Yammy RD350

[DarkNinja]

Hey im just wondering what kinda price anyone would be looking at for buying a 1986? (not sure, around this age anyway) Yamaha RD350, Mint Cond, 16,000 on the clock, hasnt been ridden for a few years but my uncle took her and got her running sounds like a buet :rolleyes:
So just reply with 'pretend' bids and i'll consult my mother, the owner about any good sales :grouphug:
Peace Out

**DarkNinja**:wait:

[jrandom]

RDs are like a box of chocolates.

[kerryg]

Hey im just wondering what kinda price anyone would be looking at for buying a 1986? (not sure, around this age anyway) Yamaha RD350, Mint Cond, 16,000 on the clock, hasnt been ridden for a few years but my uncle took her and got her running sounds like a buet :rolleyes:
So just reply with 'pretend' bids and i'll consult my mother, the owner about any good sales :grouphug:
Peace Out

**DarkNinja**:wait:


Don't think it will be an 86 but stand to be corrected. Is it the LC, or aircooled? The LC is in demand for post classic racing (well so are the aircooled ones but the LCs especially) and a good sound one is worth reasonable money

[DarkNinja]

LC it is, ill just go check what year it is....
arg, cant find the owner thingee
Its pretty old tho, i was sure it was the same year i was born, dont know anyhow
It is great cond, new fluid etc and it will be all good,
So what kinda money do you reckon we would get?

[kerryg]

LC it is, ill just go check what year it is....
arg, cant find the owner thingee
Its pretty old tho, i was sure it was the same year i was born, dont know anyhow
It is great cond, new fluid etc and it will be all good,
So what kinda money do you reckon we would get?


Well it's a hard question but IMHO opinion (as a complete layman) if it was a mint registered serviced road legal concourse condition (you get the idea) bike to the right "collector" buyer it could be worth a few grand. But those guys are few and far between, and are (justifiably) fussy. If it's a shabby old heap of crap with rusty chrome and faded paint and dented tank and ripped seat and deregistered and not running (you get the idea!) it might be worth, at a guess, a grand or around that to someone as a project or a source of parts or the basis of a race bike. Your bike may fall somewhere in the middle...possibly??? Hard to tell 'cos there's so many variables.

[wari]

LC it is, ill just go check what year it is....
arg, cant find the owner thingee
Its pretty old tho, i was sure it was the same year i was born, dont know anyhow
It is great cond, new fluid etc and it will be all good,
So what kinda money do you reckon we would get?

I'll give ya-a pie and a bag of chips .. :niceone:

CArnt ask for more than that eh ? ... friends after all .. eh ? ... :sunny:

[DarkNinja]

Does the pie include the bag?

[wari]

Does the pie include the bag?

GOtta seal in that freshiness eh .. ? :banana:

[Nutter34]

Is it an original lc or does it have YPVS anywhere on the engine, in which case, it's a RZ350.
That would determine price and novelty value......
RZ's have more power and are supposedly easier to ride due to the power valves, since they broaden the power band a bit.
Either way, anything from a grand up.......

[DarkNinja]

Jeez im learning New stuff about this bike all the time,
RZ350, 1983, LC, it has YPVS (i have no idea what that is) on the engine casing sorta thing from memory.
I wish i could ride it :S
Waddaya reckon? CBR600RR vs. YZF R1 vs. RZ350LC
Not just speed of course, aethetics, style, comfort, etc?
I have to think of what grown up bike im gonna get before i get stuck in the student loan quicksand

[Motu]

RZ350 is a gem,but kinda on the cusp.The older enthusiasts will go for the old LC,the young guys won't know what an RZ is,just some old 2stroke dunnga.Tell ya what - I've only got 10 bikes at the moment,so I have plenty of room to fit another in - dollar per CC,sounds a bloody good deal to me,I'll even pick it up and sweep the floor where it's been - what'd I tell ya,I'm a great guy....deal??

[Jackrat]

RD,LC,RZ all bloody neat bikes.
A good LC or RZ up to $2000,
A nice 70s RD350 went for $2500 on trade me resently.
They were horrible bikes,used to eat CB350 Hondas for breakfast. <_<
I had a CB. :rolleyes:

[SPman]

They were horrible bikes,...... Agree - only bike I've had a tankslapper on!

[kerryg]

Jeez im learning New stuff about this bike all the time,
RZ350, 1983, LC, it has YPVS (i have no idea what that is) on the engine casing sorta thing from memory.
I wish i could ride it :S
Waddaya reckon? CBR600RR vs. YZF R1 vs. RZ350LC
Not just speed of course, aethetics, style, comfort, etc?
I have to think of what grown up bike im gonna get before i get stuck in the student loan quicksand

1983 puts it outside the pre-82 cut off for PC racing and it wouldn't be competitive in pre-89, so I think that works against it value-wise. A buyer is really looking at it only as a bike to ride, not as a potential race bike, and there are a lot of competing choices if you're looking at 20 year old road bikes. I would guess an RD350LC would have more value than an RZ despite the RZ being a more modern/better bike.

