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Tale of a 1979 US spec RD350 in India

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  • #31
    Originally posted by yamdoot View Post
    Its just that most RD guys keep silent here abt their bikes and besides there is a dedicated forum for more mature RD ppl elsewhere..
    Yes, this is the link. with only 59 posts since 2008

    Yamaha RD350 - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community
    http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcycle-ownership-experiences/5258-yamaha-rd350-6.html
    Share what you think about the motorcycle you own or have owned in the past.


    Mods, please merge this amazing restoration project there.
    Biker of the Year -2013

    1987 Yamaha RD-350-B
    2009 Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi
    2017 aprilia SR 150

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    • #32
      @sixspeedtwin,

      The following parts shown in the pic doesn't belong to the bike

      1. Front fender
      2. crash guard (don't fit it. i know its a must for safety, but it'll spoil the bike's originality)
      3. Speedo & RPM meters

      hope you are already searching for the US spec fender and speedo console
      Last edited by frankpilli; 05-20-2011, 06:49 PM. Reason: typo
      Biker of the Year -2013

      1987 Yamaha RD-350-B
      2009 Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi
      2017 aprilia SR 150

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      • #33
        Originally posted by frankpilli View Post
        @sixspeedtwin,

        The following parts shown in the pic doesn't belong to the bike

        1. Front fender
        2. crash guard (don't fit it. i know its a must for safety, but it'll spoil the bike's originality)
        3. Speedo & RPM meters

        hope you are already searching for the US spec fender and speedo console
        The front fender, as I explained in the earlier post, is difficult to import, not due to it's weight, but the bulk of it.

        FYI neither is the rear fender original.

        Crash guard serves 2 purposes:
        1. Protect the rider
        2. Protect the bike!!!


        Speedo and rmp meters are original. 120 mph speedometer. U are misinformed
        02 Qualis GS
        03 Zen Carbon
        62 Jawa 353 "Tank Switch"
        83 RD350 HT
        87 Yezdi 350 Twin
        99 Yamaha YBX
        03 RXZ 5-speed
        08 Suzuki Access
        None Sold!!! All in the Stable

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        • #34
          Originally posted by frankpilli View Post
          Yes, this is the link. with only 59 posts since 2008

          Yamaha RD350 - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community
          http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcycle-ownership-experiences/5258-yamaha-rd350-6.html
          Share what you think about the motorcycle you own or have owned in the past.


          Mods, please merge this amazing restoration project there.
          I meant RDD. Thanks for the link anyway.
          1985 Yamaha RD350 HT
          1989 Ki-Honda 110
          1994 Suzuki Shogun
          1997 Yamaha RX135
          2008 Yamaha FZ
          Suzuki Supra Powerup
          IND-SUZUKI AX100
          Hero IMPULSE
          TVS NTORQ


          No Cams, No Valves, No Headaches.

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          • #35
            Originally posted by sixspeedtwin View Post
            Sure thing Big Bore!!
            I pass Deonar quite often if I am going to Vashi or Pune.

            I go to Lallubhai compound near the Abbatoir to meet Samad, an old Jawa / Yezdi Muchanic
            I stay in Deonar (W) near Telecom Factory on the way to Vashi/Pune (Sion-Trombay Road). Give me a call next time you visit Lallubhai Compound as its pretty close to my place. I had PM'd you my cell no. a few days back.
            Will be a pleasure meeting you
            ONLY GOD WILL JUDGE ME

            Suzuki Shogun (1994)
            Yamaha RX135 5-SPEED (1996)
            Yamaha RX135 (1997)
            Yamaha RXZ 5-SPEED (1997)
            Suzuki Fiero (2000)

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            • #36
              Originally posted by yamdoot View Post
              I meant RDD. Thanks for the link anyway.
              yes you are 100% right, its a Treasure trove out there for any RD fan, but some members are not friendly. when we post for some help about the RD, i felt the replies are too sarcastic (no offenses). other wise i love that forum very much. so i became inactive & just absorb the wonderful content & knowledge about RD's from it.

              @ sixspeedtwin, any updates ?
              Biker of the Year -2013

              1987 Yamaha RD-350-B
              2009 Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi
              2017 aprilia SR 150

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              • #37
                No Updates
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                • #38
                  Sixspeed twin - If you need US spec coils and std pin crank both imported from USA let me know i have them from quite some time now. I have a Rd400 now and dont need these
                  RD 400

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                  • #39
                    Originally posted by frankpilli View Post
                    but some members are not friendly. when we post for some help about the RD, i felt the replies are too sarcastic (no offenses). other wise i love that forum very much. so i became inactive
                    That is true. Some ppl have the air in them which keeps new members to join or post up.
                    1985 Yamaha RD350 HT
                    1989 Ki-Honda 110
                    1994 Suzuki Shogun
                    1997 Yamaha RX135
                    2008 Yamaha FZ
                    Suzuki Supra Powerup
                    IND-SUZUKI AX100
                    Hero IMPULSE
                    TVS NTORQ


                    No Cams, No Valves, No Headaches.

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                    • #40
                      How I envy you guys in Mumbai/Bangalore/Chennai!!! With such a strong network of passionate two-strokers, there's a helping hand whenever its needed - knowledge of local mechanics, members who chip in with spares, workshops that can do the works - amazing, to say the least. Long live the fraternity of two-stroke lovers and especially people undertaking restorations.

                      Recently, I saw a few RDs in Mhow (a quaint old town near Indore). One belonged to a restaurateur and was being repaired while another was on sale at a local mechanic's shop. The guy was quoting a cool 100k (negotiable) for it. The guy had his workshop's name etched on the fuel tank and on the engine cover and had thus ruined the look.

                      @sixspeedtwin - you have all the luck, good wishes and prayers from me.

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                      • #41
                        Hey Guys sorry for the delay in posting new developments.

                        Here are the latest pics
                        02 Qualis GS
                        03 Zen Carbon
                        62 Jawa 353 "Tank Switch"
                        83 RD350 HT
                        87 Yezdi 350 Twin
                        99 Yamaha YBX
                        03 RXZ 5-speed
                        08 Suzuki Access
                        None Sold!!! All in the Stable

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                        • #42
                          not bad not bad OP not bad at all
                          RIP ਕਾਕਾ ਭੈਣੀਆਂਵਾਲਾ (Santokh Singh Rataurh)

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                          • #43
                            update time!

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                            • #44
                              @Alok - The front disc set up, did buy them from abroad or was there when you bought the bike? I'm sure the Indian version of RD350B did not come with disc.
                              RX100 1996 | Karizma 2004 | Karizma-R 2011 | RXZ 1999 | RX 135 1998 | RX 100 1993 | CBF150 2005 - 2011

                              2012 - Meghamalai | Kuttralam | 2011 Ooty | Munnar | 2010 Point Calimere | Horsley Hills | Yercaud

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                              • #45
                                Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post
                                @Alok - The front disc set up, did buy them from abroad or was there when you bought the bike? I'm sure the Indian version of RD350B did not come with disc.
                                Sri, This is an original US spec import RD.
                                1985 Yamaha RD350 HT
                                1989 Ki-Honda 110
                                1994 Suzuki Shogun
                                1997 Yamaha RX135
                                2008 Yamaha FZ
                                Suzuki Supra Powerup
                                IND-SUZUKI AX100
                                Hero IMPULSE
                                TVS NTORQ


                                No Cams, No Valves, No Headaches.

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