the tri-z 490

[Bryan Raffa]

heres a few updated pics since trike fest

full stainless tripple bolts
Hey Ron Racing Adjustable lowering link..sitting lower than TF
front wheel block off's for the starting tree lazer

[Black86tri-z]

kool , your 490 is 1 of my favorite trikes of all time!!!!!:beer

[Bryan Raffa]

switch up my sprockets to a 16/40 and Im cutting it real close to the case on the front..I ran a 15/38 last sunday and ran a 4.846, Witch was the fastest it has gone so far ..as many 6 bolt banshee owners know with the 6 bolt carrier you can only go as small as a 38 even then the chain will roll on the sprock. hub..so I went up one on the front witch is like 3 1/2 on the back and went with a 40.. so actually it would be like a 15/36..Im also gonna have a 39 made for it.

Im hopeing to get into the 4.7 or faster this weekend.. time will tell

also added some rubber pices to the cylinder fins to get rid of some of the wannnnng...noise that air coolers make

[jason85atc250r]

didn't the 87 banshee's have a 4 bolt hub if i remember correctly. maybe you can get smaller sprokets for that.

[Bryan Raffa]

Ive broke 3 brand new zinger gas caps since TF 07..At $18 a pop!.... so I use a gas can cap and cut a alum. circle with some rubber washers and a fitting in the center.
also use the guts from the zinger cap. works great and dont leak..thats all I ask:lol:

the Next major change will be another +12 from ronnie just like his BUT LIGHTER... maybe he could post a picture for me of that :lol: :beer

then this one will go up for sale!

[84honda200s]

holy swinger bat man. that thing kicks butt raffa. good job man

[Bryan Raffa]

heres the time slip from sunday with the 4.846:w00t:

Not bad for a air cooled 490:naughty:

[Bryan Raffa]

didn't the 87 banshee's have a 4 bolt hub if i remember correctly. maybe you can get smaller sprokets for that.

your exactly right and might end up going that route;)

[200x Basket]

to nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tri-ZNate]

heres the time slip from sunday with the 4.846:w00t:

Not bad for a air cooled 490:naughty:


It can be easily faster ;). Damn aluminum sprockets with chains the wrong length :lol:

[84honda200s]

dam 4.8 ? not bad at all. congrats

[Bryan Raffa]

http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/ThumbPage.aspx?e=3056058&s=275

heres a link for the pics from this weekend,, check them all out or just the 490 on 12-13 and 37

dont miss the banshee flip on 32-33:eek:

Also this winter HRC father at mad dog racing is makeing me some strait tube billet front struts and Im diching the 30 pound 86 forks YAMAHONDAMAN

[jeffatc250r]

This is all new to me, as there isnt any drags like that around here, how long is the drag footage-wise? Just to get a perspective, what are stock or close to stock 250r's and tri-z's running for times?

[Dracus124]

So this trike can only be drag raced?

[Tri-ZNate]

This is all new to me, as there isnt any drags like that around here, how long is the drag footage-wise? Just to get a perspective, what are stock or close to stock 250r's and tri-z's running for times?


300ft drag. My Tri-z with Dg pipe and K$N is running a 6.3-6.4s. If my fat ass wasnt on it it might run a few tenths faster. The purple haze (the 10ft 250+hp atv) runs 3.4-3.6s

[honda_atc200es]

wow insane trike, im digging that exhaust design, never seen anything like it

[Bryan Raffa]

wow insane trike, im digging that exhaust design, never seen anything like it

and you probley never will... its a one off pipe made just for this bike


So this trike can only be drag raced?

yes it only for drag racing

Also I found out that my carb was not opening all the way,, the slider was stickin down a good 1/4.. So I did some grinding in the stock throttle houseing and to the arm also the stops.. witch helped and is now opening all the way

also this will be the next installment.. a 10 petal carbon fiber reed cage..and will be ditchin the stock 8 petel reed cage with boysen's

[Bryan Raffa]

Heres my new swingarm:naughty: ...just like this one! from what I hear this one is makeing its way back to the east coast!!!!!:w00t:

[03 ORANGE SHEE]

yep, and this too!:lol: :wondering comes with the doggy treat on the floor
i think im gong to need a garden hose lenth rear brake hose now

[Bryan Raffa]

YAMAHONDAMAN ya buddy,, I think its only me,you ronnie that have the +12

[Black86tri-z]

is that swinger aluminum??looks like it,that thing looks like a piece of art, it's so nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Bryan Raffa]

YES! aluminum ,,,,,,,LIGHT!!!

