As of yesterday, there's a new addition to the garage. This Tecate is fairly complete, but needs a ton of work. Unfortunately, I can't leave the R & Tecate alone for very long, as they just don't get along.
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Got the holeshot
As of yesterday, there's a new addition to the garage. This Tecate is fairly complete, but needs a ton of work. Unfortunately, I can't leave the R & Tecate alone for very long, as they just don't get along.
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So you decided to get a high performance bike to go along with your 250r, that's xlnt, it should be fun!
Looks like someones put a pipe on it so they might have gotten into the cylinder also ad if so, that could be good or it could be bad . Also check to see if the KIPS valve is operational or not.
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Got The Holeshot
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Congratulations, the 2nd generation Tecate is a great machine and increasingly hard to find. Greg at Off Road Innovations can meet a lot of your Tecate needs. He makes some OEM replica parts that are no longer available from Kawasaki. Here's my 86.
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Got the holeshot
I thought it was a DG pipe with the badge removed, and after seeing christph's pics, I'm fairly certain that is what it is. Yes, supposedly it has been ported, and I do not believe the KIPS is working properly or possibly at all, as there is no punch to it. Once I dig into it, I will know for sure. Reading over the Tecate service manual, there doesn't appear to be any way to easily test the system for functionality.Originally Posted by barnett468
Thanks for the pics christph, nice Tecate!
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Common problem when going from a 250r to a Tecate.
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hmmm....I wonder if that might be because the Honda doesn't have a valve at all.
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No kidding Barn?hmmm....I wonder if that might be because the Honda doesn't have a valve at all.
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I was talking about the lack of punch. It's a common problem when you go from a 250r to a Tecate.
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'86 "Factory Tri racing" Tri-Z http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthr...b-Top-Tank-ect
Pile of Tecate Parts
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Remind us again how many Baja races that mighty Tecate won?hmmm....I wonder if that might be because the Honda doesn't have a valve at all.
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I feel a disturbance in the force.
What are you going to do about your 3WW handle? Red rider?
Let the money and time pour into the new machine.
1984 Honda Big Red ATC 200ES (Emma)
1985 Honda 200X ATC (Pretty Boy)
1985 Honda 250R ATC (Dr. Fast)
1985 Honda 250R ATC ( 77 )
1985 Honda 250R ATC (Baller)
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Got the holeshot
Mine does. 3 valves to be exact.hmmm....I wonder if that might be because the Honda doesn't have a valve at all.
1 Reed valve & 2 exhaust valves.
6 if you want to count the valve stems too.
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Yes, that is a DG pipe.
One reason I mentioned to check the valve system is because some people disable the actuator system then fix the valves so they are wide open all the time and this will kill the bottom end . If the drive gears are stripped send jeswinehart a pm, I think he may have them.
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Got the holeshot
Going to the dark side have I?
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Ok, so what does that sporty looking white fender belong to in the left side of the photo?
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No, you have simply finally seen the light and the path to your salvation . Can I get Hallelujah brother!
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[QUOTE=barnett468;1441228].
So you decided to get a high performance bike to go along with your 250r
That is the funniest post i have almost ever seen!
Thank you for staying on here barnett468.
Unlike 2 or 3 others i appreciate your posts. Especially when they are super duper funny!!
1984 Honda Big Red ATC 200ES (Emma)
1985 Honda 200X ATC (Pretty Boy)
1985 Honda 250R ATC (Dr. Fast)
1985 Honda 250R ATC ( 77 )
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