Kawasaki KLT 250 Three Wheeler Left For Scrap. Will It Run?

[@2vintage]

Who has owned one of these three wheelers? Thoughts? Please SUBSCRIBE and LIKE the video if you enjoyed! It really helps me out a lot! Check out my Instagram: 2_vintage_ Thank you for all the support!

[@302mustanggt8]

Love the 3 wheeler vids super cool part of history

[@Brandon47]

Only one ( trike ) i haven't owned but definitely wanted .

[@wheeliesforlife5511]

Hey u still interested in buying my honda trx 700

[@302mustanggt8]

@@Brandon47 not to be rude but look up trike and 3 wheeler, for trike all I saw was Harleys, can am spyders drift trikes and. Bycycle. But when you look up 3 wheeler you get a honda 3 wheeler a kawaski 3 wheeler a yamaha 3 wheeler so don't tell me the "right" way to say it thanks for your time sorry if I sounded rude

[@Brandon47]

@@302mustanggt8 no worries I'm on upper east coast and everyone ( slang terms ) them as trikes .

[@kelceyv]

Good for you man! I'm a 20 yr red sealed motorcycle/powersport technician and I'm so proud of you! I just picked one up! No compression no spark no fuel. I had it fired I 2hrs! Thanks for the vid! I need a new carb. It was full of water for years and disintegrated the float towers!

[@grandcrappy]

We learn and save money working on them. Trusty Japanese engineering.

[@randyruth6928]

The fact that you go about your troubleshooting and repairs like most of us who do it because we like to and are not polished professionals makes your videos very interesting, Keep up the great work and preservation of the old school scooters and quads. Best of luck.

[@user-rx3ew9fq5r]

NOW you are speaking my language, in 1982 when these first came out, I was 21 I couldn't justify having a 3 wheeler and having to have a truck to haul it around. I took a friend to the Kawasaki dealership and there set a KLT 200 with turn signals and rearview mirror. STREET LEGAL? I bought it the next day. I was one of 2 people to buy one and tag it in Kansas. It was my only vehicle for about 2 years, I loved it. 20 years later I started collecting them, I had 10 at one time various sizes and years.

[@joshbannon8989]

I bet finding parts for this thing will be fun.

[@2vintage]

Yeah not fun

[@smokierspy]

I got a parts machine in my garage lol and I’m in Illinois

[@JustinDeckardFamilyMan]

Is engine parts not similar to 250 dirtbike from same year I thought it was same engine

[@tannerhale8431]

Especially that three wheeler a piece of s*** cuz we used to have one in his junk

[@the_ltz_guymaster7912]

eBay all day long I just checked found a fuel pump a airbox as well

[@raymondwendt6205]

Wow, didn't know they made a 250. We have the klt 110 and 185. (And a Honda 200) Managed to keep them going for the last 15 years. Parts are out there but, not everything. I prefer the original carbs too but, after rebuilding the 110's several times, a 20.00 aftermarket fixed the problem. Starts first or second pull and runs great. Keep an eye on those rear mud flaps. They get brittle and break from all the bouncing around. You have one good one. Take it off and make a pattern, holes and all. Save it. We cut them out of semi mud flaps. Fits either side. Works well and lasts a long time. You'll wear a LOT of mud if run without them. Trust me. Good luck. They're a blast.

[@lukebickford9532]

“What is this?” Snaps it off🤣🤣

[@Hanky_Bannist8r]

Nice find Joe ! The KLT's are pretty rare and rather odd. 3 wheelers are really shooting up in price. You'll definitely make your money back and then some on this one.

[@staceysmith6518]

The reason the pump keeps running is because there’s no fuel in the tank to pull up to the carburetor when it builds up pressure it shuts off.

[@PopVtecZ]

Thing is gonna rip! I love this thing. I think you should restore it because of how vintage looking it is. It’s suits your name!

[@hayestucker1040]

I've always wanted a KLT they are one of my favorite looking 3 wheelers

[@hayestucker1040]

I now have a klt250

[@xjm.fitness]

very very lucky to get one of those

[@Codyjames83]

Wow that's a neat 3 wheeler getting pretty good at your tests to

[@ericball6894]

A fourth inch? Tell me you're from Wisconsin without telling me you're from Wisconsin

[@enjoythesho1992]

Wow you should hold on to that one those are really rare you don't see them that often

[@tanneranderson729]

You need more 2 stroke projects who agrees? Love the videos man. I enjoy watching them

[@MDHenry4]

Love the front end and glad that you got lucky on the it not getting stuck in gear.

[@chasebridges8905]

Watching you go through your wiring taught me some stuff and help me so thank you very much your videos are awesome I hope to watch more from you dude 🤙🏻👍🏻🤘🏻

[@Grags-hd1sj]

I prefer your bike rebuilds but really enjoyed this vid, keep it up. Respect from Scotland!

[@hayestucker1040]

I really appreciate these videos, these KLT250 videos helped a bunch with mine and its now running thatd been sitting outside and all the wiring was cut up, but its finally running

[@staceysmith6518]

It is always good to use a spark plug that is new because you have no idea whether that old spark plug is fouled or not and you can waste a lot of time chasing other things when the spark plug is the problem

[@bubster1981]

The rear axle has just that...a differential...you can unlock the rear end.They can be used on grass like a golf course without tearing up during turning or just generally turn with less effort

[@minimoto123ful]

Another quad to the collection 💯🏍💨

[@evanmcdonald5550]

yessss the perfect birthday present is a video. Thanks Joe!

[@2vintage]

Happy Birthday!

[@b_wilk98]

I laughed for some reason when you accidentally broke that plastic tab near the brake drum...not sure why...maybe because I've been there and done that. 😂

[@robertbmwsmitty4200]

I laughed!!!

[@richvalentine1889]

Bad ass machine when they came out.

[@rustbucketrevival3186]

I love the 3 wheeler videos so cool to see

[@atvseatexchange2176]

kawasaki 21119-1193 looked it up on babbitts on line it also lists where used in all models using this part. Knock offs very cheap on eBay, might be worth a shot to get a cheap part with quick shipping and scrounge up the oem part from an early 300 bayou later on. My experience with Kawis has been bad voltage regulators fry cdi boxes more then most other brands. Good luck.

[@joejenkins5738]

That thing is cool!!

[@vinniederose1446]

Can’t wait for the dt250 to be done

[@gavingasper6914]

The thing on the back that opens and turns is the diff locker

[@sendit1158]

I have 2 of these , 1 is fairly ok but i haven't had it running in 10 yrs and the other is a parts bike, i found this channel bc i had 86 Yamaha BW80 and he did a vid for 1, he does pretty good work for the little tools he has

[@BrandonP207]

snow and ice stuck in gear and 2 ramps with 3 tires must have been fun to load haha!

[@brucesizemore739]

Nice. Have seen very many of those. Great find. Good luck on getting the cdi. I really want to see it running.

[@teddymitchell1598]

I like coming down in these comments and seeing all the shit talkers stating that they know this and know that, when in reality they couldn't fix shit, so keep commenting and make my day 🤣😂😆

[@mlombardo126]

Great video bro 😎

[@murph2521]

"Whats this? SNAP! " LOL OOPS haha love it man keep giving these old girls new life

[@devinborchert6108]

No way! I was talking to this guy yesterday saying it was sold! Haha that was you!

[@shaharsdechen2537]

Great stuff! Keep it up

[@londonharlem3422]

i feel like everything that i come across with me and my vintage trike collection you have and you help me with thank you boss seems like when u get a project trike i have the same ones with same identical probs thank u to the stars for that

[@billbright1755]

Mine is still thumping away after 41 years of service with over eight thousand miles. Rotor to start clutch became loose and noisy. Welded perimeter of joint surface and bolts ( wobbled out ) the magnet system had become cracked and unserviceable part long since unavailable. Found another engine manufacturer with somewhat similar magnets for purchase. Different diameter and lengths and number ( four not three ) cut and sanded to fit and epoxied in rotor cup. Hundreds of miles ago and is running / charging fine. Also sourced a used replacement head as my valves and seats were getting pretty worn from over heating of oil. Used to pull drag and it wasn’t getting adequate cooling. Since putting on a after market oil cooler by headlight it stays cooler and a bit more oil capacity.

[@27Zangle]

I would love to find one of these to restore. Such a neat-looking unit.

[@STEVETRAGS]

Your doing a great job with those bikes thanks for sharing.

