"Birddog" (maintmgt)
09/21/2015 at 15:10 • Filed to: None
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"Birddog" (maintmgt)
09/21/2015 at 15:10 • Filed to: None | 6
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This time it’s an 85 Yamaha Tri Z 250.
I got to sprint around on it briefly. And terrifying is really the only way to describe it. Its packing a liquid cooled 250cc 2 stroke that pulls like a Funny Car once it hits it’s powerband. It tried putting it’s nose in the air through the first 3 gears at WOT. Maxed out it should be good for around 70 mph.
It needs a little love but for being 30 years old it’s really in good shape.
First up is replacing the hacked wiring harness (came with a replacement) and new tires. Then on to a full detailing and thorough inspection so I can make a to-do list and get it looking as good as it runs.
(Edit: It looks like I’ll be heading to Iowa for a job interview this week. If I can change tires before then I’ll be bringing it along for a ride!)
6Cylinder
> Birddog
09/20/2015 at 21:47 |
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That thing is sweet man, good find!
uofime-2
> Birddog
09/21/2015 at 00:47 |
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My buddy had one of those for awhile, pretty clapped out but it was a very fun machine
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Birddog
> uofime-2
09/21/2015 at 15:33 |
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Most of them got pretty beat up back in the 80s. Clean Yamahas are tough to find compared to the Honda 250R.