles. This brand new kicker is an excellent, high quality replacement part that should give you years of dependable service. It is made of high quality steel and chrome. This kicker is the equivalent of Genuine Kawasaki OEM Part # 13064-1009 , 13064-1018 & 13064-1027 .

This Kickstart Lever fits:

KE125-A7 KE125 (1980) ( KE-125 / KE 125 )
KE125-A8 KE125 (1981)
KE125-A9 KE125 (1982)
KE125-A10 KE125 (1983)
KDX175-A1 KDX175 (1980) ( KDX-175 / KDX 175
KDX175-A2 KDX175 (1981)
KDX175-A3 KDX175 (1982)
KE175-D2 KE175 (1980) ( KE-175 / KE 175 )
KE175-D3 KE175 (1981)
KE175-D4 KE175 (1982)
KE175-D5 KE175 (1983)
KDX250-A1 KDX250 (1980) ( KDX-250 / KDX 250 )
KDX250-B1 KDX250 (1981)
KDX250-B2 KDX250 (1982)
KDX250-B3 KDX250 (1983)
KL250-A1 KLR250 (1978) ( KL-250 / KL 250 / KLR-250 / KLR 250 / KLR250 )
KL250-A1A KLR250 (1978)
KL250-A2 KLR250 (1979)
KL250-A3 KLR250 (1980)
KL250-A4 KLR250 (1981)
KL250-A5 KLR250 (1982)
KL250-C1 KLR250 (1983)
KL250-C2 KLR250 (1984)
KLX250-A1 KLX250 (1979) ( KLX-250 / KLX 250 )
KLX250-A2 KLX250 (1980)
KX250-A6 KX250 (1980) ( KX-250 / KX 250 )
KX250-A7 KX250 (1981)
KX250-B1 KX250 (1982)
KX250-C1 KX250 (1983)
KX250-C2 KX250 (1984)
KX250-D1 KX250 (1985)
KX250-D2 KX250 (1986)

I believe these are EMGO brand.

**UPDATE**
I bought one of these for $10 but have never used it.

Another member reports they are cheap, made it Taiwan, and bend rather easy. So fair warning.

**INSTALL UPDATE**
Splines were tight to mount so it was hard to position.
It interferes with pipe some on Tecate, but it is not a show stopper just annoying. It's not rubbing the pipe.
Knuckle is more sized for KX250 kick shaft (why I used it since I could not find my other kicker)
Doesn't interfere with plastic, and neither does your foot if your careful
When kicked down it hits the foot peg spring which is bad news.
Unfortunately dont know if they are even sold anymore.

Seen a couple for sale and they were practically givin them away.

nd4speed

03-05-2009, 06:57 PM

New Moose Electrex Ignition Source and Pulser Coils (set of 2) that will fit:

* 81-88 KX80, KX100, KX250
* 86-89 KX500
* 90-91 YZ125
* Set of coils that replaces original set of coils on base plate.

Item # M6882002M0945

RM Stator Inc also states these are the same as above:

Yamaha YZ80 ignition stator coils, 85-00
Part # *RMRSC11/51

ScottZJ

03-05-2009, 07:13 PM

94-98 KX250 Reed and Intake for the 86-87 tecate.

nd4speed

03-05-2009, 07:20 PM

1987-1998 KX250 and 1986-2004 KX500 intake carb boot is angled and is not a direct replacement but they will bolt on and the air box will need to be removed and some type of POD air filter or custom air box must be used on the carb.

(Seems the reeds and cages after 1996 are different, but appear to be the same bolt pattern, so one may be able to upgrade to a modern reed cage and more available style reeds.)

Pictured is Rad Valve for a KX250 with carb and UNI POD filter.

what this also means is the intake bolt pattern is the same for over 2 decades (up to 2004 for sure) for KX250 and KX500 so go buy a modern Vforce reed cage and slap it on there.

UNI POD Filter for those who do not have air box:
If running KX500 / KX250 boot I run UNI UP-4245ST Dual stage 2.5" ID, 4" OD, 4" length. (6 inch length will pass frame by 2").
If running KXT250 straight boot try Dual Layered Angled Pod Filter I.D. 2 ½" - O.D. 4” - LG. 4" Item # UP-4245AST (has 15 degree angled spigot to help clear shock.

84,85 owners will have hard time running angled intake manifold boot off KX250/500 cause frame will be in the way.

There are also single stage UNI POD filters out there but beware some are for snowmobiles and not rated for dirt. So go dual stage if you can unless you are running in winter.

2.5" ID is also for a larger 36-40mm carb, always measure your carb before buying.

hondawasaki

03-05-2009, 07:35 PM

Not a KX part, but YFZ 450 ft brake master cyl works beautifully on a '86 t-3. lever feel is excellent, I am super happy with this swap. I got a great used on fee-bay for 25.00 shipped.

i am also using a thumb throttle from a yfz, lovin it too.

Don't forget about banshee petcocks, the holes have to be slightly oblonged, but they are a great solution for a old stocker.

Oh I almost forgot, I am using a ft brake hose from a KFX450 dirt bike, it is about 1/2 inch too short, but is working great.

scooterroo

03-05-2009, 07:49 PM

really nice, much needed info right here. good job nd4speed, got to hand it to you on posting all this info, i know it will help alot of t3 owners out in one way or the other.

:beer

ScottZJ

03-05-2009, 07:58 PM

Oh yeah sorry meant to put that......if you have no air box then they work great haha.

http://www.fototime.com/%7BF600E92D-922E-4491-B356-4278D1EC25DC%7D/picture.JPG

nd4speed

03-05-2009, 07:58 PM

Banshee Petcock for what years of Tecate?

JohnR.

03-05-2009, 08:16 PM

I don't know if this thread contains the post you were referring to in your earlier post but here it goes:

T3 Parts Interchange (http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=69008)

Thanks for putting out the info for us. I am gearing up to give my T3 some much needed TLC and this stuff is coming in handy for sure. I've read about Banshee, Raptor, 300EX, and 250R rear shocks fitting. Can someone give me some solid info on this as it relates to my 86 T3?

Thanks.

John

nd4speed

03-05-2009, 08:22 PM

Condensed Service Data:

Kawasaki KXT250
KAWASAKI
KXT250
NOTE: Metric fasteners are used throughout vehicle.
CONDENSED SERVICE DATA
KXT250-A1, A2
MODELS KXT250-B1, B2
General
Engine Make Own
Engine Type Liquid-Cooled;
Two-Stroke
Nunnber of Cylinders 1
Bore 70 mnn
(2.75 in.) '
Stroke 64.9 mm
(2.55 In.)
Displacement 249 cc
(15.2 cu. in.)
Compression Ratio 8.3:1
Engine Lubrication Fuel: Oil Premix
Engine Fuel: Oil Ratio:
Al &A2 30:1
B1 & B2 20:1
Engine Oil Recommendation See Text
Transmission Oil
Recommendation SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
Forward Speeds 5
Reverse Speeds N/A
Tire Size-Front:
A1 & A2 Models 22x11-10
B1 & B2 Models 23x9-11
Rear:
Al & A2 Models 22x11-10
B1 & B2 Models 20x11-10
Tire Pressure (cold) —
Front:
A1 & A2 Models 41 kPa
(6psi)
B1 & B2 Models 35 kPa
(5psi)
Rear:
All Models 28 kPa
(4psi)
Dry Weight:
A1 & A2 Models 130 kg
(286 lbs.)
B1 & B2 Models 127 kg
(279 lbs.)
Tune-Up
Engine Idle Speed See Text
Spark Plug:
Type NGK B8ES
Electrode Gap 0.7-0.8 mm
(0.027-0.031 in.)

Ignition:
Type Capacitor Discharge
Point Gap . Pointless
Timing:
A1 & A2 Models 17° BTDC
@ 6000 rpm
B1 & B2 Models 13° BTDC
@ 6000 rpm
Carburetor:
Make Mikuni
Model:
A1 & A2 Models VM32SS
B1 & B2 Models VM34SS
Float Height 15.M9.1 mm
(0.59-0.75 in.)
Main Jet:
A1 & A2 Models #230
B1 & B2 Models #270
Pilot Jet:
A1 & A2 Models #45
B1 & B2 Models #35
Jet Needle:
A1 & A2 Models . 6FJ50
B1 & B2 Models 6FL56
Clip Position:
A1 & A2 Models Fourth Groove From Top
B1 & B2 Models Third Groove From Top
Throttle Valve Cutaway:
A1 & A2 Models 2.5
B1 & B2 Models 3.0
Throttle Lever Free
Play 2-3 mm
(0.079-0.118 in.)
Sizes-Clearances
Reed Petal Stand Open (Max.) 0.2 mm
(0.008 in.)
Cylinder Head Distortion
(Max.) 0.05 mm
(0.002 in.)
Cylinder Bore Diameter 70.015-70.030 mm
(2.7565-2.7571 in.)
Wear Limit 70.10 mm
(2.7598 in.)
Piston-to-Cylinder Wall
Clearance 0.049-0.059 mm
(0.0019-0.0023 in.)
Piston Diameter-
Measured 5 mm (0.2 in.)
from Skirt Bottom and
90° to Pin Bore 69.961-69.976 mm
(2.7544-2.7549 in.)
Piston Ring End Gap in
Standard Bore:
Top & Second Ring—
A1 & A2 Models 0.2-0.4 mm
(0.008-0.016 in.)
B1 & B2 Models 0.15-0.2 mm
(0.006-0.008 in.)

Piston Ring Side
Clearance:
Top & Second Ring Semi-keystone
Connecting Rod Big End
Side Clearance 0.45-0.55 mm
(0.018-0.022 in.)
Maximum Allowable 0.7 mm
(0.027 in.)
Connecting Rod Big End
Radial Clearance 0.037-0.049 mm
(0.0014-0.0019 in.)
Maximum Allowable 0.1 mm
(0.004 in.)
Crankshaft Runout
(Max.) 0.1 mm
(0.004 in.)
Capacities
Fuel Tank:
A1 & A2 Models 13.8 L
(3.6 gallons)
B1 & B2 Models 8.5 L
(2.2 gallons)
Cooling System:
Al & A2 Models 1.1 L
(1.17qt.)
B1 & B2 Models 1.5 L
(1.59qt.)
Transmission Sump:
A1 & A2 Models 0.7 L
(0.74 qt.)
B1 & B2 Models 0.8 L
(0.85 qt.)
Tightening Torques
Front Axle Nut or Screw:
A1 & A2 Models . 69 N m
(51 ft.-lbs.)
B1 & B2 Models 125 Nm
(94 ft.-lbs.)
Rear Axle Nut 135 N m
(100 ft.-lbs.)
Change Drum Holder
Screw 23 N m
(17 ft.-lbs.)
Clutch Nut 59 N m
(43 ft.-lbs.)
Clutch Spring Screws 8.3 Nm
(74in.-lbs.)
Cylinder Head:
6 mm Screws 9.8 N m
(87in.-lbs.)
8 mm Nuts-
Initial 11 N m
(95in.-lbs.)
Final 25 N-m
(18 ft.-lbs.)
Cylinder Nuts 34 N m
(25 ft.-lbs.)

Wheel Retaining Nut:
A1 & A2 Models 41 N-m
(30 ft.-lbs.)
B1 & B2 Models 49 Nm
(36 ft.-lbs.)
Standard Fasteners:
5 mm 3.4-4.9 N-m
(30-43 in.-lbs.)
6 mm 5.9-7.8 N-m
(52-69 in.-lbs.)
8 mm 14-19 N-m
(10-13.5 ft.-lbs.)
10 mm 25-39 N-m
(19-25 ft.-lbs.)
12 mm 44-61 N-m
(33-45 ft.-lbs.)
14 mm 73-98 N-m
(54-72 ft.-lbs.)
16 mm 115-155 N-m
(83-115 ft.-lbs.)
18 mm 165-225 N-m
(125-165 ft.-lbs.)
20 mm 225-325 N - m
(165-240 ft.-lbs.)

All Models

ENGINE.

TRANSMISSION. Recommended transmission oil is
SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 motor oil with an API classification
of SE. The manufacturer recommends changing
transmission oil after every 20 days of operation.
The transmission sump is filled through filler cap (F—
Fig. K10-1) opening. Oil level should be maintained at
middle of sight glass (G). Sump is drained by removing
plug in underside of sump. Transmission sump capacity
is 700 mL (23.8 oz.) on all Al and A2 models and 800
mL (27.2 oz.) on B1 and B2 models. Tighten transmission
sump drain plug to 20 N-m (14.5 ft.-lbs.).

Hoosier_Daddy

03-05-2009, 09:37 PM

Great thread.

I don't have much to offer that hasn't been already mentioned.

For anyone who may be interested in this, all I can say is for anyone who has an 84/85 that would want to put the front end of an 86/87 on it, it bolts right up. That way the front end is far superior, with better forks, and a taller, skinnier tire for better handling. You will have to make a bracket for the radiator. I see a way to do it using the existing bolts that normally hold the 86 T3 headlight bracket. I will show pics and step by step how I make the bracket when I get it fabbed.

scooterroo

03-05-2009, 10:19 PM

arent the steering stem stops different on the two models forks?

200x Basket

03-05-2009, 10:35 PM

i used a 2002 kx125 petcock. bolted right up with NO mods.

Yamaha_Rules69

03-05-2009, 11:24 PM

Rear hubs from a kawasaki KLT 110 will fit tight, and still uses the stock bolt pattern. (For 84-85 Tecate)

Hoosier_Daddy

03-05-2009, 11:30 PM

arent the steering stem stops different on the two models forks?
They are different only that they are shaped slightly different and look a little different. They both measure approximately 3.5 inches across. Even with the bigger 85 gas tank on, I have full turning radius all the way until the stops meet, and the fork doesn't hit the tank. In fact, with the 86 front on there, the turning radius actually equals a greater radius, because it is skinnier and thus turns farther because of the physics of it.

So, for all intents and purposes, the stops work just as well, and do their job if the front ends are swapped. I hope that answers your question.

200x Basket

03-06-2009, 09:00 PM

has anyone figured out a replacement for the rear master cylinder on the 86 tecate?

JohnR.

03-06-2009, 09:06 PM

Look in the thread I linked to above. I'm 99% sure someone found an easily adapted replacement.

John

hondawasaki

03-06-2009, 11:51 PM

Banshee Petcock for what years of Tecate?

'86-'87, pretty sure it will fit 1'st gen as well.

i used a 2002 kx125 petcock. bolted right up with NO mods.

I like the Banshee one because I wanted to retain the reserve feature. MX petcocks are on-off.

nd4speed

03-24-2009, 02:06 PM

I read a post where a guy put a Banshee rear shock on his LT250R so I believe my assumption about a rear 1985-90 Suzuki LT250R shock working on a Tecate 3 is correct. The shock is like 1.5 inches longer and you could drill the bearing sleeve out to fit the tecate bolt.

**UPDATE** 6/11/2010
Another thread where a guy said the banshee shock is direct bolt on for 1985-1990 LT250R
LT250R shocks are rebuildable and available easily.

The LT shock is longer than both Banshee and T3 though by 1.5" so maybe Banshee is better fit and even more available, guess it depends on the ride.

dcreel

03-24-2009, 02:24 PM

I hate the look of my 84-85 tecate gas cap, and was looking around the net and found a black billet aluminum one with the vent hose for $29 for a banshee. Checked the cap on the Banshee tank on the tecate tank. Its a perfect fit.
Needless to say I'm ordering one for my Tecate.

You can also make an 84 tecates rear shock compression adjustable by using the kx reservoir with the adjuster on it.

1985 KX125 clutch cable works on a 84-85 Tecate as well. Tried that one at the desert to get my tecate back on the road.

steven 250sx

03-25-2009, 03:59 PM

does the 1985 tecate rear brake bracket fit on the 86 tecate?

Tecate250

03-26-2009, 11:28 AM

Anything can fit steve. How goes the tecate? And new pics yet?

steven 250sx

03-26-2009, 11:29 AM

alright thxs the tecate is really good already blew a head gasket. kicking out 230 p.s.i doesn't surprise me and ill get pics this weekend

Tecate250

04-01-2009, 06:27 PM

nd4speed

04-01-2009, 07:00 PM

Hey there guys. Here is a kicker for you. Ever swap your tecate engine for the kx and vise versa? Been pondering about taken my tecate engine and put it into the kx. But my tecate has a bassani head pipe and dg silencer. But I am using the same carb. Would it brake the engine in to the stock kx pipe? Change the engine in any way? Hey Steven250sx get any pics of that killer machine? I want to see it!!!!

I ve put 84 KX motor in 84 T3.
http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=60994

What year T3/KX?
Your jetting might change.
Don't understand the whole "brake the engine in to stock kx pipe"?

The trans gearing and ratios are different.

steven 250sx

04-01-2009, 08:08 PM

to busy driving to take pictures lol i was curious about motor mounts? are they all different?

nd4speed

04-01-2009, 08:14 PM

What years? and different between what?

The KX motor mounts do not swap on any years of Tecate. (well at least the uppers but pretty sure the fronts do not either)

Also brake brackets are removable and often can be swapped to other brake calipers. WHY don't more people do this!
Example- LT250r rear brake calipers are always bad and consistently sell for $50-60 on ebay. The banshee rear brake caliper is the same as the LT and available everywhere, just a different bracket. Hell, all the big Jap 4 brakes are probably all made by the same Jap company. Just swap the brackets!

Look at the pictures and see the brackets removed? These are all you need. Calipers can be bought new and the bracket added or made. That is why you see them on ebay new for $120. Those people are buying new calipers cheap and making the brackets and putting them together and then jacking up the price for profit. Look at the pictures !!! Why does no one do this ?!!!

Tecate250

04-02-2009, 11:24 AM

Well I mean taking my modofied tecate engine and putting it in the kx 1983 kx and 1985 tecate. Like the higher revs it will be putting out. Also using the stock expansion chamber. Come on steve!!!!!

nd4speed

04-16-2009, 09:35 AM

Anyone ever try a DRZ110 / KLX110 2002-2004 or 20005-08 +1 extended shifter on their Tecate?

There was one at a local parts store but I need to measure the splined area and overall length. I don't know what makes a difference between the years.

***UPDATE*** Got a 2002-04 KLX / DRZ 110 +1" shifter made by MSR and it would be a perfect replacement if it was about an 1.5" longer.

I have installed the shifter and it's not so bad right now after a ride around the block, but heavier use is needed. I wear a size like 10-11 shoe and I shifted like normal and noticed no problems.

It tucks in tighter and the length is close because of that, if it was bent out like OEM it would be even shorter.

**update 2** BTW I rode with it for a couple hours today. It tucks in close to the bike so my foot had to search to the right to find it.

It lined up with the shift pad on my MX boot and really did not feel unnatural or awkward.

**UPDATE 3*** After using it for awhile I noticed the chain rubs on it a little with a 13 tooth front sprocket. With larger sprocket this could be a problem. Hence why the OEM was made with the flat spot where the chain travels.

(what makes the 05-10 shifter different??? )

Tecate250

04-16-2009, 10:27 AM

No but Id like to have a new shifter. I really need one for the kx.

cr480r

04-30-2009, 07:04 PM

Well I mean taking my modofied tecate engine and putting it in the kx 1983 kx and 1985 tecate. Like the higher revs it will be putting out. Also using the stock expansion chamber.

So what is your question? If you swap engines you will have a fast trike and a slow dirtbike.. Is that what you were wondering?

ed english

04-30-2009, 11:04 PM

Hoosier_Daddy

05-01-2009, 02:35 AM

ok someone please help me!!!! iv spent countless nights trying to figure this out.I have a 1986 tecate that i bought.I discovered that alot of the linkage for the powervalves is missing.Internal stuff like the gov rod ,arms,pins ect ect.Most of these parts are discontinued and i cant find them anywhere.Can i buy a 1986 kx 250 bike and swap in the motor?What years bike can be used for the motor swap if i decide to go that way?Iv also herd the gearing is different on the bikes.Is it a big deal or something i can swap a different sprocket it to make up for?Or can i buy a junk kx bike and use the powervalve parts im missing ?Iv herd there the same and iv herd they use different powervalve setups.Someone please help im going nuts!Thanks........awsome site by the way!:beer
My understanding is the 86/87 KX 250 is the same as the 86/87 KXT 250 so you probably can even buy a 86/87 KX 250 engine for parts and use that for your missing parts. Some of these guys can correct me if I'm wrong.

