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XTrumpX
11-30-2006, 03:21 PM
Not knowing a whole lot about the Tri-Z's (learning), can someone tell me if there's a difference between the 85 and 85 1/2? I see them on ebay and have seen a few signatures on here saying they have both. I'm asking because I have someone trying to sell me one and he says it a 85 1/2 and I already bought a 85. Thanks.
Lomax
11-30-2006, 03:27 PM
85-1/2 is black and red and 85 is yellow and black. Silver wheels on the 85 1/2 and gold wheels on the 85. Thats the only difference's I know of.
bassman
11-30-2006, 03:31 PM
I don't think there is a difference. Maybe plastic color, but I believe that's all.
whipit
11-30-2006, 03:42 PM
I dont think it is actually an 85 1/2 model, it is just an alternate color scheme that became available after the yellow ones which were kind of an early release 85 model in 84
XTrumpX
11-30-2006, 03:57 PM
That's what I thought. But, they could have been produced at the same time because I have seen a higher serial yellow one that was past a red one. If they're the same, I may end up dumping my yellow one and buying the red (prefer color).
oldsking86
11-30-2006, 04:03 PM
Well that's the spirit! haha If it's nicer too why not
XTrumpX
11-30-2006, 04:09 PM
Well that's the spirit! haha If it's nicer too why not
From the pics he sent, it does look a lot nicer. Plastic is almost perfect (may need to buff the light scratches). The yellow one, need new rear fender because it melted near pipe, no headlight, headlight case has an extra hole in top for ???? and the shock is weak. So, it may be ebay time in the next couple of weeks.
twgranger
11-30-2006, 04:16 PM
That extra hole in the headlight is for the over heat light.
XTrumpX
11-30-2006, 04:17 PM
Really? It's the one further from the bars right? Also larger?
03 ORANGE SHEE
11-30-2006, 06:42 PM
the red/black ones are FASTER than the yellow ones...:lol:
Yamahondaman
11-30-2006, 07:22 PM
the red/black ones are FASTER than the yellow ones...:lol:
............:lol: .................. Prolly cause it's 6 month's NEWER ??
Tyler
12-01-2006, 03:24 AM
The Black and Red Tri-Z's were a special edition. Identical except for the red frame, black plastic and silver wheels. Most of the 85 Z's were yellow and black
Aussieduner
12-01-2006, 06:59 AM
the red/black ones are FASTER than the yellow ones...:lol:

I agree red is always faster !

Aussie
Yamahondaman
12-01-2006, 06:55 PM
I agree red is always faster !

Aussie
Thats why i got the "86" Plastics on my "RAG" !!! :lol:
Seriously tho .... one day i'm gonna put a "Billy" Motor in a TRI-Z !! :naughty: