85 TRI-Z production ?'s

**BigGreenMachine** · 03-13-2004, 10:13 PM

From what I've read in this post so far it seems like the mentioned black and red Z is a special edition and the yellow and black "87" is some guys handywork, probably just made the look he wanted by painting the frame and buying black plastics, very possibe.

Groundworx, is the seat cover a solid colour or is it multicoloured?

**XFR_Dozer** · 03-13-2004, 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by Groundworx

it is supposed to be yellow frame with black plastic and yellow and black seat cover. It was supposed to be one of only 300-500 that made it off the container ship and out to dealers. He says he kept it in original and mint condition.

my only contention was that it is a factory black and yellow 87. which is what i expect as he kept it "original and mint condition" i not only want to see the 87 , i want to see a factory black and yellow 87 z . I hope there was no confusion. Groundworx im just bustin your chops . all in good fun. I wasnt tryin to be malicious. I cant wait for the pics

**Groundworx** · 03-13-2004, 11:03 PM

Its all good. I was trying to get an interesting thread going. Some of the threads lately have pretty had nothing to do with anything.

This TRI-Z that I just wrote about isn't the one that is supposed to be in my area. I found this one on a collector site. Like I said though, you really couldn't tell anything from the pic. The owner just said that "it isn't for sale so dream on". (that statement kinda grabbed my attention and made me look into it further) After this guy told me about his brothers 87 Z, I thought I would search the net and see what I could come up with. That is one reason I put it in this thread. Like I said, I will post some pics if the owner get back to me.

I really couldn't tell what the seat looked like. The pic was from a distance and a rear shot. The multicolored seat cover is just what I was told. I never personally seen the bike that is supposed to be here.

Like you said, it's all in good fun.

**Darius1502** · 03-13-2004, 11:06 PM

That airbox looks freak'in sweet....massive amounts of air are getting sucked in that baby!

**XFR_Dozer** · 03-13-2004, 11:19 PM

Darius , I have an aluminum one just like it except ive got a K&n filter. when i get back to michigan in a couple weeks ill post a pic . Thats the 1st mod thatshould be done to any Tri-Z imho

**Darius1502** · 03-14-2004, 01:09 AM

Man...where do I get one though....??????

If it were 86 I would be in 7th grade and would order one from Dirt Wheels but now I am 31 and have no idea where to get one....

...sometimes the 00's suck!!!

thanks for the tips man I am just kidding around....but tell me where I can get one!

**XFR_Dozer** · 03-14-2004, 02:20 AM

lmao darius we are the same age. only difference is i was racing my z in 86 lol. my airbox was a custom aluminum job by the guy that built the motor.

**Groundworx** · 03-14-2004, 10:34 AM

Hey XFR, if you have some, can you post of pics of it? I would like to get a box like that on mine too. Mabey if you post some pics, I might could build one.

**XFR_Dozer** · 03-14-2004, 12:19 PM

i would be more than happy to post pics and a detailed drawing with specs. right now my bikes still in michigan and im here in florida for a couple more weeks.after i return though ill get that up for you guys np.

**Darius1502** · 03-14-2004, 01:19 PM

We are so lucky to have XFR_Dozer on here.

The guy was talking the talk and walking the walk in the heyday.

He has been a great help and asset here.

Darius

**XFR_Dozer** · 03-14-2004, 01:46 PM

Thank you very much , but I am the one thats lucky to find this corner of the web. Although I was fortunate enough to have some good bikes and test many other parts that never worked all that well , I always had a mechanic to do the actual work for me. As I undertake my own restoration project ,Im sure help from many of you will make my task easier. Maybe even possible. lol . Long live the trikes , their future isnt written yet.

**CHAINSAW** · 03-14-2004, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by Darius1502

We are so lucky to have XFR_Dozer on here.

The guy was talking the talk and walking the walk in the heyday.

He has been a great help and asset here.

Darius

kinda seems like yamaha version of MR ATC to me..

**Billy Golightly** · 03-14-2004, 05:41 PM

No need to be a smartass, Chainsaw.

**CHAINSAW** · 03-14-2004, 09:52 PM

who is being a smartass?? I was serious.

**J.D.** · 03-14-2004, 10:30 PM

HAHAHAH.....like a couple of kindergartners......

Kind off topic, but I just have to ask this question to XFR_Dozer.

I have a K&N clampon filter for my Z, and I tried it on, and there was no noticeable power difference between the clampon and the stock system. What gives?

Also, it seems to me that anything bigger than a stock 32MM carb is overkill for a Z, because I put a 34mm Flatside on, and no matter what I did I COULD NOT get it to run at wide open throttle, it would just bog. Any insights to these questions?

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