Well, I'm getting me the Indian edition (b series) from Delhi. She's frame number 197 and was at one point a track bike. She's on her 4th bore and the 5th oversize is being ordered from Canada.
Expansion sets have been ordered and apparently they're good copies of some Vince and Hayne's design.
The tuner says 45 brake horse with very mild porting, considering in stock form here, they're rated at 30.5 hp. can someone suggest port heights? I need to get that sorted out so that it takes off after 7krpm. If anyone needs rds in India, log into orkut. Or mail me at carohit@gmail.com.
Cheers.
If you know of any good 2 stroke mechanics with experience on the RD, please leave contact information here. Location is Phoenix, AZ USA.
Try Roddy Byrd Racing in Phoenix, AZ.
I am just wondering if anyone has some technical advice in converting a RD250 to a 350. I have been told that the bottom end is the same on both, but you have to change the sleeve's, head's and pistons. Connecting rod's and crank? Are they compatible? Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Try Roddy Byrd Racing in Phoenix, Arizona.
I currently rides on an Indian made RD350B 1987 model. It was a dream during my college days. Now it has been made real. She (??) is a beauty. Bone stock condition. Chunks out only 27 bhp as it was detuned by Escorts Yamaha (it was made in India with the joint venture of Escorts Motors, India, better known as Rajdoot here). It's fast & furious. Low on mileage though.
If you want any sort of help or assistance on RD350, do log on to websites like rddreams.com and xbhp.com. These blogs are full of RD freaks & two stroke gurus from India and abroad.
God bless the RD! My first bike was a '75 B. The pumpkin orange chainsaw also had an on/off switch for the headlight, as I recall. Mine was bored and wore an after market pipe (Toomey, maybe?) Anyway, that neat headlight thing came in right handy when being pursued by Boston's finest, I learned, back in my misspent youth. :c)
Just bought an '74 RD250 at the end of July. It's mostly stock, but even at that it is the most enjoyable bike I've ever ridden. When that little machine starts to scream, it's demeanor changes rapidly from a Dr. Jekyll to a Mr. Hyde! What a rush!
I had a 1982 RD 350K as my second bike in my life. Since that there was quite a couple others, but the RD still has the best memories. It really was the best bike I've ever had. So quick, and the handling - superb. I'm living in South Africa (Jo-burg) and would really love to find a good RD 350 again.
I just bought a 1975 RD350B. Had one in India and decided I needed on again (I live in Connecticut). Lovely bike. Nothing beats the rush of a two stroke on pipe.
I bought a brand new RD 350 in 1973, a beautiful bike in all respects, would own one again if I could find one. I am wondering how an RD 500 or 750 2 stroke Triple would go like; wets the appetite huh.
I just bought a 1975 350 RD. When I start the bike, which way should the carb choke lever be, up or down? When I start the bike, it runs for a minute, then dies. I think it's a jetting prob. How do I set the jetting? Appreciate any help. Thanks.
Regarding your mechanical problems. Go to USA2Strokers forum. Everything you want to know is there. I have one RD400, two RD350, one R5 - 350 and on RD200. I've rebuilt/modified the RD400. It's a little rocket. Presently building a '74 RD350. One of the best things you can do with these engines is to put on an electronic ignition. MZ-B make the best but they're pricey.
Where can I get a wiring diagram for a 72 RD400 online? Thanks.
I also owned a RD350. It was a little hotter than stock... didn't get too radical with the porting, but you could get away with quite a bit given the big and effective reed valves. Big white fiberglass tank/seat/rear fairing/fender. Clubman bars, rear set pegs, big black Bassani pipes/expansion chambers... and of course the required K-81 tires, which were fabulous rubber for the time. It was a real sport bike, at a time when you had to trick them out yourself. Not like these days when any Tom Dick or Harry can drop by a shop and drive off a fire burner.
I had to sell it, and ten years later I bought a Honda 750 interceptor. But I had more fun on the Yamaha!