If you just want to use the KX 250 engine, the 86/87 KX engine will bolt in your Tecate.

cr480r

05-01-2009, 05:49 AM

.Can i buy a 1986 kx 250 bike and swap in the motor?What years bike can be used for the motor swap if i decide to go that way?Iv also herd the gearing is different on the bikes.Is it a big deal or something i can swap a different sprocket it to make up for?

'85-'86 KX you can bolt it directly in and ride... the gearing will be a lil taller.. if you dont like it you can put the tecate primary in it..

ed english

05-01-2009, 06:50 AM

Tecate250

05-01-2009, 10:52 AM

What I mean is what will happen if I use the kx cylinder and stock t3 cylinder? Like have a trail cylinder and a race cylinder. But the fact that the kx has a different pipe and silencer and run in higher rpms will this affect my engine at all. Like wear out quicker?

nd4speed

05-01-2009, 12:36 PM

ok someone please help me!!!! iv spent countless nights trying to figure this out.I have a 1986 tecate that i bought.I discovered that alot of the linkage for the powervalves is missing.Internal stuff like the gov rod ,arms,pins ect ect.Most of these parts are discontinued and i cant find them anywhere.Can i buy a 1986 kx 250 bike and swap in the motor?What years bike can be used for the motor swap if i decide to go that way?Iv also herd the gearing is different on the bikes.Is it a big deal or something i can swap a different sprocket it to make up for?Or can i buy a junk kx bike and use the powervalve parts im missing ?Iv herd there the same and iv herd they use different powervalve setups.Someone please help im going nuts!Thanks........awsome site by the way!:beer

A 1986 kx250 motor is exactly the same except the transmission is geared higher right off the crank. All motor parts from 1986 swap and interchange.

You can change the gearing but I really have seen no info on it, but gearing and tire size is your choice.

the small gear on the back of the clutch basket kxf250 17 tooth while kxt250 and kx250 have a 18 tooth gear. Also the big gear on the clutch basket of the T4 is 62t, the T3 56t and the kx 55t. The main drive gear ,off the crank,on the kxt is 18 and kx is 20 tooth. I have done a swap on my kxt clutch basket and crank gear with a kx clutch basket and crank gear and that really woke the kxt right up.

nd4speed

05-01-2009, 12:37 PM

My understanding is the 86/87 KX 250 is the same as the 86/87 KXT 250 so you probably can even buy a 86/87 KX 250 engine for parts and use that for your missing parts. Some of these guys can correct me if I'm wrong.

If you just want to use the KX 250 engine, the 86/87 KX engine will bolt in your Tecate.

The 1987 KX250 is NOT the same as the Tecate 1986-87 motor.

nd4speed

05-01-2009, 12:41 PM

ok so the 85-86 kx motor motor makes the same power as my t-3 motor?Could i go with a newer year kx?Im looking for a bolt in deal where i dont have to cut up the trike at all.What about electronics?Sorry im new the the kawasaki team.

You are on your own with a newer motor.

The KX250 electronics are superior but you can not use a headlight. The electrical systems are generally used as a set.

You can also bolt in a 1985 KX250 motor but the top end porting and power valve setup is different.

ed english

05-01-2009, 05:55 PM

iv also herd that the bike motor will rattle my trike apart.Is it really that bad?So the 1986 kx250 uses ALL the same power valve parts?

nd4speed

05-01-2009, 09:18 PM

iv also herd that the bike motor will rattle my trike apart.Is it really that bad?So the 1986 kx250 uses ALL the same power valve parts?

The bike motor is, for all intensive purposes, the SAME. Yes the 1986 KX250 top end and all associated parts are the same.

ed english

05-02-2009, 12:25 AM

hmmm a buddy says the bike uses a non balanced flywheel amd will cause vibration?anybody?

nd4speed

05-02-2009, 01:45 AM

They are all non-counterbalanced cause they are the same motor like I told you already- twice. It would be nice if you went back and deleted some of your posts to clean up this thread and keep it on track. I will add the motor swap info on the first page.

alex

09-12-2009, 11:59 PM

yes thanks for all the info my 85 petcock just finished its duty and i have to find another and i know which direction to look just bought a 86 tecate complete needs a good paint job but everthing is there...

laidout2times

09-26-2009, 06:29 PM

My bad. Posting quickly at work. Thought it was the part exchange thread. Not selfish at all Mr. bold type.

nd4speed

09-27-2009, 06:32 AM

Want:

looking for 86-87 coolant bottle and NOS tires.

Have:

Money, BMX parts and bikes, AR15 optics/gear, MMA equip, Muay Thai 1 on 1 training if in philly area.

Does this look like the CLASSIFIED SECTION for your wants and trades?

Why do you selfishly feel the need to change the subject and go off topic?

Delete your post like the guy a few posts above you should have done.

Tecate250

09-27-2009, 09:48 AM

Yeah I het when people do that too.

jeswinehart

10-06-2009, 08:20 PM

Are the 86 and 87 T-3 chain sliders the same ?
The upper and lower at the front of the swing arm ones.

john

hondawasaki

10-06-2009, 08:34 PM

I'm 99.99997 percent sure there was no change in the swinger sliders for '87.

nd4speed

10-13-2009, 02:08 PM

chain adjuster for the following models. The OEM number is 33040-4006.

1984 Kawasaki KLT110

1984 Kawasaki KLT110

1984 Kawasaki Tecate

1984 Kawasaki Tecate

1985 Kawasaki KLT110

1985 Kawasaki KLT110

1985 Kawasaki Tecate

1985 Kawasaki Tecate

1986 Kawasaki KLT110

1986 Kawasaki KLT110

1986 Kawasaki Tecate

1987 Kawasaki Mojave 110

1987 Kawasaki Mojave 110E

1987 Kawasaki Tecate

1988 Kawasaki Mojave 110

1988 Kawasaki Mojave 110E

nd4speed

11-24-2009, 01:37 PM

another thread about the this subject- Tecate 3 parts that fit, swap, interchange

http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=69008

Tecate250

11-25-2009, 02:22 PM

Any foot peg springs fit the tecate a1a2? Also anyone know what shock will fit the 83 and 84 kx 250?. Just got more of it done. Still pondering if I should put the tecate motor in it to "try" it out. Im not a 2 wheeler guy so this should be funny. It was all apart when I bought it see pics. And all primed up too. What a mess to sand and scrap.
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/Tecate250/IMG_3116.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/Tecate250/IMG_3064.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/Tecate250/IMG_1451-2.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/Tecate250/IMG_1452-2.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/Tecate250/IMG_1453-2.jpg
http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll148/Tecate250/IMG_1455-1.jpg

nd4speed

11-25-2009, 02:47 PM

THIS RESPONSE IS OFF TOPIC REGARDING 1983-84 KX250 SHOCKS:

A shock from a 85-86 Kx250 will work. I think 87-88 Kx250 may also be close but never tried, at some point the rezzie was no longer remote. The Kx500 shock 85-86 most likely will also work.

Tecate250

11-25-2009, 03:30 PM

lol Now to find one of those. I noticed there is hardly any early 80s kx parts on egay. Ever get you 1983 kx up and mobile? Am I safe to use the tecate engine in the kx?

nd4speed

11-25-2009, 03:44 PM

THIS RESPONSE IS OFF TOPIC REGARDING 1983-84 KX250 SHOCKS:

http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=60994 I posted this link earlier in this thread and had you read the thread you would know what happened to that 1984 KX250.

I got like $70 for one shock off 1986 and it was blown. I still use 1984 shock on my 1986 but I have a better one for my 1986 now. Well the shock that came off my 1984 may not have a remote rezzie so I may not even know where it came from but it works.

This thread clearly states on page 1 that the motors swap. Did you read the rest of the thread, cause you seem to keep asking questions that have already been answered because YOU already asked them and I already answered them?

Well i'm tired of going in circles with you.

Tecate250

11-25-2009, 05:39 PM

Geesh sorry. Sorry for asking questions. Don't reply if you don't want to.I did read this thread from page 1. I know there the "same" motors. But using the t3 cylinder with the kx carb and exhaust will just de tune my motor?

nd4speed

11-25-2009, 08:50 PM

well i hoped people would continue to contribute (state) useful info (facts) to this thread that directly related to the subject outlined in the title, not ask questions like "does anybody know if this or that will fit cause it is not listed, or how will my motor perform if I put this or that on it, or would you like to check out the pictures of my project and comment"

I eventually gave what info i could because people seemed to be tight lipped about how to find or replace parts (due to profit motives i suspect) and it was very frustrating. But, I am losing interest and will just let the rest of the community to decide the fate of this thread.

JohnR.

11-25-2009, 09:14 PM

I have found a lot of useful info in here. It would certainly be in the best interest of keeping this thread focused if those who had questions started a new thread to find answers to them if they can't be found by using the search function.

nd4speed

11-25-2009, 11:31 PM

Recently I found out radiator caps are easily available at many of your local auto parts stores. I do not know much about the specifics but if you take your rad cap in most likely they will find you one. I thought one would want a 1.6 but maybe a 1.1 is needed. I heard about getting them off small Toyotas and the like. Anyway here is a little info about the subject:

"I just spent some time researching radiator caps for an 03 KX250 and figured I would share my findings here on the forum.

I was able to purchase a replacement cap at Advance Auto parts. Its a Stant part number 11333 or 10333 - both are the same part, just different packaging.

I bought it for $6.89.

The cap also fits several different cars. Here are a few examples.

07 Lexus 470
03 Maxda Protege with 2.0L Turbo

This is a 16psi cap, which is the same as stock. (service manual says 13-18 psi)

I believe the 1.1 number on the stock cap is 1.1 bar = 16.1 psi

So the optional 1.6 bar = 23.2 psi ?? wow that sounds high. Anyone know if thats right?

i have been buying that exact cap since ive been riding, ill never pay motorcycle prices for one of thos dam things, it works fine, just a higher pressure cap, some people get a 1.6 to help keep thier bike from loosing coolant so easy"

nd4speed

11-25-2009, 11:41 PM

Also some members here are making new reproduction and one off parts for Tecates
These include:

Intake boots for 1984-1987 KXT and 1983-1986 KX250 (1986 KX500 if straight?)
Chain sliders 1986-87 KXT and 1983-1986 KX250
Aluminum swingarm guard for rear brake disc and sprocket and aluminum fender supports for all years Tecate 3.
Radiator shrouds 1986-87 KXT.
Gas tank cover/rad shrouds by DC Plastics (warning you have to trim them so they don't interfere with triple tree movement).

They are high quality and most likely better than oem, look for them on ebay or here.

2012 Clarke is now making Tecate gas tanks again. Also a Dc plastics are making rad shrouds. While all the plastics are now OEM discontinued.

hondawasaki

11-25-2009, 11:59 PM

1.0 on the cap = 1.0 bar. 1 bar = 14.5 psi, so a 1.6 cap is 23.2 psi hope this helps

nd4speed

11-26-2009, 12:11 AM

Honda sport quad hubs ( 300ex 400ex 450 ) fit 86, and 87 T3's. All you need to do is space out some hubs so the honda hubs don't bottom out where the kawasaki splines finish.

Picture is of an 87 T3 axle fitted with TRX450R alloy extended hubs.

In the photos I have installed 7mm spacers/collars in between where the hub stops and the axle starts.

courtesy of OZquad

nd4speed

11-26-2009, 01:22 AM

This theory has often crossed my mind: 1986 KX250 and KX500 stators are the same, 1986 KX500 stator and flywheel can be used on all KX500s 1986-2004, Modern KX250 ignition system (stator, flywheel, cdi, secondary coil, wires) can be used on KX500, therefore modern KX250 (and kx125) can be used on KXT250.

You will need degree wheel and dial indicator set up.

I am not an electrical genius but I really don't think these electrical systems are complicated. You time the spark every 360 degree rotation when piston at X degrees bTDC. As pointed out, line up the 3 marks- flywheel, stator, and on case. Done.

Building a motor and using a crappy old electrical system will cause poor performance.

The proof is found in this discussion of swapping KX500 ignition components:
http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,4929.0.html

Here is an excerpt:
1. "I used the 2001 (KX250) components, with a pro circuit ignition....The bore diameter for the flywheel is the same as the 500

The stator does bolt up but will require it to be positioned differently than the 250 because of where the wires exit the cases and the timing marks being about 180 degrees off.

The stator has to have a minor modification in the pickup coil area as the flywheel sits a bit deeper than the K5 flywheel, and the slots have to be lenghtened to get the right timing, and as said the wires have to be re-routed to come out the top instead of the front of the cases.

On the Kawi it is actually quite easy to adapt, the flywheel has a mark on it, the stator has the 3 timing marks and the case has a timing mark. I think I set mine at 13 degrees btdc, (don't remember exactly, whatever the 500 was) anyway all 3 marks line up and your set."

2. "I have tried the '96/'97 KX125 complete ignition on my 500 hillclimber."

3. "In my k5 tecate i wanted lighting, so somewhere years back i read in one the dirtbike mags about the staff running a kx500 in a desert race using a tecate-3 stator and flywheel. Other than they had to modify the slots in the stator plate to allow correct timing indexing it was a pretty straight up deal. this stuck in my head all these years and now i find myself with a ricky stator stator setup and tec-3 cdi on the desk in front of me. Now the biggest trailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailpro of this so far is the fact that the tecate cdi's have been discontinued, so i had to hunt that down on ebay :S
while pouring through my bike manual for the 500 i noticed that a few of the year use a 3-wire stator just like the tec 3 *lightbulb!* i made up a little diagram of the basic ignition circut that i have setup along with the wire colors and where they go inside the stator as well as in the rest of the harness. (which hopefully posts) now what i would like some help on is some kinda picture or good clear drawing of anyone out there with a 3 wire stator k5 like the '89 models were to compare the wire colors and relative coil connections against. i think it very possible to use a k5 cdi along with the tec-3 stator and flywheel, (which by the way ricky stator offer both the flywheels and stators as new for 125 a piece)
Decent lighting and still retain the 500's advance curve and timing all for under 300. sounds like a good idea to me Smiley

ohh in my little copy/paste diagram i made, my lighting coil was designed to go into a rectifier/regulator and then into a battery and those are the yellow wirres leading out of the stator."

HERE is article on using KDX200 harness, headlight /tail light on modified KX500 stator for KX500 motor
http://www.kxriders.com/forums/index.php/topic,6603.0.html

nd4speed

11-26-2009, 02:15 AM

Most of my oil fill caps / plugs for the clutch cover have been twisted in half. I would get an OEM one of all rubber since there is no oil splash guard in the clutch cover.

These plugs are all the same:

All Tecates 3 (4) and

KAWASAKI KX 60/65 80/85 1983 - 2009

KAWASAKI KX 125 / 250 1984 - 2004

KX500 1986-2004

# CR125/250/450/500 87-07
# CRF450 02-07
# YZ/YZF80/85125/250/426/450 ALL
# RM65 ALL

Or if you would like a colored anodized aluminum one many companies like Magnum make them.

nd4speed

11-26-2009, 03:00 AM

The clutch springs for 84-85 Tecate can be found in so many bikes it would be hard to list them all, but here is one example: KX500 1989-2004

What is odd is the 1986 KX250 springs, same as 1987-88 KX500 or GT550 1983-2001 or ZR550 1991-99 (also many more)

Clutch Spring(SK) Vesrah No. SK-407
Q'ty Maker Model Year Code Name Year Categoly
5 Pcs KAWASAKI KX250 D2 86 Dirt

5 Pcs KAWASAKI KXT250 A2 Tecate 85 ATV

5 Pcs KAWASAKI KXT250 B1,B2 Tecate 86-87 ATV

5 Pcs KAWASAKI KZ550 A1,A2 80-81 Street

5 Pcs KAWASAKI KZ550 A3,A4 Sports 550 82-83 Street

5 Pcs KAWASAKI KZ550 C1,C2,C3,C4 LTD Series 80-83 Street

5 Pcs KAWASAKI KZ550 D1 GPZ 550 81 Street

5 Pcs KAWASAKI KZ550 F1 Spectre 550 83 Street

5 Pcs KAWASAKI KZ550 F2 LTD Shaft 84 Street

5 Pcs KAWASAKI KZ550 H1,H2 GPZ 550 82-83 Street

5 Pcs KAWASAKI KZ550 M1 LTD 83 Street

5 Pcs KAWASAKI Z550 G6 89 Street

5 Pcs KAWASAKI ZR550 B1,B2,B3,trailprotrailpro Zephyr 550 90-93 Street

5 Pcs KAWASAKI ZX550 A1,A2,A3 GPZ Series 84-86 Street

5 Pcs KAWASAKI KL600 A1 KLR 600 84 Dirt

5 Pcs KAWASAKI ZX600 A1,A2,A3 Ninja 600R 85-87 Street

5 Pcs KAWASAKI ZX600 B1 Ninja 600RX 87 Street

5 Pcs KAWASAKI ZX600 C1,C2,C3,C4,C5,C6,C7,C8,C9,C10 Ninja 600R 88-97 Street

1984 KXT250 clutch kit same as:
KDX 250 B2/B3 82-83
Z 250 A1-A3/B1-B2 79-81
ER 250 B1-B3 ʻScorpionʼ 83-88
GPZ 305 A1/B2-B10 83-96
KX 500 A1/A2 83-84

