Putting my Trail Z together finally

[Bryan Raffa]

Finally got all my bearings and have started putting it together... Used all balls for the bearings... loved everything but the dust cap seals for the swingarm suck!.. ended up using oem .. and there install tool sucks...ended up using one that the late Ronnie made. haven't decided on plastic yet ... guess ill have to soon.

Lot's of pic's to come!:D

[ChrisD]

That is going to look killer. I can't wait to see the progress pics.

[tri-Z ripper]

love the color Raffa! as always it will look better than mine lol!

[ATC-Eric]

Top knotch man!

[JasonB]

lookin sweet man! i think white plastics on that color might look bad ass hell

[Bryan Raffa]

Not too enthused with all balls tripple kit... as everyone knows the top race sticks out .. which leaves 2 threds sticking out ,(all together), opted to throw out the dust seal for another set of threds ...:rolleyes: I fliped the jam nut so the taper was up to get max thred depth. sucks balls!!! :mad::mad:

[Bryan Raffa]

and we got a little more done tonight ... did a few color schemes tonight .. I think I got it!;););)

[90guy]

Raffa that thing is going to be insanely sick!!!!!!

[slaughter]

looks sick!! is that powder or paint?

[ktmcrasher]

That should look amazing twinkling in the sun. I'm sure those garage pictures don't do it justice

[volfan537240]

Love that color. What color plastics are going on it?

[Bryan Raffa]

it's powder.. silver vein ,, with candy clear over the top..... still Haven't decided black or white for main plastic... think im gonna wait till its a roller to see what I like.. thought it would go together quicker,,, but as i pull all the parts out .. they have to be cleaned up ,from when I took it apart over a year ago..

[tri-Z ripper]

lol i know that feeling! looks sweet it's a candy apple Z for sure!

[volfan537240]

I'm voting for white

[90guy]

I think black would make it look legit!

[oeduardo67]

What color are your rims going to be?
Plastic is a hard choice, I say you wait until its a roller
awesome build!

[Bryan Raffa]

You guys are no help LOL one white .. one black hahah

[ktmcrasher]

think you need to get it outside in the sun and see what it looks like before picking colours

[volfan537240]

Or get custom color plastics, neither white nor black....

[ATC-Eric]

White all the way.

[JasonB]

damn dude looking slick as hell! nothing feels like putting freshly powdercoated parts together

[Bryan Raffa]

polished rim's ... with a new Hi-flite seat cover. ether black fade to red.. or white fade to red....:wondering

[t65h]

Raffa that looks great! The color reminds me of an old muscle car. I can picture black plastics with polished rims! It will look great no matter which way you go. Great work.

[slaughter]

white fenders would make the colors pop and polished wheels

[volfan537240]

I prefer black wheels but I think it'll look good with polished wheels too. White plastics + black wheels would be awesome though IMO.

[oeduardo67]

If you're going polished wheels I think black plastics with the black fading to red would look sick. Or white with red letter stickers. Either way its gonna look nice. :wondering

[badass350x]

looking sweet bryan,, I would vote on white also..

[the great gazoo]

White on the fender tip here also, BR! Lookin' good so far.....................

[MTS]

We all know its going to be white raffa :D More washing to do after a ride :lol:

[El Camexican]

You guys are no help LOL one white .. one black hahah

Either would look great, but white would bring attention to the hardware a lot more so than black would. Also to keep in mind the inevitable scratches you pick up on the trails will make the black look old sooner than white would. Do it right, do it white!

[brd812]

I agree with camexian. If it was going to be a duner or garage queen black would be cool,but white hides it all. I vote white, w/ red and white seat. Love it

[Bryan Raffa]

got a little bit done .. slow going after a awesome concert last night... :beer:beer I have a temp linkage and a drag strut in it right now to roll it.. my shock is getting polished and the link also. new cables .. front hub on ,, skid plate , rads hoses temp wheels ect ..:D:D and the motor is on the bench.

[xrider]

Lookin good! I vote white plastic

[volfan537240]

Nice! Which bend are those handlebars?

[Keith Salyer]

White plastics with custom cut candy red and silver accented graphics. Maybe same letterstyle as factory with the custom colors. Whatever you do it's going to be cool.

