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Should I get you the $330 pipe or the $3.30 plug. Probably neither, here is what I'm gonna be putting on the rhino soon. CDI(BRP)-$250 Fuel Programmer(2 bros.)-$310 Exhaust(2 bros.)-$330 Intake Kit(undecided)-$120-$200 That will get it to about 56MPH with stupid amounts of torque.

That was a Drtygrl victory!!!

That is the one thing that sucks about Colorado. We have some epic trails up here and there are NO racing series out here. Unless you race mx.

This is a really cool article I found. 3&4 Wheel Action - 1986 250cc Shootout

This is an article I found, I thought it was fun to read. The big battle. The major clash. The final showdown. Call it what you will, the annual 250 three-wheeler shootout is one event that ATV riders won't want to miss. Honda, Kawasaki, and Yamaha laid their best on the line for this high-stakes main event that guarantees slam-bang action, revved-out motors and earth-shattering jumps. And that's just getting them out of the back of the pickup! This year's edition features the Yamaha Tri-Z, the Kawasaki Tecate, and Honda's ever-popular 250R - the meanest, fastest, baddest three-wheelers ever created. So what would anyone even want with a fire-breathin', kick-in-the-pants, white-knucklin' ATV? It's fairly easy to answer that question. A person would purchase any one of these three ATVs to use it for either a) an organized racing event. b) as a high-performance recreational bike. or c) a combination of both. And that's exactly the basis of this shootout. Is one bike best for racing and not so hot for recreational rid-ers, or would another bike flounder on the race track. but be the best on the trails? PAST BATTLES With the introduction of their water-cooled machines several years ago, Honda and Kawasaki were first to put major efforts into a showroom racer Last year Yamaha introduced its first edition of the Tri-Z, a unique machine with an under-the-seat gas tank. Honda has also been coming up with new innovations and has consistently been at or near the top of past shootout battles. The Kawasaki Tecate is famous for its mongo top-end motor and is always a contender. NEW RIDES Simply stated, Honda took a well-deserved vacation in the new-innovations department for '86 and released a machine with no major changes from the '85. Kawasaki and Yamaha, on the other hand, hit the drafting board hard and added sparkling new changes which have improved both over the previous models. The totally redesigned Tecate features a Kawasaki Integrated Power-valve System (KIPS), which was designed to provide a wider powerband and increased compression. Electronic-advance CDI, revised porting, and new jetting for the R-bottom slide carburetor were also added to give the Green Meanie even more beans. A new frame houses the centerport KIPS motor and features a Fresh Air Intake System. Twin frame-mounted radiators re-place the fork-mounted system of old, resulting in a lower center of gravity and im-proved steering. A box-section aluminum swingarm, new Uni-Trak linkages, 41mm forks, more front and rear suspension travel, and lower-profile rear tires complete the list of major changes. The Yamaha gang was out to make the Tri-Z's sophomore year a successful one by adding a six-speed tranny (over last year's five), beefier 39mm forks with a travel increase of 0.8 inch over last year, and 0.3 inch of increased rear travel. New low-profile rear meats. an oil bath for the CD ignition and hot new Team Yamaha colors of red and white round Out the new Tri-Z. The word for the '86 Honda is "refinement" rather than "redesign." Updates on this year's machine include handlebars (different bend), swingarm (redesigned), chain adjustment mechanism (easier to operate), and a slightly taller seat. STACK-'EM-UP ACTION All three machines are powered by water-cooled two-stroke motors, with the Tecate sporting 249cc and the Tri-Z and Honda close behind at 246cc. The 250R and Tecate head the carburetor list at 34mm. with the Tri-Z bringing up the rear with a 32mm. All three machines are powered by electronic ignition systems. Yamaha and Honda both have six-speed trannies, while the Kawasaki is the oddball in this department with a five-speed. Of course, all three have manual transmissions, a must for racing bikes. RIDE ON THE WILD SIDE Our crack crew of 3&4 Wheel Action testers burned in a good couple days of riding, taking turns on each machine in varying terrain. While toweling off at the end of the final session, each rider gave input on the motor, gearing, transmission, comfort, cornering ability, jumps, suspension, and an overall rating as either a recreational or racing machine. MOTOR MOTION The undisputed king of horsepower; the Kawasaki Tecate, held its crown for '86 and benefited from the numerous engine improvements that were made. We noticed both a significant boost in the midrange over last year's model and in Kawie's always-explosive top end. The bottom end of the Tecate still suffers and tends to bog. There was no indication of stalling when climbing nasty hills. Most of the test crew found a problem with power-shifting the Tecate. Full-power shifts were out of the question. All agreed that the Yamaha had the mellowest motor of the three, and that the power output was smooth and tractable and one of the easiest powerbands to control. The gearbox was better than the other two and would shift anytime, under any amount of power. As for the Honda, though we agreed it wasn't the fastest, many felt that the motor was the best overall. Described as being hard-hitting in all segments of the power-band, the Honda's motor was controllable and powerful. We also felt that the 250R had the best gear ratios. COMFORT CONTROL Basically, riders of all sizes felt comfortable on the Tecate. We got several snivels regarding excessive engine vibration, wide gas tank, and a front brake lever which is hard to reach. The rear fenders still seem to get in the way in some riding situations, and they rub when cornering. Testers did notice the extra room afforded by the longer wheelbase on the Tri-Z. The Yamaha was not plagued by any engine vibration, and the extra-tall safety seat resulted in a very comfortable ride. Honda's comfort rating was described as plush, but one of the larger riders felt that for those over six foot one-inch, it might be a bit cramped. CORNERING CONCERNS The Tecate, true to its pure race form, turned precisely and, using proper throttle and brake techniques, could be put into a picture-perfect slide. The Kawasaki liked to either slide or go straight, nothing in between, exactly the type of handling a skilled racer might want. One of the few changes on the Honda for '86 was a one-degree kick-out on the fork's rake. The switch was designed to enhance straight-line stability through the rough stuff. Yamaha's Tri-Z couldn't slide as well as the other two, due to slightly taller rear tires. It worked best in sweepers and worst in the hairpins, due to its longer wheelbase. Only positive comments were heard about the Honda's cornering ability. We found it hard to highside or spin out on the 250R. Some of this can be attributed to the excellent stock tires, which rarely seem to grab in midpitch. JAMMIN' ON THE JUMPS Many of the testers noticed the light feel of the Tecate in the air and considered it a good flier. Several riders mentioned that they were able to bottom the suspension, though. We also found the Tri-Z to be a good jumper, and though the suspension was considerably better than last year's, some bottoming was noticed. The Honda flew the skies as well as the other two, but no one could bottom her out. A big plus for the 250R.