BARNETT----------------------------------
Clutch fiber friction plates for 1984/85 KXT250:
Kawasaki Clutches
Application Part # Description / Notes
KDX-250 250CC (1980-81) Friction Plates (Qty.): 301-45-10016 (6)
Steel Plates (Qty.): 401-45-078006 (5)
Spring Kits: 501-40-05058
Clutch Kits:
KDX-250 250CC (1982-84) Friction Plates (Qty.): 301-45-10016 (7)
Steel Plates (Qty.): 401-45-047006 (6)
Spring Kits: 501-40-05058
Clutch Kits:
KDX-250 250CC (1991-94) Friction Plates (Qty.): 301-45-10016 (8)
Steel Plates (Qty.): 401-45-063006 (7)
Spring Kits: 501-44-06002
Clutch Kits:
KX-250 250CC (1974-76) Friction Plates (Qty.): 301-45-10016 (5)
Steel Plates (Qty.): 401-45-078006 (4)
Spring Kits: 501-24-06057
Clutch Kits:
KX-250 250CC (1978-79) Friction Plates (Qty.): 301-45-10016 (5)
Steel Plates (Qty.): 401-45-078006 (4)
Spring Kits: 501-24-06057
Clutch Kits:
KX-250 250CC (1980-81) Friction Plates (Qty.): 301-45-10016 (6)
Steel Plates (Qty.): 401-45-078006 (5)
Spring Kits: 501-40-06058
Clutch Kits:
KX-250 250CC (1982-84) Friction Plates (Qty.): 301-45-10016 (7)
Steel Plates (Qty.): 401-45-047006 (6)
Spring Kits: 501-40-05058
Clutch Kits:
KX-250 250CC (1987-90) Friction Plates (Qty.): 301-45-10016 (8)
Steel Plates (Qty.): 401-45-059006 (7)
Spring Kits: 501-40-06058
Clutch Kits: *303-45-10011_**303-45-20011 *Complete Kevlar Kit **Complete Carbon Fiber Kit
KX-250 250CC (1991) Friction Plates (Qty.): 301-45-10016 (8)
Steel Plates (Qty.): 401-45-063006 (7)
Spring Kits: 501-40-06058
Clutch Kits:
KXF-250, Tecate 4 250CC (1987-88) Friction Plates (Qty.): 301-45-10016 (8)
Steel Plates (Qty.): 401-45-059006 (7)
Spring Kits: 501-40-06058
Clutch Kits:
KXT-250, Tecate 250CC (1984-85) Friction Plates (Qty.): 301-45-10016 (7)
Steel Plates (Qty.): 401-45-047006 (6)
Spring Kits: 501-40-05058
Clutch Kits:
KEF-300, Lakota 300 300CC (1995-03) Friction Plates (Qty.): 301-45-10016 (5)
Steel Plates (Qty.): 401-45-078006 (4)
Spring Kits: 501-40-04058
Clutch Kits:
KLF-300, Bayou 300 300CC (1986-04) Friction Plates (Qty.): 301-45-10016 (5)
Steel Plates (Qty.): 401-45-078006 (4)
Spring Kits: 501-40-04058
Clutch Kits:
KLF-300, Bayou 4X4 300CC (1989-05) Friction Plates (Qty.): 301-45-10016 (5)
Steel Plates (Qty.): 401-45-078006 (4)
Spring Kits: 501-40-04058
Clutch Kits:
EX-305 , B1-GP 305CC (1983) Friction Plates (Qty.): 301-45-10016 (7)
Steel Plates (Qty.): 401-45-078006 (6)
Spring Kits: 501-40-05058
Clutch Kits:
KZ-305, LTD 305CC (1981-88) Friction Plates (Qty.): 301-45-10016 (7)
Steel Plates (Qty.): 401-45-078006 (6)
Spring Kits: 501-45-05050
Clutch Kits:
KDX-400 400CC (1979-80) Friction Plates (Qty.): 301-45-10016 (6)
Steel Plates (Qty.): 401-45-078006 (5)
Spring Kits: 501-40-05058
Clutch Kits:
KLF-400, Bayou 400 4X4 400CC (1993-99) Friction Plates (Qty.): 301-45-10016 (6)
Steel Plates (Qty.): 401-45-063006 (5)
Spring Kits: 501-40-04058
Clutch Kits:
KDX-420 420CC (1981) Friction Plates (Qty.): 301-45-10016 (6)
Steel Plates (Qty.): 401-45-078006 (5)
Spring Kits: 501-40-06058
Clutch Kits:
KX-420 420CC (1980-81) Friction Plates (Qty.): 301-45-10016 (6)
Steel Plates (Qty.): 401-45-078006 (5)
Spring Kits: 501-40-06058
Clutch Kits:
KDX-450 450CC (1982) Friction Plates (Qty.): 301-45-10016 (6)
Steel Plates (Qty.): 401-45-078006 (5)
Spring Kits: 501-40-06058
Clutch Kits:
KX-500 500CC (1983-84) Friction Plates (Qty.): 301-45-10016 (7)
Steel Plates (Qty.): 401-45-047006 (6)
Spring Kits: 501-57-05007
Clutch Kits:
KX-500 500CC (1987-04) Friction Plates (Qty.): 301-45-10016 (8)
Steel Plates (Qty.): 401-45-059006 (7)
Spring Kits: 501-50-06055
Clutch Kits: *303-45-10011_**303-45-20011 *Complete Kevlar Kit **Complete Carbon Fiber Kit

1986 KXT250 Fiber friction plates:
Kawasaki Clutches
Application Part # Description / Notes
KX-250 250CC (1985) Friction Plates (Qty.): 301-45-10006 (8)
Steel Plates (Qty.): 401-45-047006 (7)
Spring Kits: 501-40-05058
Clutch Kits:
KX-250 250CC (1986) Friction Plates (Qty.): 301-45-10006 (8)
Steel Plates (Qty.): 401-45-047006 (7)
Spring Kits: 501-50-05055
Clutch Kits:
KXT-250, Tecate 250CC (1986-88) Friction Plates (Qty.): 301-45-10006 (8)
Steel Plates (Qty.): 401-45-047006 (7)
Spring Kits: 501-50-05055
Clutch Kits:
KX-500 500CC (1985-86) Friction Plates (Qty.): 301-45-10006 (8)
Steel Plates (Qty.): 401-45-047006 (7)
Spring Kits: 501-57-05007
Clutch Kits:

nd4speed

11-26-2009, 11:58 PM

For 1986 T3 i have:

Fork seals 41x53x10.5

Suspension linkage bearing, seal, collar same as swingarm pivot
Swingarm bearings TA2030 also found in:
Mojave
T4
KEF300 Lakota
KX250 86-91
KX500 83-04

Axle bearings 40x68x15 (same as LT250R) with carrier seals as:
Kaw part 92049-1237 used in the following-

Model Fitment
This part is used in multiple assemblies:

* » Kawasaki KFX 250 Mojave (KSF250-A18) 2004
* » Kawasaki Lakota 300 (KEF300-A1) 1995
* » Kawasaki Lakota 300 (KEF300-A2) 1996
* » Kawasaki Lakota 300 (KEF300-A3) 1997
* » Kawasaki Lakota 300 (KEF300-A4) 1998
* » Kawasaki Lakota 300 (KEF300-A5) 1999
* » Kawasaki Lakota 300 (KEF300-A6) 2000
* » Kawasaki Lakota Sport (KEF300-B1) 2001
* » Kawasaki Lakota Sport (KEF300-B2) 2002
* » Kawasaki Lakota Sport (KEF300-B3) 2003
* » Kawasaki Mojave 250 (KSF250-A1) 1987
* » Kawasaki Mojave 250 (KSF250-A10) 1996
* » Kawasaki Mojave 250 (KSF250-A11) 1997
* » Kawasaki Mojave 250 (KSF250-A12) 1998
* » Kawasaki Mojave 250 (KSF250-A13) 1999
* » Kawasaki Mojave 250 (KSF250-A14) 2000

* » Kawasaki Mojave 250 (KSF250-A15) 2001
* » Kawasaki Mojave 250 (KSF250-A16) 2002
* » Kawasaki Mojave 250 (KSF250-A17) 2003
* » Kawasaki Mojave 250 (KSF250-A2) 1988
* » Kawasaki Mojave 250 (KSF250-A3) 1989
* » Kawasaki Mojave 250 (KSF250-A4) 1990
* » Kawasaki Mojave 250 (KSF250-A5) 1991
* » Kawasaki Mojave 250 (KSF250-A6) 1992
* » Kawasaki Mojave 250 (KSF250-A7) 1993
* » Kawasaki Mojave 250 (KSF250-A8) 1994
* » Kawasaki Mojave 250 (KSF250-A9) 1995
* » Kawasaki Tecate (KXT250-B1) 1986
* » Kawasaki Tecate (KXT250-B2) 1987
* » Kawasaki Tecate 4 (KXF250-A1) 1987
* » Kawasaki Tecate 4 (KXF250-A2) 1988

dcreel

11-27-2009, 01:18 AM

I had a friend in high school that had a KX500 with the Tecate lighting coil and a single large light. It worked like a charm. I think he had Ricky Stator set it up if I am remembering correctly.
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/dcreel/side.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/dcreel/rear.jpg

Tecate250

11-27-2009, 01:29 PM

Yeah. Thinking of doing that to my 83 kx. I love the old look to dirt bikes and trikes.

sblt500r

11-27-2009, 07:52 PM

For 1986 T3 i have:

Suspension linkage bearing, seal, collar same as swingarm pivot???

Axle bearings 40x68x15 (same as LT250R) with carrier seals as:
Left- 40x62x9
Right- 50x68x7

swingarm bearings and collars are the same as the upper suspension linkage bearings and collars.

lt250r axle bearings are cheaper than 86 tecate axle bearings. and there the same parts. kinda odd. lt230, and t4 axle bearings also fit.

upper shock spherical bearing can be replaced with a much cheaper neeled bearing. bearing number NA4900 UU $5 off ebay. you just have to use the stock bearing spacers and seals. fits perfect. will also fit the 84-85 t3 and the t4's

lt250r, lt500r swingarm bolts fit the 86 tecates, and should work on the 84-85's. or you can pm yamahondaman for a nice stainless one.

lt250r master cylinder rebuild kits fit the front and rear master cylinders on the 86 tecate. just get the front for front and rear for rear.

sblt500r

11-27-2009, 07:58 PM

i make and in the process of making a few 86 t3 parts.

chain sliders, made from uhwm, in blue and white.
aluminum oil caps
aluminum case savers
aluminum skids for the swingarm and frame
rear fender supports
steel shifters
aluminum wide grab bars
stainless fender to seat bolts. little brackets that fit under the seat foam
replacement rubber grommets for the gas tank mounting

bigpimpin

12-01-2009, 05:14 PM

is the carrier for the 85 the same as the 86 t3?

nd4speed

12-02-2009, 05:46 PM

is the carrier for the 85 the same as the 86 t3?

no...................as for now it is known the carriers fit all swingarms but the matching brake and axle setups must be used with respective carriers.

Eric250R

12-03-2009, 12:05 AM

nd4speed

12-03-2009, 12:13 AM

1986 KX250 has different 4th and 5th gears on the transmission.
1986 KX250 clutch basket gear has one less tooth while the primary driven gear off the crank has one more tooth.
1986 KX250 has different shift shaft seal.

1986 KX250 has 20 tooth primary driven gear off crank/ Tecate has 18.

Any other 1986 KX and KXT motor differences i should add ?

nd4speed

12-04-2009, 02:32 AM

I was beginning to wonder about fork bushings for all years and for KX250.

Any one else have any input on fork bushings? (besides below)

1985 KXT FORK BUSHINGS:

The oem fork bushings are discontinued through kawasaki. But... since these forks are nearly identical to the 1982-83 Yamaha yz 100, the bushings are exact replacements. Yz units are longer and have a bit more travel, but the components in leg are same. Even the oem yz fork seals and dust caps are better quality imo.......Kyb was the supplier for both machines, so this allows me to rebush all of my 85 kxt forks thanks to Yamaha still carrying replacement wear items.
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nd4speed

12-09-2009, 07:21 PM

Rings are 70.00mm. Wiseco ring part number is 2756CD. RIngs fit the following models with Wiseco piston kit number listed:

Honda 73-77 CR250/MT250 with standard bore with Wiseco piston kit 431PS or 431M07000.

Kawasaki 98-05 KDX220 with .040 bore with Wiseco piston kit 750P4 or 750M07000.

Kawasaki 78-86 KX250 standard bore with Wiseco piston kit 439PS or 439M07000.

Yamaha 76-78 YZ250 standard bore with Wiseco piston kit 234PS or 234M07000.

Yamaha 80-82 IT/YZ250 standard bore with Wiseco piston kit 452PS or 452M07000.

Yamaha 83 IT250 with .080 bore with Wiseco piston kit 515P8 or 515M07000.

Yamaha 85-86 YTZ250 TRI-Z with .080 bore with Wiseco piston kit 515P8 or 515M07000.

Tecate250

12-10-2009, 06:03 PM

Wow!. Thats some good info. Funny how different brands fit different brands.

Tyler 54

01-25-2010, 03:49 AM

For 1986 T3 i have:

Fork seals 41x53x10.5 Yamaha part number 775519

Suspension linkage bearing, seal, collar same as swingarm pivot???
Swingarm bearings TA2030 also found in:
Mojave
T4
KEF300 Lakota
KX250 86-91
KX500 83-04

Axle bearings 40x68x15 (same as LT250R) with carrier seals as:
Left- 40x62x9
Right- 50x68x7

I went to the yamaha dealer to order these fork seals. They told me the part number was invalid??

jeswinehart

01-25-2010, 07:48 AM

The 86/87 KXT alu swing arm is basically a direct swap out to the 84/85 steel swing arm. You will need to have the shock mount repositioned and welded to center it. You will use all your 84/85 parts on the 86/87 alu swinger IF you don't extend the swinger any longer ~ if you do exstend I used a 85/86 ATC 250R rear brake line since stock for stock the 85/86 250R has a 4 inch longer swing arm then the stock 84/85 T-3.
Stock for stock the 86/87 swinger is 2 inches longer and around 15 pounds lighter.
I extended the alu swinger 4 more inches giving me a total of 6 inch over stock length. I also cut out alot of extra alu out of the 86/87 swinger since it was way over built IMO.

john

nd4speed

01-25-2010, 05:59 PM

I went to the yamaha dealer to order these fork seals. They told me the part number was invalid??

Sorry about that, I had my forks rebuilt by someone else who ordered the seals and i asked him what they were and he said Yamaha and gave me that number. I removed the reference to the number.

This fork seals (2) fit these models. HONDA 81 CR250R / CR450R . KAWASAKI 82 KX125 , 86-87 KXT250 / 250 TECATE . YAMAHA 84 THRU 96 XT600 , 90-91 XT600E.

Tyler 54

01-25-2010, 06:59 PM

Thats fine, I'd just like to get the correct number if possible. My Kaw dealer sucks to say the least. But my honda/Yamaha dealer I get %25 discount. so I'd like to order the yamaha seals for my 86 T-3.

alexandros

01-25-2010, 07:41 PM

for 86-87 KXT TECATE:

FRONT WHEEL:
BEARINGS: 6203ZZ or 6203ZZCM
SEAL-OIL: 25X40X8

REAR AXLE:
BEARINGS: 6008.2RSR (FAG) or 6008ZZGSR (KOYO) or 6008LU (NTN)
SEAL-OIL: 50x68x9 you can use also 50x68x10 if you don't find the first one.

STEERING STEM: BEARINGS:
LOWER: 32006JRRS ( this bearings include also the seal)
UPPER: 32005JRRS ( this bearings include also the seal)

SWINGARM: BEARING: TA2030

ARM-SUSP,UNI TRAK: BEARING: TA2030

Fork seals 41x53x10.5 ( If you order them from YAMAHA just ask fork seals for XT600 with part number: 3SP23145-LO they are the same :) )

for the bearings just go to a local bearing dealer and order them, thats what i did! You pay less without a loss in the quality!!!
( SKF,KOYO, FAG ) for me are top quality brands.

laidout2times

01-29-2010, 12:31 PM

taiterator

01-29-2010, 01:52 PM

Yes they will swap.

nd4speed

01-29-2010, 04:23 PM

I read through here and theres a chance I missed it. Is the bolt pattern the same on the head on the t-4 vs the 86/7 t-3? Ive never had the chance to see them side by side. I know the other motor parts dont interchange but I figured if the bolt patten, channels, and dome centering were the same than it may work.

I believe the 70mm stock bore of the 86-87 T3 is larger than the 87-88 KXF250 and therefore the 3 wheeler head was often used for T4 big bore kits. Keep in mind the head dome and squish band size must match the piston/bore size. Other than that they do swap.

cavemanbob21

01-29-2010, 08:26 PM

I broke the shaft governor in my 86 tecate but i found an 85 kx for sale the kx is lacking powervalve parts right? but i can swap motors straight bolt up till i find the parts? :) confirmation of this would make me extremley happy my tecate has been apart to long :(

Tyler 54

02-01-2010, 04:24 PM

Alright I messed up and ordered a T-4 grab bar for my 86 t-3.

How hard is it to make this fit? Or is it a bolt on?

JohnR.

02-01-2010, 05:17 PM

Since this thread was started as a place to post info on what interchanges from other machines onto the T3 I would suggest you guys with questions start separate threads asking them. You'll have a much better chance of getting an answer that way.

John

nd4speed

02-01-2010, 08:58 PM

Well the Tecate 4 KXF grab bar will bolt right on but it is too short and does not extend out beyond the rear fender.

The 1985 KX250 motor bolts right in as posted on page 1.

alexandros

02-04-2010, 07:01 PM

banshee petcock VS old kxt 86 petcock

the banshee petcock bolts exactly but the outlet for the fuel is too close to the airbox.

Tyler 54

02-04-2010, 07:49 PM

I used the petcock off a KX80, the line comes out on the back side and works awesome. It doesnt have the reserve.

I tried checking the bike for a year, and had no luck. I'd assume its early 90's or late 80's.

JohnR.

02-04-2010, 10:28 PM

It's close but I think it'll work.

Cadaver Dog

02-06-2010, 11:24 AM

Is there A huge difference between the master cylinder for a 85 KX250 and a 85 Tecate master cylinder? The rebuild kit for that one is like $16 Not sure if I can use it for the rear master cylinder on my Tecate. Thought maybe the one on the tecate would be different regarding it's capacity to need to stop 2 baloon tires as opposed to one skinny tire. On Dennis Kirk they have the "Part # fits these machines" and I've noticed they seem to leave the Tecate 3 off the lists A lot but have A million other models listed logic tells me some of these parts should fit, reeks of conspiracy imo.

scottyms

02-09-2010, 12:50 AM

scottyms

02-09-2010, 12:59 AM

banshee petcock VS old kxt 86 petcock

the banshee petcock bolts exactly but the outlet for the fuel is too close to the airbox.

i ordered a petcock for a yfm400 big bear it has the outlet on the bottom. hope fully it will fit the bolt spacing on the tank, if it does were all in luck there cheap 15 bucks....

scotty

alexandros

02-09-2010, 09:31 AM

Thats good news!!
keep us update and post some picture when you get it.

sblt500r

02-09-2010, 12:32 PM

hey i've been working the 86/87 rear master rebuild kit search for a few days now.... no body lists jack for them... after looking at the moose racing list almost all the kawasaki bikes use the same rebuild kit, all i want are the new seals for the piston and the bottom seal where the rod comes out. i'll order one tomorrow and see what it looks like.

also wondering if any body has tried a newer kdx220 rear master, it looks very close to the original 86/87 master....

scotty

lt250r/ lt500r rear master cylinder rebuild kits fit the rear 86 tecate rear master cylinder. the lt250r/lt500r front rebuild kits also fit the front t3 master cylinder. i rebuilt both of my master cylinders with them. include the seals spring piston and outer dust cover. i posted it on this thread awhile back.

nd4speed

02-10-2010, 09:35 PM

Potential rear sprockets for 1986-87 Tecate?

Basically all Ducati bikes have the same bolt pattern but the bolt holes are tapered and 10.5mm which is 2.25mm too big. Maybe you can get special bolts made easier? Or turn down the Ducati bolts and use a die to make your own thread??

JT sprockets
JTR 735

Just a thought.

Close enough? drill out holes?

JTR 13

OZQUAD44

02-11-2010, 08:49 AM

Gents KFX450 rear swingarms. There is a heap on ebay, has anyone measured one up to fit an 86/87 Tecate?

The end that goes towards the engine has the same open area that Tecates have. at top mount towards the centre, like Tecates have. And they look like they may even be longer than a Tecate swingarm. I suspect that with a little bit of machine work, those swingers could easily be made to fit into a tecate.

Say hello to round house bearing carriers, wide axles and modern hubs.

scottyms

02-11-2010, 04:59 PM

ya i played with one... sprockets didnt look to line up....

scottyms

02-18-2010, 07:00 PM

http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae176/scottys-tecate/tecateyamahapetcock1.jpg http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae176/scottys-tecate/tecateyamahapetcock2.jpg

Yamaha 2HR-24500-02-00

petcock for a yfm400 big bear

list price is 26 bucks, discount prices about 15 bucks

Fits good... outlet is out the bottom... i think we have a winner!!!

scotty

alexandros

02-18-2010, 07:15 PM

Yes, we have a winner!!!

Looks really good

JohnR.

02-18-2010, 08:20 PM

NICE! I wish I hadn't spent $80 on a T3 one 10 years ago.

3 or die

02-22-2010, 02:40 AM

anyone know what rear axel nuts that hold on the rear hubs will interchange for 86/87?

Tyler 54

02-22-2010, 02:53 AM

I used 86-87 200X. The 400Ex should be the same.

OZQUAD44

02-22-2010, 11:04 AM

I found the Yamaha hubs to have a little too much slop. Please check the Banshee hubs are not too loose when you first put them on, as it may wreck your splines if the hub nut loosens off any.

The Honda splines are a closer match.

alexandros

02-22-2010, 12:22 PM

anyone know what rear axel nuts that hold on the rear hubs will interchange for 86/87?

will the tecate 4 nuts work? they look the same

3 or die

02-22-2010, 10:55 PM

i found today that sx and es nuts work...

alexandros

02-28-2010, 08:05 PM

is a 87 kx 250 cylinder the same with the 86-87 kxt tecate?
Parts number are different.

i have found a brand new oem here locally.

JohnR.

