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Vafler
11-05-2006, 07:14 PM
Looks like it finally happened, I found a trike, and it's of the kind I want to own!

I live in Norway, and finding trikes here is close to impossible. I have tried classifieds, forums, asked stores and everywhere one might find someone that would know about a trike for sale.

Been looking for about a year, and today it seems like I have found it.

It's a 86 Yamaha Tri-Z (well, the ad says 1986 Yamaha 250ccm 3wheeler, but from what I can see it's a Tri-Z).

Not my first choice, but since it's probably my only choice there's not really anything to think about!
Have not had the chance to contact the seller yet (it's midnight here now), but I will tomorrow. If everything goes well, I'll be able to pick it up Saturday.

The price is $2300, a bit much compared to what you guys probably would have to pay, but here it's (in my opinion) a really good price.

And now, pictures!

http://valfar.net/upload/imgs/th.da39a3ee5e6b4b0d3255bfef95601890afd80709.10.jpg (http://valfar.net/upload/imgs/da39a3ee5e6b4b0d3255bfef95601890afd80709.10.jpg)

http://valfar.net/upload/imgs/th.da39a3ee5e6b4b0d3255bfef95601890afd80709.9.jpg (http://valfar.net/upload/imgs/da39a3ee5e6b4b0d3255bfef95601890afd80709.9.jpg)

http://valfar.net/upload/imgs/th.da39a3ee5e6b4b0d3255bfef95601890afd80709.11.jpg (http://valfar.net/upload/imgs/da39a3ee5e6b4b0d3255bfef95601890afd80709.11.jpg)

:TrikesOwn
longbedGTs
11-05-2006, 07:24 PM
:welcome:
It looks like a nice trike! Have fun!
ATC-Eric
11-05-2006, 07:27 PM
Holy Cow! $2300!!!!! But I understand the hole limited number thing. Price will be like that with nothing around, still think thats a bit high though.

And from what I can tell, its an 85. Whats with the fenders though, in one pic it has yellow shrouds and fender, in the other it has white?

Good luck, any way you look at it, you'll have fun!
leetwanker
11-05-2006, 07:32 PM
Didn't you hear? White colored bolt-ons give better performance!@
Vafler
11-05-2006, 07:41 PM
Holy Cow! $2300!!!!! But I understand the hole limited number thing. Price will be like that with nothing around, still think thats a bit high though.

And from what I can tell, its an 85. Whats with the fenders though, in one pic it has yellow shrouds and fender, in the other it has white?

Good luck, any way you look at it, you'll have fun!

The price is a little hard to swallow. I have considered buying one in the US and getting it shipped here, but it would be way to much work, and would take months before I'd get it. So given the circumstances I'll consider it an okay deal.

Didn't notice the different colors on the fender, I'll ask the guy selling it tomorrow. I'll also try to talk the price down a bit, but doubt it will help..

And yes, I'll have a LOT of fun with it, feeling like a kid on Christmas eve right now!
bigreddaddy
11-05-2006, 07:49 PM
Looks sweet man. Just look it over real good and take your time. You might find something that you can get him to drop the price.
Good Luck.
ATC-Eric
11-05-2006, 07:54 PM
In your situation of availibility, it might be worth it to take a hit in price. Thats how I look at it, if you overpay on the bike, a little down the road it wont matter (as long as it dosent fall apart).
slothminx
11-05-2006, 07:58 PM
Ever considered getting one shipped from the UK?, theres quite a few here, and a very nice one on ebay at the moment.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/yamaha-tri-z-250_W0QQitemZ230046984104QQihZ013QQcategoryZ10490Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Vafler
11-05-2006, 08:05 PM
Ever considered getting one shipped from the UK?, theres quite a few here, and a very nice one on ebay at the moment.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/yamaha-tri-z-250_W0QQitemZ230046984104QQihZ013QQcategoryZ10490Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Never thought about that, might be a good idea. I'll look into getting it shipped over here tomorrow, might save me some cash. And I think I found the one you mentioned (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/yamaha-tri-z-250_W0QQitemZ230046984104QQihZ013QQcategoryZ10490Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem), looks really nice!
tyman
11-05-2006, 08:21 PM
i think the white shrouds u see are actually yellow, just the lighting making it look white... just a thought....
twgranger
11-05-2006, 08:39 PM
Looks like a 85 to me and worth about $800. $2300 is INSANE!!!!!!
ATC-Eric
11-05-2006, 08:42 PM
Looks like a 85 to me and worth about $800. $2300 is INSANE!!!!!!


