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by Salty55
Wed Feb 27, 2019 7:08 pm
Forum: 2Stroke Tech
Topic: Need a trustworthy bike mech
Replies: 0
Views: 5007

Need a trustworthy bike mech

All, recently purchased a 73 RD350. Guy told me it had a very recent rebore but it’s underpowered for an RD. Compression test tells me she is down to nearly 50psi in both pots whereas I think it should be 110 to 150 ish?. At least they are even... had a quick look at the barrels and only very minima...
by Salty55
Fri Jan 11, 2019 8:11 pm
Forum: Yamaha
Topic: Gauges RD 350
Replies: 0
Views: 3915

Gauges RD 350

All, after advice on a set of gauges for my RD 350 project. After a “Smith’s” simple look in about a 60mm (both) or a larger speedo say around 80mm with a matching smaller taco. Prefer a chrome or polished ally look and obviously needs to match standard speedo and taco cables for the 1973 RD. THough...
by Salty55
Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:02 pm
Forum: Yamaha
Topic: Air cooled RD350 restore
Replies: 1
Views: 1912

Re: Air cooled RD350 restore

Added a pic in case someone knows the original owner
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by Salty55
Sun Jan 06, 2019 10:18 pm
Forum: Yamaha
Topic: Air cooled RD350 restore
Replies: 1
Views: 1912

Air cooled RD350 restore

Folks I recently bought an 73 RD 350 (250 box with 350 barrels). Unfortunately I got it from a guy who’s flipped it, not the guy who built the motor. Having owned a 73 RD 350 back in 1978 I know how it should run... this one has chambers (was told they were TZ but look more like spec II), stock carb...