1986 tri z 250 rebuild

[ktmcrasher]

i had this thread started in the new member area so i thought id move it here

i cant find a picture from before taking it to bits at the moment. if i find it i will add
i do have a video though most of you would have already watched it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snLHDJNBORs

http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y521/krmcrasher/IMG_0163_zps23973609.jpg

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[ktmcrasher]

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[ktmcrasher]

http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y521/krmcrasher/IMG_0164-1_zps804add70.jpg

[ktmcrasher]

here is the frame ready for powder
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y521/krmcrasher/IMG_0289_zpsd00ff4c1.jpg

[ktmcrasher]

most of the stuff was in poor condition
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y521/krmcrasher/IMG_0162_zpsbcf50b8b.jpg
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y521/krmcrasher/736820A7-4685-4F08-BD9C-B0A75944F33B-861-000001D0A7C5CAF5_zpsf95820e6.jpg
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y521/krmcrasher/7BD2E973-1520-4F1A-A4CF-55307D477485-982-0000019AE4DFE5C1.jpg

the wheels were crappy too
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y521/krmcrasher/56694B07-7E4D-469C-A3DB-CE91EF902E1C-1796-0000029C37D19516.jpg
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y521/krmcrasher/AA25369C-ACED-45EF-8FB2-7F6303541CD8-1796-0000029C2423A2CE.jpg

[jeswinehart]

Oh wow, heck of a crash !
Nice looking riding area.

[ktmcrasher]

so i went shopping for parts and picked up the following
douglas beadlock wheels
banshee + 2 axle
works shock
swing arm with linkage bearings bushes fresh powder coating
new sprocket
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y521/krmcrasher/IMG_0256.jpg
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[Jcormode]

Still well JELOUS of those rims bro. SWAEEEET!!!

[ktmcrasher]

couple more parts
prm desert bar
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y521/krmcrasher/4512EA87-A773-405E-918A-95ECC2A2EBD9-6375-00000AECAE485019.jpg
greenBoy's billet cover
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[ktmcrasher]

some powder coated bits & bobs
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y521/krmcrasher/602A1F62-7AE9-4DB9-A198-AB0A5A2D68F5-854-000001CFC07C9253_zpsda43aad8.jpg

[ktmcrasher]

http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y521/krmcrasher/0EACBC39-F6FC-4B10-8809-944ED188FD2C-1058-00000225088A2D61_zpseedd29fe.jpg
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y521/krmcrasher/D4DDFA8B-4DE1-4A53-9FF9-C6C1393B4A4C-1058-00000224FFC19D39_zps661d6f95.jpg

got myself some braided brake lines as well
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y521/krmcrasher/B28CBDCA-8EA7-4781-BFAF-79684CC5B6A0-1058-0000022513732A4C_zps2e4f169e.jpg
and a sticker kit
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y521/krmcrasher/91D7AB7F-0873-43A0-A103-3516631BA7A3-1058-000002251D8CB27D_zps5967962b.jpg

[ktmcrasher]

the engines currently being rebuilt following powder coating. i had the jug aqua blasted but im not keen on the bare colour so i will probably get it powder coated
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y521/krmcrasher/FC736FBF-C9AF-44E4-B33A-CD99B0FB1825-854-000001CFF4702D51_zps3554debd.jpg
heres the colour i went for on the engine. its like a graphite grey. looks like metalic flake.
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y521/krmcrasher/DD1E7097-44E4-41EF-9D86-8B673361856E-854-000001CFD5FBE4FD_zpsfa1241cb.jpg

so now im just playing around cleaning and painting parts waiting for my engine. ive also got some silicone hoses on the way. hopefully i should get the hoses and the engine next week but im not holding my breath on the engine.

but i am keeping a close eye on ebay for a yz490 ;)

[ktmcrasher]

and i picked up this big red 250 but its just been a nightmare. waiting on parts to get that thing moving. fuel taps broken & the carbs full of rusty crap from the tank
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y521/krmcrasher/292201CD-C056-46EC-8D8B-AC2319E3D908-8904-00000E0E3FFF3AA5.jpg

[ONEBAD350X]

looking good. I love tri z 250 3 wheelers

[ktmcrasher]

so i put most of that stuff together and this is what ive got as of today
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y521/krmcrasher/DSC_0041_zpsc9f7cb38.jpg
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y521/krmcrasher/DSC_0035_zps1ac87d82.jpg
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y521/krmcrasher/DSC_0026_zps3d1baabd.jpg

[CRAZY70MAN]

Very nice.........great shiny new parts!! Where did you score that works shock by the way??

