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    A few queries on the Yamdoot 350

    1) In which year was the first RD350 launched in India?
    2) Were the earlier models imported?
    3) Were these the ones known as HT?
    4) Does HT and LT stand for High Torque and Low Torque?
    5) What is the exact BHP, torque and top-speed figures (in stock state) of the HT and LT models?
    6) In which year was the HT stopped and the LT introduced (if that was the way it was)?
    7) When did the YAMAHA logo on the tank get replaced by RAJDOOT?
    8) In which year did the RD get CDI ignition?
    9) In which year was the last RD sold in India?
    10)Approximately how many RD's were sold in total in India?
    11)Was there any colour other than - Red, Blue, Silver, Black - that the RD came in?

    Thanks for the right answers from someone who knows. I can think of only one person though...the two stroke forum moderator who can answer all these questions for me.
    Some men have thousands of reasons why they cannot do, what they need is one reason why they can.
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  • #2
    LOL pal i'm just a RD freak weak in history but still will give it a go-
    1)rd was launched here in 81 i think.
    2)no but earlier models were the U.S. spec bikes with japanese barrels and imported components.still the best RD engines here.
    3)actually there was no HT till the LT came.
    4)Yes.
    5)bhp for U.S spec bike-39
    HT-30.5 and 3.3 kgm
    LT-27.5.
    6)HT came till late 1984 when LT's were started.
    7)somewhere in 84-85.
    8)cdi on the last few production bikes in 90-91.
    9)i think finally in 92
    10)under 10k.
    11)no
    i would like to add that the LT here had a 2mm restrictor plate riveted to the exhaust port.to retard the exhaust port opening and a bigger lip in the heads gasket face,timing changed to 2.4mm btdc from 2mm btdc.this made it produce burst of power at low rpm but bike didn't rev past 7k rpm.top speed HT-160 kmph,LT-140kmph.LT has more than twice of HT's engine life and good for city use.average a tad more too.
    \'87 High Torque RD 350B
    in first gear,6000 rpm,whack the throttle.

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    • #3
      you have a great knowledge about bikes rajnish. i really appreciate this.

      keep it up man.
      "Learn the rules so that you know how to break them properly"

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      • #4
        thanks for your kind info Rajnish
        http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/...in/stunt_1.jpg

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        • #5
          thanks for the kind words but i say tht my exposure is very limited and restricted mostly to a kb and the yamaha 2st here.but i like learning and any guy if ready to explain something i bug him a lot like i do to chinoy.
          to those having some confusion in ht and lt-easiest way is to look below the last fin of left barrel this is embossed on a HT-347 cc.on a LT barrel look for this-'347cc rajdoot made in india'.or try lifting the head and feel for the plate on the exhaust port top.heads r bit different too.otherwise both r same,we get many mix and match here now.many mystaries too associated with the bike.
          \'87 High Torque RD 350B
          in first gear,6000 rpm,whack the throttle.

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          • #6
            forgot to mention can be done by a vernier or saada scale,on the barrel measure the distance from the liner top to top of exhaust port,if it is 36mm it's a LT,if 32 it's a HT.and prefer using a dial gauge for timing the bike and a light.if anyone interested ask and i'll post the whole process which i pay and get done LOL.
            \'87 High Torque RD 350B
            in first gear,6000 rpm,whack the throttle.

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            • #7
              hey man raj, i have to give it to you! you are the expert on rds. i will come to you when i have enough cash for one. great work and humble too! now thats a killing combo for a true blue biker!
              LIVE LIFE FULL THROTTLE!!!!!! VROOOOOOM!!!!

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              • #8
                hey guys, i came across dis guy in my area. he has smthng for sale

                honda vfr 750 f
                V4 engine,750cc,90bhp
                engine finished in matt black
                body is white n red
                brand new tyres
                front twin disc n rear single disc
                golden alloys
                bike is very neat n clean
                engine is exposed (no engine fairing)
                double radiator
                front n rear shocks,both r air filled
                going cheap for 2.30 lakhs
                contact 011-32109083

                My little big blog bunnypunia.blogspot.com

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                • #9
                  thanks crazy,have to say rd will make a good second bike used for weekend kicks.cheapest fun to money ratio anywhere.can be ported to 60 hp rear wheel enough to weed bikes of double it's capasity.tht's y i love the RD.
                  \'87 High Torque RD 350B
                  in first gear,6000 rpm,whack the throttle.

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                  • #10
                    hey bunny man why didnt u start a new topic?
                    Join xBhp On

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                    • #11
                      Thanks very much Rajnish, for the info. And I hope there are some RDs left in this world by the time I am able to afford a second bike! Sigh! (should have been born some 10 years earlier atleast!)
                      Some men have thousands of reasons why they cannot do, what they need is one reason why they can.

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                      • #12
                        Right bout the power to money ratio, Rajnish. RD rulez when it comes to acceleration, you can easily get addicted to that. And some ppl think that theres nothing faster than their so called 'India's first sports motorcycle'. Btw I heard from Rash that there's a ron ported RX100 in Pune which produces 32+bhp???? That bike will **** the **** outta any damn Indian motorcycle, even a stock RD(in terms of acceleration).
                        http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...983/banner.jpg
                        \'84 RD350 2 stroke forever.
                        A sound clip of my RD: http://rapidshare.de/files-en/481080/15/Rohit1.wav

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                        • #13
                          yes rohit u heard it rite...Ron's making it...
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                          • #14
                            rohit/arpan is the bike under making or its done?
                            2000 Suzuki Fiero | 2004 Bullet Electra | 2004 RX135 | 2005 CBZ | 2009 Karizma | 2009 Punto 1.4 Petrol | 2011 Yamaha YZF-R15

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                            • #15
                              it's almost done.as u r all now members there go to 2st section there and look for the rx 100 link.yes it'll be a real killer.
                              \'87 High Torque RD 350B
                              in first gear,6000 rpm,whack the throttle.

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