Checking out a tri z (PICS)

[smyers33]

Dad is in Indianapolis for a year working. He called a guy about a 86 tri z for sale there. He's meeting with him tommarrow wednesday at 6. The guy said that he has only owned it for 6 months. He said a company called Crim, Crem, Krem, Krim? Racing used to own it. It has an aftermarket suspension of some sort, and it has brand new tires and rims. I have no clue who that company was, or even how to spell it so if you know anything please fill me in. Dad is taking pics for me tommarrow and I'll post them as soon as I get them. He is asking $1650 obo.

[Dammit!]

Klemm?! Could be very interesting...

[theonlyjosh]

yeah sounds like it's agood one, can't wait to see pics!

[smyers33]

I'm sitting here searching and searching and can't find anything.... I just called dad and told him to get all the background info that he can. And I told him a list of everything to check, because I don't want to spen $1650 and have problems. If ya know what I mean

[bassman]

If its a klemm, Pick it up.

[smyers33]

I can't even find anything about Klemm. Am I just ignorant, because I have never heard of them before. Anyone got a link to their stuff, or what they do?

[twgranger]

If the background on the bike is true i would be definatly trying to snatch it up if i was you. Do a search on klemm and many topics come up on 3ww.

[Mosh]

indy huhh? i can get there in 6 hours:naughty: .where is this KLEMM TRI-Z?:D
J/K no for real. it does sound really interesting.

[dizasterzrfun69]

indy huhh? i can get there in 6 hours:naughty: .where is this KLEMM TRI-Z?:D
J/K no for real. it does sound really interesting.



I can get there in 3-3 1/2:naughty: :lol:

[Mosh]

I can get there in 3-3 1/2:naughty: :lol:i got no points on my license,been saving my driving record for 150 mph tickets,just for this deal right here.nah j/k. i hope it is what it is thought to be for him.:drool:

[smyers33]

lol funny for you guys to bring that up. Dad got a speeding ticket on the way down monday morning. lol. I'm searching away

[theonlyjosh]

lmao nice, savin the points for this haha, i never heard of klem either, but i'm new to this whole trike obsession thing.

[dizasterzrfun69]

isnt it actually "klemm research" or something like that?

[smyers33]

Well I just got done reading a 5 page thread about Klemm Research, and The Tri Z 350. Boy oh boy do I hope it's Klemm... I suppose they made all sorts of stuff, pipes, gas tanks, ect. I guess I'll find out if it's a winner after 6 o'clock tommarrow!

[Bryan Raffa]

good luck!! post some pics if ya can!! if it is,,Its verry sought after bike in the tri z community..and is well worth $1,600 even in rough shape..Thats a piece of history!!!:naughty:

[Kintore]

I want it!

[maggiesboy]

I want it!


10-4 on that!:D

[ATC-Eric]

Pick it up pick it up. and pics!!!!!!

[bassman]

ha, i got ya all, I can get ther in about 2 hours.

[Kintore]

Post some pics! I want to know if ya got her,

Ill be there in 30 mins, I got connections.:lol:

[smyers33]

Called Dad this afternoon to tell him to find out more background info on the bike. More than likely I'll be picking it up, even if it wasnt owned by Klemm. But I'll definately get it if it was. I told him about Klemm and how they were a big company back when and had good racing parts. He is going to play dumb with the guy and try to talk him down to 1500. I'm having him take pictures of a front, back, and side views of the bike, and all of the aftermarket parts on it, so you guys can help me figure out what they are. Fingers are crossed.

[Bryan Raffa]

heres some parts to look for!!:naughty:

[smyers33]

Just when I go to look at the pictures dad sent, internet decides to take a dump on me... fixing that and will hopefully have pics with all the info I know tonight:mad:

[ATC-Eric]

That sucks!!!!!!! Anticipation has got to be Killing you!!!!!!

[smyers33]

You got that right... It's not my internet its the email place... I'm having him send them to a different email through a different company hopfully that will work

[smyers33]

Ok here it is.... It don't got a Klemm pipe, have no clue what the suspension is it looks like stock to me. Got some more pics coming.. The guy said that hell take 1350.

