new owner of 85 tri-z

**steven 250sx** · 09-24-2007, 10:26 PM

guys it has big bills answer silencer and aftermarket shock besides that its stock and in mint condition should i do other stuff to it or leave it?

**LonesomeTriZ** · 09-24-2007, 10:33 PM

Leave it for now. once you get use to it then look into other mods. Never jump and start modding a new machine. You could wast money and accomplish nothing.

**steven 250sx** · 09-24-2007, 10:35 PM

yea ture but i was thinking of putting a 86 tranny into it what does that extra gear do? just longer?

**LonesomeTriZ** · 09-25-2007, 08:41 AM

I have not noticed any difference at all on trails. On areas where you can really open it up it is nice to have. But again, I think you should ride with what you have for now. I use to want a six speed on everything. Now that I have ridden some differnt configuations, I only want one on one mabey two of my machines.

**ceaserthethird** · 09-25-2007, 10:45 AM

ahhh where's the Pictures& what did it Cost ?

Details Please

**steven 250sx** · 09-25-2007, 11:03 AM

lol pics will be up sometime this weekend it cost me 1600.00 i got extra frame with triple t's extra swing arm umm side engine covers sprockets extra set of plastics i'm really stoked on this guys lol but are the tri-z's as bad as every one says? the way i see it you take care of it it'll last forever no matter what kind of bike it is

**LonesomeTriZ** · 09-25-2007, 11:39 AM

I think they are good machines.

**Tri-ZNate** · 09-25-2007, 11:45 AM

yeah they are great machines, nothing really bad about them except that they are a bit more prone to tipping than the 250Rs.

**steven 250sx** · 09-25-2007, 12:32 PM

yea right on what is the top speed on them when they are stock 60 miles?

**LonesomeTriZ** · 09-25-2007, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by 250sxwheeliepop

yeah they are great machines, nothing really bad about them except that they are a bit more prone to tipping than the 250Rs.

I always thought it was the other way around. I guess it is just what you are use to.

**brrcuda** · 09-25-2007, 01:21 PM

I always felt very comfortable on my tri-z. I have all the big sports trikes, but the tri-z gets all the looks and stares on the trail. Although the tecate hasnt been brought out to the trails yet.

My ported tri-z was the fastest trike of the three - would hit real hard in powerband. Its all in how the cylinder is prepped/ported. My stock 250r with high comp head and pipe feels tame in comparison.

My only issues with the tri-z - is/was maintenance and upkeep every ride. They spit out bolts often. I wrench on my R a fraction of what the tri-z needed.

Oh and my experience with 6 speeds are that they are great for long stretches, but in trails i shift a hell of alot more with a six speed then a 5 speed.

**steven 250sx** · 09-25-2007, 01:23 PM

ok cool so i should try n do maintenance checks everytime i go for a ride?

**steven 250sx** · 09-25-2007, 01:25 PM

for 1600.00 do you think its worth it? i mean there is alot of extra parts so i think i did good

**brrcuda** · 09-25-2007, 01:38 PM

You did fine. Price is always subjective to area, availability and demand. You got a rare pipe there and better shock, so you are ahead of the game. Yami shocks are prone to failure.

Believe me, you will be selling your 4 strokes once you get used that tri-z. Just watch the motor mounts and pipe bolts- those were the ones that spit out often - locktight and lock washers will help you out. No counterbalancer on that Z.

Lets see some pics.

**steven 250sx** · 09-25-2007, 01:41 PM

no pics yet this weekend sorry lol wow thxs lol i wud prolly drove it till motor fell out but yea i'm really excited lol i feel like a little school girl any ideas on how i can make the plastics loook new?

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