The old manifold was throw away(wife did it)so I would have to fab it up.The OEM 1's are discontinued for the Tecates, but I have researched it on the 3 wheeler boards and it seems that the KX 250 and the KX 500 intakes are the same for the years of 84-89 but I am not totally sure.I was hoping King KX or any guru's of the KAWASAKI'S might help me there.I have seen a couple on Ebay, but all are junk, cracked and rotted.I do not care about the looks, just want it to seal up.

Called Mossbarger today for an intake, they are shut down for the week, will call me back on Monday. They list a reed cage abd stuffer on there site still for the Tecates, I am hoping they have the intake as well for it. We will see. Anybody here familair with the KX line of motors by chance?

Mossbergar had the manifold in stock- could not believe it! I ordered the 36-38mm intake as the smaller size only allows up to a 34smm carb. they still make the 350 and pilot intakes as well. Mine was 65 bucks shipped.

what does the one for the Pilot look like?

Here's pictures of the intake.I messed up when I ordered -they asked me if I wanted a flatside intake and I told them yes-I need a angled intake so the carb sits level-I screwed up! I had another replacement OEM intake from the manufacturer on the 3 wheeler boards, so I installed it tonight-we will see tomorrow if it seals well.

I installed the replacement intake yesterday, let it sit for 24 hrs.I air leak tested the motor (( Internal Combustion Engine ? )) today-held 6 pounds for 4 hrs,PHEW!! THANK YOU GOD!! I double checked with soapy water, no leaks at all.I installed the COFFMANS exhaust will let that sit for tonight as you need black rtv around the pipe seals by the jug, then start the jetting process all over again.I installed a 185 main to start with, needle on middle slot, stock 68 slow jet.Here is some pictures for you of the finished product:

I bought a DC plastic number plate last night, I have made the decision to emilinate the headlight if I cannot get it to work properly, it falls out and rattles increadibly alot, and it is a real pain in the arse.THE NUMBER PLATES ELIMINATES THE RADIATOR gaurd, and all of the headlight/assembly too,lightens the load on the front end as well.I will try to keep it on as I do sometimes ride at night, but I do have alot of other toys to use at night as well.I also purchased an adjustable rear linkage arm for the rear swinger, it essentially lowers the rear end for better hook up, the stock 1 is not adjustable at all, it is a linkage arm off a 86-87 tecate 4 wheeler but fits like a glove.When they built these it was for pure power, the suspension was not really looked into properly, and believe me from what I read it needs to be worked on, it is a back killer!! I will be doing some front end work on the TECATE in the coming weeks, right now getting it jetted is the main concern.Heres a link to the DC plastics WEBPAGE:

http://www.dcvmx.com/xcart/product.php? ... 298&page=1

they got some halfway decent prices on old school carbs as well there --

Spoke to Tiffany at Mossbarger this morning. Bad news. They do not have any other type of rubber intakes for the Tecates, so I know have to locate a supplier of the rubber intakes. I asked if the had any type of cr 250 style anything with a degree or angled taper to it she states nothing that will work on my model year. This sucks, and I asked why do you sell them at all if it will not work? I think I may have caught her at a bad time as that did not go over well. I need to recall back and quiz her as to the options they have. Well - called back and they in fact do not have anything. I guess I will have to go to mikuni or a keihin site and see if they make them still.anybody got an idea?

Have speedchaser make a angled version of the aluminum one you bought

Good idea- I wil PM him and see, This way the intake they still can get can be used!

update-spent all dam day in the heat to get this thing running.After trying everything I could I took the 35mm PWK out, it would not work at all, I tryed everything.It would not richen up for some reason, the plug was lean lean and more lean with every dam set-up I tryed.Dam near killed me that carb!!!I had a old, but in great shape PE 37 MM round slide from a old 250r here, so I installed that. Figured why not, try a larger carb, it seems to be fuel starved,so lets give it a go.The intake and air box fit right on it-after some hrs of jetting, needles, etc I finally got that dam plug pancake colored, it took forever!! I am currently using stock needle on the 4th groove, 52 slow jet,142 main,it blubbers alittle off the line but leans right out on the top end, pulls nicely through the powerband, and the mid range is responsive, crips, and never bogs at all.I am leaving it, it is dun-screw it!!! I do think for the future these thins need a large carb the stroke is so short a smaller carb cannot deliver the fuel in time for the stroke to fill the pulse.

Got a adjustable rear link for the ride and a DC PALSTIC NUMBER PLATE.Will post pictures later.

Installed a new TM 38MM FLATSIDE in the Tecate today-uni filter without airbox now as well, stock airbox will gom on my other Tecate I am currently building.Hoser has the motor (( Internal Combustion Engine ? )) for it doing a CSI and total rebuild.

Good to see it running. Go Mean Green!

Moooooo!!! Go Cows


SpeedChaser

Speedchaser any word on the crank by chance?

well need a good pic of the end of that crank and the gear that belongs on the end of it

that would help

thanks Speed

Oh, sorry about that-I thught Hoser had sent that over to you-my apologies!
I have a spare motor (( Internal Combustion Engine ? )) here, I'll take the side cover off and snap a pic of it for you-again my apologies.

Speed, here's the pictures you are looking for, let me know if you need anything else please.

speed couldn't you cut the clip groove deeper and replace the old clip with a smaller ID clip (red arrow)? instead of trying to build up and grind the missing teeth (blue arrow)?


I guess it would depend on how easy it would be to find the right replacement clip.

Had so time today
re-cut snap ring grove
and welded up grove for seal

speed

well this turn out good
What you think

Speed

Looks great! Thanks!
Would you be interested in making a intake for the TECATE motor (( Internal Combustion Engine ? ))?I have the mossbarger 1 I purchased,(pictured above in the thread) the alumn "plate" in the pictures needs to be at a angle for the carb to sit level,currently it sits at like a 30 degree angle upwards which does not work at all- I have a old stock OEM intake that you could use for a guide, they are no longer made and there might be a market for them on the 3 wheeelr board.Let me know and I'll ship them out to you Speedchaser-I'll send you the pictures Alumn Mossbarger intake and the old OEM for a guide.
thanks again for the great work brother!!!

yes send away and i will see what i can make

speedchaser

Will go out tomorrow AM, thank you.Please PM me if you would Speed-thanks!!!

ok, another update on project,after hitting the internet last weekend, I found a hard to get FINISHLINE extended axle for this project, measures 40 inches from end to end making it a +4 EXTENDED AXLE over stock.I also purchased a UNI FILTER dual stage air filter to mount directly off the carb-the stock air box will not accept the new carb's end(tm 38mm) so I will try this out for a spell.I am expecting the axles delivery today, will install with the filter, check the jetting and hopefully be done.I ALSO found a hard to get front aftermarket headlight bezel which mounts in like 5 minutes, so I can also use the headlight on night rides when needed, the stock OEM guard/mount is bulky, and takes forever to mount, pain in the arse.Also found was a hard to get rear brake calIper guard, all this stuff has been discontinued for years guys, so to find it is such a huge bonus you have no idea.