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  1. 01-13-2011, 03:35 PM #1
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    Tri-Z Question

    Here we go, one of my classmates dad has a 85 tri z. He used to race it in the 80's. Now it just sits in the barn. I asked him if he would sell it and he said 800 bucks. It has a race pipe and reeds and he says its been bored once. It is going to need a good cleaning and a throttle cable. Would it be worth 800? And im not much of a yamaha guy ive always had hondas, is there anything else i should look for?
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    Probably a good deal for $800 if it's in good condition and runs.
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    be sure to post pics when you do buy it!
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    It's common for the fuel pumps to stop working!! and check the back shock still works and swingarm for cracks!
    If it ain't sideways......what's the point!!



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    If its in good shape buy it, fuel pumps are a dime a dozen, you can't buy them from Yamaha but they are a Mikuni pump and are rebuildable with parts from a good sled shop, for about $12.
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    Or buy one for a golf buggy!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jason125m View Post
    two words, But it.
    Hell yeah, but the hell out of it...j/k..I couldn't resist, it just made me laugh!

    I would buy it if it is complete and in decent condition, I have two tri-z's and they do take a little tweaking to get them to handle good...but I think there a pretty good machine. Hell, it's a 250cc two stroke trike with full suspension,,,,thats all good if you ask me...honda, kawi, yamaha, I'll buy any of them if the price is right.
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    Don't worry...just run watcha brung...
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  9. 01-13-2011, 10:38 PM #9
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    Oem pump kits are still availiable with everything you need for a complete fuel pump re-build.
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    shure its worth 800.. go get it!
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  11. 01-13-2011, 10:41 PM #11
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    Hey, I'm new here an i gotta question??? i found a 1985 tri z 250. the guy says the fuel pump is shot an i was wondering if it was worth the 1000 the guy was askin? would u be worried bout the fluid leak under the trike? what about moving the gas tank out from under the seat and putting a 1985 yz250 carb on it so i dont have to worry about a fuel pump?

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    The carb doesn't know or care how fuel is delivered. It's there to meter fuel and air. Tri-z's use vacuum pumps, yz's rely on good old gravity. If it's leaking fuel, generally it's not a big deal. Just track it down and fix.
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  13. 01-13-2011, 11:03 PM #13
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    i am looking for a throttle cable for a tri z they are discontinued what is everyone else using to replace theres i can get a twist throttle but i dont want to do that if i dont have to
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  14. 01-14-2011, 01:12 AM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by tecat-z View Post
    The carb doesn't know or care how fuel is delivered. It's there to meter fuel and air. Tri-z's use vacuum pumps, yz's rely on good old gravity. If it's leaking fuel, generally it's not a big deal. Just track it down and fix.
    k thanks. would the yz carb bolt rite on then? the cylinder is the same and i believe the head is too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kale View Post
    Hey, I'm new here an i gotta question??? i found a 1985 tri z 250. the guy says the fuel pump is shot an i was wondering if it was worth the 1000 the guy was askin? would u be worried bout the fluid leak under the trike? what about moving the gas tank out from under the seat and putting a 1985 yz250 carb on it so i dont have to worry about a fuel pump?

    http://alberta.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ246953680
    You Mean the one listed for 2200..???...Shoot me a Pm.
    As for 800 bucks for a complete Z with some History....Buy Buy BUY!!!
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    Just hit the Freakin Gas and Hold on!!!!!
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