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  • #16
    Re: The Legendry Yamaha RD 350. Yes, I have one now

    Congratulations. Do the engine well. Rest is easy.

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    • #17
      Re: The Legendry Yamaha RD 350. Yes, I have one now

      Congrats for owning the beast i had privilege to own 4 RDs i know the feeling when you see the bike for first time long after you had agreed to buy that it happened with me also as i had to part with princely sum of 8K for RD back in 2009 & saw it later how the bike was

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      • #18
        Re: The Legendry Yamaha RD 350. Yes, I have one now

        Guys there are a million updates. The chassis is back from powder coating and it's amazing. My PCs are dead so I will upload some pics when my pc gets sorted(most likely tomorrow). New cylinders procured along with pistons. Paint bought. Body work is over.


        Pramod
        Last edited by yam; 12-28-2014, 12:40 AM.
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        • #19
          Re: The Legendry Yamaha RD 350. Yes, I have one now



          Brand new cylinder kits from Hyderabad, guys I know everything about those pistons so let not go there.
          In the mean time we selected the color, British racing green from the lotus catalogue


          Tried my hands at buffing, Ian not than bad either. For now just stripped paint, tomorrow a busy day.







          In the meantime time I put this for sale as Iam upgrading to disc brakes, more on that later, sold the hub for a complete rubber kit and wiring loom.

          continued.,.,,




          To be Continued........


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          Last edited by yam; 12-28-2014, 01:22 AM.
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          • #20
            Re: The Legendry Yamaha RD 350. Yes, I have one now

            Hope you had port correction done on those barrels.

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            • #21
              Re: The Legendry Yamaha RD 350. Yes, I have one now

              Originally posted by Bibhu View Post
              Hope you had port correction done on those barrels.

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              port correction is not required, there are no casting flaws. I measured the ports and they are fine.

              Pramod
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              • #22
                Re: The Legendry Yamaha RD 350. Yes, I have one now

                Guys can you suggest some switch gear for the rd, I don't want to splice the wiring loom, but looking for something as functional as the pulsars(with back lighting and pass switch)


                Please help !!

                Pramod
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                • #23
                  Re: The Legendry Yamaha RD 350. Yes, I have one now

                  Originally posted by yam View Post
                  Guys can you suggest some switch gear for the rd, I don't want to splice the wiring loom, but looking for something as functional as the pulsars(with back lighting and pass switch)


                  Please help !!

                  Pramod
                  try the switches from the ybx/libero/enticer it comes with pass switch but not backlit though
                  Kawasaki KB100/enduro/125 substitute parts list http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/508615-post105.html

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                  • #24
                    Re: The Legendry Yamaha RD 350. Yes, I have one now

                    Some bits and bobs back from powder coating, the finish could have been better for the money i paid, but who cares

                    will post the pics tonight, also gave all the knick knacks for zinc dipping. Gave the meter pod for chromming, boy its comming out well. The rear hub is also at the buffing guys very productive day so far. Now 4 items are pending chromming, 2 tail lamp brackets(yes i have 2) and 2 scilencers. will start the assembly by next week end(3rd Jan).

                    Pramod
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                    • #25
                      Re: The Legendry Yamaha RD 350. Yes, I have one now

                      understand that you are happy & excited to get your machine completed , the RD tai lamp bracket never came chromed since you have 2 pieces you could paint one black & other chromed ( just my suggestion) but be carefull on chroming the exhaust , chrome them only when U R sure your engine is almost rebuild & perform well. WHY? bec after chroming the exhaust there is some amount of acid gets trapped in the exhaust so that can damage your precious exhaust, after you get them chromed keep them standing so the fine drops of acid trapped inside comes out , or install them on bike and kick start your bike.

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                      • #26
                        Re: The Legendry Yamaha RD 350. Yes, I have one now

                        Originally posted by Crankrd View Post
                        understand that you are happy & excited to get your machine completed , the RD tai lamp bracket never came chromed since you have 2 pieces you could paint one black & other chromed.
                        My idea is to retain 1 and sell the other off, i bought another one as the one i had did not have the brackets for installing reflectors.

                        Originally posted by Crankrd View Post
                        acid trapped inside comes out , or install them on bike and kick start your bike.
                        I will ensure the bike starts running and i will install it then. I know the acid drip issues.

                        BTW, a piece of advise for all if you are restoring an RD/RX be patient, dont just jump on the first sight of spares, the prices have come down, the moment people know you need parts people start calling you. Please stay away from RD god men.


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                        • #27
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                          Some more updates, will post some nice pics
                          Last edited by yam; 01-04-2015, 02:20 PM.
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                          • #28
                            Re: The Legendry Yamaha RD 350. Yes, I have one now

                            Subscribed! Keep them coming [emoji4]

                            Cheers!

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                            • #29
                              Re: The Legendry Yamaha RD 350. Yes, I have one now

                              Got the seat done on Friday, the work is simply top notch and the price was the icing on the cake, just 400 for the seat cover and 127 for the beading. Got a rx 100 beading instead or the RD beading.

                              Got the illusive avenger hub at just 655 inr(brand new), had to drive 50km for it, but who cares

                              The apache rtr disc are perfect match, but bought a avenger disk just in case. Gave the hub and a bit more stuff for plating. Will get the stuff by next weekend.

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                              Got the front end, fits like a glove. Spent 1100 bucks for th lathe work, god I feel I am in the wrong career

                              Test fitting, everything checks out
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                              The top plate is test fitted it will go for paint.

                              Swing arm bush fitted.

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                              The day's catch

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                              Approved by Casper

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                              Few quality issues, most of the spares I bought today are cheap Delhi stuff, I have no other option, the market is flooded with Delhi spares.

                              Pramod
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                              • #30
                                Re: The Legendry Yamaha RD 350. Yes, I have one now

                                Have you installed the hub on the fork assy and checked?

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