[honda250sx]

Sick raffa. Sick. How much did a custom pipe cost you from DP? I have purchased sled exhaust but never inquired about a one off. Would like to get one for my ZZZZZ

[Tri-ZNate]

Heres my new swingarm:naughty: ...just like this one! from what I hear this one is makeing its way back to the east coast!!!!!:w00t:



MMMMMMMMMM bling :D. So how many more days before its on :lol:. Come on man, the shinier the faster ;)

[Bryan Raffa]

Sick raffa. Sick. How much did a custom pipe cost you from DP? I have purchased sled exhaust but never inquired about a one off. Would like to get one for my ZZZZZ

$570 total that ceramic coated too... some time this winter Im gonna take my MX bike up there for a pipe.. Ill make a Big Post about it a month before so we can get them cheeper!!!! Im the closest one too there and will drop off my bike for the fab work..

[willcamach]

If you dont mind me asking where can we get those swingarms? and what's the cost for something like that?

[toocheaptosmoke]

Wow, that thing is awesome! :beer

[BigGreenMachine]

Up for sale huh? Didn't see that coming. Whats next Raffa?

[honda250sx]

$570 total that ceramic coated too... some time this winter Im gonna take my MX bike up there for a pipe.. Ill make a Big Post about it a month before so we can get them cheeper!!!! Im the closest one too there and will drop off my bike for the fab work..

:w00t: DYNOPORT PIPE BUILD! DYNOPORT PIPE BUILD! DYNOPORT PIPE BUILD!:w00t:

Raffa are you planning on doing a preorder and so on for the Mad Scientist to build some Z pipe packages? Something that works with Ronnie's port work:naughty: ? That would be an instant seller. Hell im in line behind ya man! Im definetly stoked now!:Bounce :Bounce :beer :Bounce :Bounce

[Tri-ZNate]

That would be an instant seller. Hell im in line behind ya man! Im definetly stoked now!:Bounce :Bounce :beer :Bounce :Bounce

Definatly, a little choice for pipes would be nice instead of running to DG for their stock replacements. Let us know

[Bryan Raffa]

Up for sale huh? Didn't see that coming. Whats next Raffa?

just the old swinger Im gonna sell;)



In due time you two... start saveing your pennys!:D

[hrc85250r]

raffa, this weekend we should see 4.7's if not 4.6's with your carba ll the way open, lol.... you might have troub le hooking up on the horse tracks though, you know how that goes. and it's "team MAD Racing"!!!! i,d love to see a sheetmetal aluminum tank on there as well. and just so you know, if you get this in time, we are camping at the fair in norwich, look for the big rig....

[honda250sx]

Raffa my piggy bank will be waiting. Who else would like to see ya dynoport pipe package for the Z? I know your out there!

[willcamach]

that would be nice if we could get the dynoport pipes for the sprock bigbore z kits

[Yamahondaman]

If you dont mind me asking where can we get those swingarms? and what's the cost for something like that?

I Only made (3) of them and no more ... i think Sprock has some in the making ?
NICE Looking Rag there Raffa !!!! go GIT EM !!! :w00t:

[Bryan Raffa]

ronnie you should be getting a package today!!:naughty:

Limited Edition +12!

[Yamahondaman]

ronnie you should be getting a package today!!:naughty:

Limited Edition +12!

EXCELLENT !!!! i'll be busy this weekend !!! :beer ....
unless i decide to go ride the "Brapp" Bike !! :naughty:

[Bryan Raffa]

now thats off the check list for the bike...:lol: I wonder whats next:naughty:

just go's to show you,,you all ways get what ya want.....I'll put it to good use! nothin like seeing your product on a fast bike huh ronnie :beer

Hey I got the last lowering link too!!!!!!!! these things are becomeing collectors items!!!!!!!$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$:w00t:


dont for get the holes for my wheelie bar

[willcamach]

were they ever offered up for sale here? if not thats pretty WEAK on your part make 3 sell them to your buds and leave the rest of us hanging. then to add insult to injury your boy is running around here showing off the bling. making us all jealous that aint cool. lol i kid i kid but really make a few more and let some people in on it dont hide divide man!!!!!!!1

[Yamahondaman]

Hey Will ...... sorry but they are gone ... STRIKE THREE is what they say i guess
Hey Raffa ............ THATS WHAT I'M TALK'N BOUT !!! W I D E go-cart tire !!!!!
NO DRAG or Porpoise'n the rear wheel's !!! ....... T W O - B I K E S ! :naughty:

[Yamahondaman]

IT'S DONE !!! ... going out Tommorrow !! :naughty:

[Mosh]

Nice work as always Ronnie.

