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

**Darius1502** · 08-23-2005, 11:55 AM

I can't believe someone put that seat cover on thier...thats a disgrace!!

**toyota200x** · 08-23-2005, 09:34 PM

Wow that thing looks pretty mean. Metal Mulisha trike. Great job on fixing it up.

**Dammit!** · 08-24-2005, 12:45 AM

Today's progress and a tip: Acetone in a spray bottle takes spray paint right off without damaging the plastic.

Airfilter cover had a surprise under the spray paint. Pretty funny. Too bad it's actually painted on instead of a decal. Whatever kind of paint it is, it's a lot tougher than spray paint to remove. The whole thing is sun faded so it's gonna get wet sanded anyway.

Found a crack too. What would be best to use to fix that up?

You guys have no idea how bad I want to get out and ride this thing. Too bad there's such a long list of things to do first. The ergonomics are sooooo comfortable compared to my R. I've been out there sitting on it like a little kid.

**MTS** · 08-24-2005, 12:48 AM

LEAVE THE DECAL...lmao thats great, 20 years worth of grit and you find that...nice, looks like a good project, alot better shape than mine when i picked it up, mine needs EVERYTHING...nice to see such a collection you got goin there....*drools on keybord*.

**Kintore** · 08-24-2005, 10:38 AM

! Keep the sticker that thing is wicked! Dam funny too. LOL
And you talk about the ergo's, wait till you ride it my friend. You will surprised beyond your dreams, its so plush. Also, a helpful hint, when kicking over try not to hit the right footpeg, my previous owner did that and its bent not a terrible lot but some. I have now learned how to kick it over while sitting down and I have now stopped hitting the peg.

Cant wait to see her finished, keep strong on the project!

**Darius1502** · 08-24-2005, 10:51 AM

that airbox cover is looking good man. You do good work.

You will be pleased with the Z...alot longer than the R and if you get the motor running right...you will find it to be sometimes more fun than your R!

I can't wait to see the rest of your project. There is a guy on here that does awesome seat covers with the Yamaha lettering on the back...he can do whatever color..

Keep it up man....you will love that Z

**Dammit!** · 08-25-2005, 10:40 AM

I've ridden Z's before so I know what to expect. I have serious doubts that it has a 300 kit in it though. I don't think it can be bored that much and if it's stroked there should be a spacer under the cylinder (right?). I'm thinking YZ power valve top end anyway.

Even with a 300 kit I doubt it would be faster than my R. Especially with that stock pipe choking the top end out of it. By the time I get done with it, it might be. Then again, I'm not done with the R either.

I'm leaning very heavily to this color scheme by the way.

**Orangecnty250r** · 08-25-2005, 11:32 AM

That Color scheme is gorgeous!!!!

**Dammit!** · 08-25-2005, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by Orangecnty250r

That Color scheme is gorgeous!!!!

It was Darius' idea. I just mocked it up in photoshop.

**diggerzmound** · 08-25-2005, 01:08 PM

I am working on that combo

**Darius1502** · 08-25-2005, 01:10 PM

Yeah....I went through many torturous days and nights thinking about that color scheme. It practically made me nuts. I found all the parts I needed....I would go with gray fork boots though.

It really is a pretty simple deal...

I would say

that if you get the Z running good you will find that it has tons more bottom end than your R and if you ride in the Dez you will like that alot. Its much more versitile.

Oh...and thats a nice looking Tri Z in the picture...

**Darius1502** · 08-25-2005, 01:11 PM

oh...I would consider gold hubs on that baby....its good since your hubs are gold anyway...just a thought!!

**Darius1502** · 08-25-2005, 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by diggerzmound

I am working on that combo

He even has the motor matching the color scheme!!

**Darius1502** · 08-25-2005, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by Dammit!

I've ridden Z's before so I know what to expect. I have serious doubts that it has a 300 kit in it though. I don't think it can be bored that much and if it's stroked there should be a spacer under the cylinder (right?). I'm thinking YZ power valve top end anyway.

Even with a 300 kit I doubt it would be faster than my R. Especially with that stock pipe choking the top end out of it. By the time I get done with it, it might be. Then again, I'm not done with the R either.

I'm leaning very heavily to this color scheme by the way.

the one thing I was thinking about was doing gold hubs, and the 'Z' in Tri Z on the back fender in gold too. Any sign shop can do it. Maybe

if you have time you can photoshop that one....it would be nice to see iti

**Dammit!** · 08-25-2005, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by Darius1502

the one thing I was thinking about was doing gold hubs, and the 'Z' in Tri Z on the back fender in gold too. Any sign shop can do it. Maybe

if you have time you can photoshop that one....it would be nice to see iti

Should be easy enough to do. I'll whip that up tonight if the gf leaves me alone long enough.

I haven't decided exactly what to do with the wheels on mine. I got an idea that would look hot though.

As for the bottom end, that's mainly just because of the narrow pipe. If you were to put a high rev pipe on one (assuming you found one) a lot of the bottom end would go away. But, that's where the YZ top end would come in handy.

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