[@Brandon47]

Awesome 👌 really digging your channel

[@FJ80Coop]

The ignition key switch used to stick up between the rider and the handlebars facing upwards and that toggle switch was some p os idea of a replacement for the key switch... Saved a whopping 25 bux when or maybe it was stolen at some time in it's past.. You can build a new cdi for it pretty cheaply if you have soldering skills or maybe source a used one off fleaBay or the Kawi atc forums... Videos in yt on making a cdi... That speedo and plastic tank are probably worth what you paid for the entire machine as they're both kinda scarce in working condition.. The 250 Kawi was a blast to ride as it was basically a 250 enduro with a pair of rear tires and a manual clutch is way more fun than any auto...

[@hayestucker1040]

The full name is Kawasaki prairie KLT 250, it says prairie on the back fenders

[@mr.statefarm9525]

I just saw one like that the other day on Marketplace. Haven’t watched the video yet, but I know it’s going to be awesome as always👊🤙🤟

[@chrisjones7869]

I remember when these were new. Neighbor had one. He also had an 85 Tecate which was awesome. Future video maybe. Hint hint😁😁🇺🇸

[@shartne]

It really is cool I love all the racks and headlight grill and speedo. Its a good deer hunting vehicle.

[@moto-]

Can’t wait ti hear her start take care buddy

[@Snw-vi6xd]

Mannnn are you lucky, those things are awesome, pretty much the only "utility" atc with a real hand clutch. Very awesome and fun to ride. Sell it to me?

[@DylanO0505]

Big red had one

[@snowblowerman5115]

@@DylanO0505 nope big red was semi auto

[@DylanO0505]

@@snowblowerman5115 could have swore I remember using a clutch for big red

[@snowblowerman5115]

@@DylanO0505 never all the big reds were semi auto the 200 and the 250 big red

[@mattsfishingadventures363]

Dang that’s a great find but parts are not gonna be fun to find

[@firecrackerlover4]

wowww thats super rare.......deff a keeper

[@blakeryan884]

Keep up the good work

[@Coltonm8994]

Great video as always

[@WeSRT4]

522 miles after all these years! Someone didn't get their money's worth out of that machine.

[@troyrosenbaugh9935]

Jumper cables straight to starter positive to input, ground to starter bolt or clean spot on frame... will work every time.

[@teamcanadaicepolice]

I just bought a 1983 Kawasaki KLT Prairie. It was sitting outside for approx 7 years under a tree. Its in the same shape as this, no crank no spark. Im going through the same process.

[@peteraitken6494]

Yeah cdi looks toast mate renew and go from there as you said good find though profit in it for sure when you get it going and tidy it up 👍👍👌👌🔧🔧🔧

[@ars8912]

I love your vids

[@BIKERDUDE240]

Can you start filming the interactions when you go to purchase a new project. I would love to hear your negotiations and first impressions. etc. Great vid as usual!

[@Tailgatesntoolboxes]

Wow having the racks are rare...i had 1....it has its own fuel pump i believe

[@Brianlsvtec]

3 wheeler 👌

[@M.TTT.]

19:05 the milwaukee m12 right angle die grinder would help with this, I didn't think I'd use it as much as I have already, used to use a angle grinder a lot, but thats no good one handed. Roloc discs (they have fine, medium, coarse) also clean gasket areas amazingly well.

[@brandonzak2965]

Neutral might be all the way up I had a couple like that without the clutch

[@Louiscarreviews]

I like this channel its coollllll

[@BigTuna74]

need to put new ends on wiring rusty exposed wires touching one another. The wire that’s on the positive side of the battery is sketchy

[@user-rx3ew9fq5r]

These have a locking differential for use on pavement or golf cores, some had a knob you turn on the center of one of the rear hubs the early ones you had to go into that plastic plate you snapped on the rear axle and remove a round disk.

[@reedsmechanical3663]

you could look into making a homemade CDI box, Harvey spooner has many of them and shows a video on what you'll need. I use them for ATV's that i work on as a quick "will it run or not" Their pretty inexpensive aswell. you can try searching "Harvey spooner homemade CDI" Nice vid!