[Bryan Raffa]

oh YES! thats going right on!!!!!!

[Tri-ZNate]

Too SHINEY!!! :cool: :cool: :cool:
Need Some SHADES, or dirt :naughty:

Nice Job ronnie

[Bryan Raffa]

Too SHINEY!!! :cool: :cool: :cool:
Need Some SHADES, or dirt :naughty:

Nice Job ronnie

thats not polished yet!! this winter!:naughty:

[tri-Z ripper]

That looks amazing! there has been some amazing drool factor pics on this site lately! ha ha just kidding there is amazing photos everyday!! :w00t:

[Bryan Raffa]

I ended up getting the lonestar sprocket Hub with the honda bolt pattern..$150, 37,36,35,sprockets $25ea .. plus droping pounds with that swinger.. I can't wait to run in the 4.6-4.7's

[03 ORANGE SHEE]

just think, three swingers , just alike, all on the east side, where the tri-z are faster:eek: come get some!:naughty:

[Yamahondaman]

just think, three swingers , just alike, all on the east side, where the tri-z are faster:eek: come get some!:naughty:

HUMMMM ... no Comment........ "they" Know what's up !! :naughty:

[Bryan Raffa]

HUMMMM ... no Comment........ "they" Know what's up !! :naughty:

I guess we can start the... (Two Bikes.. In 08!):naughty:

Tell ya what, Taking some thing and making it go faster..is too mutch fun:D

Ronnie..Billet Carrier!:naughty: ;)

[Bryan Raffa]

woke up this morning to find my cat who I have had since I was 13 years old.. had passed on,, was bummed out all day.. got a call from ronnie about some swinger bolts today...was kinda not thinkin about anything but the dam cat..:cry: thinkin about going home and buerying my cat..
Came in the front door and there was this..BOX?

[storm_impulse]

sorry about the cat mane. i love my cat 2

[Bryan Raffa]

I did not have a box to bury my cat big enough.. thanks for the box ronnie! it couldnt show up at a better time!;)

NOW.. after I took care of the cat,, I got right down to work..:naughty:

tore down the bike
installed nylon bushings
new SS swinger bolt
greased it all upYAMAHONDAMAN

[Bryan Raffa]

RONNIE,, whats your little buddy talkin about BOLTS?:crazy: :lol:

gotta swap them zerk bolts for the regular ones thats it:)

ronnies swinger..15pnds
mine was 25pnds

LONESTAR REAR END TOMORROW!

[oldsking86]

Oh freaking sweet!!! Now that is a piece of perfection if do say so myself :beer
Yall may have nice aluminum but I have a +12 chromie!! lol weighs a good couple pounds though

As always Ronnie has come through to make something so slick look freaking AWESOME! Can't wait for my new one to be done by the master!! even though it's not aluminum :lol: Looks great Raffa!

[Bryan Raffa]

thanks oldsking actually i thought the steel swinger would have weighed more than it did..I dont think it was really that bad..

[Dirtcrasher]

woke up this morning to find my cat who I have had since I was 13 years old.. had passed on,, was bummed out all day.. got a call from ronnie about some swinger bolts today...was kinda not thinkin about anything but the dam cat..:cry: thinkin about going home and buerying my cat..
Came in the front door and there was this..BOX?


Hey bud, truly sorry about your cat - not looking forward to that day myself.... Just proves a die hard drag racer thinks cats are OK. Dogs are cool too, I'm just not home enough to let one out so I'll keep the pussy for now.

Anyhow, man this Machine gets better and better every day. That swinger and all your parts looks awesome, simply awesome :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

Carrier sounds good to me! Your sooo lucky that YAMAHONDAMAN just loves making you goodies!!

[Bryan Raffa]

my stuff I picked up today..few things add up fast:eek:
2 new non o ring chains,I didnt plan on getting but...

