Darn Tecate Flywheel

[cheaptecate]

I was riding the Tecate when all of a sudden it stopped. I couldn't kick it over and thought I locked it up. After a little bit I got it to turn over and got it to start. I have another cylinder and piston so I decided to run her home. I almost got there. It locked hard, almost threw me over the bars.
I figured the piston and cylinder were toast. I began taking it apart and found the cylinder was free and looked good. This makes me think that my flywheel fell apart. I haven't gotten it off yet because I don't have a puller. I don't want to hit it even thou I think it is junk anyways.
Now to my question, What flywheels will fit. I know the KX250 will fit and maybe the 125, but is there any others. There are a lot of 60 and 65s on ebay. Would one of these work if I got the stator and cdi.
Any help is welcome

Thanks
Mike

[dirtface]

I put a Ricky Stator flywheel and stator on my 1984 Tecate and have had no problems. The magnets on the Ricky Stator flywheel are encased in metal, so they can't just come loose like the stock ones do. 9 chances out of ten, if your magnets came loose in your flywheel and it's stock, you will need a flywheel and the stator plate.

[cheaptecate]

I know the ricky stator parts will work but they are expensive. I would like to find a cheaper alternative. Most flywheels did not fall apart like the Tecate ones. I would like to find something OEM that i can snag off ebay.
Thanks
Mike

[3Razors]

Dont hit the flywheel with a . You will be doing damage to the crank and possibly throwing it out of balance. The tecate flywheels were junk to begin with due to the magnets being glued in, and with more than 20 years passed they are even more junk now. Your choices are kx250 stator/flywheel combo, PVL, or the Ricky Stator flywheel. If you want lights the Ricky setup is the only option.

[dirtface]

If you don't want to spend the money on a Ricky Stator setup, then you definately won't want the PVL. Unless you get extremely lucky and pickup a used one for the "right" price. Keep searching for a KX250 setup, and good luck.

[ThreeKing]

For $250 the Ricky Stator setup is bargain priced; A PVL retails for $500 plus. A dirt bike CDI will be required if you try to use a dirt bike flywheel and stator. It's one of those extra expenses for Tecate owners. My 85 with a PVL is running excellent now.

[OZQUAD44]

You might be lucky with the KDX200 or KDX250 flywheel/ignition combo. That way you could have lights.

Given the choice though, I'd go the Ricky Stator gear.

[scooterroo]

if you go with a kx250 setup, you will need the entire thing. stator, flywheel, and cdi box as they have a different plug type then the t3 setup. finding yourself a complete kx ignition could be just as expensive if not more expensive then a ricky stator set up. i agree with everyone else, the ricky stator setup is probably the way for you to go. pvl is a nice setup, but will run you about 400 large. the ricky stator setup is 250 for both flywheel and stator. good luck.

[cheaptecate]

I just pulled the flywheel and CRAP, it's perfect. I must have something inside messed up. Now I don't know what to do. Guess it's time for a little investigating.
Thanks
Mike

[Brockey]

Darn, well that suxs. Good luck with it man. Hopefully it isnt too bad.

[scooterroo]

sounds like its time for some open heart surgery!!

[cheaptecate]

Who knows, fixing this problem might be easier than finding a good flywheel (and might be cheaper )

Mike

[cheaptecate]

Well, I got the piston off today and the rod feels pretty good but the crank won't spin a full revolution. I think I somehow toasted a crank bearing. I wonder if when i put the cases together I damaged it. This motor was fun to rebuild the first time but i am not looking forward to it this time. At least if it's just a bearing it will be cheap.
Mike

[Erics350x]

pull the right side cover and see what you can find

[cheaptecate]

Just pulled the drain plug and someone replaced my oil with milk . Crap. Who would have thought that a high revving 2 stroke would have a problem with thinned down oil. I guess I found the problem, now to find time to fix it.
Mike