And remember, that $2300 is in Euros if I assumed correct, so that makes it close to $3000 US!!!!!!
theonlyjosh
11-05-2006, 09:34 PM
holy mother of god! i would only pay that for a 350x! but i guess if it's all you can find go ahead! looks nice though. and welcome to boards!
Vafler
11-05-2006, 09:41 PM
And remember, that $2300 is in Euros if I assumed correct, so that makes it close to $3000 US!!!!!!

It's 2300 USD, 1820 euro, 1217 GBP and 15000 NOK!!

Just to avoid any confusion ;)
digity x
11-05-2006, 09:55 PM
hey speaking of tri z's doug bull is building one now and it is gonna be for sale nice trike when done
rot box
11-06-2006, 01:41 PM
$2300 insane????????? wait untill you find out how much it will cost to fill it with gas in Norway!!!!!!!!

I'd pay it... expecially If I had been searching for a year for one with no luck. If it looked like a total basket case than it would be a whole other story, but it looks reasonably clean.

Anyway If you do get it let us know!
ATC-Eric
11-06-2006, 02:49 PM
It's 2300 USD, 1820 euro, 1217 GBP and 15000 NOK!!

Just to avoid any confusion ;)


Thanks for clearing that up, I say go for it.
Vafler
11-07-2006, 06:54 AM
$2300 insane????????? wait untill you find out how much it will cost to fill it with gas in Norway!!!!!!!!

That's so true. I die a little every time I fill up my car :p

Have not had the chance to call yet, stupid work taking all of my time!

If I get it I'll promise you tons of pictures and maybe some video!

And you'll never guess what suddenly popped up: http://www.autodb.no/cgi-bin/mc/detail.pl?nr=1291863
burnoutboy
11-07-2006, 01:40 PM
Hey Mate,

For Z does not look too bad for 2300, considering trikes are rare over there. I too have thought about importing a 250r or 350x from the Usa, but it seems like too much of a hassle.

That YTM 200 does not look too bad. But if you enlarge the picture, it looks to me like the forks are bent. That would be quite a pain to fix. How much does he want for that??
ATC-Eric
11-07-2006, 02:32 PM
so how much does fuel cost there?
Vafler
11-07-2006, 04:30 PM
That YTM 200 does not look too bad. But if you enlarge the picture, it looks to me like the forks are bent. That would be quite a pain to fix. How much does he want for that??

The guy selling the YTM wants 1600 USD. Pretty much out of the question, would have to be a lot cheaper for me to even consider buying it.


so how much does fuel cost there?

Regular unleaded cost about 6 USD/Gallon :(
Kintore
11-07-2006, 04:34 PM
I just about had a heart attack! lol

But really, if thats what you want, there aint a price on it. I say go for it if you have been looking for one.
Vafler
11-11-2006, 09:50 AM
Because of different circumstances I'm not getting it, basicly I don't think it's been maintained that good, and dropping so much cash into it would be stupid. Also I'm kind of low on garage space, so working on it would be kind of hard.

Instead I've been researching getting one shipped from the US, and I should be able to get a decent 250R (which is the trike I originally wanted) in good shape for less that the Tri-Z. Of course it's going to be a bit more work, but I've found several companies that specialize in shipping cars, bikes, quads etc. from the US to Norway, so that will make it a lot easier.

So that means I'll have to wait another six months or so (Winter here now, no place to ride...), but considering I'll get what I want, it's not that bad :)
super90
11-11-2006, 03:03 PM
It looked like it had the "covered up look". They make it all shiny with some paint or something, then after one ride it looks like ****.