[tyman]

definitely worth the money.. but i don't think its a klemm bike.... go for it.. looks like a good bike... must have some power due to that wheelie bar.... i'd buy it if i was close....

[smyers33]

On the rear plastics it says Clem racing.... Man... I'm still going to get it. Good deal on a nice Z. Only thing is that the plastics were painted black... Dad said the paint job isnt to good so I'll sand them down real good and repaint. Anyone know what rear shock is? And do you notice anything else that isn't stock? Sorry to get ya'lls hopes up. hehe Oh yea its got a set of spare tires and rims that are like new!

[Bryan Raffa]

Looks like a plain old 85 1/2 tri z... sorry,, They spelled KLEMM Wrong! LOL
still a solid bike and most of the parts are there.. if and when you get it make shure you get a another lock nut for the axel, That could be a verry bad ride if that comes loose! not to mention it will ruin that hub..

[smyers33]

85 or 86 the ad said it was an 86... 86's are 6 speeds correct? Well sorry to get everyones hopes up... People need to learn how to spell . lol

[Bryan Raffa]

85 or 86 the ad said it was an 86... 86's are 6 speeds correct? Well sorry to get everyones hopes up... People need to learn how to spell . lol


well its got 85 forks and the 85 1/2 front hub so I would say most positive it's a 85 1/2. it might have a 86 bottom end or complete motor, depends whats stamped on the motor case..

[scooterroo]

hahahaha, nice wheely bar!!

[Bryan Raffa]

:lol: Hey thats a klemm wheelie bar!!!$$$$$$ :naughty: sorry just had too,,,,,

[smyers33]

Alright Alright I'll give that one to ya but no more... lol

[85ytz250n]

Chances are that if it spends enough time in the air to need that wheelie bar, you arent far from having engine problems. Wet sump motors arent made to run on their end like that. Looks pretty ragged out to me, but that is just my $.02.

Barry

[ride_red_95]

i'd buy it go ahead

[Dammit!]

Looks like a 85 1/2 to me too. No coolant bottle visible in front of the fender on the shift side.

Honestly, I wouldn't pay anywhere near $1650 for that. It doesn't look to be in much better shape than mine was when I got it for $700 and mine is an 86. If it runs strong that's still no more than a $1000 trike imo and even that is really pushing it.

That's just my two cents and keep in mind I'm really, really cheap. :lol:

[smyers33]

I'm gonna leave this one for someone else... I'd rather spend more money on something that I know that I'll be happy with. Going to be watching ebay for a while and hopefully will get an R,

[clutchcargo]

:lol: Hey thats a klemm wheelie bar!!!$$$$$$ :naughty: sorry just had too,,,,,
Nope, That's a CLEM wheelie bar! As in a guy named Clem made it. Same guy that painted the plastics with them still on the bike. I'd steer clear for that kind of money.

[Bryan Raffa]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: ;) ;) ;)

[ATC-Eric]

Good call man, let it go. You can pick up a cherry R for that kind of money.

[slothminx]

Chances are that if it spends enough time in the air to need that wheelie bar, you arent far from having engine problems. Wet sump motors arent made to run on their end like that. Looks pretty ragged out to me, but that is just my $.02.

Barry


These two stroke with there wet sumps :D gonna loose all the oil to the topend if you wheelie it!:lol: :naughty:

[theonlyjosh]

well it looks quite nice... but ya prolly best to let it go, you can get a nice trike for that money good call!

[twgranger]

$1300 is way too much for that bike.

[ATC-Eric]

I'd give $700 at the max, maybe

[smyers33]

Well I'm looking on ebay, craigslist, and an Indiannapolis trading post every day. I am looking for something nice, I would rather have a dirty bike with a good motor than a clean bike with a bad motor.... If ya'll see one that has a good buy it now price that is reasonbly close....

[atctim]

These two stroke with there wet sumps :D gonna loose all the oil to the topend if you wheelie it!:lol: :naughty:

I was thinking the same thing - or maybe you'll starve the tranny for oil - LOL