Having said that, I'd take it off your hands for...oohhh...say $1.10 a cc :yeah: (sorry Motu...)

[F5 Dave]

Just to add Confucius the RZs were sold in some other markets still called RD

My old ‘88 from memory was labelled RD but was a late model RZ350 YVPS with the full fairing. It was a stunning bike, I paid $2000 for it in the early 90s & had it for years. Sadly with the introduction of high aromatic content unleaded the days of the 2 stroke are probably a bit over. If you are going to be a student then an old 2 stroke is probably not a good idea.

What a neat bike they were though, wish you could buy a modern one, lighter than any 4 stroke making similar power could ever hope to be they were the true sportsbikes of the 80s. Sadly age has probably not done them well & you might end up with a wobbly bike in need of a few dollars to fix it up to former glory, only to have the crank kill itself as the rust build-up whilst sitting damaged the surface and/or the seals have gotten hard with inactivity/unleaded petrol.

Ignore all of above, offer a grand & keep pumping money into it as required, you can always leave uni & get a job. :2thumbsup

Oh yeah & I had a '73 350 years before that & it was a pig, but probably only because someone over-tyred it.

[geoffm]

Jeez im learning New stuff about this bike all the time,
RZ350, 1983, LC, it has YPVS (i have no idea what that is) on the engine casing sorta thing from memory.
I wish i could ride it :S
Waddaya reckon? CBR600RR vs. YZF R1 vs. RZ350LC
Not just speed of course, aethetics, style, comfort, etc?
I have to think of what grown up bike im gonna get before i get stuck in the student loan quicksand

ok, it is a RZ350K. First of the YPVS models. Famous for dead CDI units and stators. They also have a different wiring loom and connection than the 84+ models so these bits can't be easily replaced.
Use the same sliding pin calipers as the previous non-YPVS 4LO LCs. Later models were better.
Value - with WOF and reg around $1k depending on condition. Rattles and big end knocks will reduce that a lot.
Geoff

[Jackrat]

What ever it is,if you buy it also buy a bottle of RED X upper cylinder lube.
Read the instuctions.
This will get you over any unleaded problems.

[geoffm]

What ever it is,if you buy it also buy a bottle of RED X upper cylinder lube.
Read the instuctions.
This will get you over any unleaded problems.

The RD/RZ will run on 91 unleaded ok in stock trim.
Other known problems, apart from being thrashed to death are the powervalve linkages flogging out, and coking up if you use poor oil.
The front forks are really soft - use progressive springs and a bit more oil. I ran 6PSI in my air forks before I got the stiffer springs. The back shock flogs out - I have heard of others being made to fit (CBR??) but I would have to dig out the link. Alecs RD forum has lots of LC/YPVS nuts http://www.yamaha-rd.com/forum/
geoff

[F5 Dave]

I cut 6 coils off my front springs & made a longer preload spacer to replace the lost length. Stiffens the spring rate quite nicely.

[Coyote]

Is this one a good deal?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/auction_detail.asp?id=43822993

Can't find any others. There's a nice RZ350 on TM right now but thats it

[inlinefour]

Had a 81 RD250LC and a 87(ish) RZ350LC. Sadly I have neither the room in the garage nor the money. So unless you want to trade the bike on a vintage kawasaki, good luck.:crybaby:

[ducatilover]

hmmm this is quite interesting, i have just fallen for the ringa bling pop ding and have actually liked the rd/rz's for quite a while:baby: wouldnt mind restoring one when i have the money:spudflip: :scooter:

[Coyote]

hmmm this is quite interesting, i have just fallen for the ringa bling pop ding and have actually liked the rd/rz's for quite a while:baby: wouldnt mind restoring one when i have the money:spudflip: :scooter:
I was inspired by a RD350 streetfighter I saw in an old Streetfighter book. I had 1998 RS250 fairings in dark purple. It looked great

If I had more money though I would go for a NSR250 and get the 300cc kit for it. You can get more power out of that. RDs have about 70hp at the wheel dont they?

[ducatilover]

I was inspired by a RD350 streetfighter I saw in an old Streetfighter book. I had 1998 RS250 fairings in dark purple. It looked great

If I had more money though I would go for a NSR250 and get the 300cc kit for it. You can get more power out of that. RDs have about 70hp at the wheel dont they?i was thinking about getting eurodave to make me a set of rs250 fairings for the bros650! he has awesome prices and i'll probably get my new front gaurd from him:scooter:

[Coyote]

i was thinking about getting eurodave to make me a set of rs250 fairings for the bros650! he has awesome prices and i'll probably get my new front gaurd from him:scooter:
How much was he going to sell them to ya for?