02-28-2010, 08:14 PM

No. The 87 KX had the smaller bore and longer stroke like the T4 had. 1986 KX was the last year for the same piston as the KXT.

alexandros

02-28-2010, 08:23 PM

ok thanks for the reply!

JohnR.

02-28-2010, 11:06 PM

Since this thread is supposed to be more of a listing of what interchanges I'd rather not get into a discussion here. If you'd like to discuss it via PM or start a new thread I'd be happy to show you how I came up with the answer I gave him.

nd4speed

04-17-2010, 03:22 PM

Here is a 1984 1985 Tecate with a 1985 1986 Suzuki LT250R motor in it. Kawazuki

Looks like a easy swap to me.

nd4speed

06-01-2010, 12:16 AM

Another person has put a T4 KXF250 axle on an 86 T3:
http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php?109961-First-Full-Build-86-Tecate/page3

"I finally got the rear axle together. I ended up using the T4 sprocket hub, the T3 brake rotor hub and the original washer that goes between the lock nuts on the T3 axle inside of the Durablue Posi-Loc nut. I didn't have to cut spline or snap ring grooves, or anything :-). (Even though I did recut the sprocket snap ring groove for no reason due to poor alignment during a trial fit.) So, everything bolted up using the stock parts. I thought the sprocket alignment was going to be an issue, but after looking again, the T4 bolts the sprocket on the inside of the hub, and the T3 bolts it on the outside, so the difference is actually minimal, and a washer or small shim should take care of the difference. "

nd4speed

06-03-2010, 12:13 AM

Connecting rod kit (Hotrods) for 1978-2007 KX250 will work for all years of the Tecate 84-87.
Kit contains: connecting rod, crank pin, crank pin bearing, thrust washers (if needed) and wrist pin bearing.

(no "edit post" button on my first post?)

Got a KLX / DRZ 110 +1" shifter and it would be a perfect replacement if it was about an 1.5" longer.

Hoosier_Daddy

06-08-2010, 12:25 PM

nd4speed. You're awesome for making this thread. i remember enjoying it when it first unfolded. Now i have a question that maybe someone could help me with.

I am putting an 86 swing arm on my 85 T3. Now that the swinger is 2 inches longer, my brake line is too short. I don't know if the brake line fittings are universal or not. So, can i just go to, say, the local Honda shop and get a brake line that is the correct length and will it work? Or do i need to buy a brake line for an 86/87 T3 for proper length? Are those even still available? Or, what is interchangeable. I assume it isn't too hard to find a line that will work because I know there are several people out there that make this swing arm swap. thanks for any help.

dcreel

06-08-2010, 12:36 PM

Hoosier_Daddy

06-08-2010, 12:44 PM

Here is a 1984 1985 Tecate with a 1985 1986 Suzuki LT250R motor in it. Kawazuki

Looks like a easy swap to me.
That's cool but in all seriousness, wouldn't a Suzuki engine from that time period be a downgrade from the Kawi engine? Are those quadracer engines more potent then the mid 80's Kawis?

Hoosier_Daddy

06-08-2010, 12:48 PM

I'm about 90% positive that the banjo fittings on either end of a rear brake line are the same, be it Honda or Kawasaki. I think a 86-87 Tecate rear brake line would work fine. Both of my tecates with extended swingarms have the extended braided rear lines, but I wouldn't have the foggiest idea where you could pick one up these days.Thanks for the info. Yeah, I don't know where to get them either. I can take mine to the Honda shop and see if they have anything that can match up, fitting wise, that is about 2 inches longer maybe? I guess I'll start there.

fabiodriven

06-08-2010, 12:51 PM

I just went to my local dirtbike junk yard and got a rear brake hose from a dirtbike when I extended the swinger on my 85 Rob. I'm pretty sure most bikes/trikes/quads use the same size banjo fitting for the most part.

jeswinehart

06-08-2010, 01:09 PM

On my 86/87 swinger I put on my 84/85 T-3 I used a 85 250R rear brake line.
(remember i added 4 more inchs to the 86/87 alu swing arm).
Are you sure your stock brake line will be to short ??? I don't think it will be with just a 2 inch addition to length.

john

fabiodriven

06-08-2010, 02:08 PM

Are you sure your stock brake line will be to short ??? I don't think it will be with just a 2 inch addition to length.

john

I extended my 85 swinger 2 5/8ths inches and my line was too short.

Hoosier_Daddy

06-08-2010, 09:31 PM

Yeah John, it comes up a bit short unfortunately. I'll check into the 250R thing. Thanks for your advice also fabio. I guess I'll just do some checking around until i can get hooked up with something that will work.

nd4speed

06-08-2010, 10:00 PM

I thought somewhere back in the thread I mentioned that brakes are a simple hydraulic system so you can go to your local hydraulic re-builder / line supplier and just have them make you one. They have bulk line and just put some ends on for ya. There are tons of them around Detroit that supply all the various shops and their machinery, ect.

sblt500r

06-09-2010, 01:53 PM

you can get universal lines from http://speedlinez.com/

i have there lines on the front and rear of my tecate.

go to the universal line section and pick which length you need.

dcreel

06-09-2010, 02:15 PM

you can get universal lines from http://speedlinez.com/

i have there lines on the front and rear of my tecate.

go to the universal line section and pick which length you need.

Awesome!! Thanks, I've been looking for one of those to replace my front line on my Tecate. The stock one gets beat and cracked after a while.

nd4speed

06-25-2010, 05:15 PM

EBC Carbon Steel Brake Rotor Front Kawasaki KXT 250 1986-87 part # MD6138D

Front and rear rotors are the same on the 86 only

nd4speed

07-06-2010, 12:40 PM

Pivot Works swingarm pivot bolt dust seal kits for 1985 KX125 / KX250 / KX500 should work for 1986-87 Tecate

REFERENCE PART # PWSAK-K07-020

All Balls probably has one too.

alexandros

07-07-2010, 10:58 AM

will the gas tank of the atc 250r will fit to the 86 tecate?

hang&rattle

07-10-2010, 02:10 AM

Inexpensive alternative to specialty tool 57001-259 (& 57001-1016) flywheel puller is Performance Tool, Harmonic Balancer Puller part # w151p, at O'Reilly's auto parts. approx. $18.

dcreel

07-26-2010, 06:23 PM

1993 KX125 rear master cylinder is a bolt on for the 84-85 Tecate. A longer reservoir hose will need to be used for the reservoir to go in the stock position. The reservoir is smaller and rectangular which will keep your foot from hitting it while kickstarting. The stock rear brake hose will bolt up fine. Here are some pics.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/dcreel/002-10.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/dcreel/001-15.jpg

The 93 KX125 also comes with an aluminum master cylinder guard, I'm going to try to pick one of these up and see if it will fit as well. There are rebuild kits available for this master cylinder too.

jeswinehart

09-13-2010, 01:30 AM

While scouring eBay I seen a tecate 87/88 four wheeler shifter and it sure would appear from the pictures to fit up to the 84-86 T-3 machines. Instead of a rounded end, it would be a flatter end.
If this has already been posted, forgive me.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kawasaki-Tecate-4-Shifter-Lever-KXF250-KXF-KXT-250-KDX-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3cb0bfece6QQitemZ26066 3405798QQptZMotorsQ5fATVQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

hondawasaki

09-14-2010, 12:56 AM

dcreel

09-17-2010, 12:36 AM

Banshee gas caps work on the 84-85 Tecate tank.

Zane

09-18-2010, 01:48 AM

Banshee gas caps work on the 84-85 Tecate tank.

Yes, A Banshee cab works great on a stock tank. It will not fit a clarks tank.
Who said that the Banshee gas petcock will not fit with the airbox on the bike? Did they ever notice that the petcock on a Banshee is on the other side of the bike!! So if you use it on a T3 it be facing forward!!
If you want one that goes strait down then buy the Yamaha 2HR-24500-02

dcreel

09-18-2010, 01:52 AM

Yes, A Banshee cab works great on a stock tank. It will not fit a clarks tank.
Who said that the Banshee gas petcock will not fit with the airbox on the bike? Did they ever notice that the petcock on a Banshee is on the other side of the bike!! So if you use it on a T3 it be facing forward!!

They were talking about the 86-87 Tecate. Post #99 has a picture.

3Razors

09-18-2010, 01:54 AM

I was the one that originaly gave the tip about the banshee petcock. On the 84-85 you just turn it around so the lever is facing towards the motor. Or if you are handy with machining you can put the brass fitting in the downward or other side outlet and block the orignal side off. There is guy that sometimes pops up on ebay and sells them modified in the downward position, wants like $80 for them though.

Zane

09-18-2010, 02:04 AM

Just so its clear. 84-85 Tecate, a Banshee petcock will work just fine and you do not need to install it backwords. 86-87 it will not work at all with a airbox. Or just buy the Yamaha 2HR-24500-02 petcock with the down spout and it will work with all years.

3Razors

09-18-2010, 02:10 AM

On the 2HR-24500-02 what model bikes does it come on? Does it also have reserve? Is it the same model as the banshee (2GU-24500-02) with spout pointing down instead?

dcreel

09-18-2010, 02:15 AM

Here is a pic, it looks to have reserve

http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae176/scottys-tecate/tecateyamahapetcock1.jpg http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae176/scottys-tecate/tecateyamahapetcock2.jpg

Yamaha 2HR-24500-02-00

petcock for a yfm400 big bear

list price is 26 bucks, discount prices about 15 bucks

Fits good... outlet is out the bottom... i think we have a winner!!!

scotty

3Razors

09-18-2010, 02:18 AM

Yep its the same, those are the ones I will be buying from now on. Night/day better then the stock tecate junk one.

hang&rattle

09-18-2010, 09:05 AM

Goodness, in MT the banshee petcock was I think $34 and more than a week out, ouch. Hard to get parts here. "I like that one better too strait down" - The big bear? which one?, so I be sure to get the right one, banshee or big bear glamy?

hang&rattle

09-18-2010, 10:26 AM

O.k., thanks bud.

nd4speed

09-25-2010, 04:55 PM

not sure if this correct but:

Tank Damper Rubber -- Lot of 2

Kawasaki Part Number: 92075-030

BB9

FITS:

Part # = 92075-030
Part Description = TANK DAMPER,REAR,RUBBER
Model Count = 28
G3SS 73 90 90SS BUSHMASTER DUAL PURPOSE
G3TR N/A 90 90TR BUSHMASTER DUAL PURPOSE
KLT110-A1 84 110 KLT110 UTILITY 3 WHEEL ATV
KLT110-A2 85 110 KLT110 UTILITY 3 WHEEL ATV
KLT110-A3 86 110 KLT110 UTILITY 3 WHEEL ATV
C2SS N/A 120 C2SS 120 ROADRUNNER STREET
C2TR N/A 120 C2TR 120 ROADRUNNER STREET
KLT160-A1 85 160 KLT160 UTILITY 3 WHEEL ATV
F3 N/A 175 F3 175 BUSHWACKER DUAL PURPOSE
KLT185-A1 86 185 KLT185 UTILITY 3 WHEEL ATV
KLT185-A2 87 185 KLT185 UTILITY 3 WHEEL ATV
A1 N/A 250 SAMURAI DUAL PURPOSE
A1SS N/A 250 SAMURAI SS DUAL PURPOSE
F21M 71 250 F21M MOTOCROSS
F4 N/A 250 F4 250 SIDEWINDER DUAL PURPOSE
F8 71 250 F8 250E ENDURO DUAL PURPOSE
F81M 71 250 F81M 250C MOTOCROSS
KXT250-B1 86 Kxt-250 TECATE SPORT 3 WHEEL ATV
KXT250-B2 87 KXt 250 TECATE SPORT 3 WHEEL ATV
KLF300-A1 86 300 BAYOU 300 UTILITY 4 WHEEL ATV
KLF300-A2 87 300 BAYOU 300 UTILITY 4 WHEEL ATV
A7 N/A 350 AVENGER DUAL PURPOSE
A7SS N/A 350 AVENGER SS DUAL PURPOSE
F5 70 350 BIGHORN DUAL PURPOSE
F9 72 350 F9 350 DUAL PURPOSE
H1 N/A 500 H1-500 MACH III STREET
H1B 72 500 H1 500 MACH III STREET
H1C 72 500 H1 MACH III STREET

OFFICIAL KAWASAKI.COM LIST
Model (25):
A1 (1969)
C2SS (Roadrunner) (1969)
C2TR (Roadrunner) (1969)
F3 (Bushwhacker) (1970)
F4 (Sidewinder) (1970)
F5 (Big Horn) (1970)
F81M (1971)
F8-A (1972)
F9 (1972)
F9-A (1973)
G3SS (1970)
G3SS-A (1971)
G3SS-B (1972)
H1 (Mach III) (1969)
H1-C (1972)
KLF300-A1 (Bayou 300) (1986)
KLF300-A2 (Bayou 300) (1987)
KLT110-A1 (KLT110) (1984)
KLT110-A2 (KLT110) (1985)
KLT110-A3 (KLT110) (1986)
KLT160-A1 (KLT160) (1985)
KLT185-A1 (KLT185) (1986)
KLT185-A2 (KLT185) (1987)
KXT250-B1 (Tecate) (1986)
KXT250-B2 (Tecate) (1987)

Says quantity (3) so maybe all 3 tank rubbers are the same?

jonolanracin

09-26-2010, 12:27 AM

what about carb options for the 86 t3 im always having some type of carb problem with and was wondering what else will bolt right up that is newer

nd4speed

09-27-2010, 12:17 PM

Just about any 36-40mm carb should bolt on. Look for other peoples pictures.

The T4 engine is not the same the T3 engine (it is not a direct swap)

nd4speed

09-28-2010, 02:55 PM

1986 KX125 uses same rear shock oil reservoir

nd4speed

09-28-2010, 02:58 PM

13097-1084 GEAR-PRIMARY SPUR, 18 Tooth - gear off crank that drives clutch basket gear
Model (4):
KXT250-A1 (Tecate) (1984)
KXT250-A2 (Tecate) (1985)
KXT250-B1 (Tecate) (1986)
KXT250-B2 (Tecate) (1987)

So, to take a 1985-1986 KX250 motor and make it have gearing similar to the Tecate, you need this 18 tooth primary gear and a Tecate Clutch Basket and possibly the kick start idler gear.

nd4speed

09-28-2010, 03:11 PM

600A1200 BALL STEEL 3/8' This is the ball bearing that is between the clutch push rod and push plate and appears to be Standard size and I think Kawasaki meant inches (")

All Ninja 250R up to 2005 and

KX250-C1 (KX250) (1983)
KX250-C2 (KX250) (1984)
KX250-D1 (KX250) (1985)
KX250-D2 (KX250) (1986)
KX250-J2 (KX250) (1993)
KX250-K1 (KX250) (1994)
KX250-K2 (KX250) (1995)
KX250-K3 (KX250) (1996)
KX250-K4 (KX250) (1997)
KX250-K5 (KX250) (1998)
KX250-L1 (KX250) (1999)
KX250-L2 (KX250) (2000)
KX250-L3 (KX250) (2001)
KX250-L4 (KX250) (2002)
KX250-M1 (KX250) (2003)
KX250-M2 (KX250) (2004)
KX250-R1 (KX250) (2005)
KX250R6F (KX250) (2006)
KX250R7F (KX250) (2007)
KX500-A2 (KX500) (1984)
KX500-B1 (KX500) (1985)
KX500-B2 (KX500) (1986)
KXT250-A1 (Tecate) (1984)
KXT250-A2 (Tecate) (1985)
KXT250-B1 (Tecate) (1986)
KXT250-B2 (Tecate) (1987)

nd4speed

09-28-2010, 03:17 PM

Oil drain plug 92066-1241

Model (125):
AR50-A1 (1982)
AR80-A1 (1982)
KD80-N1 (KD80) (1988)
KD80-N2 (KD80) (1989)
KD80-N3 (KD80) (1990)
KDX200-C1 (KDX200) (1986)
KDX200-C2 (KDX200) (1987)
KDX200-C3 (KDX200) (1988)
KDX200-E1 (KDX200) (1989)
KDX200-E2 (KDX200) (1990)
KDX200-E3 (KDX200) (1991)
KDX200-E4 (KDX200) (1992)
KDX200-E5 (KDX200) (1993)
KDX200-E6 (KDX200) (1994)
KDX200-H1 (KDX200) (1995)
KDX250-D1 (KDX250) (1991)
KDX250-D2 (KDX250) (1992)
KDX250-D3 (KDX250) (1993)
KDX250-D4 (KDX250) (1994)
KDX80-A1 (KDX80) (1980)
KDX80-A2 (KDX80) (1981)
KDX80-B2 (KDX80) (1982)
KDX80-B3 (KDX80) (1983)
KL250-G4 (Super Sherpa) (2000)
KL250-G5 (Super Sherpa) (2001)
KL250-G6 (Super Sherpa) (2002)
KL250-G7 (Super Sherpa) (2003)
KL250-G8 (CANADA ONLY) (2004)
KL250G9F (Super Sherpa) (2009)
KL250GAF (CANADA ONLY) (2010)
KLX250-D2 (KLX250R) (1994)
KLX250-D3 (KLX250R) (1995)
KLX250-D4 (KLX250R) (1996)
KLX300-A10 (KLX300R) (2005)
KLX300-A2 (KLX300R) (1997)
KLX300-A3 (KLX300R) (1998)
KLX300-A4 (KLX300R) (1999)
KLX300-A5 (KLX300R) (2000)
KLX300-A6 (KLX300R) (2001)
KLX300A6F (KLX300R) (2006)
KLX300-A7 (KLX300R) (2002)
KLX300A7F (KLX300R) (2007)
KLX300-A8 (KLX300R) (2003)
KLX300-A9 (KLX300R) (2004)
KMX125-A12 (KMX 125) (1999)
KMX125-A13 (KMX 125) (2000)
KMX125-A14 (KMX 125) (2001)
KX100-B5 (KX100) (1995)
KX100-B6 (KX100) (1996)
KX100-B7 (KX100) (1997)
KX100-C1 (KX100) (1998)
KX100-C2 (KX100) (1999)
KX100-C3 (KX100) (2000)
KX125-D1 (KX125) (1985)
KX125-E1 (KX125) (1986)
KX125-E2 (KX125) (1987)
KX125-F1 (KX125) (1988)
KX125-G1 (KX125) (1989)
KX125-H1 (KX125) (1990)
KX125-H2 (KX125) (1991)
KX125-J1 (KX125) (1992)
KX250-D1 (KX250) (1985)
KX250-D2 (KX250) (1986)
KX250-E1 (KX250) (1987)
KX250-F1 (KX250) (1988)
KX250-G1 (KX250) (1989)
KX250-H1 (KX250) (1990)
KX250-H2 (KX250) (1991)
KX250-J1 (KX250) (1992)
KX500-B2 (KX500) (1986)
KX500-C1 (KX500) (1987)
KX500-D1 (KX500) (1988)
KX500-E1 (KX500) (1989)
KX500-E2 (KX500) (1990)
KX500-E3 (KX500) (1991)
KX60-A1 (KX60) (1983)
KX60-A2 (KX60) (1984)
KX60-B10 (KX60) (1994)
KX60-B11 (KX60) (1995)
KX60-B12 (KX60) (1996)
KX60-B13 (KX60) (1997)
KX60-B14 (KX60) (1998)
KX60-B15 (KX60) (1999)
KX60-B16 (KX60) (2000)
KX60-B17 (KX60) (2001)
KX60-B18 (KX60) (2002)
KX60-B19 (KX60) (2003)
KX60-B6 (KX60) (1990)
KX60-B7 (KX60) (1991)
KX60-B8 (KX60) (1992)
KX60-B9 (KX60) (1993)
KX80-A1 (KX80) (1979)
KX80-A2 (KX80) (1980)
KX80-C1 (KX80) (1981)
KX80-C2 (KX80) (1982)
KX80-E1 (KX80) (1983)
KX80-E2 (KX80) (1984)
KX80-E3 (KX80) (1985)
KX80-G1 (KX80) (1986)
KX80-G2 (KX80) (1987)
KX80-J2 (Big Wheel) (1987)
KX80-L1 (KX80) (1988)
KX80-L2 (KX80) (1989)
KX80-L3 (KX80) (1990)
KX80-N1 (Big Wheel) (1988)
KX80-N2 (Big Wheel) (1989)
KX80-N3 (Big Wheel) (1990)
KX80-R1 (KX80) (1991)
KX80-R2 (KX80) (1992)
KX80-R3 (KX80) (1993)
KX80-R4 (KX80) (1994)
KX80-R5 (KX80) (1995)
KX80-R6 (KX80) (1996)
KX80-R7 (KX80) (1997)
KX80-T1 (Big Wheel) (1991)
KX80-T2 (Big Wheel) (1992)
KX80-T3 (Big Wheel) (1993)
KX80-T4 (Big Wheel) (1994)
KX80-W1 (KX80) (1998)
KX80-W2 (KX80) (1999)
KX80-W3 (KX80) (2000)
KXF250-A1 (Tecate 4) (1987)
KXF250-A2 (Tecate 4) (1988)
KXT250-B1 (Tecate) (1986)
KXT250-B2 (Tecate) (1987)

nd4speed

09-28-2010, 03:21 PM

92049-1366 SEAL-OIL,MHSD8X18X10J this is the water pump seal I've replaced them on every motor I got.

