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sp1tekiller
11-28-2005, 03:30 PM
Other than the L/C what are the main differences between the '84 and '85? Is the '85 much faster? Thanks. :TrikesOwn
edog
11-28-2005, 03:35 PM
85 has 50% more power than the air cooled.
sp1tekiller
11-28-2005, 03:38 PM
So the '84 is fairly slow then?
nouseforaname90
11-28-2005, 03:40 PM
No. Its still pretty fast. But it doesn't want to pull the front up as much as the L/C '85 does.
sp1tekiller
11-28-2005, 03:43 PM
I was hoping it would be fast, I have owned machines like modded Banshee's, CRF450 dirtbikes etc. Now I'm afraid it may not have enough power to satisfy me. (I'm 6'3 250lbs too).
edog
11-28-2005, 04:19 PM
Spend a grand on it.Then it will satisfy you.
sp1tekiller
11-28-2005, 04:35 PM
Don't have that kind of money. I havent bought it yet anyway, I guess Ill just forget about it.
Lomax
11-28-2005, 06:35 PM
I dont know if I would do that. The Aircooled machines are really fast and fun. Not as much power as a modded banshee but who know's It might have the old 300r kit on it and if it does then there's a good boost in the overall performance of the machine. If the price is fair then i wouldnt give up on it. Get, ride it, see what you think about it and then start thinking about mods and upgrades. If you dont like it then sell it and make a buck.
trikezilla
11-28-2005, 08:07 PM
YOu dont even need to spen a grand to make it fast. Granted its no modded 'shee and w/e, but its fast for what it is. You could put in around 500 and It would have quite a bit of kick. It will -especially with mods- pull the front end up fairly easy too. Few other differences between 84 and 85 is ride height, chain is on the opposite side between the two along with the pipe.

Ease of maintinence (sp) on an air cooleR is a breeze also
monster 84r
11-28-2005, 08:12 PM
85 has 50% more power than the air cooled.

the 84's were claimed to make 28hp stock. the 85's were claimed at something around 38.

the air coolers are STOUT bikes. their a blast on dirtroads. before you decide, test ride the 84. you wont know the power until you feel it.
sp1tekiller
12-06-2005, 06:12 PM
Well I have decided to go for it. I am picking it up on Thursday for 700$.
trikezilla
12-06-2005, 06:15 PM
awesome man..Im sure you'll like it! And you'll proble find (if you put the $$$ into it) that they can and are fast reliable machines!!

:pics:
3Razors
12-06-2005, 07:13 PM
There is alot of power potential in the air cooled R's. They rev very high too. A pipe and larger carb will go a long way on those
Troll 2
12-07-2005, 09:33 AM
You should be happy with the air R. I like my 85' better, but the 84' holds its own with a carb, pipe, reeds and a fresh bore...............:D
Heres a vid or two;
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2009340524205249345&q=%22Trikedrags+1%22+playable%3Atrue

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1815289621951612161&q=%22Trikedrags%22+playable%3Atrue