[Bryan Raffa]

played holy hell trying to get the banshee carrier to work but could not with the swinger...so I threw some new bearings in a carrier but the hub was made for a banshee carrier..so I ended up putting two bearings on the chain side of the carrier to alingn everything..but got it done real nice..still got to finnish the brake swap..not too crazy about the two pice link lock..but Im gonna run it..

the run down...
ronnies swinger-lighter and actually 1" longer than my old one
lonestar hub-lighter and can go to a 33 tooth/honda 4 bolt
35 tooth linklock
new bearings,,no seals-less drag
new HD non-Oring- chain less drag
Each thing I did will gain more speed!!

By the way I got a new kitten..Buddy..he thinks he's a person..:D

[Tri-ZNate]

wow nice raffa, now you have some more sproket selection

On a side note, DAMN. You new kitten looks like our damn cat. Ours is a bob tail though

[honda250sx]

Bro you continue to outdue yourself on this 490. Everytime i read a new update its like xmas! Great job again raffa. Hope you knock some seconds off those times!

[Bryan Raffa]

thanks dude ..just got done with it.. spent hours rebuilding a rear caliper..only to get it all bolted up and ready to blead and snap the bleeder off in the caliper.. so no big deal right,,just use the easy out,,right.. WRONG..snaped that off too in the caliper..now its fubar! so all apart that one comes to get all the new parts off it..sand blast another one and totaly rebuild another one... 1 hour job (if that) turned into 5 hours:rolleyes:

[honda250sx]

Does ronnie have an EDM at his place? You can burn that wore outta there and be back in business with that caliper.

[Dirtcrasher]

I'm sure a mill with a carbide bit could cut it out.

I thought EDM machines require a wire that goes through the cut??

[honda250sx]

You can burn it out too. Prior to running a wire through. They can even chase threads with EDM's

[atctim]

So what's the deal with the link in the sprocket? I've never seen anything like that before. Looking for some info man......hit me up - and BTW - that dang 490 has got to be one of the sickest dang trikes on the planet!

[Bryan Raffa]

tim thats a sprocket specialists 35 tooth link lock made for quick change..no removeing the wheel and all that jazz...very quick to change!! $60ea

you can see the double bearing im running in the carrier through the hub to align the chain..back to a Tri z rear end..the carrier had to be ground down also around the bolt holes for the bolts to clear..splitting hairs now..

[Bryan Raffa]

hey tim http://www.sprocketspecialists.com/SprocketMain.aspx

[Black86tri-z]

so is it going all black now with a zebra seat and a cut tranny with a stock style gas tank?

[Bryan Raffa]

so is it going all black now with a zebra seat and a cut tranny with a stock style gas tank?

hahah nope ..cut tranny yes! its getting the axe soon ..:beer

[Bryan Raffa]

the Axe for the 490 today... {what on earth is he doing now..}:twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

[Tri-ZNate]

I know what your doin, but wont tell a soul :twisted:


You ever get that temp gauge working yet? :lol:

[BigGreenMachine]

3 weeks, update?

The axe?

[Bryan Raffa]

3 weeks, update?

The axe?

its apart thats all for now..:p

[Bryan Raffa]

heres one year of severe abuse with a ceramic coated piston...I think for shure I would have smoked this piston with out..
first is a brand new piston coated..before
I love how clean it burns..But a proper flush is a must..I can see a light haze in the bottom of the float bowl..

[Bryan Raffa]

BACK ONE PAGE for PIC's
swain tec can add up to .003 to your piston cureing piston slap..wore bore
My piston will be re coated for half the price.. and will be Tight again..not to shabby..only at the bottom of the skirt had the alum. of the piston come incontact with the cylinder..;)

ball hone, new rings, and a ceramic re-coat

[honda250sx]

Raffa how much does swain charge for this process? Right now i have a cylinder at ronnies and he is boring and putting together a piston kit for it and porting. Do you first have to have the piston coated and then measure for bore? I have dealt with them before but only coating snowmobile exhausts.

[Bryan Raffa]

no.. bore then coat, first time I think is .02 thats all.. but they can put on heavy for clapped out motors $45

[honda250sx]

Score. Thanks bro. Do you have a contact there that you deal with?

[Bryan Raffa]

Score. Thanks bro. Do you have a contact there that you deal with?

you can send it too me and I will personally take it up there with mine.. if you want..