Model (153):
KDX200-E1 (KDX200) (1989)
KDX200-E2 (KDX200) (1990)
KDX200-E3 (KDX200) (1991)
KDX200-E4 (KDX200) (1992)
KDX200-E5 (KDX200) (1993)
KDX200-E6 (KDX200) (1994)
KDX250-D1 (KDX250) (1991)
KDX250-D2 (KDX250) (1992)
KDX250-D3 (KDX250) (1993)
KDX250-D4 (KDX250) (1994)
KX100-B5 (KX100) (1995)
KX100-B6 (KX100) (1996)
KX100-B7 (KX100) (1997)
KX100-C1 (KX100) (1998)
KX100-C2 (KX100) (1999)
KX100-C3 (KX100) (2000)
KX100-D1 (KX100) (2001)
KX100-D2 (KX100) (2002)
KX100-D3 (KX100) (2003)
KX100-D4 (KX100) (2004)
KX100-D5 (KX100) (2005)
KX100D6F (KX100) (2006)
KX100D7F (KX100) (2007)
KX100D8F (KX100) (2008)
KX100D9F (KX100) (2009)
KX100D9FA (KX100 Monster Energy) (2009)
KX100DBF (KX100) (2011)
KX125-B1 (KX125) (1982)
KX125-B2 (KX125) (1983)
KX125-C1 (KX125) (1984)
KX125-D1 (KX125) (1985)
KX125-E1 (KX125) (1986)
KX125-E2 (KX125) (1987)
KX125-H1 (KX125) (1990)
KX125-H2 (KX125) (1991)
KX125-J1 (KX125) (1992)
KX125-J2 (KX125) (1993)
KX125-K1 (KX125) (1994)
KX125-K2 (KX125) (1995)
KX125-K3 (KX125) (1996)
KX125-K4 (KX125) (1997)
KX125-K5 (KX125) (1998)
KX125-L1 (KX125) (1999)
KX125-L2 (KX125) (2000)
KX125-L3 (KX125) (2001)
KX125-L4 (KX125) (2002)
KX125-M1 (KX125) (2003)
KX125-M2 (KX125) (2004)
KX125-M3 (KX125) (2005)
KX250-C1 (KX250) (1983)
KX250-C2 (KX250) (1984)
KX250-D1 (KX250) (1985)
KX250-D2 (KX250) (1986)
KX250-E1 (KX250) (1987)
KX250-H1 (KX250) (1990)
KX250-H2 (KX250) (1991)
KX250-J1 (KX250) (1992)
KX250-J2 (KX250) (1993)
KX250-K1 (KX250) (1994)
KX250-K2 (KX250) (1995)
KX250-K3 (KX250) (1996)
KX250-K4 (KX250) (1997)
KX250-K5 (KX250) (1998)
KX250-L1 (KX250) (1999)
KX250-L2 (KX250) (2000)
KX250-L3 (KX250) (2001)
KX250-L4 (KX250) (2002)
KX250-M1 (KX250) (2003)
KX500-B1 (KX500) (1985)
KX500-B2 (KX500) (1986)
KX500-C1 (KX500) (1987)
KX500-E1 (KX500) (1989)
KX500-E10 (KX500) (1998)
KX500-E11 (KX500) (1999)
KX500-E12 (KX500) (2000)
KX500-E13 (KX500) (2001)
KX500-E14 (KX500) (2002)
KX500-E15 (KX500) (2003)
KX500-E16 (KX500) (2004)
KX500-E2 (KX500) (1990)
KX500-E3 (KX500) (1991)
KX500-E4 (KX500) (1992)
KX500-E5 (KX500) (1993)
KX500-E6 (KX500) (1994)
KX500-E7 (KX500) (1995)
KX500-E8 (KX500) (1996)
KX500-E9 (KX500) (1997)
KX60-B10 (KX60) (1994)
KX60-B11 (KX60) (1995)
KX60-B12 (KX60) (1996)
KX60-B13 (KX60) (1997)
KX60-B14 (KX60) (1998)
KX60-B15 (KX60) (1999)
KX60-B16 (KX60) (2000)
KX60-B17 (KX60) (2001)
KX60-B18 (KX60) (2002)
KX60-B19 (KX60) (2003)
KX60-B6 (KX60) (1990)
KX60-B7 (KX60) (1991)
KX60-B8 (KX60) (1992)
KX60-B9 (KX60) (1993)
KX65-A1 (KX65) (2000)
KX65-A2 (KX65) (2001)
KX65-A3 (KX65) (2002)
KX65-A4 (KX65) (2003)
KX65-A5 (KX65) (2004)
KX65-A6 (KX65) (2005)
KX65A6F (KX65) (2006)
KX65A7F (KX65) (2007)
KX65A8F (KX65) (2008)
KX65A9F (KX65) (2009)
KX65A9FA (KX65 Monster Energy) (2009)
KX65AAF (KX65 (CANADA ONLY)) (2010)
KX65ABF (KX65) (2011)
KX80-E1 (KX80) (1983)
KX80-E3 (KX80) (1985)
KX80-G1 (KX80) (1986)
KX80-G2 (KX80) (1987)
KX80-J2 (Big Wheel) (1987)
KX80-L2 (KX80) (1989)
KX80-L3 (KX80) (1990)
KX80-N2 (Big Wheel) (1989)
KX80-N3 (Big Wheel) (1990)
KX80-R1 (KX80) (1991)
KX80-R2 (KX80) (1992)
KX80-R3 (KX80) (1993)
KX80-R4 (KX80) (1994)
KX80-R5 (KX80) (1995)
KX80-R6 (KX80) (1996)
KX80-R7 (KX80) (1997)
KX80-T1 (Big Wheel) (1991)
KX80-T2 (Big Wheel) (1992)
KX80-T3 (Big Wheel) (1993)
KX80-T4 (Big Wheel) (1994)
KX80-W1 (KX80) (1998)
KX80-W2 (KX80) (1999)
KX80-W3 (KX80) (2000)
KX85-A1 (KX85) (2001)
KX85-A2 (KX85) (2002)
KX85-A3 (KX85) (2003)
KX85-A4 (KX85) (2004)
KX85-A5 (KX85) (2005)
KX85A6F (KX85) (2006)
KX85A7F (KX85) (2007)
KX85A8F (KX85) (2008)
KX85A9F (KX85) (2009)
KX85A9FA (KX85 Monster Energy) (2009)
KX85AAF (KX85) (2010)
KX85ABF (KX85) (2011)
KXT250-A1 (Tecate) (1984)
KXT250-A2 (Tecate) (1985)
KXT250-B1 (Tecate) (1986)
KXT250-B2 (Tecate) (1987)

nd4speed

09-28-2010, 03:40 PM

CDI box for 1984 Tecate same as 1986-87 Tecate 3

The woodruff key for the flywheel is used in 768 Kawasaki models so its hard to go wrong here. Any KX, KDX200, Vulcan, Ninja, Lakota, Bayou, ect up to like 2006 or 2009.

nd4speed

09-28-2010, 04:03 PM

92046-1128 BEARING-NEEDLE,TA2030 for the swingarm

Model (97):
KDX200-A3 (KDX200) (1985)
KDX200-C1 (KDX200) (1986)
KDX200-C2 (KDX200) (1987)
KDX200-C3 (KDX200) (1988)
KDX200-E1 (KDX200) (1989)
KDX200-E2 (KDX200) (1990)
KDX200-E3 (KDX200) (1991)
KDX200-E4 (KDX200) (1992)
KDX200-E5 (KDX200) (1993)
KDX200-E6 (KDX200) (1994)
KDX250-D1 (KDX250) (1991)
KDX250-D2 (KDX250) (1992)
KDX250-D3 (KDX250) (1993)
KDX250-D4 (KDX250) (1994)
KEF300-A1 (Lakota 300) (1995)
KEF300-A2 (Lakota 300) (1996)
KEF300-A3 (Lakota 300) (1997)
KEF300-A4 (Lakota 300) (1998)
KEF300-A5 (Lakota 300) (1999)
KEF300-A6 (Lakota 300) (2000)
KEF300-B1 (Lakota Sport) (2001)
KEF300-B2 (Lakota Sport) (2002)
KEF300-B3 (Lakota Sport) (2003)
KLX250-D2 (KLX250R) (1994)
KLX250-D3 (KLX250R) (1995)
KLX250-D4 (KLX250R) (1996)
KLX250H6F (KLX250S) (2006)
KLX250H7F (KLX250S) (2007)
KLX250T9F (KLX250S) (2009)
KLX250TAF (KLX250S) (2010)
KLX250W9F (KLX250SF) (2009)
KLX250WAF (KLX250SF) (2010)
KLX300-A10 (KLX300R) (2005)
KLX300-A2 (KLX300R) (1997)
KLX300-A3 (KLX300R) (1998)
KLX300-A4 (KLX300R) (1999)
KLX300-A5 (KLX300R) (2000)
KLX300-A6 (KLX300R) (2001)
KLX300A6F (KLX300R) (2006)
KLX300-A7 (KLX300R) (2002)
KLX300A7F (KLX300R) (2007)
KLX300-A8 (KLX300R) (2003)
KLX300-A9 (KLX300R) (2004)
KSF250-A10 (Mojave 250) (1996)
KSF250-A11 (Mojave 250) (1997)
KSF250-A12 (Mojave 250) (1998)
KSF250-A13 (Mojave 250) (1999)
KSF250-A14 (Mojave 250) (2000)
KSF250-A15 (Mojave 250) (2001)
KSF250-A16 (Mojave 250) (2002)
KSF250-A17 (Mojave 250) (2003)
KSF250-A18 (KFX 250 Mojave) (2004)
KSF250-A3 (Mojave 250) (1989)
KSF250-A4 (Mojave 250) (1990)
KSF250-A5 (Mojave 250) (1991)
KSF250-A6 (Mojave 250) (1992)
KSF250-A7 (Mojave 250) (1993)
KSF250-A8 (Mojave 250) (1994)
KSF250-A9 (Mojave 250) (1995)
KX125-D1 (KX125) (1985)
KX125-E1 (KX125) (1986)
KX125-E2 (KX125) (1987)
KX125-F1 (KX125) (1988)
KX125-G1 (KX125) (1989)
KX125-H1 (KX125) (1990)
KX125-H2 (KX125) (1991)
KX250-D1 (KX250) (1985)
KX250-D2 (KX250) (1986)
KX250-E1 (KX250) (1987)
KX250-F1 (KX250) (1988)
KX250-G1 (KX250) (1989)
KX250-H1 (KX250) (1990)
KX250-H2 (KX250) (1991)
KX500-B1 (KX500) (1985)
KX500-B2 (KX500) (1986)
KX500-C1 (KX500) (1987)
KX500-D1 (KX500) (1988)
KX500-E1 (KX500) (1989)
KX500-E10 (KX500) (1998)
KX500-E11 (KX500) (1999)
KX500-E12 (KX500) (2000)
KX500-E13 (KX500) (2001)
KX500-E14 (KX500) (2002)
KX500-E15 (KX500) (2003)
KX500-E16 (KX500) (2004)
KX500-E2 (KX500) (1990)
KX500-E3 (KX500) (1991)
KX500-E4 (KX500) (1992)
KX500-E5 (KX500) (1993)
KX500-E6 (KX500) (1994)
KX500-E7 (KX500) (1995)
KX500-E8 (KX500) (1996)
KX500-E9 (KX500) (1997)
KXF250-A1 (Tecate 4) (1987)
KXF250-A2 (Tecate 4) (1988)
KXT250-B1 (Tecate) (1986)
KXT250-B2 (Tecate) (1987)

partzilla claims they have them for $12.00

the ta does not mean tapered bearings . . no mfg uses tapered bearings for swing arms . . those are for automotive wheel bearings and steering stem bearing upgrade from all balls etc.

ta series are small diameter rollers . . hk are larger diameter rollers.

There is no cross reference for a ta bearing . . if you need a ta bearing you must buy a ta bearing.

They are both drawn cup type bearings meaning they have an external shell/housing unlike a piston needle bearing which does not.

http://www.psbearings.com/html_news/...k-List-33.html

ta2030 - 20 long x 27 id x 30 od drawn cup bearing

Hk2030 - 20 long x 26 id x 30 od

nd4speed

09-28-2010, 04:07 PM

92075-1153 DAMPER,SEAT 7

Model (45):
AR50-A1 (1982)
AR80-A1 (1982)
KL250-A3 (KLR250) (1980)
KL250-A4 (KLR250) (1981)
KL250-A5 (KLR250) (1982)
KL250-C1 (KLR250) (1983)
KL250-C2 (KLR250) (1984)
KRF750A8F (Teryx 750 4X4) (2008)
KRF750B8F (Teryx 750 4X4) (2008)
KRF750C8F (Teryx 750 4X4 LE) (2008)
KRF750D8F (Teryx 750 4X4 LE) (2008)
KRF750F8F (Teryx 750 4X4 NRA Outdoors) (2008)
KRF750G9F (Teryx 750 FI 4X4) (2009)
KRF750J9FA (Teryx 750 FI 4X4 LE) (2009)
KRF750K9F (Teryx 750 FI 4X4 LE) (2009)
KRF750L9F (Teryx 750 FI 4X4 LE Sport) (2009)
KRF750L9FA (Teryx 750 FI 4X4 LE Sport Monster Energy) (2009)
KRF750M9F (Teryx 750 FI 4X4 NRA Outdoors) (2009)
KRF750NAF (Teryx 750 FI 4X4) (2010)
KRF750NBF (Teryx 750 FI 4X4) (2011)
KRF750PAF (Teryx 750 FI 4X4 LE) (2010)
KRF750PBF (Teryx 750 FI 4X4 LE) (2011)
KRF750RAF (Teryx 750 FI 4X4 LE) (2010)
KRF750RBF (Teryx 750 FI 4X4 LE) (2011)
KRF750SAF (Teryx 750 FI 4X4 Sport) (2010)
KRF750SAFA (Teryx 750 FI 4X4 Sport) (2010)
KRF750SBF (Teryx 750 FI 4X4 Sport) (2011)
KRF750SBFA (Teryx 750 FI 4X4 Sport) (2011)
KRF750TAF (Teryx 750 FI 4X4 SGO) (2010)
KXF250-A1 (Tecate 4) (1987)
KXF250-A2 (Tecate 4) (1988)
KXT250-B1 (Tecate) (1986)
KXT250-B2 (Tecate) (1987)
KZ1000-K1 (LTD) (1981)
KZ1000-K2 (LTD) (1982)
KZ1000-M1 (CSR) (1981)
KZ1000-M2 (CSR) (1982)
KZ250-W1 (LTD Belt) (1983)
KZ550-F1 (Spectre) (1983)
KZ550-F2 (LTD Shaft) (1984)
KZ550-H1 (GPz) (1982)
KZ550-H2 (GPz) (1983)
KZ550-M1 (LTD Shaft) (1983)
ZL900-A1 (Eliminator) (1985)
ZL900-A2 (Eliminator) (1986)

STROK'IN-2SMOKE

09-28-2010, 04:14 PM

Thanks a lot Dudeson's, thats quite a bit of info.

nd4speed

10-03-2010, 11:46 AM

I notice one this info the rod parts appear to be the same for 1974-1997 even though Kawasaki says the rod kit doesn't. Does Rod rebuild kit work for all Kx250 1978-1997-2004? The KX250 70mm piston was 1978-1986. So the bore and stroke changed in 1987 on KX250 and on KFX250 Tecate 4. So are rods different lengths or is it just the piston pin location is different to change the stroke?

Part Number 13044-5056

Description: SET-CONNECTING ROD
Package Quantity: 1
Item Status Code: Active limited quantity
Model (12):
KDX250-D1 (KDX250) (1991)
KDX250-D2 (KDX250) (1992)
KDX250-D3 (KDX250) (1993)
KDX250-D4 (KDX250) (1994)
KX250-D2 (KX250) (1986)
KX250-E1 (KX250) (1987)
KX250-F1 (KX250) (1988)
KX250-G1 (KX250) (1989)
KX250-H1 (KX250) (1990)
KX250-H2 (KX250) (1991)
KX250-J1 (KX250) (1992)
KX250-J2 (KX250) (1993)

13044-5042 SET-CONNECTING ROD includes washers, big end bearing, and pin
13034-1060 BEARING-BIG END,H24X3

Model (6):
KX250-D1 (KX250) (1985)
KXF250-A1 (Tecate 4) (1987)
KXF250-A2 (Tecate 4) (1988)
KXT250-A2 (Tecate) (1985)
KXT250-B1 (Tecate) (1986)
KXT250-B2 (Tecate) (1987)

dont know what is still available from Kawasaki but the rod should be easy to find

13035-034 PIN,CRANK

Model (40):
KDX250-A1 (KDX250) (1980)
KDX250-B1 (KDX250) (1981)
KDX250-B2 (KDX250) (1982)
KDX250-B3 (KDX250) (1983)
KDX250- (KDX250) (1984)
KDX250-D1 (KDX250) (1991)
KDX250-D2 (KDX250) (1992)
KDX250-D3 (KDX250) (1993)
KDX250-D4 (KDX250) (1994)
KT250-A (1975)
KT250-A2 (Trial) (1976)
KX250 (1974)
KX250-A (1975)
KX250-A3 (1976)
KX250-A4 (1978)
KX250-A5 (1979)
KX250-A6 (KX250) (1980)
KX250-A7 (KX250) (1981)
KX250-B1 (KX250) (1982)
KX250-C1 (KX250) (1983)
KX250-C2 (KX250) (1984)
KX250-D1 (KX250) (1985)
KX250-D2 (KX250) (1986)
KX250-E1 (KX250) (1987)
KX250-F1 (KX250) (1988)
KX250-G1 (KX250) (1989)
KX250-H1 (KX250) (1990)
KX250-H2 (KX250) (1991)
KX250-J1 (KX250) (1992)
KX250-J2 (KX250) (1993)
KX250-K1 (KX250) (1994)
KX250-K2 (KX250) (1995)
KX250-K3 (KX250) (1996)
KX250-K4 (KX250) (1997)
KXF250-A1 (Tecate 4) (1987)
KXF250-A2 (Tecate 4) (1988)
KXT250-A1 (Tecate) (1984)
KXT250-A2 (Tecate) (1985)
KXT250-B1 (Tecate) (1986)
KXT250-B2 (Tecate) (1987)

92026-1241 SPACER (Washer)
Model (47):
F11 (1973)
F11-A (1974)
F11-B (1975)
F11M (1973)
KDX250-A1 (KDX250) (1980)
KDX250-B1 (KDX250) (1981)
KDX250-B2 (KDX250) (1982)
KDX250-B3 (KDX250) (1983)
KDX250- (KDX250) (1984)
KDX250-D1 (KDX250) (1991)
KDX250-D2 (KDX250) (1992)
KDX250-D3 (KDX250) (1993)
KDX250-D4 (KDX250) (1994)
KE250-B1 (1977)
KE250-B2 (1978)
KE250-B3 (1979)
KT250-A (1975)
KT250-A2 (Trial) (1976)
KX250 (1974)
KX250-A (1975)
KX250-A3 (1976)
KX250-A4 (1978)
KX250-A5 (1979)
KX250-A6 (KX250) (1980)
KX250-A7 (KX250) (1981)
KX250-B1 (KX250) (1982)
KX250-C1 (KX250) (1983)
KX250-C2 (KX250) (1984)
KX250-D1 (KX250) (1985)
KX250-D2 (KX250) (1986)
KX250-E1 (KX250) (1987)
KX250-F1 (KX250) (1988)
KX250-G1 (KX250) (1989)
KX250-H1 (KX250) (1990)
KX250-H2 (KX250) (1991)
KX250-J1 (KX250) (1992)
KX250-J2 (KX250) (1993)
KX250-K1 (KX250) (1994)
KX250-K2 (KX250) (1995)
KX250-K3 (KX250) (1996)
KX250-K4 (KX250) (1997)
KXF250-A1 (Tecate 4) (1987)
KXF250-A2 (Tecate 4) (1988)
KXT250-A1 (Tecate) (1984)
KXT250-A2 (Tecate) (1985)
KXT250-B1 (Tecate) (1986)
KXT250-B2 (Tecate) (1987)

Last edited by nd4speed; 1 Minute Ago at 11:45 AM.

hang&rattle

10-23-2010, 05:33 PM

Found out another fuel petcock that worked very slick. Fit perfect and took about 5 minutes to install. Nearly the same as the banshee (2GU) and 400 bigbear (2HR). It's a big bear 250, 3JN (-24500-02. All have same last 7 digits). It has a outflow to the front. Stuck it on today and really like it. Oh, and it's the cheapest for some reason- $16.95 + $2.75 shipping. Banshee at my dealership here was $36 and a week and a half out, ridiculous, got this one in 3 days for half the price, & the same thing.

nd4speed

11-01-2010, 04:20 PM

Good info on what is different between the 1986 and 1987 models:

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php?120783-Differences-between-tecate-86-and-87-by-pics

fabiodriven

11-01-2010, 05:42 PM

Here's a thread I started in regards to replacement rear shocks for Tecate A1's and A2's. I hope to do the swap soon myself and add to this thread with my personal experience.

