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**Naveen Reddy** · 07-21-2015, 10:31 PM

Re: My race derived 350..THE ZRM 9445.. Project in Progress

cheers for the interest guys, will post them tonight

**Naveen Reddy** · 07-22-2015, 01:15 AM

Re: My race derived 350..THE ZRM 9445.. Project in Progress

Attaching pictures of the Crank,, well it is almost next to not possible to find a crank on STD pin with Yamaha connecting rods in India, i have managed to import one from US ,, however the crank appears to be same may be can comment better if we can compare both the cranks in STD pin with factory connecting rods ..

one thing very obvious and noticeable is that the crank from US looks very less abused unlike the one in India, reasons could be like multiple times the Indian crank might have been rebuilt and also i suppose the 2t oil quality and care taken which is like engine oil for 2stroke might show a difference in the wear and tear

**kb100** · 07-22-2015, 02:23 AM

Re: My race derived 350..THE ZRM 9445.. Project in Progress

Originally posted by Naveen Reddy View Post

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the indian one you have looks screwed , they welded the big end pin to the crank and ground away the excesses metal with an angle grinder

**Naveen Reddy** · 07-22-2015, 10:17 AM

Re: My race derived 350..THE ZRM 9445.. Project in Progress

Indian points system and i am not sure if the coils are from M800 or could be from some motorcycle .

US spec system with the wiring kit, coils, points set up and the Gauges

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US spc wiring kit,, i am surprised to see it has not a single cut , indeed it has the factory printed serial number wrap on it even after 40 years ... like a mint

**portedyammie** · 07-22-2015, 12:42 PM

Re: My race derived 350..THE ZRM 9445.. Project in Progress

Originally posted by Naveen Reddy View Post

Indian points system and i am not sure if the coils are from M800 or could be from some motorcycle .

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US spec system with the wiring kit, coils, points set up and the Gauges

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US spc wiring kit,, i am surprised to see it has not a single cut , indeed it has the factory printed serial number wrap on it even after 40 years ... like a mint

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Hi naveen,

Many many congrats

on getting the most legendary 2-stroke machine in the history of motorcycling in the entire world. There is no bigger legend in 2-stroke world than a Yamaha RD 350. Your love and passion is commendable for this iconic beauty.

That difference between Indian parts and U.S parts will always be there. You are a true RD lover, shipping parts from U.S especially for RD is never easy.

You can ride any superbike in the world, but the feeling of riding a Yamaha RD-350 in her powerband is something else. You can't describe that feeling in words. You have to ride it personally to actually experience that feeling. Its a journey in itself, with full of excitement, joy, danger, drama, powerwheelies, crazy madness, that dangerous but curious feeling to tame those 41 horses (U.S spec). And the most awe-inspiring twin cylinder sound you will ever listen in any bike.

I am already feeling goose bumps.

Keep us posted with the latest pics and information.

Cheers...

**Naveen Reddy** · 07-22-2015, 01:02 PM

Re: My race derived 350..THE ZRM 9445.. Project in Progress

US spec point system

INDIAN points system

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Originally posted by portedyammie View Post

Hi naveen,

Many many congrats

on getting the most legendary 2-stroke machine in the history of motorcycling in the entire world. There is no bigger legend in 2-stroke world than a Yamaha RD 350. Your love and passion is commendable for this iconic beauty.

That difference between Indian parts and U.S parts will always be there. You are a true RD lover,shipping parts from U.S especially for RD is never easy.

You can ride any superbike in the world, but the feeling of riding a Yamaha RD-350 in her powerband is something else. You can't describe that feeling in words. You have to ride it personally to enjoy that feeling. Its a journey in itself, with full of excitement, joy, danger, drama, powerwheelies, crazy madness, that dangerous but curious feeling to tame those 41 horses (U.S spec). And the most awe-inspiring twin cylinder sound you will ever listen on any bike.

I am already feeling goose bumps.

Keep us posted with the latest pics and information.

Cheers...

cheers for the writing pal,, honestly appropriate you for taking time to type it down,, u are making me go much more exited for the project,, i have been working on this for about a year. I am very exited to ride my bike and feel the power of a 2stroke,, i have never rode an rd till now ,, and i did not want to ride any other rd rather than mine as i truly believe in first love

**portedyammie** · 07-22-2015, 01:29 PM

Re: My race derived 350..THE ZRM 9445.. Project in Progress

Originally posted by Naveen Reddy View Post

US spec point system

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INDIAN points system

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cheers for the writing pal,, honestly appropriate you for taking time to type it down,, u are making me go much more exited for the project,, i have been working on this for about a year. I am very exited to ride my bike and feel the power of a 2stroke,, i have never rode an rd till now ,, and i did not want to ride any other rd rather than mine as i truly believe in first love

Hi naveen,

Its really wonderful that you have been working so hard for 1 year on this. Like I said before, your love and passion are commendable. Keep up the great work. And even I believe in first love and keep it forever. I ride a fully ported
Yamaha RX-135 5-speed. My first and only bike that I will take to my grave.

Cheers...

**Naveen Reddy** · 07-23-2015, 12:55 AM

Re: My race derived 350..THE ZRM 9445.. Project in Progress

US spec Battery box with reg/rectifier

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I have later got it painted, did not prefer to powder coat as i need to remove the wiring and the components off from the metal box and cant dare mess up with the electronics

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**Naveen Reddy** · 07-23-2015, 01:12 PM

Re: My race derived 350..THE ZRM 9445.. Project in Progress

2t tank in place and already started looking brilliant

**Myride** · 07-23-2015, 01:36 PM

Re: My race derived 350..THE ZRM 9445.. Project in Progress

Originally posted by Naveen Reddy View Post

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2t tank in place and already started looking brilliant

Slightly shocked looking at the colour of the side shield... Only realised after few seconds that it's not rustic brown & the cheater was the background lighting & the plastic cover on it 😜

Yeh looks amazing as is......

**satishg** · 07-23-2015, 04:03 PM

Re: My race derived 350..THE ZRM 9445.. Project in Progress

Did you notice any technical differences between Desi & US in the cranks and transmission components ? what about batter box ? as everyone knows, ignition and wiring is completely different

**Naveen Reddy** · 07-23-2015, 05:42 PM

Re: My race derived 350..THE ZRM 9445.. Project in Progress

Originally posted by satishg View Post

Did you notice any technical differences between Desi & US in the cranks and transmission components ? what about batter box ? as everyone knows, ignition and wiring is completely different

like wrote on the post,, crank is similar how ever we don't get to see any crank which is on Standard pin.. battery box is similar in terms of looks however the rectifier slot is different

**satishg** · 07-23-2015, 06:35 PM

Re: My race derived 350..THE ZRM 9445.. Project in Progress

In US spec transmission do you think the drive axle milling is different which is why the Indian small sprocket is not suitable FOR USE WITH IT ?

**Naveen Reddy** · 07-24-2015, 01:21 AM

Re: My race derived 350..THE ZRM 9445.. Project in Progress

Originally posted by satishg View Post

In US spec transmission do you think the drive axle milling is different which is why the Indian small sprocket is not suitable FOR USE WITH IT ?

correct,, and when it comes to us spec rd ,,parts are shared among 250/350 and also we know the three generations of us spec rds.

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Indian RD tank ,, which is larger compared to the US spec

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**satishg** · 07-24-2015, 01:21 PM

Re: My race derived 350..THE ZRM 9445.. Project in Progress

Ok..the lock,decals and emblem differs as one can easily spot.I noticed some shape difference but never know it is actually the size..

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