do you need 86 tripples to install 86 forks on an 85 tri z

[TRI-Zbrian]

i was wondering if you need the tripples from an 86 tri z to install 86 forks onto an 85 tri z 250.

[J.D.]

I think so. I remember reading somewhere saying the 86 forks were larger in diameter.

[Lots_Of_Nothing]

i THINK that the 86 have a bigger diameter so yes......i think this anyways, i'm pretty sure i saw mike from long island talk about this before.......not positive though

[TRI-Zbrian]

thanks i corrected my WTB ad in the classifieds to say i need both just in case how much more travel do you get out of the 86 forks verses the 85 forks.

[davham]

Yes you need the 86 triple clamps for the 86 forks. They are larger diameter and I think the traval is increase a little less than an inch. I got 86 forks on my 85.

[TRI-Zbrian]

thanks for the info

[Tri-Z Pilot]

How much better do the 86 forks perform, than the 85's?

[KASEY]

85 tri forks are 35mm 86 tri forks are 39 mm so you need clamps to upgrade,,,,,,,

[TRI-Zbrian]

i am also wondering how much better they perform over the 85 forks

[Howdy]

I don't know the difference in performance. But I do know I have a set of triple trees. I think they are the 86 model also.
Howdy

[TRI-Zbrian]

exactly how much more travel do the 86 forks have over the 85 forks and are they stiffer??

[Darius1502]

Denn has ridden both and says the 86 forks are alot better. I don't have any experience with the 85 so I can't say.

My 86 forks work pretty damn good certainly as good or better than my 1999 YZ400F.

I would say its worth the upgrade.

Darius

[TRI-Zbrian]

thanx for the info

[Dynofox]

Before you spend all the money to get the 86 triple tree and forks try adding pre-load spacers or progressive springs to the 85 forks. When my 85 Z was stock the forks were really soft, I put 1.5 inch pvc pre load spacers in the forks and couldn't believe the difference. Did the same thing to my 86 350x and was again impressed with the $1.00 up grade.