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  • #16
    well done !

    hats off to your patience,Effort & Drive for the Rebuilt

    helmets off to you

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    • #17
      Alright guys..as I promised..here are the pictures of the RD after the restoration. The Decals are yet to be stuck. I just taped em on to the tank for pics sake. And I have made another pair of side shields for the bike. Im planning on getting the original "350" decals that go on the side shields to make it a complete US spec bike :P..Chrome Mirrors on their way too. Enjoy the pics!! Any and All comments will be appreciated!!
      '68 Jawa 250 ,'76 Yezdi 250, '85 RD350, '88 RD350 , '95 TZR250 3XV, '01 RX 135 5speed, '05 Pulsar 180Dtsi V1

      "You live more in five minutes on a bike like this(Indian Scout) going flat out than some people live in their lifetime" - Burt Munro

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      • #18
        Good one there; I wish it had a frontal disc, rear suspension from RE & OE exhaust, but again its all personal taste; and pls post the pic of the OE speedometer assy.
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        • #19
          There you go argee..and as for the suspension Im looking at picking up vintage Koni's or the newer progressive springs in a few months time..a front disc is definitely in the offing..planning on getting the TZR's assembly else an older R1 setup..only the left side setup tho..and the chambers are there because the stock exhaust would have been pretty restrictive given the setup on the bike right now. cheers
          Last edited by prashanth_benz; 03-24-2010, 03:24 PM.
          '68 Jawa 250 ,'76 Yezdi 250, '85 RD350, '88 RD350 , '95 TZR250 3XV, '01 RX 135 5speed, '05 Pulsar 180Dtsi V1

          "You live more in five minutes on a bike like this(Indian Scout) going flat out than some people live in their lifetime" - Burt Munro

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          • #20
            Man, this is a work of art. Amazing work done there bro!
            About the disc, I have heard that the Fury disc is the best fit for an RD, maybe others can advice.
            Quench my thirst with gasoline!

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            • #21
              awesome rebuild with all the right quality stuff, . those who experience the 2 stroke power band will get addicted for sure...congrats

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              • #22
                those DG heads are outright hot property
                83' RD350 HT
                96' RXG
                97' RXZ
                91'RX100>09'RX165
                2010' HH ZMR

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                • #23
                  Awesome! Kudos to your passion & hardwork for creating this beauty!
                  Tvs Shogun 2001|Suzuki Shogun 1996|Kinetic Honda 1994|BSA SLR 1990|Lamby Polo Ex 1989

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                  • #24
                    the porcupine heads look great!!! great build there!!! the hardwork is evident in the pics!!


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                    - Yamaha RXZ 5 speed


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                    • #25
                      Holy moly! Thats by far one of the neates\sweetest\restoration job I have seen so far!

                      Apart from the money and time, it take a lot of passion to do something like this!

                      Brilliante!
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                      • #26
                        @Prashanth... The RD is red hot man! An impeccable job!
                        I still remember those days where I used to watch the machines roar on the streets near my college! Boy! Pure fury!!

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                        • #27
                          Are you running an Autoescorts ignition?

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                          • #28
                            Yup..Im using auto escorts for the time being!!
                            '68 Jawa 250 ,'76 Yezdi 250, '85 RD350, '88 RD350 , '95 TZR250 3XV, '01 RX 135 5speed, '05 Pulsar 180Dtsi V1

                            "You live more in five minutes on a bike like this(Indian Scout) going flat out than some people live in their lifetime" - Burt Munro

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                            • #29
                              Wow that is a really nice looking RD. For the brakes i suggest you get any indian bike disc and hub upfront. the prblem with getting them from abroad is everytime you neeed to change something you would have import them which is a pain.
                              I went thru the same and trust me its gets furstrating
                              RD 400

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                              • #30
                                Will keep that advice in mind Jagadeesh...!!
                                '68 Jawa 250 ,'76 Yezdi 250, '85 RD350, '88 RD350 , '95 TZR250 3XV, '01 RX 135 5speed, '05 Pulsar 180Dtsi V1

                                "You live more in five minutes on a bike like this(Indian Scout) going flat out than some people live in their lifetime" - Burt Munro

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