I have woken the beast from its controlled enviroment. And has been torn apart for some new color ..Ever since I had it powder coated I wasnt happy with it ..first the oven caught fire with the frame in it .. and has black fire char under the clear.. and the clear coat has totally shatterd..everytime I would tighten a bolt the clear would crack and flake off..this time it will be media blasted again and professionally painted with automotive paint.. you can see the black char under the clear on the rear of the frame..

when I assemble it I will take a time laps photos as each peice is put on, and should make for a pretty cool slide show..the hardest thing will be keeping the camera in the same spot..Im thinkin tripod.. and rembering too take the picture after each part.

[honda250sx]

Bryan. As soon as the cylinder and piston come back from Ronnie I will put the piston on the mail for coating bro. I appreciate it. Any idea what they charge to coat a pipe. I want to ceramic my DG up nice.

[Bryan Raffa]

not shure bro,, give them a call..585.889.2786

[Daddio]

Brian I have been in the autobody repair business for over three decades. I would suggest that you have it painted with a single stage urethane automotive paint. I painted 1ufronts 300r with DuPont chroma one single stage urethane three years ago and it still looks pretty darn good. Occasionally it gets a stone chip or two and he just puts a little paint in a small container mixes in a little hardener and touches it up with a small touch-up brush. It is very durable paint. This is just my opinion.

[Bryan Raffa]

Brian I have been in the autobody repair business for over three decades. I would suggest that you have it painted with a single stage urethane automotive paint. I painted 1ufronts 300r with DuPont chroma one single stage urethane three years ago and it still looks pretty darn good. Occasionally it gets a stone chip or two and he just puts a little paint in a small container mixes in a little hardener and touches it up with a small touch-up brush. It is very durable paint. This is just my opinion.

thanks daddio.. I was going to go with a single stage just for that reason..;)
the thing that killed me the most about the last job,, is there was no touchin that up ..and was killin me too look at..:lol:

[Daddio]

Brian when you get it painted ask them to set a little paint aside before they put the hardener in so you will have some for touch-up.

[Bryan Raffa]

will do..gotta have a pint.. im rough on stuff.:naughty:

[tri-Z ripper]

cool stuff man cant wait to see that thing in action my buddy has a banshee that wants to meet ya lets see what happens eh:w00t:

[Bryan Raffa]

cool stuff man cant wait to see that thing in action my buddy has a banshee that wants to meet ya lets see what happens eh:w00t:

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j282/bryanraffa/490%20vids/th_2007_1219phase20014.jpg (http://s83.photobucket.com/albums/j282/bryanraffa/490%20vids/?action=view&current=2007_1219phase20014.flv)

[tri-Z ripper]

awsome man cody rocks!

[Bryan Raffa]

my fingers are BLACK....:naughty:

[Bryan Raffa]

Picked up the Beast From the East today at lunch time...Bare BONES! Completely stripped of powder coat..it took 4 bags of sand, Diamond cut!

extremely careful touching it :twisted:

YAMAHONDAMAN

[Bryan Raffa]

:acr sitting in self-etching primer in my dining room:twisted:

[Dirtcrasher]

Wow Bryan, I never realized what had happened at your powder coater?. No idea how I missed the post...... but anyhow, that frame must have been drivin ya crazy! I'm sure it felt great to see bare metal again :w00t:

[Bryan Raffa]

Wow Bryan, I never realized what had happened at your powder coater?. No idea how I missed the post...... but anyhow, that frame must have been drivin ya crazy! I'm sure it felt great to see bare metal again :w00t:


you Have No Idea.. how I feel haveing it primerd alone...:D :Bounce

Got the Bug Again:TrikesOwn

[Bryan Raffa]

caught a sneak peek of the frame last night hanging in the paint booth..It's shiny again!:w00t:

I'll pick it up tonight and get some pic's:naughty: getting really excited NOW!:p

[WIkid500]

That by chance isn't an IT490 motor is it? Neighbor has an It 490 and damn! nothing like putting a whoopin on snowmobiles out on the lake with an old 490.


Trike looks good man!!!

[Bryan Raffa]

no its a YZ 490 5 speed and it's shiny Black and on the Attack!:twisted:

[Dirtcrasher]

I love seeing stuff like that on a carpet!! lol....

Looks great, you must feel soooooooo much better!!