I really like the one about Yellow Jackets and mosquitos. (spelling)

I was always in trouble. I'll stay grown.

I have heard the top speed on them is about 130. STOCK

If you can't keep the front dowm, try dumping the clutch in 2nd rather than 1st gear. Welcome!

The throttle issue sounds like jetting. As much as you don't want to do it, you should. If you make any adjustments to your air box or exhaust you will really have to do it.

55 is fast enough without changing the suspension. 42 is stock, but a few mods and I will have it going 55.

Those red 450 that were snagging trees and getting stuck on hills definitely wasn't me. Mines black!!!!

Just playin with you, I hope you had a great b-day. Maybe I'll send you a "SPARK" plug! I just might start calling you "Sparky"

She gave me the same thing for my 29th! Happy B-day little bro.

You do know that jetting your quad doesn't give it the ability to fly, right?

A torn ACL is not going to end his career, just his season.

All I have to say is who has the most victories in every kind of quad racing? I would love to see you guys try and rip through the trails up here on a quad that is 50" wide. Most of the trails are 50" wide. That is why most GNCC racers run between 46"-48".

Welcome to the best damn atv site period!

Happy B-day, what are you a pre-teen now!!!

What is with everyone putting 50" width on there 450s now. That sucks unless you do nothing but track or dunes. At least do what Can Am did and make a mx version and a xc version.

Post pics when she gets them! LOL

Here you go. This is a picture of it.

The article is in a magazine. I will see if I can find a pic. There is a pic in the mag but I don't have a scanner.

This was sent to me in the form of an Email. I thought it was some great info. THESE ARE OTHER USES FOR BOUNCE DRYER SHEETS!!! My mail carrier told me that the US Postal service sent out a message to all letter carriers to put a sheet of Bounce in their uniform pockets to keep yellow-jackets away. Use them all the time when playing baseball and soccer. I use it when I am working outside. It really works. The insects just veer around you. All this time you've just been putting Bounce in the dryer! 1.Itwill chase ants away when you lay a sheet near them. It also repels mice. 2.Spread sheets around foundation areas, or in trailers, or cars that are sitting and it keeps mice from entering your vehicle. 3.It takes the odor out of books and photo albums that don't get opened too often. 4.It repels mosquitoes.. Tie a sheet of Bounce through a belt loop when outdoors during mosquito season. 5.Eliminate static electricity from your television (or computer) screen. 6.Since Bounce is designed to help eliminate static cling, wipe your television screen with a used sheet of Bounce to keep dust from resettling. 7.Dissolve soap scum from shower doors. Clean with a sheet of Bounce 8.To freshen the air in your home - Place an individual sheet of Bounce in a drawer or hang in the closet. 9.Put Bounce sheet in vacuum cleaner. 10.Prevent thread from tangling. Run a threaded needle through a sheet of Bounce before beginning to sew. 11.Prevent musty suitcases. Place an individual sheet of Bounce inside empty luggage before storing. 12.13.Clean baked-on foods from a cooking pa! n. Put a sheet in a pan, fill with water, let sit overnight, and sponge clean. The anti-static agent apparently weakens the bond between the food and the pan. 14.Eliminate odors in wastebaskets Place a sheet of Bounce at the bottom of the wastebasket. 15.Collect cat hair. Rubbing the area with a sheet of Bounce will magnetically attract all the loose hairs. 16.Eliminate static electricity from Venetian blinds. Wipe the blinds with a sheet of Bounce to prevent dust from resettling < /div> 17.Wipe up sawdust from drilling or sand papering. A used sheet o f Bounce will collect sawdust like a tack cloth. 18.Eliminate odors in dirty laundry. Place an individual sheet of Bounce at the bottom of a laundry bag or hamper. 19.Deodorize shoes or sneakers. Place a sheet of Bounce in your shoes or sneakers overnight 20. Golfers put a Bounce sheet in their back pocket to keep the bees away. 21.Put a Bounce sheet in your sleeping bag and tent before folding and storing them. It will keep them smelling fresh. 22. Wet a Bounce sheet, hose down your car, and wipe love bugs off easily with the wet Bounce.

Yeah, I'm happy with my TRX. Just posting some industry news. For being an off brand they really did a good job though.