[Bryan Raffa]

there yamaha quad take off's .. picked em up for free ... I will wait till it all together untill I see if I like the bend... My other bikes use Universal pro taper bend.

[Bryan Raffa]

well I planed on pullin the top end anyways .. but looks like it will need to come apart all the way.. the pro x thats installed in the six speed was back in 99 .... check out the 45 rubbed in the skirt .... this bike ran mint! but had the rattle... :lol: better days are coming!! looks like I will split it tomorrow night..:rolleyes::rolleyes:

[El Camexican]

Nice chamfer! That's impressive for a long skirt piston. What's the ring gap like when it gets that worn:wondering

[Bryan Raffa]

got a 85 and my 86 stripped out ..ordering parts

[volfan537240]

Coming along rather nicley

[Bryan Raffa]

found a few old pictures of back on the early 90's drag racing 4 wide up in buffalo .. I had a total rebuild after that ...:lol: ill see if i can find some pics of that ..... found a complete waterpump kit in the parts shed today .. whoop whoop I will install that when all my stuff gets back from G KING ... Got the Grab bar bent back into shape and took the die grinder to it where the rash marks were then bead blasted it .. bolted it back on ... I have a feeling it it not long for this world! :lol:

ordering up some stuff tomorrow.. chain . grips.. Paint,,gas line.. ect and I'm a hoarder but I love it :naughty:

[ktmcrasher]

@raffa did you find when fitting the steerer tube bearings that it raised your top clamp? mine seems raised by 5mm ish. so i cant fit my headlight guard, did you have this problem?

[oile]

ktmcrasher i had the same problem hope raffa can help us out on that one.

[ktmcrasher]

i just machined 2-3mm off the bottom of the bearing cup and 1mm off the top of the bearing & its close...real close but its still not quite there

[Bryan Raffa]

@raffa did you find when fitting the steerer tube bearings that it raised your top clamp? mine seems raised by 5mm ish. so i cant fit my headlight guard, did you have this problem?

Yes no washer and it pisses me off .. makes me want to run the new bottom and old top.

[RIDE-RED 250r]

I'm a hoarder but I love it :naughty:

Being a hoarder has it benefits! :beer

Lookin good!

[Bryan Raffa]

G King gave me a heads up .. my stuff is next .. he has a few head light bezzels and then me ,,, gotta love greg he gives me the royal treatment!!!!!!he treats me like he would treat you..... LOL he would treat you better!

[xrider]

Raffa, What's the scoop on the shrouds on that Z in the picture? Trick looking for sure. I could use a set of them.


found a few old pictures of back on the early 90's drag racing 4 wide up in buffalo .. I had a total rebuild after that ...:lol: ill see if i can find some pics of that ..... found a complete waterpump kit in the parts shed today .. whoop whoop I will install that when all my stuff gets back from G KING ... Got the Grab bar bent back into shape and took the die grinder to it where the rash marks were then bead blasted it .. bolted it back on ... I have a feeling it it not long for this world! :lol:

ordering up some stuff tomorrow.. chain . grips.. Paint,,gas line.. ect and I'm a hoarder but I love it :naughty:

[kiser]

Looking good Raffa! Your bikes are always perdy.

[Bryan Raffa]

I made tho's ... back before eBAY! Still got em! got a ton of trailprotrailprotrailprotrailpro on its way..

[MTS]

Yes no washer and it pisses me off .. makes me want to run the new bottom and old top.
I had to massage mine into place with a die grinder,bar, and a beer but it fits!!

[Bryan Raffa]

I had to massage mine into place with a die grinder,bar, and a beer but it fits!!

what did you grind? if you grind the Race the bearing still sticks out of it....:wondering the only way I see it to work is machine that top race step down more..Or machine the top tripple out...and i wouldn't do that..

[ama009]

Looking awesome Bryan!! If i knew you were going with all balls on the triple i would have told you about that. I had the same issue with mine! : (

[Bryan Raffa]

Looking awesome Bryan!! If i knew you were going with all balls on the triple i would have told you about that. I had the same issue with mine! : (

I have known about it for some time ..I just dont install the seals.. it would be nice if the seal was in the dust cap like the swingarm caps. not takeing up more thickness. oh well cant have everything i guess..lol I just dont see it working with the seals... you have to make that decision before you press that bottom bearing on the tripple .. anyone who uses the seals are running around with about 3 threds on the top tripple nut!