[Tri-ZNate]

Nice, but i want to see some E.T.s :w00t:

[Bryan Raffa]

TF and test and tune at Lawton are so close together, there just no time so.. I'm going to hit the 1/4 mile asphalt for my test and tune..with 18' H tracks..see what she will do..my local drag strip has wed night run what ya brung.. I would like to know what times it will run on asphalt .. should make for some great vid..:naughty:

I should get a set of Hoosiers for my 10" rims

[ChrisD]

TF and test and tune at Lawton are so close together, there just no time so.. I'm going to hit the 1/4 mile asphalt for my test and tune..with 18' H tracks..see what she will do..my local drag strip has wed night run what ya brung.. I would like to know what times it will run on asphalt .. should make for some great vid..

I should get a set of Hoosiers for my 10" rims

Ack! Don't use the H-Tracks. Sell them to me and buy a set of Hoosiers. You can replace Hoosiers or American Racing tires, but not H-Tracks. Sell them to mee......

[Bryan Raffa]

dont worry chris,,, I got a Set of tires for a smoke show..My H tracks still have the the little rubber nipples on them.. BUT.. I do love the way they HOWEL on the pavement..:lol:

[84honda200s]

nice raffa...looks killer for sure. how danm long is that swinger ?

[Bryan Raffa]

+ 12 swinger bro..1 of 3 made By yamahondaman..

[Bryan Raffa]

Dont Know what you guys are doing.........But I'm gettin My RAGGGG ON!!!

Friday night Trike Porn:twisted:
Part 2 Click ME!!!!
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j282/bryanraffa/the%20Beast/th_2008_0624dragula0009.jpg (http://s83.photobucket.com/albums/j282/bryanraffa/the%20Beast/?action=view&current=1357e9b7.pbw)

[Tri-ZNate]

:beer. You lucky not much is required of me on nightshift otherwise i couldnt postwhore in your thread :w00t:

[Bryan Raffa]

thanks GIT To...Work..:lol: few still pics...

[84honda200s]

+ 12 swinger bro..1 of 3 made By yamahondaman..




friggin sweet man !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! mine is only plus 4 but again mine is only a auto-x lmao.



talking things made by Ronnie....i have a special made well lighten flywheel in my x. done by Ronnie of course. god i love that guy's work !!!

[Tri-ZNate]

So Raffa, how long till the powerplant is transplanted :naughty:?

[Bryan Raffa]

So Raffa, how long till the powerplant is transplanted :naughty:?

the only thing I need to do is get the piston up to swain tec to get re coated with ceramic..thats it :p

:acr

[Tri-ZNate]

the only thing I need to do is get the piston up to swain tec to get re coated with ceramic..thats it :p

:acr

Raddishous :beer

[tri-Z ripper]

can you say bat out of hell!! woot man i just got home from skydiving for my birthday on monday but i bet riding that trike with the thumb pegged is probably a similar feeling! trikes own especially RAFFA'S!!

[Daddio]

Lookin good Brian. I can't wait too see it in person.:naughty:

[Bryan Raffa]

few pic's from sunday.. got a few small things cleaned up ,exhaust tip painted.My rear rotor was bent bad and it smoked the pads.. got both them swapped out and I can push it now with one finger..rolls super smooth..found out the threds for the hub nut are stripped..So I will need a new axle also a couple nice pan head screws for the rear master.. and a little bit of weld under the right peg to level it back out.
got the pipe out and polished up

also I dont think I like the UFO shrouds on there..too mutch black...

[tecat-z]

Lookin' very sweet Bryan!

[Bryan Raffa]

Lots of emails came in about this bike and when it was going to be done..is it done yet?...:beer

Here Is The Beast From The East.... "DRAGULA"

all back together again all Fresh Top End and a little of the dark side with the black Paint..and some other things that I rather not talk about:lock:

[Bryan Raffa]

:acr few more ... just need to thow a chain on and some ALKY!!!:TrikesOwn

[BigGreenMachine]

Its Hot Raffa!!

How much does it weigh ready for action?

[Bryan Raffa]

I'll check into that but my lift stand has a bike on it..Ill put the bathroom scale on that and jack it up..

[BigGreenMachine]

Anyone want to make a guess? I'll say 255lbs.

[Daddio]

"also I dont think I like the UFO shrouds on there..too mutch black..."
I agree Brian, I think the yellow looks much better.:cool:
It also looks a lot better with the engine in there.

