Tri-z 250 hub swap help

[czaustin]

Hey all, I want to put hubs on my Tri-Z 250 that also fit the bolt pattern on my 250R and 350X. So the question is:

Can I use 250R or 350X hubs on my tri-z?

Thanks for the input.

[Derrick Adams]

G-Force and Durablue both offer aftermarket replacement hubs for your application for around $75. Stock 83-84 250R, 200X, 250X, 300EX, 400EX hubs will also work with some minor mods.

[TRI-Zbrian]

here you go buddy this will answer all your questions to what you asked...i made this a while ago and its growing every day...
http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=16277

[czaustin]

Thanks for the replies. two follow up questions:
1. What are "slight modifications" on using Honda hubs?
2. The list of interchangable parts is awesome. However, do the listed hubs have the same bolt pattern as used on a 250X, 200X and/or 350X?

Bottom line: I want to swap tires and wheels out between my Tri-Z and Honda trikes.

thanks!

[Derrick Adams]

Here's the scoop on the Honda hubs as I know it...

They share the same spline count as the Yamaha hubs you have now (with the exception of 85-up 250R and 85-86 350X) however the diameters of the axles are slightly different. If you have a slightly worn axle or pick up a set of worn hubs you'll be in decent shape to make the swap. If your axle is great and you get great shape hubs they won't just slide on.

I had the second scenario on my Z. At first I heated and beat the hubs on, but that just didn't work out too well so I ended up taking a die grinder and shaving a little off the inside diameter of the hubs. That allowed them to slide on and off without much trouble.

The plus side to using a set of 300EX or 400EX hubs though is that you will gain about 1 1/2" of width on each side. But it seems that most of those hubs will sell for around $40 on ebay, and with the Billet G-Force hubs being only $75 it's kind of hard to justify the extra work.

Good luck with your project!