Back in the Saddle Finally

[SPD FRK]

Well it looks like it came from somethings @ss but it runs and it's mine. I will need tons of parts and even more advice but I got time.
The frame is an 84. The engine has a different jug on it since the color is different.
Other than that I haven't looked much closer at it. I'm a little scared to find out all that's wrong with this beast.
I will say it's a bad idea to run an R with no clutch and no brakes. Man am I glad the highway was empty because I ended up in the middle of it before I got it stopped. Kids and their toys. At least now I can be SPD FRK again.

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[SPD FRK]

Man does this thing need parts!
What should I expect to pay for ALL the control levers for an 84R? Including, foot brakes, hand brakes, and clutch.

I also need both brake sets (I think I have a rear caliper /w park brake) and 1 rear tire. Of course that means 2 tires. I won't even get into plastic.

I'm in Alberta Canada which will make a difference in prices of course.

Anyone out there able to help? I need to collect some pennies so I need to know my goal first.

I'm still working on a complete list but those will get me rolling.

The trike runs (and sounds solid) but it won't move without brakes, clutch and a shift lever.
I did take it for a 10-20 second run by rolling it down a small hill and shifting to first. I'm lucky the throttle didn't stick. It seems to have more gitty-up than my old '86R. I was thrilled and scared. Digging into this trike may reveal some secrets. 20 seconds doesn't tell a lot but I think it may have some work done. Engine colors don't match. I don't know. I just want to ride after 14 years off.

I want to save this trike and ride it until one of us dies.

[SPD FRK]

Allright then.

[vrswiss]

Congrats! I too know how you feel. I bought a basket case Tri-Z and have spent the last 6 months bringing it back from the dead. The classifieds and ebay are going to be your best place to source parts. Check both daily if you can so you don't miss out :beer

[MonroeMike]

There's been great builds here, from worse starts.

[harryredtrike]

nice trike,well gonna be.lol.for the parts youll need,the only way to know for sure is to get into her and check everything.good luck

[SPD FRK]

Hey thanks for the response guys. I feel a little less alone in this now. :TrikesOwn

[Jonpin]

It probly seems faster due to the lack of stoping equipment :),

[Autophysn]

IMO, I would find another and use either one as a parts bike and make one solid machine

[firecat]

u should be able to polish that turd up. i spent almost two yrs doing my tri-z looking for parts and as funds would allow. somehow the parts ya need always show up when your straped for cash. anyway i finished mine in sept . and aweek later i broke my ankle on it. and missed out on 8 wks of work and good fall riding. keep you eyes open tou will find the parts their seems to be alot of 250r parts available. good luck