[Billy Golightly]

268 I'll say

[Bryan Raffa]

thanks daddio I thought so too!:D

[Tri-ZNate]

268 I'll say

I'll bet its lighter than that. I've helped move 'er round.

Raffa- great to see it all together, cant wait to see the E.Ts with the extra work :eek:

[Bryan Raffa]

268 I'll say

271 billy.. was the best I could get ..No eating for me for the next week:p :acr

[BigGreenMachine]

Time for billet forks. Nice 270 drag R in the June Dirtwheels from NY with billet forks.

[Kintore]

Take a big number 2 before you drag race! theres some weight savings right there

[Bryan Raffa]

Take a big number 2 before you drag race! theres some weight savings right there

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: dont you think I'm not going too!:lol:

the time crunch got me.. and my blaster axle is not here yet..got nervous so I put a tri z axle in..the blaster axle was bent and the threads were stripped for one hub..:(

It actually took alot longer to switch things over because of the lonestar hub I use..the chain would not align up.. so I ponderd awile... pulled the extra bearing in the carrier out and cut a old 200x swingarm tube up.I cut 3 rings out of the tube one at 1/2,3/8,1/4. It was impossible to measure in there for the exact mesurement..ended up with the 1/4 ring on the axle before I slid the sprocket hub on.. It's a bit wider..but it's gonna be at TF!

I can bet I'll have a blaster axle on my steps when I get home from TF:rolleyes:

[Billy Golightly]

271 billy.. was the best I could get ..No eating for me for the next week:p :acr


Wow, even I didn't know I was that good :D


Its lookin good Raffa.

[Bryan Raffa]

Wow, even I didn't know I was that good :D


Its lookin good Raffa.

thanks bill..now that I swapped it.. watch the axle show up before monday:lol:

['83 250R]

im 16 and i go stupid for speed but there isnt a need for that kind of a man killer, but then again i have never ridden in the dunes. you sir are a really man

[Tri-ZNate]

im 16 and i go stupid for speed but there isnt a need for that kind of a man killer, but then again i have never ridden in the dunes. you sir are a really man

If you need to kill a Banshee with a cub time bomb for an engine then you need alot of ass :beer :beer

[Bryan Raffa]

After much deliberation,, I have pulled out the 490 drag bike and shortened it up a bit, for now it will be totally rebuilt from the crank up.Taken off Alky and the stock carb will be put back on. I will run a in-frame pipe..possibly a pro circut..up the right side.After blowing it up at TF08, it has been in the basement, witch is now being renovated..it has to move..eventually I will have the complete +12 rear end ready just too swap out..for now I wanna fun with the bike. Pump Gas here we come :( :lol:

[Bryan Raffa]

Vintage Muscle:twisted:

[jadleybray]

This may have been covered elsewhere, but how did you do at TF last year. Were you able to get a 300ft et? juct curious

[Bryan Raffa]

This may have been covered elsewhere, but how did you do at TF last year. Were you able to get a 300ft et? juct curious

it was in the basement .. and the 30' was Insanely fast.. :cry:

[JohnR.]

Set that bad boy up for the ice next year!

[Bryan Raffa]

Set that bad boy up for the ice next year!

you got it :naughty:

[JohnR.]

Cool. You were riding the heck outta that 250 but you need more POWAH!

[Bryan Raffa]

yes your right.. gonna skip the lil 330-300 kit .. killer motor for the ice..

I cracked the skirt on the drag cylinder..so its eather find a stock cyl. or put a sleeve in ..

[SYKO]

im not happy with this outcome....not happy one bit.... I cant be freinds with you any longer....:mad:

[Bryan Raffa]

:wondering my feelings are hurt...LMFAO

[3Razors]

A new direction sounds cool on the 490 Bryan. What piston make was that pictured? It looks cast, maybe a Wiseco should hold up better in that application.

[Shawn72]

Looks like you're getting geared up for TF09. Thanks for the Tri-z 490 info. That is my next build.

[Bryan Raffa]

A new direction sounds cool on the 490 Bryan. What piston make was that pictured? It looks cast, maybe a Wiseco should hold up better in that application.

OEM CAST JUNK...:rolleyes: When they Blow they BLOW!:(

[ATC-Eric]

I didnt know you blew it in the basement! That sucks.