Is it worth it?

[dear140]

I've recently been wanting either an R or Tri-z, well theres a guy that wants to sell a triz that needs a motor. hes asking $400 dollars, however he will take $300 for it from me. he also has a header, two silencers, the carb, and rear shock. there is a guy that is selling a whole tri-z motor in his area for 250 bucks soo for $550 i would have a tri-z. is it worth the risk of things being cobbed together on the engine or on the Z? it's in decent condition okay tires, and red and black plastics. would you buy this?

[muthey]

well I say if you have the money to spare and the patience to repair go for it that is a killer deal for someone who can afford it. Also find out the years of each as I believe they change the motors and mounts some, I could be wrong

[dear140]

ya. i really want to get one of these machines. if all goes well there will be no repairs to make, just seat cover to buy, plastics to restore, and such. id probably want new tires as well. but as we all know, all does not go well.

[dear140]

just heard back from the guy. apparently the year is 85 1/2 and he said any tri z engine will fit.

[dear140]

model number JY338W000FC008313. does anyone know what this means? monroemike?

[fabiodriven]

if all goes well there will be no repairs to make

Oh stop it! Stop it! You're killing me! BUWAHAHAAA!!!!!!!!

On a serious note, this is a 25 year old machine we're talking about here. There will be repairs to make and there will be plenty.

[HuffieVA]

model number JY338W000FC008313. does anyone know what this means? monroemike?

Than would be the vin number:

J = Japan
Y = Yamaha
3 = 3 wheeler
38W00 = Tri-Z
0 = Vin Check#
F = 1985
C = Plant of manufacture?
008313 = Yamaha Tri-z # 8313

1st character- Identifies the country in which the vehicle was manufactured.
For example: U.S.A.(1or 4), Canada(2), Mexico(3), Japan(J), Korea(K), England(S), Germany(W), Italy(Z)
2nd character- Identifies the manufacturer. For example; Audi(A), BMW(B), Buick(4), Cadillac(6), Chevrolet(1), Chrysler(C), Dodge(B), Ford(F), GM Canada(7), General Motors(G), Honda(H), Jaquar(A), Lincoln(L), Mercedes Benz(D), Mercury(M), Nissan(N), Oldsmobile(3), Pontiac(2or5), Plymouth(P), Saturn(8), Toyota(T), VW(V), Volvo(V).
3rd character- Identifies vehicle type or manufacturing division.
4th to 8th characters- VDS - Vehicle Descriptor Section. These 5 characters occupy positions 4 through 8 of the VIN and may be used by the manufacturer to identify attributes of the vehicle. Identifies vehicle features such as body style, engine type, model, series, etc.
9th Character - The check digit "character or digit 9" in the sequence of a vehicle identification number (VIN) built beginning with model year 1981 (when the 17 character digit format was established) can best be described as identifying the VIN accuracy.
A check digit shall be part of each vin (since 1981) and shall appear in position nine (9) of the VIN on the vehicle and on any transfer documents containing the vin prepared by the manufacturer to be given to the first owner for purposes other than resale. Thus, the vins of any two vehicles manufactured within a 30 year period shall not be identical. The check digit means a single number or letter "x" used to verify the accuracy of the transcription of the vehicle identification number.
After all other characters in the VIN have been determined by the manufacturer the check digit is calculated by carrying out a mathematical computation specified. This is based on vin position, sample vin, assigned value code, weight factor and multiply assigned value times weight factors. The values are added and the total is divided by 11. The remainder is the check digit number. The correct numeric remainder - zero through nine (0-9) will appear. However, if the remainder is 10 the letter "X" is used to designate the check digit value/number.
10th character- Identifies the model year. For example: 1988(J), 1989(K), 1990(L), 1991(M), 1992(N), 1993(P), 1994(R), 1995(S), 1996(T), 1997(V), 1998(W), 1999(X), 2000(Y)------2001(1), 2002(2), 2003(3), 2004(4), 2005(5), 2006(6), 2007(7), 2008(8)

11th character- Identifies the assembly plant for the vehicle.
12th to 17th characters- VIS - Vehicle Identifier Section. The last 8 characters of the VIN are used for the identification a of specific vehicle. The last four characters shall always be numeric. Identifies the sequence of the vehicle for production as it rolled off the manufacturers assembly line.

[fabiodriven]

Details Huffy. We need more details.

In what country was the rubber for the tires sourced?

[HuffieVA]

Details Huffy. We need more details.

In what country was the rubber for the tires sourced?

I'll need the serials off the tires for that... sorry, didn't realize that cut/paste job was so long winded...