if you make minor mods to the engine the Z will fly!!! It loves to be modded. it was made to be modded. i had a 250r too but i sold it. still have the z. i love it and it FLies!! The swingarm is almost identicle to the banshee. It has a stock Boost Bottle! DG makes a exhaust kit you can see the one on mine. here is a picture. http://www.angelfire.com/ab4/atcpict...assidytriz.jpg

 

mantis,

In your opinion what is the best mod for a Tri-Z? I have one and want to make it a little faster. So far it only has Boyesen Reeds and an Answer silencer. I am planning to add a pipe and silencer combo (LRD), a bigger carb (PJ 36mm) and Barnett clutch. What am I misssing? Let me know!!

Orlando

 

if it has 5 gears it is a '85 if it has 6 gears it is a '86. After the pipe, new carb and jetting the next step is to have it ported and polished. I hope you get that bigger carb tuned correctly! how is the suspension?

 

Mine is a yellow 85 and I have it since new so I am familiar with it. Is it hard to tune a bigger carb correctly? I was also considering a 38mm (TMX or PWK) but I am not sure if it is too big for it. The suspension is stock. I rebuild the front forks about 3 months ago. New fork seals and dust covers with PJ! 15W fork oil. They have no rust where the forks travel. The rear shock was recharged about 10 years ago but it is not leaking. I think it is still in good shape but I am not sure for how long it will be OK. The spring is the stock one sandblasted and painted. The shock shaft has some rust spots on it that I sanded and am using it like that. You can check it out by clicking the link at the bottom of the message.

Orlando

 

i have a 85 tri-z it is fast and fun i dont ride it to often but when i do its great if u get the chance to get one buy it and enjoy