Project 1986 Tri Z 98% finished Pt. II (Worth a look!)

[Darius1502]

Ok...well we are almost done. Everything has gone so smooth I just can't believe it. This was the Tri Z that I bought which was all in boxes. Not one part was mounted on anything!

The only things left that I need are:

1) countershaft sproket cover
2) springs for exhast header
3) final screws in rear fenders
4) On/Off switch - replacing it because the old one took many a 'roll over'

I still have not tried to start it yet...so I am not out of the woods yet. But here are the pics!

These pics are very clear on my computer but I have too dull them up considerably because the file size becomes too large to post!

[Darius1502]

Here are some more. Can you tell that I removed the paint from the rear brake caliper? I wanted to do that to the front but it clashed with the black fork legs.

[Darius1502]

last one for now...thanks for looking!

Oh...does anyone know where I can find aftermarket Gold rims? I want some for the paddle tires...but don't feel like buying banshee rims again...

Thanks for looking and sharing with me!

Long live three wheelers!!

[smokinwrench]

It looks show room new!!!


Your just gonna break down and cry the first time you crash it.

Josh

[Darius1502]

I had to add this last one. I used some gold paint on the rear brake disc as well. The stock 86 Z had this part painted black. Since this will be a dune trike I figured the more flash the better.

Also what do you guys think of the chromed gas tank plate? It is a bit much...but its better than having to repaint or clean that stock black cover.

Thats all for now!

[Darius1502]

I hear ya....I will cry if I crash it. Hopefully I won't go too crazy when I ride it. I have my dirt bike to go crazy and crash on. MY RULE: Its newer and I can still find parts for it!

[350Xccelerator]

GOOD GOD THAT THING IS AWESOME!!!!!! U RULE DARIUS

[J.D.]

Darius, you are the KING!!! That is so f'in awesome man!!!!! Long Live Z's!!!

[Darius1502]

I don't know about that...maybe just too much time on my hands...

Hey SS...about those decals....I think they cost me about 35 dollars. If you want some I can give you the number to the shop its:

called The Atlas Sign Store
6340 N. Freeway
Houston, Texas 77076
713-699-1125
fax 713 699-0002

You need to ask for Darrin he is the one who has the factory images saved on his computer. Let me know if you decide to buy them because I can mail them to you when he gets done. He can also make all different sizes, colors, etc...whatever you want. He also did the 'Yamaha' logo on the airbox cover as cut out letters and the color is whiter than stock. Its high quality heavy duty grade vinyl thats almost impossible to take off.

Let me know...heck if anyone needs some decals for thier 'Z'...just give these guys a call!

Darius

[Darius1502]

Whats going through my mind in this pic is.....


Hmmm...what project do I start now???

[J.D.]

Oh so these stickers are like better than stock? What all decals did you get for 35 bucks? Thanks!

[Darius1502]

one last pic....sorry I am still excited about getting this one done. I think this is my favorite because you can see the bike still has that 'showroom shine' look.

I remember when I was kid in the mid 80's I used to beg my mom to take me to the Honda dealer. I never wanted to leave because that showroom shine was so alluring! I would sit on every trike until the sales manager would ask me if I wanted a Coke or something!

Hopefully this picture captures that...but with new plastic and paint what do you expect anyway....a dull bike? Of course it shines!

Thanks for looking!

[Darius1502]

Sorry I mean to post this one...we don't need anymore pics of me on the NET!

[J.D.]

LOL, you look like some kind of a pimp, LMAO!!! Seriously though...sweet ass bikes. (Oh yeah, your supposed to turn the petcocks off when your not riding!!!)

[Darius1502]

SS,

35 dollars ( I think...thats what I paid) will get you the 2 TRI - Z stickers on the rear fenders and the Z250 stickers by the riders calves.

I dont think they are necessarily better than stock I do think they may have some advanges for some people:

1) If they are not available from the factory then (well no more explanation needed here)

2)if you have a yellow Z and your fenders are faded just slightly the stickers from the factory will have a bright yellow background. This will be obvious.

3) You can make as many sizes and colors as you want.

Drawbacks...

1) They are more likely to peel off in a crash. These stickers don't have a background so there is less contact overall with the fenders. They are still super durable but each letter is individually cut out.

There could be others...but I cant think of them!

If you want smaller ones for other parts of the bike (for example my front fender and headlight have a 'Tri Z' emblem....the 86 did not have those, you can get those for about $5 a piece.

good luck!

[Darius1502]

Yeah...a Trike and Quad pimp!

Now round up my B#TCHES...I am going for a ride WOE!

[J.D.]

Holla back, don't be hatin yo!

[Dynofox]

Excellent job!! I might give them a call about some decals.

[Russell 350X]

damn thats awsome! it like going back in time, seeing that Z. WOW :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: Big Pimpin!

[Jeb]

BOTH of those ATV's are simply beautiful!!

That's a good question about Aftermarket gold rims. I wonder if you bought direct from Douglas or ITP would they anodize their aluminum rims for a little extra?

[ATC crazy]

:shock: That is one KILLER TRI-Z. Your hard work definately paid off for you. Nice 'Zuki too. http://www.3wheeler.org/vb/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif

[ATC crazy]

Sorry....Double post

[350Xccelerator]

wow darius you rule you have one of the best three wheelers on here and one of the best 4 wheelers on here. your Z rocks and your zilla rocks.

[Darius1502]

I know this is a 3 wheeler site...but let me tell you the 'zilla' really freak'in rocks!!

check 'dis chit out man'...

[Darius1502]

Here it is...

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more...

[ATC crazy]

I don't like Susucky's but that is one nice 'Zilla.

[350Xccelerator]

now all you need is a trike to ride hard because i would almost never even touch the Z and Zilla if they were mine

[350Xccelerator]

Damn Darius the more i look at your zilla the more i want one.

[tmecars]

Very good work on the TriZ. Cant wait to start rebuilding mine. I was going to just clean it up and replace the plastic and get it running well but after seeing yours, I think Id like to go all out. They really are good looking trikes. How long did the restoration take? Did you simply strip it down to the frame and go from there?

T

Bedford, TX

[350Xccelerator]

he bought it in boxes, everything sperated, and he built it from there.

[Darius1502]

Yes..thats right. The original owner was going to rebuild the thing so he stripped it all down. He was going to get the frame repainted then had some family issues and moving issues so he had to stop.

It takes sometime but most parts can be made to look new and if they can't then just buy them....yes it does get expensive!

[REDMAN225]

beautiful machines!! excellent job!