Yum - 2 stroke

[sugilite]

I quite like this one.....
https://www.bikeexif.com/custom-yamaha-rd350lc-cafe-racer

https://images.bikeexif.com/2026/03/_1200x800_crop_center-center_82_line/lyall-yamaha-rd350lc-21.jpg.webp?v=1773176983

https://images.bikeexif.com/2026/03/_1200x800_crop_center-center_82_line/lyall-yamaha-rd350lc-11.jpg.webp

[F5 Dave]

Nice.
Though steering angle looks a little lazy. Wonder if those forks somewhat long?

[jato]

front end looks over the top for a bike of that size. pretty tasty otherwise

[F5 Dave]

Brits used to use Banana RGV arms that were too long, so better choice here.

[diesel pig]

Nice.
Though steering angle looks a little lazy. Wonder if those forks somewhat long?

They may of had to make it that long to stop the front wheel from hitting the radiator on full compression. The LC I rode had a very light feeling front end with not much feeling. I like the weight layout of the Air-cool RD's and later RZ's better.

[F5 Dave]

I was impressed difference of late vs early RZ.
Lower bars and frame mounted fairings must have done it.

With correct tyres and all bearings including swingarm linkage L brackets, the RZ handled great at lower speeds.
Faster and physics took over. Damn Young and his modulus:(

[sugilite]

front end looks over the top for a bike of that size. pretty tasty otherwise

Now you mention it, that front end does look pretty hefty :laugh: