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  • #61
    Thanks mate. The meters are pretty new actually. They just need to be cleaned and the rubbers replaced.And about the silencers. Ive already mentioned the reason for opting for the chambers.The Indian ones would be restricting the performance of the bike and after so much work that would be the last thing I would want.

    Goodluck with your restoration. PM me if you think I can be of any help. Only willing to help!! cheers
    '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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    • #62
      Prashanth, check out RDD filters, if you're interested. They WILL do a good job.
      Skill is what keeps you on a Motorcycle
      Awareness + Skill is what keeps you out of harm's way
      ATGATT + Awareness + Skill means you might Live To Ride another day

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      • #63
        Hey Prashant,

        What a beauty i must say. After reading this thread i could imagine the patience and excitement you had while re-building this dream of yours.

        Even i was a lover of rd-350 as i learnt to ride a bike on it.
        i wanted a rd- 350 but as i heard that the maintainence is
        very high, i opted for an rx-100.
        The roaring sound itself is so exciting. Man oh man, I must say that you
        have put your whole heart on this restoration.
        Also about the DG heads, what is the benefit???

        Cheers mate!!!
        Ride Hard !!! Ride Safe!!! Enjoy every moment on your machine !!! Cheers....

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        • #64
          @Above: Thanks for ur words mate. and as for the DG heads, they offer better cooling as they are made of aluminium and the surface area is more than the normal heads. Also the "sunburst" design is to aid in air flow over the head. And finally it is supposed to offer higher performance due to higher compression but the performance aspect of it is being debated all over the world. There are some who say that there is an advantage while others think that its just for the show and the cooling properties and nothing more. Hope that helps!!
          '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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          • #65
            Actually, the stock RD heads are also made out of an aluminum alloy. And they also have similar cooling surface areas. IMO the stock heads have a higher volume of metal in them and that could be an advantage for the stock heads from a cooling point of view. Apart from that, you can do all you want to stock heads to change the combustion chamber shape to a 'high performance' one. No offence but DG heads sound more like a showoff item.

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            • #66
              Originally posted by prashanth_benz View Post
              And here is another piece of info guys. Im considering picking up the TSS ignition system ..one of their cranks too.
              TSS ignition is a PVL ignition for there custom bike not for the RD350...why don't you go in for the RDD ignition...also meanwhile the cranks they are selling are for the RZ350!
              1987 RD350 - Modded by RDD(was LT)
              1990 Kinetic Honda
              2001 HH Splendor
              2001 Tata Indica V2 Petrol
              2001 Yamaha RX135 (under rebuild)
              2002 Honda Dio
              2009 Honda Activa

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              • #67
                @RKOLI: Your probably right about the lack of extra performance from using the DG heads but the cooling is much much better than the stock heads. The surface area was also measured roughly to be about approx 30% higher than the std heads area.

                @Charuvil: TSS ignition is not a PVL ignition as far as I know. And I believe you can get aircooled RD cranks from them too.

                Cheers all!
                '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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                • #68
                  The DG heads work well for bikes running static timing/points.Their usage is moot in the event you switch to a modern PVL/TSS/RDD ignition.

                  Yes,TSS does supply aircooled RD cranks,cylinders(of dubious origins) and assortede a/c parts.They should be able to build you a very interesting 90 degree crank.Recommend you call Wayne or Steve.

                  I like the build.Looks like a lot of hard work and money went into it.Kudos.

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                  • #69
                    Thanks Stinker..I like that name of your's ..and yes the 90 crank is what Im considering too and my tuner has been in touch with Steve for quite a while now..appreciate your words, cheers
                    '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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                    • #70
                      Some might have many compromised when it comes to parts, but I see that you had gone all the way in getting the parts (DG heads) which is something special about this restoration.

                      In all the restoration, patience, passion had always been rewarded.

                      Congrats Prashant! Let the bike run through the city and do the talking of RD350 !!

                      I'm one among many enthusiasts would like to see the bike.
                      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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                      • #71
                        With parts like those on your bike and a great tuner like Rajkumar sir you sure have an edge prashanth !
                        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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                        • #72
                          The bike featured in THE HINDU

                          Hi Prashanth,

                          Just saw u and ur bike featured on today's HINDU. Good going man!!!

                          The article: The Hindu : Metro Plus Chennai / Wheels : Going American
                          Democracy is when 2 wolves and a sheep meet to decide who is for dinner. Liberty is when the sheep has a gun.

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                          • #73
                            Congratulations Prashanth once again; Would like to see you & your ride during one of our G2G.
                            Skill is what keeps you on a Motorcycle
                            Awareness + Skill is what keeps you out of harm's way
                            ATGATT + Awareness + Skill means you might Live To Ride another day

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                            • #74
                              I have read that Article on Metro Plus .. its really nice guddows to Prasant

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                              • #75
                                Thanks guys!!

                                @Aparajith : thanks for posting the link mate..you beat me to it

                                @aargee: yup..would love to come for a g2g..been ages..!!

                                @all : The bike and I will also be featured on NDTV Hindu news channel on saturday. The show will be about the bikes build history etc. Will post the timing details once I get them..cheers!!
                                '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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