[ktmcrasher]

there was a guy in the uk that made a lovely tri-z build but he said nobody would buy it, so he decided to part it instead. its a shame because it looked great.
i paid £173 ($268) on ebay for it. its for a warrior but i think ive found a way to make the resi fit

[Richieyzf]

That's coming together nice crashed fair play! Just had my 86 frame back from powder butt gonna be a slow build as cash is a bit tight a mo! Hope it turns out half as nice as how this is looking! Keep up the good work

[ktmcrasher]

i started this about 8 months ago! i bet its at least 6 months before it turns a wheel

[Richieyzf]

It'll be worth the effort tho! Mine a sat stripped in the shed for the last 3 years or so, as something else always seemed to come 1st, now I've given up DH mtb racing and sold em up its time she had a bit of love so hopefully come end of the summer she'll be running (hopefully ha ha)

[tri-Z ripper]

looking good! cant wait to see it finished!

[shawnroy1971]

Looking good,I always liked the looks of the 86 the most.

[Red Rider]

got myself some braided brake lines as wellI was hoping you were going to give some attention to your braking systems after that crash. Did you get in some additional seat time, and learn the intricacies of 3-wheelers before doing the rebuild? She's coming along beautifully, and we'd all hate to see another wreck like that after she's finished. Good luck on the rebuild.

[ktmcrasher]

I was hoping you were going to give some attention to your braking systems after that crash. Did you get in some additional seat time, and learn the intricacies of 3-wheelers before doing the rebuild? She's coming along beautifully, and we'd all hate to see another wreck like that after she's finished. Good luck on the rebuild.

i havent been on it since the crash and that was the only time ive ever been on a 3-wheeler! the brakes are getting a full overhaul- new lines, seals, dust seals & rebuilt master cylinders. when i crashed it i had no back brake and the front wasnt very good either. i dont think i would of crashed if the back worked!

[fabiodriven]

Great job with the build!

I hate to beat a dead horse here, but I'm doing it anyways. How in the heck did you manage to run that trike into the only solid object around man?

[ktmcrasher]

Great job with the build!

I hate to beat a dead horse here, but I'm doing it anyways. How in the heck did you manage to run that trike into the only solid object around man?

i takes a special kind of guy to crash like that, im not gonna give away all my secrets! i was doing a drift and it dug in the wrong way & my back brake didnt work ;)

[volfan537240]

Nice build. Looks like quality parts going back on.

[pantera1975]

Looking real good there.

[Jcormode]

It'll be worth the effort tho! Mine a sat stripped in the shed for the last 3 years or so, as something else always seemed to come 1st, now I've given up DH mtb racing and sold em up its time she had a bit of love so hopefully come end of the summer she'll be running (hopefully ha ha)

Perfect place from DH in the valley pal. U'll know my mate Tom braithwaite then? Keep trying to pursweade him to by my other z. You gona make thd races this year?

[Richieyzf]

I've heard of him but I don't know him personally, he's a bit quicker than me (understatement) as I only do the local WDMBA series.

With regards to the races I'll defo come watch the 1st one and see from there.

[ktmcrasher]

my silicone hoses arrived today....
out with the old
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y521/krmcrasher/A5305A22-45B0-48FF-BB4F-84BD8BC555AF-510-000000FB081E07DC_zpse7a2c9b4.jpg
in with the new
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y521/krmcrasher/5A0AE05D-95F3-4A5E-A1C6-D3369C88A10F-510-000000FAFD186F2F_zpsdf635a89.jpg
cheers for the heads up jcormode. now i need to find some nice hose clamps to put them together, any suggestions?

heres where i got them from http://www.derbyperformancehose.co.uk/dph-sport-silicone-hose.html £74 including postage

still no engine though! :(

[New2Tri-Z]

Very nice looking! Did you reuse those radiators? Just repaint the body of it? They look sweet Two-tone like that? Been intrested in getting some Alum aftermarket Rads but havnt had a chance to look for them yet. May just have to paint mine if they can come our that sweet! great build man can't wait to see the next installment.

[ktmcrasher]

yeah i just painted the rads as they were really beat up. the fins were in terrible condition so i straightened them out the best i could. id prefer some aftermarket rads but i cant find anyone selling them. i was talking to one of the suppliers of the ones from china as i got a set for my ktm & they were great. they said if i sent them a drawing they would see if they could make them but im spent up at the mo!

[tri-Z ripper]

they had those hoses in stock? or reproduced them for you? this is not from the moto hose buy?

[ktmcrasher]

They were re-produced for me, took them a week to sort them, they will need a bit of trimming to fit

[ktmcrasher]

V force reeds have been around for the 2 series for quite some time as the Wr250 application would fit the Z. Later on in 2007 it was discovered a late model Kx125 shared the same bolt pattern intake and V force offered a 3 series for that application.

Call V force now known as Moto Tasanari and tell them you need a part number as follows....

V303a with 682m pedals.

just putting it here so i can find it cheers mosh

[Darius1502]

Does the reed cage make a noticable difference on a ported engine?

[ktmcrasher]

Does the reed cage make a noticable difference on a ported engine?

i dont know buddy i havent fitted any yet. i just copied that off another thread and posted it on my build thread so its easy for me to find.

