1978 Yamaha RD350

[PirateJafa]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=229993807

It pains me to do it. But I really cannot afford to use the bike. :(

So it's your lucky day, folks! This is your chance to buy this TV star!

Contact number is 021 --- ----. :niceone:

[Squiggles]

1 lady owner, run in by one mad motherfucker.

[EJK]

You put 300kms in a year?

[PirateJafa]

A combination of being slack and broke.

It's a good life, being a student. :(

[McWild]

Not to wish you poor luck with the sale or anything... but if this is still for sale in a couple of months, I WANT IT.

[JimO]

a mate of mine killed himself on one of these in the late 70s , he headbutted a truck doing 100 mph

[PirateJafa]

First person to offer gets the beast. :niceone:

Contact number is in the first post.

[NOMIS]

Some one buy this bike!!

[vifferman]

Nice ad, Mr Piratejafa, Sir! :niceone:

To date, the RD350 remains the only bike that I have ridden that I was shaking when I got off. The example I rode when I was 18 was - at the time - the fastest production RD in New Zealand. My mate thought it was funny to tell me that due to the oil injection pump being backed off, I had to keep the revs over 4000. Luckily I ignored him, but the thing still wheelied everywhere.

I'd love to test-ride this, but my wife'd probably lock me out of the house. In my house 1 bike is more'n enough; 7 would be "fuck off and don't come back!":eek5:

[shingo]

Shame you have to sell the beast.

I never did get to have a ride on it, or rather i never grew the balls to take it for a ride lol.

[Squiggles]

Having done the majority of the k's on this after Jafa took ownership i'd say it definitely lives up to the legacy. The powerband is simply insane, the sound awesome, the grin you're left with... priceless.

[gijoe1313]

Ahh 'tis a pity I has Betsy ... otherwise ... :whistle:

[Taz]

Is it eligible for post classic racing?

[RDjase]

Is it eligible for post classic racing?

Pre 82 junior, BUY IT, RACE IT , the more RDs the better

[NOMIS]

Ahh 'tis a pity I has Betsy ... otherwise ... :whistle:

betsy is lonely.. needs a companion you should buy it :-) today.. dont think just do :-)

[NOMIS]

Is it eligible for post classic racing?

I agree you should buy it :-) its o for awesome

[PirateJafa]

Is it eligible for post classic racing?

Should be valid for the pre-82 Post Classic class.

It already has the go-faster expansion chambers, top end and clutch springs in it - all it needs is someone with the balls/wallet/incentive to take it to the track!

[motorbyclist]

You put 300kms in a year?

no, squiggles did that. jafa did as much as riding it home.

anyone want to buy Brown Fury for $2200, or swap for an RD?

[macros87]

huh maybe you should let me test ride it :rolleyes:

[rachprice]

Oh no! what a shame!
It would appear we are both (will be) 2 stroke-less, now that is a dam shame

[motorbyclist]

huh maybe you should let me test ride it :rolleyes:

can be arranged ;)


Oh no! what a shame!
It would appear we are both (will be) 2 stroke-less, now that is a dam shame

i see you also have a honda V4 though - much better than that dirty suzuki you were riding before :eek:

[rachprice]

can be arranged ;)



i see you also have a honda V4 though - much better than that dirty suzuki you were riding before :eek:

That I do...but I wouldnt say better!

I miss it already

[PirateJafa]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufEiziDwdhg

[Phurrball]

A test rider Jafa?

I'm sure I detect a "That's frightening!" in amongst the laughter at the end...

[RDjase]

Should be valid for the pre-82 Post Classic class.

It already has the go-faster expansion chambers, top end and clutch springs in it - all it needs is someone with the balls/wallet/incentive to take it to the track!

This bike just NEEDS to be raced, A pair of Sport Demons dont cost alot, warm up fast , stick really good and work great in the wet, (and last well) Pre 82 junior is awesome "Fun per Dollar " racing
Someone buy this bike and i will see you at The Post Classic GP ,Taupo Oct 31st

[xwhatsit]

A test rider Jafa?