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php?120051-First-gen-Tecate-rear-shock-questions&highlight=

hang&rattle

11-01-2010, 08:53 PM

3 or die

12-23-2010, 12:17 AM

Jeepermc

12-23-2010, 02:21 PM

Ive looked through here a few times, but Ive not seen anything on the front wheel spacers. Im looking for them for a 86 t3. I have 1 spare front axel they seem to be rare too. Need a good swap option.

Is the 86 4-156 also? DO a search for 4-156 on E-bay and a ton of different wheel spacers will pop up.. Alot of quads (yamaha) us the 4-156 bolt pattern on the front.

Or did I misunderstand the question? lol...

3 or die

12-23-2010, 11:52 PM

Is the 86 4-156 also? DO a search for 4-156 on E-bay and a ton of different wheel spacers will pop up.. Alot of quads (yamaha) us the 4-156 bolt pattern on the front.

Or did I misunderstand the question? lol...

Ya, my bad I ment for the front wheel axel spacers.

Maico

12-24-2010, 02:17 AM

Ya, my bad I ment for the front wheel axel spacers.

Bill....Why didn't you just buy a set from Ronnie when he was making them??

I know I have 1 used one in the junk parts box in the basement if you want it.

3 or die

12-24-2010, 02:32 AM

Bill....Why didn't you just buy a set from Ronnie when he was making them??

I know I have 1 used one in the junk parts box in the basement if you want it.

I just never got around to it. They will be scarse till we find a source. Ill pm you my address. If you will send it to me i'll see if I can get some made for members in need.

Maico

12-24-2010, 02:45 AM

I just never got around to it. They will be scarse till we find a source. Ill pm you my address. If you will send it to me i'll see if I can get some made for members in need.

No problem. You should of snagged the ones Ronnie made. Everything was made of stainless. Beautiful.

Anyway...I've got your address and I'll get it out ASAP. It's got some seal wear on it but you'll easily be able to have a local machine shop punch out a few. Grade school stuff when it comes to machining. In fact...you might want to check with your local middle school, high school or vocational school. Be a good learning experiance for the beginners in metal shop and they usually don't charge much. easy CNC stuff.

Just a thought.

dcreel

01-28-2011, 02:28 AM

1985 KLF185 quad rear hubs are 13 splined and have a 4/110 hub spacing. These fit on the 84-85 Tecate rear axle. The 87 KLF185 rear hubs are 4/110 as well but look to be splined for the 86-87 Tecate rear axle.

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/dcreel/001-26.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/dcreel/003-19.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/dcreel/004-20.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w182/dcreel/005-19.jpg

fmnrd

01-28-2011, 03:27 AM

TheBlueWale

01-28-2011, 05:53 AM

So I just went on ebay and you are right the spines are finer on the 87 hubs .Funny thing is all these ebay seller are selling these hubs 1 by 1 ? They are not giving them away by any means either ! even more funny is the klf 185 "87" hubs they are selling for half the price as the 85 hubs . So basiacly you are looking at almost $100.00 to do this . I figured they would have those hubs for sale for like $10.00 ,I was surprised to see the prices . Can the Tecate guys ever catch a break? :wondering

A month or 2 ago there was a few pairs listed with buy it nows for about $10 + $10 shipping. There is an 87 klf hub for $20 w/ $9 in shipping. There's a Nos 85 klf hub for $50 too. These hubs can't be worth $50 a piece used because the klf's barely sell for anything as it is, I'm sure as the spring time comes there'll be more of them for sale at a price worth paying.

1badtecate4

02-02-2011, 12:58 PM

So if I am understanding correctly the 86 KX250 Brake calipers are a direct bolt on for the 86 KXT250? Just wondering because I need some brakes on my 86 project. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

scottyms

02-02-2011, 02:37 PM

the calipers are the same, the bracket that holds them is different...

86 tecate front and rear are the same bracket and caliper, also the same on the 87 front but different rear...

scotty

nd4speed

02-02-2011, 07:15 PM

the calipers are the same, the bracket that holds them is different...

86 tecate front and rear are the same bracket and caliper, also the same on the 87 front but different rear...

scotty

Well I was looking at some front calipers today and found the 86 KX250 caliper brackets mentioned are different bolt pattern.
Is the bracket made of hardened steel?

The rear master looks similar and bolt pattern looks the same as other bikes.

nd4speed

02-02-2011, 08:00 PM

49030-1065 rear hubs for 1985 KLF185 are only for 1985 and are discontinued

Makes me wonder about the splines for 1986 Tecate and KLF185 and so on.......this may mean al Bayou 220/250 and Brute Force and Prairie 700 cause I see a thread about 400ex for the P700.

Oh well, lots of honda hubs around anyway.

Wideopen872

02-08-2011, 01:56 AM

I just aquired an 85 tecate, does anyone know what flywheels/electrical parts interchange?
Thanks

nd4speed

02-19-2011, 09:35 PM

link to pictures of service data pages for all tecate 3 models

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php?126058-KXT250-Service-Data

Wideopen872

04-05-2011, 04:44 PM

Thanks buddy

TheBlueWale

09-03-2011, 10:06 PM

Acerbis Front Auxiliary Fuel Tanks 1.3 Gallon - White on ebay, Since the 86/7 came with a "short track tank" from the factory and the 250r was able to hold about .5 0r a gallon of gas more. The acerbis tank would be something to look into for the 86/7's as well as the 500's. It looks like a numberplate, but still serves a good purpose.

just ben

09-04-2011, 11:00 AM

TheBlueWale

09-04-2011, 03:49 PM

do you have a link?

Sorry, but that is the one thing that I haven't figured out how to do on this site. If you type in acerbis auxilliary tank on ebay, you'll find about 8 new ones(all white in color, but I think it will still flow with the Tecate's color scheme). They go for about the same amount as a repro Atc number plate, but at least this has a use and a look factor as opposed to just the look of a # plate.

Xpress

09-04-2011, 03:55 PM

This?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Acerbis-Rear-Auxiliary-Fuel-Tank-1-6-Gal-White-/330424930691?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ceedc5183#ht_736wt_873

BTW, click on the link in the address bar until it highlights the entire link, then right click, click on COPY, then go to wherever you want to put the link and right click, click on PASTE.

Alternatively, instead of doing clicks, you can highlight the link, and press CTRL C on your keyboard to copy, then press CTRL V to paste.

TheBlueWale

09-04-2011, 04:06 PM

fabiodriven

09-04-2011, 06:27 PM

I fail to see what this has to do with Tecate parts swapping.

TheBlueWale

09-04-2011, 06:41 PM

I fail to see what this has to do with Tecate parts swapping.

The title of the thread says kxt250 Tecate 3 what parts Fit Swap Interchange?

The last 3 words don't have commas between them, but the Acerbis auxilliary tank would be a part that Fits(it's universal and will fit anything with tripple trees). I just figured that I would mention it here because the 86/7 tank only holds about 2 gallons or so and rather than seeing someone try and replace the gas tank with another one. It would ruin the look of the machine and there really isn't a tank that could be made to work without some serious frame mods. I had plans on building an aluminum gas tank, but it isn't possible to make it any larger than the stock one with the room given. This would be a better route, especially if someone were to have a kx 500 86/7 tecate.

just ben

09-04-2011, 09:38 PM

fabio is right, it has nothing to do with parts swapping but is an interesting option I will be looking into.

jeswinehart

04-09-2012, 10:46 PM

I may have posted this up in one of the previouse 14 pages of postings, maybe,,,
alot of folks think these things are discontinuded. They ain't. Just use this updated parts number when talking to your Kawi dealer.
Can't recall price off hand but remember it only stung a little bit :)

144795144796

nd4speed

07-09-2012, 01:45 PM

shifter for Honda xr650l 93-04is a direct fit 86 t3

TecateDan

07-13-2012, 09:07 AM

fabio is right, it has nothing to do with parts swapping but is an interesting option I will be looking into.

Are you seriously telling me that the Tecate gas tank isin't big enough? I've never come close to running my tank out when other guys on their honda's are pouring in gatoraide bottles of fuel and still running low I pull in with half a tank left.

fabiodriven

07-13-2012, 09:38 AM

Are you seriously telling me that the Tecate gas tank isin't big enough? I've never come close to running my tank out when other guys on their honda's are pouring in gatoraide bottles of fuel and still running low I pull in with half a tank left.

2nd gen tanks Daniel-san. Get with the program.

just ben

07-13-2012, 09:58 AM

2nd gen tanks Daniel-san. Get with the program.yeah I don't think it would work very well on a first gen. covering the radiator may be a bad idea lol.

TecateDan

07-13-2012, 03:46 PM

Ahhhhhh. that makes a whole lot more sense now

falloutboy

08-18-2012, 02:59 PM

Has anybody ever compared the front motor mounts from a 86 kx250 to an 86 Tecate? By the pictures they look similar. It is the mounts circled "A" in the diagram. Part 32029.

http://s3.amazonaws.com/www.cheapcycleparts.com/images/manual/production/assembly_images/65388/large/50031.png?1336692040

The actual p/n is 32029-1438 and has been discontinued but its KX counterpart is still available. On the set I have, both plates have cracks so I'm looking for a replacement pair.

crazyflights

09-26-2012, 05:58 PM

Great thread! very interesting

nd4speed

09-27-2012, 02:01 AM

I dug out what I believe are 1986 Kx250 front motor mounts and compared to 86 T3.

Kx250 f. mounts have no hole in center and the bolt pattern is smaller than the T3 which means you would need to slot them towards the outside edges of the parts. This would create a thinner, weaker wall thickness. The bend of the KX f. mount matched the T3 when the mounts were stacked on top of each other.

One of the KX250 mounts I looked at was broken around a bolt hole. I held the mount to my KX frame and it seemed to be the right mount (because I had a 1984 KX).

nd4speed

11-10-2012, 04:29 AM

i am suurprised if I forgot to add this to my tecate swap thread, but I put like a 1996 KX250 case saver on my 86 KX250. So KX500 1986-2004 all had the same bolt pattern for the case saver, which basically means tons KX250/500 case savers are out there. You can see Chaplin Kawasaki try to peddle them on ebay for KXT at a jacked up rate of course. They are grey with three holes in them, but keep in mind that is the plastic part, there is a metal spacer part that is to me the real case saver. That spacer can be used to save your case but leave you room to remove the front sprocket.
I think difference in chain guide has to do with stock oem sprocket size.

Plastic front sprocket cover: 14026-1174

Model (30):
KDX250-D1 (KDX250) (1991)
KDX250-D2 (KDX250) (1992)
KDX250-D3 (KDX250) (1993)
KDX250-D4 (KDX250) (1994)
KX250-J1 (KX250) (1992)
KX250-J2 (KX250) (1993)
KX250-K1 (KX250) (1994)
KX250-K2 (KX250) (1995)
KX250-K3 (KX250) (1996)
KX250-K4 (KX250) (1997)
KX250-K5 (KX250) (1998)
KX250-L1 (KX250) (1999)
KX250-L2 (KX250) (2000)
KX250-L3 (KX250) (2001)
KX250-L4 (KX250) (2002)
KX250-M1 (KX250) (2003)
KX250-M2 (KX250) (2004)
KX500-E10 (KX500) (1998)
KX500-E11 (KX500) (1999)
KX500-E12 (KX500) (2000)
KX500-E13 (KX500) (2001)
KX500-E14 (KX500) (2002)
KX500-E15 (KX500) (2003)
KX500-E16 (KX500) (2004)
KX500-E4 (KX500) (1992)
KX500-E5 (KX500) (1993)
KX500-E6 (KX500) (1994)
KX500-E7 (KX500) (1995)
KX500-E8 (KX500) (1996)
KX500-E9 (KX500) (1997)

metal case saver/ spacer / chain guide: 12053-1172

Model (20):
KX500-B1 (KX500) (1985)
KX500-B2 (KX500) (1986)
KX500-C1 (KX500) (1987)
KX500-D1 (KX500) (1988)
KX500-E1 (KX500) (1989)
KX500-E10 (KX500) (1998)
KX500-E11 (KX500) (1999)
KX500-E12 (KX500) (2000)
KX500-E13 (KX500) (2001)
KX500-E14 (KX500) (2002)
KX500-E15 (KX500) (2003)
KX500-E16 (KX500) (2004)
KX500-E2 (KX500) (1990)
KX500-E3 (KX500) (1991)
KX500-E4 (KX500) (1992)
KX500-E5 (KX500) (1993)
KX500-E6 (KX500) (1994)
KX500-E7 (KX500) (1995)
KX500-E8 (KX500) (1996)
KX500-E9 (KX500) (1997)

metal case saver/ spacer / chain guide: 12053-1233

Model (13):
KDX250-D1 (KDX250) (1991)
KDX250-D2 (KDX250) (1992)
KDX250-D3 (KDX250) (1993)
KDX250-D4 (KDX250) (1994)
KX250-F1 (KX250) (1988)
KX250-G1 (KX250) (1989)
KX250-H1 (KX250) (1990)
KX250-H2 (KX250) (1991)
KX250-J1 (KX250) (1992)
KX250-J2 (KX250) (1993)
KX250-K1 (KX250) (1994)
KX250-K2 (KX250) (1995)
KX250-K3 (KX250) (1996)

metal case saver/ spacer / chain guide: 12053-1382

Model (8):
KX250-K4 (KX250) (1997)
KX250-K5 (KX250) (1998)
KX250-L1 (KX250) (1999)
KX250-L2 (KX250) (2000)
KX250-L3 (KX250) (2001)
KX250-L4 (KX250) (2002)
KX250-M1 (KX250) (2003)
KX250-M2 (KX250) (2004)

metal case saver/ spacer / chain guide: option (larger sprocket?) 12053-1387

Model (8):
KX250-K4 (KX250) (1997)
KX250-K5 (KX250) (1998)
KX250-L1 (KX250) (1999)
KX250-L2 (KX250) (2000)
KX250-L3 (KX250) (2001)
KX250-L4 (KX250) (2002)
KX250-M1 (KX250) (2003)
KX250-M2 (KX250) (2004)

nd4speed

11-10-2012, 04:36 AM

As of September 2015 most sites I used to compare part numbers have erased the info. Kawasaki.com and Partzilla.com to name 2.

nd4speed

05-16-2013, 01:15 AM

Part Number
92081-1640
Description: SPRING,BRAKE RETURN

Model (6):
KX125-C1 (KX125) (1984)
KX125-D1 (KX125) (1985)
KX250-D1 (KX250) (1985)
KX500-B1 (KX500) (1985)
KXT250-B1 (Tecate) (1986)
KXT250-B2 (Tecate) (1987)

jb2wheels

08-01-2013, 11:37 AM

A couple of things I found while working on my 85 Tecate projects I could not find info about in this thread:

Tail Light and bracket:
Many Kawasaki trikes and some quads from the 80's use the same tail light and bracket. This is the eBay search string I use:
(klf110,klf 110,klt110,klt 110,klt160,klt 160,klt185,klt 185,klt250,klt 250,kxt250,kxt 250,tecate,prairie,mojave)

The tail light without the bracket is used on even more. This is the eBay search string I use:
(klf110,klf 110,klt110,klt 110,klt160,klt 160,klt185,klt 185,klt250,klt 250,kef300,kef 300,klf220,klf 220,klf300,klf 300,ksf250,ksf 250,kvf300,kvf 300,kvf400,kvf 400,kxt250,kxt 250,tecate,bayou,lakota,prairie,mojave)

The rubber gas tank retention strap is the same as a bunch of old Kawasakis and is reproduced although you can get them for like $10. I just search for the Kawasaki part number: 92072-042
For some reason, 2 of my 3 trikes did not have these straps. I was able to get 2 shipped to me for lke $12.

nd4speed

08-02-2013, 01:55 AM

tail light damper which is the main black plastic frame for the light is listed for many models, but the rest of some of the parts in the assembly may not be but yes tail lights from these models should fit 86-87 Tecate:

Model (75):
KEF300-A1 (Lakota 300) (1995)
KEF300-A2 (Lakota 300) (1996)
KEF300-A3 (Lakota 300) (1997)
KEF300-A4 (Lakota 300) (1998)
KEF300-A5 (Lakota 300) (1999)
KEF300-A6 (Lakota 300) (2000)
KEF300-B1 (Lakota Sport) (2001)
KEF300-B2 (Lakota Sport) (2002)
KEF300-B3 (Lakota Sport) (2003)
KSF250-A10 (Mojave 250) (1996)
KSF250-A11 (Mojave 250) (1997)
KSF250-A12 (Mojave 250) (1998)
KSF250-A13 (Mojave 250) (1999)
KSF250-A14 (Mojave 250) (2000)
KSF250-A15 (Mojave 250) (2001)
KSF250-A16 (Mojave 250) (2002)
KSF250-A17 (Mojave 250) (2003)
KSF250-A18 (KFX 250 Mojave) (2004)
KSF250-A3 (Mojave 250) (1989)
KSF250-A4 (Mojave 250) (1990)
KSF250-A5 (Mojave 250) (1991)
KSF250-A6 (Mojave 250) (1992)
KSF250-A7 (Mojave 250) (1993)
KSF250-A8 (Mojave 250) (1994)
KSF250-A9 (Mojave 250) (1995)
KVF300-A1 (Prairie 300 4X4) (1999)
KVF300-A2 (Prairie 300 4X4) (2000)
KVF300-A3 (Prairie 300 4X4) (2001)
KVF300-A4 (Prairie 300 4X4) (2002)
KVF300-B1 (Prairie 300) (1999)
KVF300-B2 (Prairie 300) (2000)
KVF300-B3 (Prairie 300) (2001)
KVF300-trailprotrailpro (Prairie 300) (2002)
KVF360-A1 (Prairie 360 4X4) (2003)
KVF360-A2 (Prairie 360 4X4) (2004)
KVF360-A3 (Prairie 360 4X4) (2005)
KVF360A6F (Prairie 360 4X4) (2006)
KVF360A7F (Prairie 360 4X4) (2007)
KVF360A8F (Prairie 360 4X4) (2008)
KVF360A9F (Prairie 360 4X4) (2009)
KVF360AAF (Prairie 360 4X4) (2010)
KVF360ABF (Prairie 360 4X4) (2011)
KVF360ACF (Prairie 360 4X4) (2012)
KVF360ADF (Prairie 360 4X4) (2013)
KVF360-B1 (Prairie 360) (2003)
KVF360-B2 (Prairie 360) (2004)
KVF360-B3 (Prairie 360) (2005)
KVF360B6F (Prairie 360) (2006)
KVF360B7F (Prairie 360) (2007)
KVF360B8F (Prairie 360) (2008)
KVF360B9F (Prairie 360) (2009)
KVF360-C1 (Prairie 360 4X4 Advantage Classic) (2003)
KVF360-C2 (Prairie 360 4X4 Hardwoods Green HD) (2004)
KVF360-C3 (Prairie 360 4X4 Hardwoods Green HD) (2005)
KVF360C6F (Prairie 360 4X4 Hardwoods Green HD) (2006)
KVF360C7F (Prairie 360 4X4 Hardwoods Green HD) (2007)
KVF360C8F (Prairie 360 4X4 Hardwoods Green HD) (2008)
KVF360C9F (Prairie 360 4X4 Hardwoods Green HD) (2009)
KVF360CAF (Prairie 360 4X4 Realtree APG HD) (2010)
KVF360CBF (Prairie 360 4X4 Realtree APG HD) (2011)
KVF400-A1 (Prairie 400 4X4) (1997)
KVF400-A2 (Prairie 400 4X4) (1998)
KVF400-B1 (Prairie 400) (1998)
KVF400-C1 (Prairie 400 4X4) (1999)
KVF400-C2 (Prairie 400 4X4) (2000)
KVF400-C3 (Prairie 400 4X4) (2001)
KVF400-C4 (Prairie 400 4X4) (2002)
KVF400-D1 (Prairie 400) (1999)
KVF400-D2 (Prairie 400) (2000)
KVF400-D3 (Prairie 400) (2001)
KVF400-D4 (Prairie 400) (2002)
KXF250-A1 (Tecate 4) (1987)
KXF250-A2 (Tecate 4) (1988)
KXT250-B1 (Tecate) (1986)
KXT250-B2 (Tecate) (1987)

nd4speed

08-02-2013, 02:03 AM

how about 86-87 T3 head light?