[ducatilover]

How much was he going to sell them to ya for?
rs250 fairings-$585
rs250 tailpeice-$385
bb1 1peice tail peice-$325
rs250 front gaurd-$165

:ride: i thought these were quite reasonable prices:grouphug:

[Coyote]

rs250 fairings-$585
rs250 tailpeice-$385
bb1 1peice tail peice-$325
rs250 front gaurd-$165

:ride: i thought these were quite reasonable prices:grouphug:
I guess that reasonable, out of my reach though

[ducatilover]

I guess that reasonable, out of my reach though
out of my reach till i get a decent job aswell:doh: but when i can afford it i'll be making the bros decent with a cbr600f3 front end conversion and stage three jet kit and maybe a newer exhaust and raise the rear end.... omg you want to see the headlights i will be receiving in a week or so.... twin carbonfibre headlamps:banana: soooo sexy! only $210! cheaper than a new honda light.:rockon:

[Coyote]

I was thinking of getting the Honda RS125 front race fairing on trademe. Only $75. Looks pretty pretty good

[ducatilover]

I was thinking of getting the Honda RS125 front race fairing on trademe. Only $75. Looks pretty pretty good
what for?:nya:

[Coyote]

what for?:nya:
Race fairing for the RG. Should be able to retrofit it onto the RG, then I'll be able to keep the original front fairing aside

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-accessories/Frames-bodywork/auction-44047356.htm Plus its a blank canvas for a custom paintjob :2thumbsup

[ducatilover]

Race fairing for the RG. Should be able to retrofit it onto the RG, then I'll be able to keep the original front fairing aside

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Parts-accessories/Frames-bodywork/auction-44047356.htm Plus its a blank canvas for a custom paintjob :2thumbsup
hey now thats a great idea! the thing me and my old man want to do is make a top fairing like the cardinal britten had and fit it to the bros, now that would be the sex machine:tugger: :Punk:

[Coyote]

hey now thats a great idea! the thing me and my old man want to do is make a top fairing like the cardinal britten had and fit it to the bros, now that would be the sex machine:tugger: :Punk:
If I could have a custom fairing made, it'll have to look like the Petronas SBK bike

The Petronas site was selling a front fairing off one of their race bikes. Wish I had the money at the time (it was like $300 American)

[ducatilover]

If I could have a custom fairing made, it'll have to look like the Petronas SBK bike

The Petronas site was selling a front fairing off one of their race bikes. Wish I had the money at the time (it was like $300 American)
hmmmm very nice. i prefer the idea of a britten style half faired thingy, i've seen a pic of a bros650 with this sorta done but a bit rough, i'd put duc 749/999 style lights or maybe an mv agusta f4 style front mmmmm:love:

[Badcat]

i was thinking about getting eurodave to make me a set of rs250 fairings for the bros650! he has awesome prices and i'll probably get my new front gaurd from him:scooter:

hey DL.
can wholeheartedly recommend Eurodave for fibreglass work.
he made the xr750 flattrack seat for my street tracker and it's sweet, and his prices are very reasonable considering the quality of his work...

K

[ducatilover]

hey DL.
can wholeheartedly recommend Eurodave for fibreglass work.
he made the xr750 flattrack seat for my street tracker and it's sweet, and his prices are very reasonable considering the quality of his work...

Kthat gives me more reason to save my few pennies.:done:

[Coyote]

hey DL.
can wholeheartedly recommend Eurodave for fibreglass work.
he made the xr750 flattrack seat for my street tracker and it's sweet, and his prices are very reasonable considering the quality of his work...

K
Reckon he could make a replica set of fairings like the bike I showed above?

[Badcat]

Reckon he could make a replica set of fairings like the bike I showed above?

ask him.

k

[Kickaha]

If I had more money though I would go for a NSR250 and get the 300cc kit for it. You can get more power out of that. RDs have about 70hp at the wheel dont they?

Not even close to 70 rwhp even the TZR250SP was only about 55-60 in the early nineties

[Coyote]

Not even close to 70 rwhp even the TZR250SP was only about 55-60 in the early nineties
So 300cc NSR it is then
http://www.tyga-performance.com/nsr300/nsr300cc.php

And as soon as I've almost sold the CBR, they make fairings for it. Fucking brilliant

