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by ds69
Thu Jun 07, 2012 10:30 pm
Forum: Bikes Wanted
Topic: rd350lc in SA cheap
Replies: 3
Views: 3825

rd350lc in SA cheap

hey everyone, i have a couple of old bike ones in mint condition, but im looking for a rd350lc that has rego. dont care about condition as long as its road legal and has rego. i dont want to pay more then $1500 haha. i know its not much but i want a good powerful 2 stroker that i can have some fun o...
by ds69
Thu Jun 07, 2012 10:18 pm
Forum: Yamaha
Topic: Fuel leakage
Replies: 2
Views: 612

Re: Fuel leakage

yeahs the heights seem fine. 25.7mm is what is in the book. so i might take a valve off a spare carby.
by ds69
Thu Jun 07, 2012 8:40 pm
Forum: Yamaha
Topic: Fuel leakage
Replies: 2
Views: 612

Fuel leakage

Heys guys and girls (if there is any on here). ive slowly been trying to restore the engine on my '69 ds6, but i have come across another problem. when i turn the fuel on, one of the carbies is leaking like mad. im not sure what it is? its clean on the inside and all parts are there. i got told if u...
by ds69
Sun Dec 11, 2011 5:19 pm
Forum: Yamaha
Topic: 1969 DS6, loss of power at top end
Replies: 7
Views: 1703

Re: 1969 DS6, loss of power at top end

thanks, just took off the heads and the gaskets look not too bad, theres bugger all carbon build on the head of the pistons. are there any places in Adelaide that can check/fix the timing on my bike. cause i dont mind paying for the adapter but im gonna use it on my bike then my dads and then its go...
by ds69
Sun Dec 11, 2011 1:59 pm
Forum: Yamaha
Topic: 1969 DS6, loss of power at top end
Replies: 7
Views: 1703

Re: 1969 DS6, loss of power at top end

and thanks, it was a rare find but an awesome bike to add to the collection
by ds69
Sun Dec 11, 2011 1:54 pm
Forum: Yamaha
Topic: 1969 DS6, loss of power at top end
Replies: 7
Views: 1703

Re: 1969 DS6, loss of power at top end

does anyone know where i can get depth adapter for a dial gauge. ive been searching the net and can only find ones for around $100. is there anyone or any place in SA that will do the test on it?
by ds69
Sun Dec 11, 2011 11:02 am
Forum: Yamaha
Topic: 1969 DS6, loss of power at top end
Replies: 7
Views: 1703

1969 DS6, loss of power at top end

ive got a mint condition 1969 yamaha ds6 with 13,000miles. it runs like a dream around the street and hills. but i have one problem. at top revs it cant deliver the power. going up the freeway in south australia it will only sit on 40 maybe 45mph. if its flat i can sit on 60mph but theres no more po...