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xrider
08-14-2012, 12:39 PM
Ok guys. I am more of a Honda guy so I need some help identifying the manufacturer on two parts I picked up recently. The first is a billet hub for a Tri-z, it is used to convert the Tri-z to a 10" rim, any ideas of the manufacturer? The second is a +2 swingarm which I believe is a Durablue, but could use confirmation. The last picture is the Tri-z that the parts came from. Also, Does anyone know if there was an aftermarket under the seat airbox created for a Tri-z?

Thanks, xrider

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx18/zwaylo/alloyhub014.jpg
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx18/zwaylo/alloyhub011.jpg
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx18/zwaylo/alloyhub017.jpg
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx18/zwaylo/KGrHqVHJCEEUkf6385BQHECU8HOQ60_57.jpg
Mosh
08-14-2012, 12:58 PM
Cant help you on the hard parts ID..
UFO made an underseat airbox for them back in the day. There was a guy that found a Z with one on there in rough shape. All his pics have been deleted in that post. I think I remember offering money and a free part to secure his, and send it to Maier to have them re-popped back then..He declined. Pretty sure someone else offered to repop it too.
RiJiD-WILL
08-14-2012, 02:37 PM
you scored on that Z for sure. sorry cant help with your questions, thanks for posting the pics those are some rare aftermarket parts on that thing.
jmax857
08-14-2012, 08:01 PM
He frront hub looks custtom made.
MTS
08-14-2012, 11:55 PM
got some pics from differnt angles of that swing arm? nifty stuff for sure.
Billy Golightly
08-15-2012, 09:22 AM
Hub looks like a Jon kite (missile engineering) one to me. He made hubs just like that.
xrider
08-15-2012, 09:35 AM
Good Call Billy. This Tri-z is out of Wichita, Kansas, close to where Jon Kite is located. I'll give him a call today to discuss it.


Hub looks like a Jon kite (missile engineering) one to me. He made hubs just like that.
ATC-Eric
08-15-2012, 10:59 AM
Nice goodies! Like that hub for sure.
motoman1012002
08-15-2012, 05:24 PM
The swing arm is a durable you can allways tell by the angled front susport tube
CRAZY70MAN
08-15-2012, 07:50 PM
That missile hub may be seen quite a bit more here real soon:naughty::naughty: Right Raffa;) Xrider unless John Kite from missile made various versions for the Tri z...the one you have appears not to be the one listed in the literature I just received from him. Similar....but not the same. Maybe an early version or a homemade version by someone else?? Wanna sell tht swingarm????? lol,,,,:lol: Cool parts!! Thanks for sharing
honda250sx
08-15-2012, 10:17 PM
That is 110% a DURABLUE swingarm. I own a NOS one. However I am missing the brackets for the linkage... Care to make a paper tracing of those? I have been looking for years now for those brackets. I would be extremely gracious. Please PM me if so.
honda250sx
08-15-2012, 10:30 PM
XRider here is a picture of mine.

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i151/brauerpower/DSCN3523.jpg
xrider
08-16-2012, 07:06 AM
I'll be glad to make a tracing for you. I'll have to disassemble it for powder coat anyway. My plan is to restore the Durablue swingarm and sell it, since I already have a CALFAB on my Tri-z. The JP Aluminum Tank will be for sale as well. I got a killer price on both of them and figured I could make a buck. I will be keeping both the hub and an old school extended axle I picked up for use on my Tri-z.


That is 110% a DURABLUE swingarm. I own a NOS one. However I am missing the brackets for the linkage... Care to make a paper tracing of those? I have been looking for years now for those brackets. I would be extremely gracious. Please PM me if so.
xrider
08-16-2012, 07:32 AM
Here is a picture of the axle I picked up, the tank, and another view of the swingarm

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx18/zwaylo/axle009.jpg
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx18/zwaylo/T2eC16dHJHYE9nzpfIifBQI9ek3960_57.jpg
http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx18/zwaylo/alloyhub022.jpg
honda250sx
08-16-2012, 08:24 AM
I'll be glad to make a tracing for you. I'll have to disassemble it for powder coat anyway. My plan is to restore the Durablue swingarm and sell it, since I already have a CALFAB on my Tri-z. The JP Aluminum Tank will be for sale as well. I got a killer price on both of them and figured I could make a buck. I will be keeping both the hub and an old school extended axle I picked up for use on my Tri-z.

Thanks so very much! I'll PM you my info!
Bryan Raffa
08-19-2012, 09:31 AM
MISSLE!:beer:beer:beer
CRAZY70MAN
08-19-2012, 08:32 PM
missle!:beer:beer:beer hooray!!!! Missile!!! :beer:beer:beer Let's get the ball rollin' !!
xrider
08-20-2012, 07:20 AM
If you guys are doing a run on the missle flat track kits, see if Jon Kite can set up the rear hubs for the new Kart Bolt Patterns. I have one of his kits for the 200x and it is almost impossible to find the old Trophy wheel halves. Just an FYI. I might be interested in another kit as well if you are looking for more people.
Bryan Raffa
08-20-2012, 07:28 AM
If you guys are doing a run on the missle flat track kits, see if Jon Kite can set up the rear hubs for the new Kart Bolt Patterns. I have one of his kits for the 200x and it is almost impossible to find the old Trophy wheel halves. Just an FYI. I might be interested in another kit as well if you are looking for more people.

Ive got 5 people that are 100% on a full kit 4 tri-z and one 250R so far..Im looking for a 100% commitment from trust worthy people before I call him back .. with a total of 10 MAX! to get the price down.
Xowner
08-20-2012, 04:26 PM
Ive got 5 people that are 100% on a full kit 4 tri-z and one 250R so far..Im looking for a 100% commitment from trust worthy people before I call him back .. with a total of 10 MAX! to get the price down.

What was the price on the kit?

depends on how many I get ... he said he was NOT! Pullin all the stuff out of the barn for a few! I will call him.. and start a new thred.
Bryan Raffa
08-20-2012, 06:40 PM
What was the price on the kit?

depends on how many I get ... he said he was NOT! Pullin all the stuff out of the barn for a few! I will call him.. and start a new thred.

he said he was NOT! Pullin all the stuff out of the barn for a few! I will call him.. and start a new thred.
Xowner
08-20-2012, 06:49 PM
Why did you edit my post?



If you guys are doing a run on the missle flat track kits, see if Jon Kite can set up the rear hubs for the new Kart Bolt Patterns. I have one of his kits for the 200x and it is almost impossible to find the old Trophy wheel halves. Just an FYI. I might be interested in another kit as well if you are looking for more people.

Matt I need the dimensions of those wheels, So i can look into them for you.
Bryan Raffa
08-20-2012, 06:54 PM
Why did you edit my post?




Matt I need the dimensions of those wheels, So i can look into them for you.


Ya sorry I deleted it thinkin it was a qoute but it was the OG.. he says he has rims and tires in stock..
xrider
08-21-2012, 06:23 AM
I'll be up at my garage later this week and can grab a set for measurements. It is a 2 piece 6" rim with a 3 on 3.95" bolt pattern. If they can be made into a 1 piece rim, a 7 - 8" width would be ideal.


Why did you edit my post?




Matt I need the dimensions of those wheels, So i can look into them for you.
xrider
08-21-2012, 06:24 AM
Ya sorry I deleted it thinkin it was a qoute but it was the OG.. he says he has rims and tires in stock..

Jon Kite no longer has any of the Trophy wheel halves, I have called him several times in the past looking for leads on them. Unless he is setting the hubs up for a different pattern, it will be difficult to source trophy wheels.