[ktmcrasher]

I took the meat off the bottom of the race till the bearings were just showing through and then skimmed a bit off the top of the bearing

[MTS]

Trimmed the holes in the headlight mount, mighta helpd that mine was bent a bit, have the dust seal under the bottom bearing, and plenty of thred left up top..i think..ill look again

[Bryan Raffa]

Rear master rebuild tonight.. kids work :p..:Bounce frame Plugs... from HR :Bounce

[Bryan Raffa]

yep.... another week...passes...:naughty: PRO X!:Bounce

[volfan537240]

Bling bling

[Bryan Raffa]

Got my cases painted today in the sun.. PJ1 gloss black epoxy LOVE IT!!!

[Rigaman]

Damn. Nice build!

[atc007]

What do I win for spotting how well the clutch cover reflects lol ?? Looking awesome !!!

[Bryan Raffa]

he will probably give You a discount for spotting him!:lol: wile I'm waiting on the crank.. ill assemble all the polished stuff, shock ,front brake rezzie,swap front rim with polished one.. gas lines,,swap out linkage,, still lot's to do .. at this point I need it done for Trike Fest .. even if i gotta run the old seat and plastic.. gotta do what ya gotta do! :Bounce

thanks guys ..:beer

[Bryan Raffa]

little more,, polished stuff going on .. shock ect .. dont have brake fluid so cant finnish front brakes... and already robbed the upper roller for my race bike so cant put the tank sheild on..Polished front rim going on tomorrow...motor mounts clutch lever... fuel lines..

little slice and dice on the frame so i can take the works shock in and out.. also $100 BUSHING KIT ... just maybe ill get to bead blasting the red paint off the gromment... maybe not..:lol:

Thank You to AtcTIM for the new Kill switch! I needed it...:beer

[volfan537240]

I like those red fuel lines. Where did you get em?

[Bryan Raffa]

I like those red fuel lines. Where did you get em?

search e bay for color fuel line.. theres deals to be had,, and some rip offs.. I got 3' for $3 free ship...

[Kintore]

Dang Raffa! that thing is going to be WAY nicer than a trail bike!

[3wheeled roofer]

first time I have seen this thread....where have I been? Looks pretty nice and yes that is an awsome honda red color.bahhahahahah Just hasselin ya. gonna be nicer looking than anything I got but you gonna ride it? good luck on finishing on time...catch ya latr bro.

[Rigaman]

Where did you get the bushing kit for your shock?

Also. Does anyone make all the linkage bushings and seals in a kit?

[Bryan Raffa]

from works... its a works shock! $100 seals and bearings in and waiting on a crank!!

[El Camexican]

Would you mind donating that polished clutch cover to the Fallen Members Tribute trike that I plan to win?

[Bryan Raffa]

Would you mind donating that polished clutch cover to the Fallen Members Tribute trike that I plan to win?

I donated a easy pull to that Bike ..

[Swinger]

Looking good. Id be afraid to take it out and get it dirty.

[ktmcrasher]

ive got a works shock and the hose is too short to mount it the same way as the tri z one. i really dont want to cut a gap like you did but seems the best way

[Rigaman]

Ya. Same here. I just wound up zip tying mine to the frame. Whats the best way to cut the frame after its already been powdercoated? I dont want to chip my coating.

Also. I have 2 works shocks. One of mine has bushings like yours ktmcrasher. And the other has the ones like Raffas. I would like to get a new set. I didnt know where to get them. But I guess I should just call works!! =)

[Bryan Raffa]

Looking good. Id be afraid to take it out and get it dirty.

thats the FIRST THING I'M GONNA DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL


rigman cut slow with a hack saw .. i used PJ1 epoxy paint to to touch up the raw metal.. you never see it when the grommet is in..

[beadle]

lookiing absolutly awsome raffa

[Rigaman]

hey Raffa. How did you install the plastic sleeves for your works shock bushings? I got new ones. I don't want to break them. They seem pretty tight to get in.