1986 Yamaha 225 Tri Moto

[muthey]

we actually have the clymer manual available for down load on the site here Nubbinz, so it is a lot easier to download it and print it out his self, and yamaha actually carries more parts for the 225 size trikes than honda does for most of theirs

[transam8405]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...5/CIMG0494.jpg

Not bad for $300. I looked on the front of the frame, right behind the headlight, the only numbers I can get off that are YAM29V0223

[transam8405]

ok i just found what looks like it says JY329UU07F0104838 that is the best I can see/guess of what it says lol, there is a tag that says its a 1985

[muthey]

It is a 1985 225 dx, and from what I can tell the bracket for the headlight was replaced which is why there is a red light. Also your tail light is not original and it looks like the grab bar is bent up some. The best bet for the tank plastics is ebay, and the petcock valve I would go to a dealer for it should come in a kit for about 15$ new. You might even want to check out the seat covers on ebay, as that one doesn't fit quite right and some of them look really awesome for decent prices. Just saw something else too the headlight plastic is off of a 200, the 225 has a grill on each side.

[MonroeMike]

That's a YTM200 front fender also.

[transam8405]

ok thank you so much for the help, ateast I know what I got now lol. I think it was a good buy for $300. Ya I knew the fender was not original, he gave me the original one with it, and new set of brakes, front forks, and a spare front tire and wheel. Thanks again for all the help everybody. You have no idea how much I appreciate it.

[bobotech]

I have a spare side tank cover, only one side but it is yellow and would match. I think it is the passenger side.

If you do decide to replace the seat cover, i would gladly take yours since I'm out of work and can't afford much stuff to pretty up my YTM225.

Looking good though for 300 bux considering its got a full suspension. Might not be a 200x but it is still worth it. I have 2 of them, a blue and a yellow YTM225dx.

[bambam1369]

Parts unlimeted,and Rocky Mnt ATV are good places to get new oem parts. Also go to the groups link at top of page and join the ytm yamaha group.

[transam8405]

OK I will join that, ya I found rocky mountain, I will check out the parts unlimeted site too. I will let you know if I get a new seat. If I do find a seat I like and get it you can have mine. Thanks again for all the help

[teamboaty]

I also just bought my 1st Yamaha 225dx. Ive had prolly a billion Hondas but here is my beauty. Im also swpping out my clutch tomorrow but Im taking it out of a timberwolf 250. From what I have read they are a direct fit and better built. They are also much easier to find then the tri moto. Here is a couple pics of mine.

[teamboaty]

Timberwolf 250 clutch installed now and it is frickin awesome.

[leevarnado]

i also have a timberwolf clutch in mine,but i notice that the 250 clutch shoes are not as wide as the 225.but still grabs pretty good.im able to 3rd gear wheelies from a dead stop.

[Eberanth]

Hi! Total noob here got an 86 YTM 225 drx I think. I put some oil in the spark plug hole for wet compression test 110 psi after 8 pulls. but now this switch on the throttle side mounted to the top ended above the exhaust (skeeps tripping each time I pull it over. I have no idea what is happening, thoughts? Also need carb replacement or at least a kit with floaters as the insides were rotten!! Any suggestions where to get one. I’m near Brampton Ontario Canada. Thanks!

[El Camexican]

The lever on the side of the head of your engine is called a decompression lever. If there is simply a handle on it then to the best of my knowledge it shouldn’t be moving when you turn the engine over. However, if there is a cable attached to it that leads back to the pull starter, then it is activating each time you pull the pull starter and is bleeding off compression by means of holding your exhaust valve open during the initial pull on the rope.

Were you holding the throttle wide open when checking you compression? It has to be, or you’ll get a low reading. Pull until the needle stops going up. As many pulls as it takes.

As far as a carb kit, if you do some searching on here I believe you will find that some people have managed to do a rebuild using a kit for a Timberwolf.

[Eberanth]

Thanks! yes i did have the throttle wide open, I also had the carb removed while doing the test. there is no cable attached but it keeps tripping. ill do some more digging on here thanks again!