Model (12):
KL250-D2 (KLR250) (1985)
KL250-D3 (KLR250) (1986)
KL600-A1 (KL600) (1984)
KL600-B1 (KL600) (1985)
KL600-B2 (KL600) (1986)
KL650-A1 (KLR650) (1987)
KL650-A2 (KLR650) (1988)
KL650-A3 (KLR650) (1989)
KL650-A4 (KLR650) (1990)
KL650-A5 (KLR650) (1991)
KXT250-B1 (Tecate) (1986)
KXT250-B2 (Tecate) (1987)

The metal frame that holds just the glass is listed for many models so these may fit if you have a mounting bracket:
KL250-D10 (KLR250) (1993)
KL250-D11 (KLR250) (1994)
KL250-D12 (KLR250) (1995)
KL250-D13 (KLR250) (1996)
KL250-D14 (KLR250) (1997)
KL250-D15 (KLR250) (1998)
KL250-D16 (KLR250) (1999)
KL250-D17 (KLR250) (2000)
KL250-D18 (KLR250) (2001)
KL250-D19 (KLR250) (2002)
KL250-D2 (KLR250) (1985)
KL250-D20 (KLR250) (2003)
KL250-D21 (KLR250) (2004)
KL250-D22 (KLR250) (2005)
KL250-D3 (KLR250) (1986)
KL250-D4 (KLR250) (1987)
KL250-D5 (KLR250) (1988)
KL250-D6 (KLR250) (1989)
KL250-D7 (KLR250) (1990)
KL250-D8 (KLR250) (1991)
KL250-D9 (KLR250) (1992)
KL250-G4 (Super Sherpa) (2000)
KL250-G5 (Super Sherpa) (2001)
KL250-G6 (Super Sherpa) (2002)
KL250-G7 (Super Sherpa) (2003)
KL250-G8 (CANADA ONLY) (2004)
KL250G9F (Super Sherpa) (2009)
KL250GAF (CANADA ONLY) (2010)
KL600-A1 (KL600) (1984)
KL600-B1 (KL600) (1985)
KL600-B2 (KL600) (1986)
KL650-A1 (KLR650) (1987)
KL650-A10 (KLR650) (1996)
KL650-A11 (KLR650) (1997)
KL650-A12 (KLR650) (1998)
KL650-A13 (KLR650) (1999)
KL650-A14 (KLR650) (2000)
KL650-A15 (KLR650) (2001)
KL650-A16 (KLR650) (2002)
KL650-A17 (KLR650) (2003)
KL650-A18 (KLR650) (2004)
KL650-A19 (KLR650) (2005)
KL650-A2 (KLR650) (1988)
KL650-A3 (KLR650) (1989)
KL650-A4 (KLR650) (1990)
KL650-A5 (KLR650) (1991)
KL650-A6 (KLR650) (1992)
KL650A6F (KLR650) (2006)
KL650-A7 (KLR650) (1993)
KL650A7F (KLR650) (2007)
KL650-A8 (KLR650) (1994)
KL650-A9 (KLR650) (1995)
KLX250H6F (KLX250S) (2006)
KLX250H7F (KLX250S) (2007)
KLX650-C1 (KLX650) (1993)
KLX650-C2 (KLX650) (1994)
KLX650-C3 (KLX650) (1995)
KLX650-C4 (KLX650) (1996)
KMX125-A12 (KMX 125) (1999)
KMX125-A13 (KMX 125) (2000)
KMX125-A14 (KMX 125) (2001)
KXT250-B1 (Tecate) (1986)
KXT250-B2 (Tecate) (1987)

nd4speed

08-20-2013, 05:46 AM

Just saw a picture of a banshee shock on 84/85 Tecate. Rezzie was at bottom. Shock is a bit sorter like half inch though. The owner liked the ride of the shock. Banshee shock fits on LT250R so I still think LT250R shock is option for all years.

cochran

08-30-2013, 07:06 PM

I assume any year Banshee shock will work correct?

81Rmachine

10-30-2013, 12:17 AM

Someone had mentioned a replacement for the rear master cylinder earlier, I used one from my 01 kx250 parts bike and it required just a little modification. The stock reservoir was broke and the kx has a smaller one which is further out of the way of the kicker you'll just have to check the level maybe a bit more often. The kx uses 6mm bolts so I drilled em out and tapped them to 8 x 1.25 the tecate uses and I used the pushrod and clevis from the tecate as well since it is longer and necessary because I had to slot the mounting plate holes just a bit so the peddle would come up to a comfortable level but it works great and was an easy swap

nd4speed

01-26-2014, 07:45 PM

To clear up brake rotors:

1987 KXT250 b2 rear = 220mm. EBC md6134d

1986/87 KXT250 front and 1986 KXT250 B1 rear = 206mm. EBC md6138d

87-88 KXF250 rear = 230mm. EBC md6136d

87-88 KXF250 front = 170mm. EBC md6133d

http://www.ebcbrakes.com/assets/ecatalogues/2013-us-mc/2013-us-mc-catalogue.html#p=432

nd4speed

02-08-2014, 08:11 PM

I see part number - 44065-1085 BUSHING,FRONT FORK is ACTIVE

Model (16):
ZG1000-A10 (Concours) (1995)
ZG1000-A11 (CANADA ONLY) (1996)
ZG1000-A12 (Concours) (1997)
ZG1000-A13 (Concours) (1998)
ZG1000-A9 (Concours) (1994)
ZR750-C1 (Zephyr 750) (1991)
ZR750-C2 (Zephyr 750) (1992)
ZR750-C3 (Zephyr 750) (1993)
ZX1000-B1 (Ninja ZX-10) (1988)
ZX1000-B2 (Ninja ZX-10) (1989)
ZX1000-B3 (Ninja ZX-10) (1990)
ZX1100-E1 (GPZ 1100) (1995)
ZX1100-E2 (GPZ 1100) (1996)
ZX1100-E3 (GPZ 1100) (1997)
ZX1100-F1 (GPZ 1100 ABS) (1996)
ZX600-F1 (Ninja ZX-6R) (1995)

44065-1064 was superseded by -1085

So....
44065-1081 (44018-1051)
Description: BUSHING-FRONT FORK,IN
Package Quantity: 1
Item Status Code: Canceled

Model (8):
ZG1000-A1 (Concours) (1986)
ZG1000-A2 (Concours) (1987)
ZG1000-A3 (Concours) (1988)
ZG1000-A4 (CANADA ONLY) (1989)
ZG1000-A5 (Concours) (1990)
ZG1000-A6 (Concours) (1991)
ZG1000-A7 (Concours) (1992)
ZG1000-A8 (Concours) (1993)

nd4speed

03-24-2014, 04:14 PM

1984 1985 Tecate:

dog bone bearing

59266-1052 $77.00 ea SB142820EO seals are in same link below.

http://www.xtremeusa.com/OEMpartfind...1984/080182J-6

59266-1009 SAME PART AS ABOVE $53.00

http://www.ronayers.com/JOINT-BALLSB...-P4005469.aspx

SUSP LINK BEARINGS

THE PLACE BELOW HAS 8 OF THEM. GO TO LOCAL BEARING SUPPLY WITH THE SIZE. THEY MAY ALSO HAVE THEM.

92046-1041 SIZE 24X31X28 TA2428Z

http://www.catalyst-findit.co.uk/ind...528&pid=74-018

BUY ALL THE 1041's YOU WANT HERE

http://www.bearingsbikepartsseals.co...mm-ta2428.html

here ya go.

bushing/seal

11012-1203

shim

92025-1229

click on the xtremeusa link, wait 10 seconds then click on the back page bitton on the your scxreen so see the parts fiche.

both these might be available at ronayers.com

Bushings will work in place of needle bearings in this app however the needle bearings will allow the arm to move more freely especially under the severe loads the arm is subjected to.

The bearings i listed are original Japanese made IKO bearings. they are also made by ntn which is japanese.

The cost is $12.27 each plus $11.44 shipping to California or $11.2 each plus $31.04 shipping if one buys 10 at a time. They are not $20.00 each however the shipping cos can be high depending on where you buy them and where you live..

http://www.bearingsbikepartsseals.co...mm-ta2428.html

you can also buy them dirt cheap from china. HKS brand

p/n HKS152312

http://www.alibaba.com/showroom/ta2428z.html

looks like same bearing HMK2428 $12.00 ea.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HMK2428-NTN-...75#ht_87wt_910

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/88...pe_Needle.html

seals

11012-1203 $9.54 ea plus $8.00 to California.

http://www.ronayers.com/Search.aspx?k=11012-1203

2 bearings....24.54
shipping.......11.44
seals.......... 19.08
shipping........8.00
tax..................0

total...........63.06

nd4speed

04-02-2014, 01:26 AM

wiring diagram for 1986 KX250

nd4speed

04-03-2014, 01:56 AM

wiring diagram for 1983-1985 KX250

falloutboy

04-05-2014, 02:02 AM

emmie357

04-05-2014, 09:32 AM

As far a the 84/85 suspension linkage bearings it looks like a 94/95 Honda CB1000 swingarm bearing should work:
http://www.partzilla.com/parts/detail/honda/HP-91063-MZ1-003.html

It's the same size roller bearing, I wonder if the dust seals are usable too?

nd4speed

04-06-2014, 01:06 AM

Well some KX500 riders are saying the weak small spring pushing together the ratchet gears is why the kickstart gear slips and the slipping causes the gear damage.

Solution 1 was add another washer to push the spring harder or of course coming up with a strong spring.

Having the right washers in the assembly stack or even adding more to the stack.

Cutting back gears if needed but they may be surface hardened???

Kick starter will not always engage when engine is cold. If I lean the bike to the right and pull slightly on the kick start shaft it will usually engage. Once the bike starts and warms up a little no problems after that. Kick starter engages every time.

I had the exact same problem with my 500 when I bought it...once it was warmed up, it was fine.
It was the ratchet spring that was the problem...they're a fine wire spring and get weak over time.
Get the correct part #...and they're under $10.

Part Number 92081-122
Description: SPRING,RATCHET
Package Quantity: 1
Item Status Code: Active
used in 359 models of Kawasaki, easy to find

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=189655&d=1395337488

Part Number 13078-1007
Description: RATCHET

Model (7):
KDX200-C1 (KDX200) (1986)
KDX200-C2 (KDX200) (1987)
KDX200-C3 (KDX200) (1988)
KX250-F1 (KX250) (1988)
KX250-G1 (KX250) (1989)
KXF250-A1 (Tecate 4) (1987)
KXF250-A2 (Tecate 4) (1988)

Superseded Part Number 13078-1061
Description: RATCHET
Fits:

KDX200-A1 (KDX200) (1983)
KDX200-A2 (KDX200) (1984)
KDX200-A3 (KDX200) (1985)
KDX200-E1 (KDX200) (1989)
KDX250-B3 (KDX250) (1983)
KDX250-trailprotrailpro (KDX250) (1984)
KX250-C1 (KX250) (1983)
KX250-C2 (KX250) (1984)
KX250-D1 (KX250) (1985)
KX250-D2 (KX250) (1986)
KX250-E1 (KX250) (1987)
KXT250-A1 (Tecate) (1984)
KXT250-A2 (Tecate) (1985)
KXT250-B1 (Tecate) (1986)
KXT250-B2 (Tecate) (1987)

Part Number 59051-1051
Description: GEAR-SPUR,KICKSTARTER

Model (10):
KDX250-B3 (KDX250) (1983)
KDX250-trailprotrailpro (KDX250) (1984)
KX250-C1 (KX250) (1983)
KX250-C2 (KX250) (1984)
KX250-D1 (KX250) (1985)
KX250-D2 (KX250) (1986)
KXT250-A1 (Tecate) (1984)
KXT250-A2 (Tecate) (1985)
KXT250-B1 (Tecate) (1986)
KXT250-B2 (Tecate) (1987)

PArt 59051-1022
IDLE GEAR, KICKSTRTER

Model (16):
KDX250-A1 (KDX250) (1980)
KDX250-B1 (KDX250) (1981)
KDX250-B2 (KDX250) (1982)
KDX250-B3 (KDX250) (1983)
KDX250-trailprotrailpro (KDX250) (1984)
KX250-A6 (KX250) (1980)
KX250-A7 (KX250) (1981)
KX250-B1 (KX250) (1982)
KX250-C1 (KX250) (1983)
KX250-C2 (KX250) (1984)
KX250-D1 (KX250) (1985)
KX250-D2 (KX250) (1986)
KXT250-A1 (Tecate) (1984)
KXT250-A2 (Tecate) (1985)
KXT250-B1 (Tecate) (1986)
KXT250-B2 (Tecate) (1987)

190712
There was also talk of KX250 engine parts were not changed much from 89-2004 for sure and the changes were minor and all versions are compatible.

trailpros happens... the 3. gear of the ´87 is now for the scrap man ... same problem like on the ´83 kx250 2 years ago ...
First i fixed the transmission of my 87-motor . A snap ring was out of direction. gears still looking like new. so i replaced all snap rings and washers..

KX 250 Transmission Gears and forks are matching from ´83-´89 only the shafts were changed in 85 and 88 ...

190709
190710
Supposed KX250 Factory Race works crank?
190711

Much to learn and now i know quite every part that was mounted on the kx 2stroke 250 and 500 between 1983 and 2008 ... and you would be stunned to learn that a little handful parts in the last kx250 in 2008 were unchanged since 1978...

Kawi didn't change things unless they could make it worth while. Look at the kx500 1988 they found a frame and ergos that carried the bike until 04, 89-04 KX500 engines stayed the same except for a few minor parts that can be adapted to fit all those years, They used the "K.I.S.S." and "if it ain't broke don't fix it" mottos lol

Hi All,

Just one of my options right now since parts are hard to find.

I'm adding up the cost to fix the motor and it's coming close to the price of a good used 2000 kx motor I found.

So how much moding do I need to do to get it to fit?

dinky,

thats definetely a job for the advanced kx-wrencher!... smiley

the 2000 engine fits to the 87 lower motormounts, but its still a lot of modifying the 87 use 8mm motorbolts and 15mm swingarm-bolt . the 2000 engine has 10mm boltholes and 17mm swingarm-bolt...
last year i had a 96 engine in my 87 frame... you need a completed modifyed pipe , bolt-on-headstay or a 2003/04 cylinderhead, handmade-bushings everywhere for the motormounts and swingarm-bolt...handmade brackets for the headstay...
here you can take a look at it: http://der-motopunk.de.tl/projekt-evo_racer-kx250E1-.htm

if i where you, i would rebuild the 87 engine or try to get an good used 88-91 engine. that would make some things easier for the engine swap...
second option: you can try to fit the 2000 crank and cylinder to the 87 motor-bottom, but also not as easy as it sounds in first...

3 Wheel Drive

04-06-2014, 11:13 AM

nd4speed

04-06-2014, 01:08 PM

Here's the link for swapping forks from the 85 Tecate to using the 86 Tecate forks:

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/93870-Can-I-get-some-honest-opinions-criticism-for-my-Tecate-please

I read somewhere in this thread it was possible and it got me curious, there's no real details to the swap but there are some pics and input from members in there.

Oh wow he tried to put the 1986/87 style tank and radiator setup on the A1/A2....I searched around for info and found people saying it was possible but with no pictures and no real steps of what was involved in the swap. Good find!

Some one on here was going to buy a 86 Triple tree set from me to do this swap soon but the money never showed and guess he hasnt had time to get started on it. Maybe he will and provide more info on the conversion.

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=74360&d=1232684683
http://www.3wheelerworld.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=74365&d=1234659435

nd4speed

04-08-2014, 10:54 PM

So it seems the 1990-94 KDX250 is a direct bolt on motor swap for the 1986/87 Tecate. Sprockets, swingarm bolt, and Motor mounts line up except the front need spacers and the upper motor mounts always need to be fabricated or modded.

This also means many other KX250 motors fit directly in this frame as mentioned like 3 posts above this one.

Read about a members cool swap and build here:
http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/166563-86-Tecate-w-94-kdx250-engine-build-thread

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g248/bkm1168/Mobile%20Uploads/20140404_191711_zpsxazq9hil.jpg

falloutboy

04-09-2014, 01:02 AM

Bushing fit, but they don't. Some modification needed

A slight hiccup. The Race Tech bushings are a tiny bit thicker than stock. They fit perfectly in the lower tube by themselves and fit the upper, but with a gap. The old stock bushing was almost touching itself. My idea is to reduce the overall diameter of the recess for the bushing, thus closing the gap and allowing the bushing on the inner pipe to go in the lower fork tube. I'm guessing a few thousandths if that...
190909190910190911

3 Wheel Drive

04-26-2014, 12:14 AM

I just picked up a $50.00 Banshee shock, its around a 1/2" - 3/8" shorter than the stock 85 Tecate shock.

250rmanfmf

05-08-2014, 07:23 PM

01-05 Raptor 660 rear wheel hubs fit a 86/87 Tecate rear axle. Slides on nice and tight. Only difference is the hub doesn't slide on all the way as the axle splines stop and there is about a 1/4-1/2 inch gap from hubs hitting the stop point on the axle. Also on area where the nut goes on the hub sticks out about a 1/4 inch from where the splines stop. 192988192987

tecaterob

05-10-2014, 03:17 PM

I know you said the T4 motor doesn't fit the 86 T3, but does it require a lot of work? My frame, swing arm were just powder coated. I have a spare 330 T4 motor in storage and that I forgot I had. I'm thinking of putting it in my build. Thanks for your input..

tecaterob

05-11-2014, 04:58 PM

Also Front Wheel. I heard the 250R fits? I think they are 10in. Do they fit and what size tires and wheels are you guys using.