I'm sure I detect a "That's frightening!" in amongst the laughter at the end...
That was me... my `reward' after helping with cleaning the carbs and putting them back on...

Like viffermon, my hands were shaking. You can shove your GSXR1000s and Busas and even RZ350s (of which I rode GiJoe1313's (Betsy) back up SH22 yesterday)... that thing is far, far more frightening. It's uncontrollable --- no matter how careful and gentle you are, you cannot --- cannot --- keep the front wheel down once you cross the powerband in first or second gear. The revs shoot up, the noise gets louder, the handlebars start quivering from side to side and you feel like you're going to fall off the back. I really struggled. The RZ350 (or 250LC) is utterly tame in comparison. RZ350 may make same or more horsepower, but it's as gentle a beast as an inline-four 550. This... well.

I think if a really smart Japanese man thought really hard in the 1970s about designing the most effective and efficient device to kill a young man, he'd come up with something very closely approximating an RD350 with the wild spannies fitted to PirateJafa's.

That is a dangerous, scary bike. I want to buy it but I think it'll probably wipe me out.

[Squiggles]

That was me... my `reward' after helping with cleaning the carbs and putting them back on...

Like viffermon, my hands were shaking. You can shove your GSXR1000s and Busas and even RZ350s (of which I rode GiJoe1313's (Betsy) back up SH22 yesterday)... that thing is far, far more frightening. It's uncontrollable --- no matter how careful and gentle you are, you cannot --- cannot --- keep the front wheel down once you cross the powerband in first or second gear. The revs shoot up, the noise gets louder, the handlebars start quivering from side to side and you feel like you're going to fall off the back. I really struggled.
That is a dangerous, scary bike. I want to buy it but I think it'll probably wipe me out.

I loved riding it to and from uni, intense as it was. Gets a wee bit scary if you sit it @ about 80kph though :Pokey:

[motorbyclist]

I suppose i should give the kickstart back then?

[mnkyboy]

would you take 2k for it?

I was going to go look at a TLR but this looks more fun

[motorbyclist]

would you take 2k for it?

I was going to go look at a TLR but this looks more fun

lets just say the TLR would be the better bike for avoiding injury


I had a ride on her today after returning the kickstart - while it isn't the power itself that's the problem, it's the delivery and instability that makes it feel like a very Bad Idea - Especially for you wimpy road riders who go all soft at the thought of a little headshake :bleh:

If you've ever ridden a sidecar with suicide shift and no brakes and consequently crashed, you'll known what i mean by Bad Idea cause that was another one.

[xwhatsit]

would you take 2k for it?

I was going to go look at a TLR but this looks more fun
Dude I'd be able to hear you going across the bridge from my house :laugh:

Seriously though, you seem like a nice guy, I'd recommend not buying this (or at least getting a will prepared first --- you can leave me the Daimler).

[mnkyboy]

Dude I'd be able to hear you going across the bridge from my house :laugh:

Seriously though, you seem like a nice guy, I'd recommend not buying this (or at least getting a will prepared first --- you can leave me the Daimler).

Seems that i may be shit out of luck anyways. As for the daimler you dont want it. Its a hole to pour money into.

I really want a old parallel twin stroker though. Really really want. I get a hard on hearing them. (not literally cause that would be wrong, oh so wrong):Pokey:

[PirateJafa]

Bumpity bump bump!

[motorbyclist]

i thought it was being sold today?

[PirateJafa]

Cash speaks louder than words.

edit: Plus that dude can't get up to Auckland today - so it's going to the first person to front up with the green stuff.

[mnkyboy]

Cash speaks louder than words.

edit: Plus that dude can't get up to Auckland today - so it's going to the first person to front up with the green stuff.


May have the green on monday all going well. CFO has approved said purchase on condition of selling the daimler.

[NOMIS]

some one please buy this bike.. its not that bad lol