'85 Tri Z 250 .... Hmmmm...where to start ?

[russellt]

Been contemplating a 3 wheeler purchase for some time now and finally pulled the trigger.
I am just picking this up on Thursday, its a good runner, decent shape....planning on a full resto...stripped down to the bare and built back up again.
All plastics are there and not damaged, scratched and faded tho.

I will try to wet sand the plastics to bring them back to life, however if I am not happy with the results I may buy new ones.
This will not be a stock resto, planning on a few upgrades. I apologize in advance for my ignorance in terminology and knowledge of this particular bike and the upgrades I think I want.

Is there any one place I can get most of the upgrades from, besides ebay in general ? But a particular ebay store ok, would prefer someone with a phone number to be reached at.
Looking at 310 engine kits, chrome pipe, extended swingarm, wider axle, new plastics, maybe some billet odds and ends, rims, sprockets...etc. ?
I realize this particular trike may be limited to available parts....but I gotta start somewhere.
Anyway....here's a pic of her....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/BuddyHollyDied/TriZ/DSC01198202.jpg

[Xpress]

Why don't you ride her first, to see how she performs, before throwing down cash on rebuilding the engine? :)

[russellt]

Why don't you ride her first, to see how she performs, before throwing down cash on rebuilding the engine? :)

I figured while I'll have the bike tore down completely to powdercoat the frame, I may as well do up the engine.

[MonroeMike]

Nice Z, welcome.

[MTS]

Wow that thing is in Nice shape....For around here anyways, Where abouts in SK are you??? I see you have the mudflaps on the back too....Mine came with them...only 2 i have seen before...neat, If your looking for Some direction with the motor and a few odds and ends, Looks like you allredy have a DG pipe. More then welcom to give me a call...its long distance, but cheaper the international....:D Just shoot me a pm.

[swampthang]

Wow finally get to see what the fender flares look like! My 85 has the holes drilled in the fenders in the same spots so it must of had the flares too at one time. Never seen a pic of them before got any better angles of them? Nice bike by the way! Looks like a solid builder to start with.

[tommerp]

Nice grab... get that bish ridden first!!! Then tear it down... just my 2 cts.

[Bryan Raffa]

Hey closer pictures of that possible yamaline tool box on the head light!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

first thing put a 39-39 PWK on it.... you got the pipe.. get some 18" tires ,,,, drop the rear sprocket to a 40..

[Eric250R]

Nice looking Z.....really miss mine. Check out the new product, research and development thread for parts. Sprock racing also makes a 330 kit for the Z. Oh, and listen to Raffa, he's our resident Z guru...Welcome to the site.

[DirtDevil]

What a disgusting beast. There is no way you're ever gonna get that thing looking decent. The only option is to ship it to me for proper disposal. :twisted:

Seriously though, awesome trike. I've been looking within a 200 mile radius of my house for a year for a Tri-Z, so far.....nuthin'!!!

[russellt]

Thanks for the replies, I'll have her home tonight - I haven't seen it yet with my own eyes....will get some more pics up tomorrow and have a close look at that tool bag as well.
MTS pm sent

[russellt]

Here's some more pics, one of the ever elusive Yamali....er, CaseLogic tool bag, very rare only 4.5 million produced in this particular size to match the headlight guard.....against my better judgement I am taking it off the bike so it'll be up for grabs if anyone wants to throw me an offer. I do have a $0.25 reserve price on it so bid accordingly.

I had a good conversation with Cory Sprock today, we're going with his 330 kit, ported, 39 PWK, billet clutch basket, +4 swingarm, DG Pipe and Silencer, some bars, levers and other odds and ends.
Complete tear down of the bike, powder coat the frame black and all black plastics as well.

Engine is coming out as we speak....Should be a fun ride.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/BuddyHollyDied/IMG_0269.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/BuddyHollyDied/IMG_0271.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/BuddyHollyDied/IMG_0272.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/BuddyHollyDied/IMG_0273.jpg

[russellt]

The fun has begun.....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/BuddyHollyDied/IMG_0275.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v510/BuddyHollyDied/IMG_0276.jpg

[Mosh]

^^I like this guy^^^

He works fast.
Good luck with the build and keep us posted.

[swampthang]

Wow! that was quick. I guess you wont be riding it this weekend but at the rate your going idk:lol: Keep up the good work. Look forward to seeing your build as i will soon have my tri-z in a exploded view soon too.

[Xpress]

4 hours to tear a bike down? :lol:

I approve! :D

[DirtDevil]

DAYUM!!! You don't waste time do ya? You're gonna mess around and make it onto my list of heros. It would take me at least a month of labeling and bagging to get there. Keep the pics coming.

[Xpress]

I had my 110 stripped down and back together (in a new frame) in 4 hours :)

[Bryan Raffa]

ahhh daym its just a cd case.... nevermind...

[brandoz28]

looking good man, all these tri-z's poppin up makes me want one

[the otha tri-z]

looking forward to your build. I just finished my Z.

[Auto_Demon]

it looks like it exploded LOL