[ktmcrasher]

Just been sanding wheels and getting rid of dents before powder. Should get my engine back any day now but I've been saying that for 6 weeks!
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y521/krmcrasher/FB956726-AD77-4B6B-B384-A246365F4151-1689-0000045709065997_zps5fe1a79c.jpg
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[ktmcrasher]

took a delivery of a pipe today, still no engine but i couldnt help myself
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y521/krmcrasher/8AD251D0-C904-4D71-AE0F-67A63D0C41C1-822-0000013E8AA7926B_zpsc05f290c.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/krmcrasher/media/8AD251D0-C904-4D71-AE0F-67A63D0C41C1-822-0000013E8AA7926B_zpsc05f290c.jpg.html)

many thanks zmpolaristech!

[volfan537240]

Booooiiiinnnggggg!!!!

[ktmcrasher]

http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y521/krmcrasher/79128CD1-CC8F-4416-9FFE-B28C2544DB34-8214-00000CA8B3595FCD_zpsf37fe026.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/krmcrasher/media/79128CD1-CC8F-4416-9FFE-B28C2544DB34-8214-00000CA8B3595FCD_zpsf37fe026.jpg.html)

engines in, need some hose clamps

[3 Wheel Drive]

MotoHose sells SS hose clamps for silicone hoses on their website. I'm getting some whenever I get my hoses. They look nice and won't damage the hoses.

Nice looking Z!

[ktmcrasher]

http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y521/krmcrasher/A944FFB1-2CEC-4D05-8D54-C190C3FEB886-109-000000006C2E769B_zps37613898.jpg

Finally got some shoes for the Douglas bead locks, fast Trekkers 20 inch

[El Camexican]

Your trike is VERY nice:beer

[ktmcrasher]

finally got a tripod. anybody on there know where i can get a new front wheel axle?
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y521/krmcrasher/DSC_0004_zps8a8f8e69.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/krmcrasher/media/DSC_0004_zps8a8f8e69.jpg.html)

[El Camexican]

Is there a door big enough to that that thing out of the room you are building it in mate?

[ktmcrasher]

no! the garage is full at the moment. the plan is to finish this one in the house & then take apart the big red ive got in the garage. then i will take the axle off the z and i should be able to get it into the garage

[ktmcrasher]

well ive got her out of the house (the trike) i had to take the axle out and picked up the back and wheeled it out no problem, dont think it will be that easy with the big red.

got my pro taper bars fitted & im chuffed with the bend and rise. shes full of coolant and oil but i ran into problems with my twist throttle conversion, the inner is around 2-3 inches too long so im waiting on a nipple kit to shorten it. ive got a front master cylinder on its way and some nice levers. I'm struggling with getting a nice rear fender so i might have to get a maier kit sent over if i can afford the shipping. i still need a chain but other than that its done.

http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y521/krmcrasher/F948B2CB-5726-4A1F-9CDF-7C261D88BBD7-5016-000007DA37D4FB36_zpsfd650f11.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/krmcrasher/media/F948B2CB-5726-4A1F-9CDF-7C261D88BBD7-5016-000007DA37D4FB36_zpsfd650f11.jpg.html)


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[Eric250R]

Just beautiful man, so jealous

[El Camexican]

Lookin good!

[badass350x]

Looking really good!

[ktmcrasher]

not much happening at the moment. had to drain the oil as i decided it would be a good idea to kick it round a few times and then drain it incase there was much crap in it after the rebuild. went to fill it today and try and start it for the first time and im out of light gear oil so its on hold for another week.

my throttle cable repair kit turned up so its been shortened and its a perfect fit.

got my front plate fitted, big thanks to Jeswinehart for that.

front fender now fitted after i removed the paint that was on it. i wanted to take it down to 3000 grit but got bored of the sanding at 600! rear fender is still painted but i might just clean it and fit it.
http://i1279.photobucket.com/albums/y521/krmcrasher/AFB21F56-7C17-475A-AAED-2FC8ABBE1C26-1589-000001F930AC1E07_zps3ce64df4.jpg (http://s1279.photobucket.com/user/krmcrasher/media/AFB21F56-7C17-475A-AAED-2FC8ABBE1C26-1589-000001F930AC1E07_zps3ce64df4.jpg.html)

[Rigaman]

That's a real sick tri-z man!!

[Red Rider]

That's a real sick tri-z man!!I agree! It's looking very nice so far.

[manbearpig]

wow! looks great!

[jeswinehart]

Well you know I am liking it :) !

[Rigaman]

I just built a z to my exact liking..... And I gotta say. I am freaking jealous.

[ktmcrasher]

It's alive! I know the pipe blew off!

listen out for my mangasm

[ktmcrasher]

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[HondaHarry]

listen out for my mangasm

HAHA. that was funny. good job. looks great! HH

[torker]

Congrats on that resto. Great looking Z. Hope you enjoy it as much as you've enjoyed putting it together.

TORKER.

[atc007]

HOW did I miss this thread ! Great job sir ! Beautiful..

[El Camexican]

Looks fantastic, but we need to have a serious conversation about lock-washers, bolt torque and Loctite

[Rider414]

Was there finished picks of this trike? It was a beaut!

[Tri z250]

Sorry I know this is on the first page but where did you get those tri z graphics from