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Aussieduner
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 7:42 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

ashnery wrote:
kx 500 engine very doable I seen one go into andrew healeys trx 450 and it shook like the naked ninja...


Im told that a the frame needs a notch for the spark plug but the rest is pretty much bolt in, would love to do it, much less work than a 250R/CR500 conversion.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 8:31 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

lookin good Tony.
I've got some green fork boots if you're interested. got blue too
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:24 pm Post subject: CR motor Reply with quote Back to top

Ash
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 6:58 am Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

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lookin good Tony.
I've got some green fork boots if you're interested. got blue too


These Tecate's have extra thick forks, the 250r type boots ones dont fit there too tight, what size forks do the green ones fit Brett ?

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 4:53 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

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BC250R wrote:
lookin good Tony.
I've got some green fork boots if you're interested. got blue too


These Tecate's have extra thick forks, the 250r type boots ones dont fit there too tight, what size forks do the green ones fit Brett ?

Tony


UMMMMM??? Hrm
haven't taken them out of the packet to have a look! Give them a go if you want!
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 8:26 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

New parts came in from the US today,new dust caps for the swingarm and 2 new chain adjusters plus Oldrodder has finished bead blasting the alloy swingarm so im might have this thing on 3 wheels by Saturday,also replaced a heap of bolts with stainless allen head,this things on a roll for Easter !
All the brakes are getting a bead blast and clear coat,front and rear.

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 1:37 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

what carb you using on the buildup?
 
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 3:00 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Is that a burn mark on the carpet?
 
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 4:54 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

greenhuman wrote:
Is that a burn mark on the carpet?


No burn on that one ive hidden the matches eek
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 4:55 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

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what carb you using on the buildup?


Stock unit.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:02 pm Post subject: New Pics Reply with quote Back to top

Ok more progress shots,
* Rear axle carrier bead blasted,painted and clear coated.
* Rear caliper bead blasted and clear coated (note this caliper is the same part as a Banshee,totally interchangeable including park brake)
*Rear fender brace made (Oldrodder Special !)
*Decals fitted to plastics.

TO DO,
*Sand and paint front forks & install brakes.
*New grips (green or blue)
*Rebuild or replace kickstarter.
*New rear sprocket and chain.
*Fork boots.
*Chrome stock pipe and DG silencer.
*Rear wheel spacers to widen it up a little.
*Few other little odds and ends.
BEFORE

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:37 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Very Happy Lookin good Tony Very Happy can't wait to see it up the dunes.......
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:40 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

HondaGrant wrote:
Very Happy Lookin good Tony Very Happy can't wait to see it up the dunes.......


Thanks Grant, its getting there, i want to have it ready for Easter so i have to keep the ball rolling.

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 8:34 pm Post subject: Fork Boots Reply with quote Back to top

What diameter are the forks, I spotted some Kawasaki green ones today that might fit.
$39.99 I think.
 
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:30 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

are new tanks available?

if not are you gonna try some plastic renew on it?
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 1:55 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

hey aussieduner...... i havent heard from you? could you email me back?
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 6:56 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

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hey aussieduner...... i havent heard from you? could you email me back?


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PostPosted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 2:41 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

possible 88 KX500 doner. says he's parting out whole bike even though this auction only for the front gaurd.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Kawasaki-KX500-KX-500-2-Stroke-Big-Bore-MX-Parts-MORE_W0QQitemZ330212298597QQihZ014QQcategoryZ35231QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 1:10 am Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Aussieduner wrote:
ashnery wrote:
kx 500 engine very doable I seen one go into andrew healeys trx 450 and it shook like the naked ninja...


Im told that a the frame needs a notch for the spark plug but the rest is pretty much bolt in, would love to do it, much less work than a 250R/CR500 conversion.


Hey guys...I'm a brand new newbie to the site but an old schooler to the 3 wheeler. (Nice site by the way).

KX500 in an '86-'87 Tecate?? Yup. Fits like a glove. Here's a few pics of my '86 Tecate KXT500 project build.









The swingarm pivot alignes up perfect with the KX500 cases...no shimming needed. The lower motor mount aligns up perfect too. You will need to fabricate new front motor mounts and new top mounts. Other than that...it fits perfect. Tight..but perfect. Chain alignment is perfect too. All I have to do is mount a KX500 pipe. The 250 pipe will not work.
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 1:19 am Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Aussie...I noticed by your avatar that you're a KISS fan. I just got back from seeing Ace Frehley play here in Atlanta,GA. Ace can still jam as good as he ever did...and just as loud.!!
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PostPosted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 9:32 am Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

hey man your trike looks awesome!

maybe you could start a dedicated thread for it so we can discuss the conversion and you can show us some more pics etc..

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PostPosted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:59 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Up front im using a green race plate which flows in nice with the 250r front fender.


Been a KISS fan since the '70's im off to see them in March as they are on tour here in OZ.

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PostPosted: Wed Mar 05, 2008 7:14 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

More progress,
Wheel spacers fitted (Thanks to JMC Racing)
Front forks detailed and clear coated.
Front brakes fitted.
Shrouds and new decals fitted.

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PostPosted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 7:53 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Well im almost there,
I decided, after calling Hamilton chrome to blast and repaint the pipe for this rebuild so that's done and on,new blue grips and the rear seat/fender bracket done (thanks to the well appointed workshop of Oldrodder),this now needs some grinding,bead blast and paint.
Still to do,find the elusive rear sprocket (also got a green chain coming),get the silencer organised,get a new airfilter (my NOS item from the US fell apart when i opened it ! ).
Fresh painted pipe and new springs

Rear fender mounting bar.

Almost a goer !

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 4:02 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Its alive !
New filter came today,put some fuel in the tank and a few kicks and she's a runner laughing hope JMC has that new rear sprocket or its first trip will be cancelled.
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