86 tri z 250 for $650 ??? your thoughts please !

**phantombiker** · 03-07-2010, 11:38 PM

i found an 86 tri z 250 for $650 bones. he says plastic has a couple small cracks and it may need swingarm bearings. other than that, 2 kicks and it starts. looks good when cleaned up and still stands up in 3rd gear. also, he thinks it was bored 40 over, new jug, piston...would this be worth it ??? want to turn it over because im saving for an r or 350x. any thoughts and questions welcome.

here's a link http://stlouis.craigslist.org/mcy/1633048192.html

thx for help. dont know much about them.

**fabiodriven** · 03-07-2010, 11:41 PM

Looks like a decent deal to me.

**85200xrider** · 03-07-2010, 11:45 PM

i payed 700 for mine and it needed rear plastics, seat, airbox tube, and rear shock...i realized soon after that i got screwed but i love my z

id do that deal in a heartbeat lol

**phantombiker** · 03-07-2010, 11:49 PM

what could i sell this bike for to make a profit? like i said, what i want is an r or 350x. also, he said lights and everything work. rubber is good, etc.

**tecat-z** · 03-08-2010, 12:12 AM

Fyi, that particular Z is an 85. Why not just keep it and enjoy? Tri-z's are very nice 3wheelers that have unequaled comfort, and power potential that's on par with nearly anything else if done correctly. Remember, anything that's 25 years old will potentially need lots of work to get running properly and reliably regardless of manufacturer......

**jbmatt** · 03-08-2010, 12:16 AM

Around here a Tri-Z like that would go for $1000 easy.

**phantombiker** · 03-08-2010, 01:06 AM

@ tecate-z....well, i was going to borrow the $ for the bike and turn it over to pay back the cash and also save for what i wanted, but i understand what

saying.
the guy also said he has an extra frame for it that goes with. also, what makes you say it's an 85 ? i dont know the diffs on yamaha.

@ jbmatt...thx man. wasnt sure of the value of a yamaha trike.

**factoryX** · 03-08-2010, 01:20 AM

meh, tri-z's go anywhere from $600-$1200, and anything else over $1500 usually sits on craigslist for a long time.

85 yellow and black 5 speed
85 1/2 black and red 5 speed
86 white and red 6 speed, and larger forks.

**phantombiker** · 03-08-2010, 01:34 AM

[QUOTE=factoryX;846215]meh, tri-z's go anywhere from $600-$1200, and anything else over $1500 usually sits on craigslist for a long time.

thx for info, but could you tell me why? is it a popularity thing or what ?

**factoryX** · 03-08-2010, 06:29 AM

idk... I just have been watching the market for the last 4-5 years. Another thing is that they are fast but a tecate and 250r are faster. A 86 tri-z is also worth more than a 85-85 1/2. Location is everything, and now east coast is covered with deals.

**code200k** · 03-08-2010, 09:59 AM

i would buy it in a heartbeat

**phantombiker** · 03-09-2010, 06:18 PM

what are the down sides to this particular bike? what are they notorious for ?

**code200k** · 03-09-2010, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by phantombiker

what are the down sides to this particular bike? what are they notorious for ?

fuel pumps has been a pain for me on mine but it needs to be rebuild.also ive read that the footpegs are prone to break.but the 86 is the better year of the two

**Merge_88** · 03-09-2010, 10:55 PM

I had two TRI-Zs and both were ok to ride, but I really liked my 250R and Tecate much more because of the handling. I found the Z to sit high and felt very unstable jumping, seems to sit a lot higher than the other two. Of coarse, this is strictly my opinion and means nothing unless you ride one yourself.

**steveZ250** · 03-09-2010, 11:03 PM

i've rode all 3 2 stroke trikes ie 85 tecate 85 tri z, i own, and 85 250r. i liked the tri z better which is why i bought it. IMO i think it looks better, 85 tecates look like a work 3 wheeler with the big ballon tires an the 250r is good lookin, but i think yellow an black is a badass combo

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