My 1986 TRI-Z thread (latest pics on page 7)

[Dammit!]

Well here she is in all of her glory. There's a ton of potential under that nasty spray paint and 1970's Lazyboy chair arm of a seat.

Couple things though.

1. The dude I got it from (Merriman from 3wheeler.org, real cool dude) was told when he bought it that it had a 300 kit in it. That looks like a stock jug to me. Is it possible to get 300cc out of a stock jug?

2. sub frame is bent. Not bad though. Any tips or tricks to getting that straight again would be appreciated.

Also, check out the rear caliper protector. Never seen one of those before.

[Dammit!]

One more. Family portrait?

[chris200x]

Wooza! A little armour all and she'll be good as new! Nice find. I'm sure it will look as good as your R in no time.

[Dammit!]

Heh, this one needs a lot more than Armor All. Rear fenders need replaced, new seat cover, airbox lid and shrouds can be saved. Need sanding. Headlight shell can probably be saved but it's gonna be a pain to get all the paint off. Front fender looks usable. Has to be sanded as well. Needs lots of new nuts and bolts. Supposedly has a problem with the electrical system and fuel pump. Haven't even tried to start it yet. It's been sitting a year so I wanted to clean the tank and carb out first since gas evaporates and leaves nothing but oil in there.

I'm excited though. Been wanting a Z project for ages. Now all I need is a 1986 350x and Tecate.

Edit: I still need a service manual for this. I have the parts manual already. Also if anyone needs a 350x or 200x manual, pm me.

[grundlegrabber]

What rear tires are on that bad boy??

[honda200]

look like dunlops to me

Curtis

[chris200x]

After looking at the pics a bit further it isn't in that bad of shape. May i inquire as to how much this set you back? I know it's not polite but it's killing me to know. lol

[Dammit!]

I don't get the not polite thing at all. Why some people find it offensive is beyond me.

I paid Merriman from .org $700 for it and he was even kind enough to meet me half way in Yuma. He's gonna have some R parts for sale soon by the way.

[firefirefire90]

Hey, If it is possible to get 260cc out of a 199cc jug, anything is possible. People do that on 250Rs dont they? Could be a new sleve?

[honda200]

from what the guy that bored the cylinder on my Z said, at the max amount of being bored, it would only be about 287 or something, they could have rounded up though

Curtis

[firefirefire90]

dont forget that an aftermarket crankshaft will add about 20cc, and there is probably something else done to it. way to go on the tri-z I wish i had gotten there first

[Kintore]

Awesome dammit!
Welcome to the elite club of 86's. There are new rear fenders on ebay with the TRI-Z sticker but you can tell they are reproduction buy hey, they work well. She needs some TLC but after all that, she will be mint. If you take care of your R the same way as your Z oh boy!
Have fun with her, going to use it for duning?

[Maine_Triker]

Nice grab man. Your collection seems to be expanding rapidly lately lol.

Phil

[LonesomeTriZ]

I will say it again, damn you dammit. I wanted that Z.

I have a 370CC Tri-Z top end. It looks stock does it not? as long as you know what will fit, you can make anything. I think the dual spark plus holes are a real nice touch.

[Dammit!]

OEM rear fenders are still available aren't they?

As for the 300 kit, I just want to confirm what's in there. Planning on taking the top end off just for an inspection anyway so we'll see.

Might test out my salesman skills and see if I can talk Maier into making Z plastics again. They should already have the molds. Probably factory direct special orders only but it's something.