Thanks

3 Wheel Drive

05-11-2014, 06:25 PM

Also Front Wheel. I heard the 250R fits? I think they are 10in. Do they fit and what size tires and wheels are you guys using.

Thanks

You can buy a 10" wheel from here:

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/166824-JasonB-needs-another-10-inch-wheel-so-here-we-go-again!!!

The tire size is 22x6x10 I'm getting one, thinking about getting another one too.

RubberSalt

06-11-2014, 04:12 AM

Petcocks:
I've got a petcock from an R1 motorcycle in mine(84 tecate). About $8 . has 5/16 lines.

Almost all Petcocks bolt on the same. With the exception of fuel line size and spigot, plenty are available. Wrecked sport bikes off high flow.

RubberSalt

06-12-2014, 01:35 AM

YT175 source coil fits the stator plate ever so slight modification. Maybe 1-2mm griding on the bolt holes to move it inwards and some grinding on the iron part of the coil to shape it correctly.

It's 270-330 ohms, quite a bit higher than the tecates 198-250. With that being said, it should be more potent on the spark. I'm going to give it a shot and let you guys know. I've got 2 spare CDI's, and knowing all the others that fit...

nd4speed

06-18-2014, 12:55 PM

Yamaha DT125 kick start lever on an 86 Tecate (fits all years)

196067

RubberSalt

06-28-2014, 05:18 PM

yt125/175 source coil may not put enough power out. I'm getting spark, but not a really hot spark. Not hot enough to fire. Could be ignition coil. I'll have to take 1 off the blaster to test it out.

EDIT!! I have lost magnetism on a flywheel magnet. No coil sparks well. The yt has done the best so far.. Better than my stock at 192ohms on the source coil.

nd4speed

07-12-2014, 04:21 PM

I installed a moose case saver for 2003-2004 KX250 on my 1986 T3 so like 1985-2004 KX250 case savers fit all years tecate.
(the bolts included from moose were too long)

Now the moose KX250 chain guard case saver did not look like it would allow anything larger than the 13 tooth counter front sprocket.

The KX500 case saver may be the way to go if you plan to run larger than stock front sprocket.

197141

nd4speed

07-12-2014, 04:31 PM

The oem shifter spline block can be repaired by buy a new shifter and cutting off its spline block and the OEM spline block and welding the new one on the Tecate shifter.

Dave @ IRL does it and a member did it here:
http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/166770-My-Red-Tecate-Project?p=1320574#post1320574

I had one done at Delduca welding locally.

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=197138&d=1405194953&thumb=1

3wheeledfanatic

07-20-2014, 02:53 PM

I used the 78-2007 hot rods kit on my 85 tecate crank, worked great.

nd4speed

02-08-2015, 01:29 AM

no spark and stator testing pictures

nd4speed

02-22-2015, 01:34 AM

1986 Tecate 3 front brake caliper piston:

This Kawasaki 43020-1082 PISTON-COMP-BRAKE is used on these models and components:

1984 KXT250-A1 Tecate FRONT BRAKE ('85 A2)
1984 KXT250-A1 Tecate REAR BRAKE ('85 A2)
1985 KXT250-A2 Tecate FRONT BRAKE ('85 A2)
1985 KXT250-A2 Tecate REAR BRAKE ('85 A2)
1986 KXT250-B1 Tecate FRONT BRAKE
1986 KXT250-B1 Tecate REAR BRAKE
1987 KXT250-B2 Tecate FRONT BRAKE
1984 KL600-A1 KL600 FRONT BRAKE
1985 KL250-D2 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1985 KL600-B1 KL600 FRONT BRAKE
1986 KL250-D3 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1986 KL600-B2 KL600 FRONT BRAKE
1987 KL250-D4 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1987 KL650-A1 KLR650 REAR CALIPER
1988 KL250-D5 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1988 KL650-A2 KLR650 REAR CALIPER
1989 KL250-D6 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1989 KL650-A3 KLR650 REAR CALIPER
1990 KL250-D7 KLR250 FRONT CALIPER
1990 KL650-A4 KLR650 REAR CALIPER
1990 KL650-B2 Tengai REAR CALIPER
1991 KL250-D8 KLR250 FRONT CALIPER
1991 KL650-A5 KLR650 REAR CALIPER
1991 KL650-B3 Tengai REAR CALIPER
1992 KDX200-E4 KDX200 FRONT CALIPER (KDX200-E4)
1992 KL250-D9 KLR250 FRONT CALIPER
1992 KL650-A6 KLR650 REAR BRAKE
1993 KL250-D10 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1993 KL650-A7 KLR650 REAR BRAKE
1994 EX500-D1 Ninja 500 REAR BRAKE
1994 KL250-D11 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1994 KL650-A8 KLR650 REAR BRAKE
1995 EX500-D2 Ninja 500 REAR BRAKE
1995 KL250-D12 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1995 KL650-A9 KLR650 REAR BRAKE
1996 EX500-D3 Ninja 500 REAR BRAKE

1996 KL250-D13 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1996 KL650-A10 KLR650 REAR BRAKE
1997 EX500-D4 Ninja 500R REAR BRAKE
1997 KL250-D14 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1997 KL650-A11 KLR650 REAR BRAKE
1998 EX500-D5 Ninja 500R REAR BRAKE
1998 KL250-D15 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1998 KL650-A12 KLR650 REAR BRAKE
1999 EX500-D6 Ninja 500R REAR BRAKE
1999 KL250-D16 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1999 KL650-A13 KLR650 REAR BRAKE
2000 EX500-D7 Ninja 500R REAR BRAKE
2000 KL250-D17 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
2000 KL650-A14 KLR650 REAR BRAKE
2001 EX500-D8 Ninja 500R REAR BRAKE
2001 KL250-D18 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
2001 KL650-A15 KLR650 REAR BRAKE (A15~A17)
2002 EX500-D9 Ninja 500R REAR BRAKE
2002 KL250-D19 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
2002 KL650-A16 KLR650 REAR BRAKE (A15~A17)
2003 EX500-D10 Ninja 500R REAR BRAKE (D10)
2003 KL250-D20 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE (D20)
2003 KL650-A17 KLR650 REAR BRAKE (A15~A17)
2004 EX500-D11 Ninja 500R REAR BRAKE (D11-D12)
2004 KL250-D21 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE (D21-D22)
2004 KL650-A18 KLR650 REAR BRAKE (A18-A19)
2005 EX500-D12 Ninja 500R REAR BRAKE (D11-D12)
2005 KL250-D22 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE (D21-D22)
2005 KL650-A19 KLR650 REAR BRAKE (A18-A19)
2006 EX500D6F Ninja 500R REAR BRAKE
2006 KL650A6F KLR650 REAR BRAKE
2007 EX500D7F Ninja 500R REAR BRAKE
2007 KL650A7F KLR650 REAR BRAKE
2008 EX500D8F Ninja 500R REAR BRAKE
2009 EX500D9F Ninja 500R REAR BRAKE

43049-1026 PACKING,PISTON SEAL
Description
Purchase this Kawasaki 43049-1026 PACKING,PISTON SEAL --- PACKING,PISTON SEAL
This Kawasaki 43049-1026 PACKING,PISTON SEAL is used on these models and components:

1984 KXT250-A1 Tecate FRONT BRAKE ('85 A2)
1984 KXT250-A1 Tecate REAR BRAKE ('85 A2)
1985 KXT250-A2 Tecate FRONT BRAKE ('85 A2)
1985 KXT250-A2 Tecate REAR BRAKE ('85 A2)
1986 KXT250-B1 Tecate FRONT BRAKE
1986 KXT250-B1 Tecate REAR BRAKE
1987 KXT250-B2 Tecate FRONT BRAKE
1984 KL600-A1 KL600 FRONT BRAKE
1985 KL250-D2 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1985 KL600-B1 KL600 FRONT BRAKE
1986 KL250-D3 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1986 KL600-B2 KL600 FRONT BRAKE
1987 KL250-D4 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1987 KL650-A1 KLR650 REAR CALIPER
1988 KL250-D5 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1988 KL650-A2 KLR650 REAR CALIPER
1989 KL250-D6 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1989 KL650-A3 KLR650 REAR CALIPER
1990 KL250-D7 KLR250 FRONT CALIPER
1990 KL650-A4 KLR650 REAR CALIPER
1990 KL650-B2 Tengai REAR CALIPER
1991 KL250-D8 KLR250 FRONT CALIPER
1991 KL650-A5 KLR650 REAR CALIPER
1991 KL650-B3 Tengai REAR CALIPER
1992 KL250-D9 KLR250 FRONT CALIPER
1992 KL650-A6 KLR650 REAR BRAKE
1993 KL250-D10 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE

1993 KL650-A7 KLR650 REAR BRAKE
1994 EX500-D1 Ninja 500 REAR BRAKE
1994 KL250-D11 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1994 KL650-A8 KLR650 REAR BRAKE
1995 EX500-D2 Ninja 500 REAR BRAKE
1995 KL250-D12 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1995 KL650-A9 KLR650 REAR BRAKE
1996 EX500-D3 Ninja 500 REAR BRAKE
1996 KL250-D13 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1996 KL650-A10 KLR650 REAR BRAKE
1997 EX500-D4 Ninja 500R REAR BRAKE
1997 KL250-D14 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1997 KL650-A11 KLR650 REAR BRAKE
1998 EX500-D5 Ninja 500R REAR BRAKE
1998 KL250-D15 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1998 KL650-A12 KLR650 REAR BRAKE
1999 EX500-D6 Ninja 500R REAR BRAKE
1999 KL250-D16 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1999 KL650-A13 KLR650 REAR BRAKE
2000 EX500-D7 Ninja 500R REAR BRAKE
2000 KL250-D17 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
2000 KL650-A14 KLR650 REAR BRAKE
2001 EX500-D8 Ninja 500R REAR BRAKE
2001 KL250-D18 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
2002 KL250-D19 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE

49006-1091 BOOT,PISTON
Description
Purchase this Kawasaki 49006-1091 BOOT,PISTON --- BOOT,PISTON
This Kawasaki 49006-1091 BOOT,PISTON is used on these models and components:

1984 KXT250-A1 Tecate FRONT BRAKE ('85 A2)
1984 KXT250-A1 Tecate REAR BRAKE ('85 A2)
1985 KXT250-A2 Tecate FRONT BRAKE ('85 A2)
1985 KXT250-A2 Tecate REAR BRAKE ('85 A2)
1986 KXT250-B1 Tecate FRONT BRAKE
1986 KXT250-B1 Tecate REAR BRAKE
1987 KXT250-B2 Tecate FRONT BRAKE
1984 KL600-A1 KL600 FRONT BRAKE
1985 KL250-D2 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1985 KL600-B1 KL600 FRONT BRAKE
1986 KL250-D3 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1986 KL600-B2 KL600 FRONT BRAKE
1987 KL250-D4 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1987 KL650-A1 KLR650 REAR CALIPER
1988 KL250-D5 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1988 KL650-A2 KLR650 REAR CALIPER
1989 KL250-D6 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1989 KL650-A3 KLR650 REAR CALIPER
1990 KL250-D7 KLR250 FRONT CALIPER
1990 KL650-A4 KLR650 REAR CALIPER
1990 KL650-B2 Tengai REAR CALIPER
1991 KL250-D8 KLR250 FRONT CALIPER
1991 KL650-A5 KLR650 REAR CALIPER
1991 KL650-B3 Tengai REAR CALIPER
1992 KL250-D9 KLR250 FRONT CALIPER
1992 KL650-A6 KLR650 REAR BRAKE
1993 KL250-D10 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1993 KL650-A7 KLR650 REAR BRAKE
1994 EX500-D1 Ninja 500 REAR BRAKE
1994 KL250-D11 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1994 KL650-A8 KLR650 REAR BRAKE
1995 EX500-D2 Ninja 500 REAR BRAKE
1995 KL250-D12 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1995 KL650-A9 KLR650 REAR BRAKE
1996 EX500-D3 Ninja 500 REAR BRAKE
1996 KL250-D13 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE

1996 KL650-A10 KLR650 REAR BRAKE
1997 EX500-D4 Ninja 500R REAR BRAKE
1997 KL250-D14 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1997 KL650-A11 KLR650 REAR BRAKE
1998 EX500-D5 Ninja 500R REAR BRAKE
1998 KL250-D15 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1998 KL650-A12 KLR650 REAR BRAKE
1999 EX500-D6 Ninja 500R REAR BRAKE
1999 KL250-D16 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
1999 KL650-A13 KLR650 REAR BRAKE
2000 EX500-D7 Ninja 500R REAR BRAKE
2000 KL250-D17 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
2000 KL650-A14 KLR650 REAR BRAKE
2001 EX500-D8 Ninja 500R REAR BRAKE
2001 KL250-D18 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
2001 KL650-A15 KLR650 REAR BRAKE (A15~A17)
2002 EX500-D9 Ninja 500R REAR BRAKE
2002 KL250-D19 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE
2002 KL650-A16 KLR650 REAR BRAKE (A15~A17)
2003 EX500-D10 Ninja 500R REAR BRAKE (D10)
2003 KL250-D20 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE (D20)
2003 KL650-A17 KLR650 REAR BRAKE (A15~A17)
2004 EX500-D11 Ninja 500R REAR BRAKE (D11-D12)
2004 KL250-D21 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE (D21-D22)
2004 KL650-A18 KLR650 REAR BRAKE (A18-A19)
2005 EX500-D12 Ninja 500R REAR BRAKE (D11-D12)
2005 KL250-D22 KLR250 FRONT BRAKE (D21-D22)
2005 KL650-A19 KLR650 REAR BRAKE (A18-A19)
2006 EX500D6F Ninja 500R REAR BRAKE
2006 KL650A6F KLR650 REAR BRAKE
2007 EX500D7F Ninja 500R REAR BRAKE
2007 KL650A7F KLR650 REAR BRAKE
2008 EX500D8F Ninja 500R REAR BRAKE
2009 EX500D9F Ninja 500R REAR BRAKE

nd4speed

02-22-2015, 03:12 AM

Front wheel hub parts info 1986 Tecate 3

the axle setup was only used on the 87/86 Tecate

175 175G1020
BOLT-STUD-FINE,10X20
$3.85 $2.40 4

41068 41068-1206
AXLE,FR
$86.01 $86.01 1

481 92033-1040
RING, SNAP,43.5M/M
$4.02 $2.52 1

49030 49030-1071
HUB,FR
$248.59 $248.59 1

601 601B6203ZZ
BEARING-BALL 6203
$16.31 $11.33 2

92027 92027-1951
COLLAR,L=20
$13.02 $9.05 2

92027A 92027-1953
COLLAR,40.2X45.4X129
$29.73 $29.73 1

92049 92049-1110
SEAL-OIL,AG1258A0
$6.61 $4.60 2

Ragar

02-26-2015, 09:47 PM

I can confirm 1985 Kawasaki KLR250 KLR Front Caliper Fits using the T3 bracket!

Xpress

02-26-2015, 10:56 PM

I can confirm 1985 Kawasaki KLR250 KLR Front Caliper Fits using the T3 bracket!

I wonder if the KLR 650 brake parts will fit on the Tecate... If so, there's numerous huge brake upgrades for KLR650's that would make a Tecate front flip from level ground!

Ragar

02-26-2015, 11:21 PM

The Caliper itself is the same, But the mounting bracket is different.
so unless you can use the T3 mounting brackets on the upgrade I dont know.

Xpress

02-27-2015, 12:52 AM

I have both bikes... Hmm....

nd4speed

02-27-2015, 06:01 AM

I can confirm 1985 Kawasaki KLR250 KLR Front Caliper Fits using the T3 bracket!

Thank you for taking the time and money to give this a shot. There are probably a lot of calipers out there that will fit but sometimes it takes trial and error.

nd4speed

03-08-2015, 10:45 PM

Cant remember if this was posted

Dog bone adjustable suspension link for 1986 Kx250 KX500 is same as 86/87 KXT250

You could even put the dirt bike mud flap on there to be different...lol

Ragar

03-08-2015, 11:18 PM

The Case Saver I use.
I like the look alot. Its not the Cheapest option but it also covers the Sprocket.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-Kawazaki-Kx-250-500-STRONG-CHAIN-GUARD-ENGINE-PROTECTOR-CASING-SAVER-Evo-/201290612317?

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nd4speed

03-08-2015, 11:30 PM

oh so its custom machined by Pentek out of United Kingdom
211848
211849

I like the plain silver OEM guard piece under the plastic one so I can access the chain and sprocket without disassembly.

emmie357

03-09-2015, 06:48 AM

Cant remember if this was posted

Dog bone adjustable suspension link for 1986 Kx250 KX500 is same as 86/87 KXT250

You could even put the dirt bike mud flap on there to be different...lol

I put an 86 KX250 dog bone on my 85 T3, just needed to use some washers as spacers because the 84/85 dog bones were wider.
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nd4speed

03-09-2015, 08:39 PM

Since Kawasaki.com took the tecate info down I have just been using ....UPDATE nothing....everyone is pulling the part numbers and even the links to the different models. Vintage status is here

nd4speed

03-17-2015, 01:21 PM

the 1985 1986 Tecate rear rims are 4/156 bolt pattern 10x8 with 3+5 offset and other atvs that have them are:

1985 Kawasaki KXT250 Tecate
1986 Kawasaki KXT250 Tecate
1987 Kawasaki KXT250 Tecate
1987 Kawasaki KXF250 Tecate 4
1987 Kawasaki KSF250 Mojave
1988 Kawasaki KXF250 Tecate 4
1988 Kawasaki KSF250 Mojave
1989 Yamaha YFZ350 Banshee
1989 Kawasaki KSF250 Mojave
1990 Kawasaki KSF250 Mojave
1990 Yamaha YFZ350 Banshee
1991 Kawasaki KSF250 Mojave
1992 Kawasaki KSF250 Mojave
1993 Kawasaki KSF250 Mojave
1994 Kawasaki KSF250 Mojave
1995 Kawasaki KEF300 Lakota Utility
1995 Kawasaki KSF250 Mojave
1996 Kawasaki KSF250 Mojave
1996 Polaris Sportsman 500 4x4
1996 Kawasaki KEF300 Lakota Utility
1997 Kawasaki KEF300 Lakota Utility
1997 Kawasaki KSF250 Mojave
1997 Polaris Xplorer 500 4x4
1997 Polaris Sportsman 500 4x4
1998 Kawasaki KSF250 Mojave
1998 Polaris Sportsman 500 4x4
1998 Kawasaki KEF300 Lakota Utility
1998 Polaris Ranger 6x6 500
1999 Kawasaki KEF300 Lakota Utility
1999 Polaris Diesel (455cc)
1999 Polaris Ranger 6x6 500
1999 Polaris Sportsman 335
1999 Kawasaki KSF250 Mojave
1999 Polaris Sportsman 500 4x4
2000 Kawasaki KSF250 Mojave
2000 Polaris Sportsman 500 4x4
2000 Kawasaki KEF300 Lakota Utility
2000 Polaris Diesel (455cc)
2000 Polaris Ranger 6x6 500
2000 Polaris Sportsman 335
2001 Polaris Ranger 2x4 425
2001 Polaris Diesel (455cc)
2001 Polaris Ranger 6x6 500
2001 Polaris Sportsman 400
2001 Polaris Ranger 4x4 500
2001 Kawasaki KSF250 Mojave
2002 Polaris Magnum 500 4x4
2002 Polaris Magnum 325 2x4
2002 Polaris Ranger 2x4 425
2002 Polaris Magnum 325 4x4
2002 Polaris Diesel (455cc)
2002 Polaris Ranger 6x6 500
2002 Polaris Sportsman 400
2002 Polaris Ranger 4x4 500
2002 Kawasaki KSF250 Mojave
2003 Polaris Predator 500
2003 Polaris Ranger 6x6 500
2003 Polaris Sportsman 400
2003 Polaris Ranger 4x4 500
2003 Kawasaki KSF250 Mojave
2003 Polaris Magnum 500 4x4
2003 Polaris Ranger 2x4 425
2004 Polaris Sportsman 400

reference: ITP steel Rims (Part #1025793700, gen. public # 18R156).