[@lancestephenson9375]

U really find some good deals lol. I live in Arkansas and blaster are listed for 2k 😂😂

[@Tailgatesntoolboxes]

Quad n dirt bike prices are insane on long Island too

[@joshsimmons2663]

This is awesome I just picked one up yesterday on a trade for a mini bike

[@edpinner6059]

My CDI went bad to plugged a new one in and I was back up and running!!

[@Bafcrawler]

Lucky, I've been wanting one of those for over 10 years

[@edpinner6059]

I had that exact bike it has a rear differential I think it on the right side axel hub it has like posi rear or single wheel drive

[@snoopysrc]

you will get it going 2vintage

[@michaeltrower6792]

That's a cool old trike hopefully you can find a cdi box for it

[@markeithpeacock222]

Y'all get it running

[@shotgunz124]

I bet u can still find some of the stuff like that start stop assembly and some other pieces it’s missing be worth it if it runs

[@Sticky_Sauce69]

How you fix everything up so good

[@theziptiemechanic]

WHY IN THE PAST YEAR HAD JOE BEEN BUYING THE SAME STUFF AD I HAVE

[@dominikkwapis6563]

hey man love the videos! #2vintage

[@978twostrokegarage2]

Dam classic 💪🏻

[@user-rx3ew9fq5r]

That switch might be in place of the key switch. The fule pump comes on with key on position and shuts off when up to pressure!

[@vintagepowersports7918]

Never really liked these 3 wheelers but a 3 wheeler is always cool so

[@pyroaddict7089]

Question. Did you go to school to fix quads and dirt bikes stuff like that or did you learn as you go? I’m asking cause I’m thinking about doing to school for motorcycle mechanic still debating

[@awesomeproducts1582]

@2vintage Try isopropal alcohol and a toothbrush on that cdi, it should get all of that rust off

[@Mr.M1STER]

That PCB inside the cdi box are fairly robust. Get some isopropyl alcohol and an old toothbrush and scrub it. Might do the trick and imo worth a shot.

[@user-rx3ew9fq5r]

Looks like your keyed ignition is missing, the KLT's were the first 3 wheelers to put on a keyed ignition AND electric start. the early ones had a kick start mounted under the seat and a rubber cap over the splined post to kick start incase of a dead or low battery. Top speed on a 200cc was only 45 mph . I changed my sprockets from 11 tooth on front to a 13 and from a 48 on back to a 40. can you imagine going 60 MPH down the highway. I did that with my sister on back! LOL

[@MikeBlunt2]

i believe itll have to be in neutral to electric start it or use the clutch to start it one or the other maybe if you jump the solenoid not sure

[@aaronlong7155]

Only came across a few of these not bad little weapon

[@tommarkeng4017]

Try cleaning the inside of the cdi with break cleaner and a soft brush. The components might still be ok. Great videos, but coud you pleace turn your phone to silent while recording😁

[@bohydrus7108]

pretty sure you can bypass that cdi by hooking the 2 striped wires together ,seen dude do it on a scooter . the spark is not as powerful ,but will run fine .

[@whistlindixiesmallengine2085]

They will not spark or run without a cdi the cdi is the main component in the ignition system it's basically a computer iv been working on em.for years theres just no way

[@mysteryman2852]

Should be getting pretty good with no spark after that dt 😂😂

[@2vintage]

hahaha yeah true

[@johnnovak9982]

I have a 1986 KLT 110. Tearing it apart right now got a new cylinder looking for a new piston.

[@txstrikingtiger1241]

Keep doing what your doing im a new subscriber i like that your saving the sport quads #projectsavesportquads

[@asslowshop396]

Those things are rare. I came up on one of those. I couldn’t get it cause my parents said “I didn’t need it.” Lol

[@MurfreesboroRattler]

THERE THATS BACK ON 😆

[@BLAKEDILLONRACINGDEVELOPMENT]

Awesome! I have the SAME one, and finding parts, or wiring schematics is impossible! Called Kawasaki they don't have anything that old, and can't find anything.

[@Dragon22078]

I just got one of these for $60 it’s missing a lot of things. I think it’s missing the carburetor, almost all electrical but it has the harnesses. I was told the piston may be locked up but I’m going to try and find a way to free it if possible haha

[@alsmith5970]

You can find a cheap cdi box for one of those chinese scooters for about 10 bucks they mostly all work the same. There are two kinds ,ones that energize from a 12 volt source or one that energizes from the stator the pretty much all wire up the same