Newb kinda with a KX500

[Tecaterider]

Hello all. My name is Steven. I am currently living in Joplin, Missouri. I am in the Marine Corps and I have an 85 Tecate that I am building with a 94 KX500 Power plant..

[sandblaster]

Welcome to the site.
That should prove to be an interesting project.
Can't wait to see your progress....

[Tecaterider]

Biggest thing left to fab up is the pipe. I have to cut and turn it so it will exit out the left side. After that I will get the cylinder sent out to be ported, bored, and replated. Not sure what size I am going to go yet..

[Motorrad]

Every time I see these trike builds...   it makes me one step closer to doing it myself...          Take lots of pictures... Id love to watch the build.   

[Foxx4Beaver]

I would love to just be able to find a Tecate,or Honda 250R/350X 3 wheeler....they're non-existant in New England.A few old ATC 110s' that have been sitting out in the weather for decades is all I ever see in these here parts of America....and what kinda fun are you gonna have on a non-suspended,underpowered 110??
I envy you guys that can still find them in your area,but I'm also a bit jealous too.  

[Tecaterider]

I have always been a trike person. I want one of each.. I think I have a problem but I will never admit it. There is quite a few trike guys up there around New York and Ohio. I have an 85 ATC250R, 2 more R frames to get together, an 85 Tri Z, a tri zinger, 85 Tecate, and a whole bunch of ATC70's.. Best place for them is the west coast for sure though..

[Dragondude]

*sings Praises* A dirt bike and trike lover! Rock on! I've only seen one other Tecate K500 build b4. I won a 84 Honda 200X. I wish i owned a Tecate or even a 250r, just a 2-stroke trike. TAKE LOTS OF PICS! MWHAHAHAHA!!!!! 

[Tecaterider]

Now I just need to sell what's left of the donor bike and this 86 kx500 motor that I have to help finish this thing a little faster...

[Tecaterider]

Not much of an update tonight.. Just working on getting the frame all finish welded..

[Tecaterider]

Well today turned out to SUCK!!! Tore the motor down to find out that both cases have cracks in them and the cylinder is garbage too.... Not a good day!!!

[Motorrad]

Well today turned out to SUCK!!! Tore the motor down to find out that both cases have cracks in them and the cylinder is garbage too.... Not a good day!!!

takes ALOT to make a cyl "garbage"    I have brought back ones that had rods bust inside them (at WOT)..   


where are the cracks in the cases?

[alward25]

I have always been a trike person. I want one of each.. I think I have a problem but I will never admit it. There is quite a few trike guys up there around New York and Ohio. I have an 85 ATC250R, 2 more R frames to get together, an 85 Tri Z, a tri zinger, 85 Tecate, and a whole bunch of ATC70's.. Best place for them is the west coast for sure though..

Dude, I have always wanted to make an 87 Tecate KXT 500

[Tecaterider]

Well today turned out to SUCK!!! Tore the motor down to find out that both cases have cracks in them and the cylinder is garbage too.... Not a good day!!!

takes ALOT to make a cyl "garbage"    I have brought back ones that had rods bust inside them (at WOT)..   


where are the cracks in the cases?

Whoever had the motor before decided it would be a good idea to cut out the intake bridges on the cylinder. The cases are cracked between the crank and the tranny. not a huge crack but cracked..

[sandmaster995]

All is not lost. I just welded up my K5 cases. I believe they will work just fine. Similar sounding damage. ........... It can be done.

[Danger4u2]

I would love to just be able to find a Tecate,or Honda 250R/350X 3 wheeler....they're non-existant in New England.A few old ATC 110s' that have been sitting out in the weather for decades is all I ever see in these here parts of America....and what kinda fun are you gonna have on a non-suspended,underpowered 110??
I envy you guys that can still find them in your area,but I'm also a bit jealous too.  

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