Brandon's Tri-Z Build Thread

[brandonlowe2]

I appreciate the offer but +10 is a little more than I would want.... I would consider a +1 or +2 but anything more than that I would not be interested in.


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[barnett468]

Oh, and Barnett post pics of your Z here (and anybody else in this thread with a Z). I wanna see all the Z builds I can to get ideas for mine

I would gladly post photos of it for you, however, mine is 100% stock except for the rear tires, hand grips, and dead mans kill switch, therefore there aren't really any "ideas" you could get from it . You can find several modified Z's on the internet and a few on Ebay mostly in the "Expired Auctions" section if you want to see some different setups.

If you want to modify the engine there are several here that can offer their experiences with that . I can tell you that there are a few different exhaust pipes for them and they vary from one another in the type of power they produce so pipe selection is important . Also there are some fairly standard mods that can be done to increase power, however, in most cases, increasing power with the stock displacement will raise the overall operating range of the engine which means that it will have less bottom end power but will typically rev farther and most of these mods are NOT what I would suggest if you are not riding it hard and are more into just recreational cruising around . This being said, there is one mod that typically benefits mos engines throughout the entire rpm range which is increased compression, however, there is a threshold where the compression gets so high that the engine requires the use of race gas which is very expensive . This point is around 170 - 180 psi of cranking compression . There is another option to race gas that is less expensive and which can be added to regular gas to increase the octane and it works fine for some apps but it does not have the additional cooling capacity that regular race gas does . An additional option for some high compression engines is E85 which is mostly alcohol . Changing from regular gas to race gas or E85 etc requires changing the jetting at the very least and in some cases requires changing the timing.

Some Tri Z builds.

https://www.google.com/search?q=tri+...HaJECUIQsAQIGQ


TEL LEAD ADDITIVE

http://www.wildbillscorvette.com/octanesupreme01a.htm


TRI-Z "WRENCH REPORT" FOR ENGINE MODIFICATIONS

http://www.quadpit.com/mags/1985/3-4...port-tri-z.htm




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[brandonlowe2]

Ok.... I was just curious to see your ride.... stock or not I think it's cool to see other members that I get to talk to rides.... I've seen most of the Z's on google images Facebook trike-daily and YouTube....

The wrench report is an awesome upgrade and is actually on "the list" of what will be done to mine.

I will check out the other links you provided.


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[brandonlowe2]

How did you install your kill switch? That's something I want to add to mine.... would love to see your ride man


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[barnett468]

Ok.... I was just curious to see your ride.... stock or not I think it's cool to see other members that I get to talk to rides.... I've seen most of the Z's on google images Facebook trike-daily and YouTube....

How did you install your kill switch? That's something I want to add to mine.... would love to see your ride man

The wrench report is an awesome upgrade and is actually on "the list" of what will be done to mine.

I will check out the other links you provided.

Ok, I will post it for you in a few days . I can't do it right now because it's raining hard here nearly every day, but at the moment it is nothing special to look at as it needs some detailing which I will get around to after I finish up a few vintage car projects I am currently working on.

As you probably know, there are different levels of modifications in the wrench report, and if you do ANY of the wrench report cylinder mods at all, I suggest you start with the phase 1 mod and see how you like that first . It's very easy to do additional porting to a cylinder, however, it seems to be a little harder to "unport" one.


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[barnett468]

How did you install your kill switch?

That was on it when I got it but I will post photos of it for you . It's wired the same as the one on "The TECATE....The Worlds Most Powerful 3 Wheeler." that I raced in the Pro class which is basically just an ignition wire interrupter.



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[El Camexican]

I'm pretty set on a new axle, however I had not even considered your idea. What wheels do you have?


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ITP. You can get them at Rocky Mountain ATV and they are off-set.

If you do decide to get a clutch cover and cases to replace whatever broke (I would), from what I've seen on eBay you'll be better off buying a complete trike with a decent engine and good cover and part out what you don't need once yours is together than buying a complete engine, or a good clutch cover. The motors seem to be going for more than whole trikes on eBay and the last clutch cover I saw listed was close to $300. They don't come up much anymore.

The idea that matching numbers are important on an ATV that you plan to equip with Baja lights, an extended swing-arm and ride is laughable, but considering the source of concern I'm sure you realize that.

I see you mushroomed the axle pretty good. Take it easy on that trike, a is the most dangerous tool in the box.

[barnett468]

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Brandon, on Sunday I will pm the photos of my Tri Z and kill switch setup to you that you requested if it stops raining and I get a chance, but again, it is nothing special . I am busy most of the day tomorrow trying to buy a few vehicles on an online vehicle auction . They also have a very nice Kawasaki LAKOTA quad I am going to try and buy.

3 Wheel Drive has a nice Z that has been modified and maybe he will post a couple photos of his for you.

As far as the LED headlight and dry cell battery question you pm'd me about goes, I haven't forgotten and will try and let you know about that on Sunday as well, however, for now I can tell you that I wouldn't use an extreme distance spot light with your other light or for your particular app and will explain in more detail why when I reply.



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[yaegerb]

Thanks Members for deleting some of your posts. I have cleaned the others that don't pertain to the subject at hand. Please keep your posts on point.

[3 Wheel Drive]

Heres a few pics of my build:

[3 Wheel Drive]

Heres a few more pics, I don't have a current one. Ive replaced the stock tank with one of Jesweinharts top tanks since the rebuild, right now I'm replacing the stock swinger with a Calfab. Ill probably get a new axle because my old one I had powdered chrome that turned to after riding it a lot. I also powdered the rear carrier and the triples, the triples still look good now.

[brandonlowe2]

That is very cool! Thanks for sharing the pics.... glad to see the carbon fiber plastics since that is what I am planning on doing!

How do you like your sprock cool head? What octane gas do you run?


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[3 Wheel Drive]

I had the pump gas dome and a few different size domes but ended up selling them. I ended up having my cylinder head milled slightly for higher compression, basically did all the wrench report phase 2 mods to the cylinder.

For larger carbs like the 38mm PWK, you need to use a banshee thumb throttle and cable to open the carb all the way. The stock cable and thumb throttle wont do it.

[christph]

I got my Z back in 2012 and have made a lot of modifications to it over the years. It's an amazing machine and beats my 86 250R and 86 Tecate in a number of areas. I scored an NOS Bassani pipe on ebay and it provides a huge hit when you're on the pipe. I would highly recommend the Sprock cool head, intake, and wrench report mods. I didn't raise the exhaust port, however, as it already has enough top end. I plan on taking it down to the frame soon and repainting everything. I also want to get some aftermarket radiators for it. Here a some pictures and a list of the mods I've done.

Bassani pipe
Sprock cool head
Sprock intake manifold
V-Force reeds
Reed spacer
Keihin 38mm Air Striker carb
K&N filter
Sprock billet clutch basket
Sprock billet impeller
Aftermarket foot pegs

[brandonlowe2]

I had the pump gas dome and a few different size domes but ended up selling them. I ended up having my cylinder head milled slightly for higher compression, basically did all the wrench report phase 2 mods to the cylinder.

For larger carbs like the 38mm PWK, you need to use a banshee thumb throttle and cable to open the carb all the way. The stock cable and thumb throttle wont do it.

I currently have a twist throttle on it... I know some people don't like them on trikes but I kind of like it... however, I might switch back.


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