[marty]

rs250 fairings-$585
rs250 tailpeice-$385
bb1 1peice tail peice-$325
rs250 front gaurd-$165



the fact that it's still a bros under all that plastic - priceless

[ducatilover]

the fact that it's still a bros under all that plastic - priceless
yeah but i want to actually make it perform decently before i slap some fibreglass on her. before i could do 0-100 in just a whisker under 4 secs, which is enough to kill skylines and nearly anything else:msn-wink: but i want to put some decent forks on it or maybe just fix the ones i have with racetech springs, gold valve emulators and of course rather heavy fork oil.
then i will try get it ported [my old man can do that if he had the time] and perhaps polished and i'll get maybe a stage three jet kit for it. then it should be around 60-65 rwhp, it currently has 56rwhp. if i was a clever cunt it would end up being injected and have a power commander:beer: and i'm sticking some pirrelli mtr23/mtr24 dragon gts's on her:devil2: :love: might paint her red..... or black...or matt black with gloss black flames.... or just plain red:niceone:

[F5 Dave]

I was inspired by a RD350 streetfighter I saw in an old Streetfighter book. I had 1998 RS250 fairings in dark purple. It looked great

If I had more money though I would go for a NSR250 and get the 300cc kit for it. You can get more power out of that. RDs have about 70hp at the wheel dont they?

Whoa, timewarp back to sept 04
RDs 70hp? Sheesh! They may have felt like it, but no where near.

Rear wheel (say 10 less than lying manufacturers’ claim)

RGV250 ~50-55hp depending on year
TZR 1st model 47hp
RZ350 49hp
RD350LC ~ 45hp

An absolute full monty RZ350 would reach 70hp, but don’t expect that to survive on the road.

Tip: Power valves on the NSRs & RGVs will be seriously stuffed by now

[Coyote]

Whoa, timewarp back to sept 04
RDs 70hp? Sheesh! They may have felt like it, but no where near.

Rear wheel (say 10 less than lying manufacturers’ claim)

RGV250 ~50-55hp depending on year
TZR 1st model 47hp
RZ350 49hp
RD350LC ~ 45hp

An absolute full monty RZ350 would reach 70hp, but don’t expect that to survive on the road.

Tip: Power valves on the NSRs & RGVs will be seriously stuffed by now
Yeah, later found that out on some sites I searched up. If I had money I would be looking at a NSR and getting the TYGA goodies for it. Roughly 6000-7000 bucks will get you a 300cc bike with 70hp at the wheel which sounds like fun for a bike that weighs around 140kgs

[Grahameeboy]

Not sure if this worked....nice RD.....a clever trick at the time was to put he 350 Power Valve into a RS250 frame....it was very quick!!!

[F5 Dave]

Yeah, later found that out on some sites I searched up. If I had money I would be looking at a NSR and getting the TYGA goodies for it. Roughly 6000-7000 bucks will get you a 300cc bike with 70hp at the wheel which sounds like fun for a bike that weighs around 140kgs

Hey I missed the whole 3rd page before my reply & didn’t read Kickahas etc posts (he was talking the later Vtwin TZR). But also some Jap imports will only be 45hp & derestriction can be problematic. The RGV/KR1s were raced in Japan with F3 (their class) kits they were reaching 70hp. But basically this made them TZ spec & made to finish a race & not much longer.

I always thought is was a crying shame they never made a TZR400 twin, or (maybe V twin, let’s make it 500 while we are dreaming) to succeed the RZ350. I would have bought one.

Of course some crazys have thought about registering an old B model TZ. They’re cheap. Nah, screw it, where can I get a roadkit for an old NSR500V Twin? (& more importantly the bike itself for affordable $). Hey sounded like 2 CR250s goin’ off. Kewl!

[Coyote]

While we're dreaming, how feesable is cutting the crankcases of 2 turbocharged hayabusa motors and stick them together with a modified crankshaft to create a V8? Imagine the noise, the power, droooollll. It should be making around 800+hp. But that's just a dream sadly

[Coyote]

And how feesable is fitting a 500 motocross motor in something like this?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Quads-ATVs/photos/a-43620368/p-14246888.htm

[F5 Dave]

I imagine stepping into a Gin Trap while bonking yourself with a sledgehammer would do the trick just as quick & cheaper too.

How about a 750 triple made with 3 RM250s. What?

[Ixion]

Nuffin beats cubes. Go for a 750 .Road going TR750 . 107rwhp.And reliable. (T500 if you got little balls) . Ringa BLOODY BIG DINGA ding

[F5 Dave]

Just found these.
Guess it is ok to post them as the bike has raced. Guessing it looks somewhat more completed now maybe somewhat less woody.

[Coyote]

I imagine stepping into a Gin Trap while bonking yourself with a sledgehammer would do the trick just as quick & cheaper too.

How about a 750 triple made with 3 RM250s. What?

750? Phff! 3 CR/KX500 motors? Yeah :yeah:

[guy.w]

assuming it has ownership papers,its a nz bike etc worth at least $2000,i,m looking for just this bike myself,so if you don,t buy it i might.let me know.bear in mind if its been dereg.cost $400 to get on road again.

[guy.w]

just realised its not an lc,sorry my estimate was wrong,$1000/1500 be more like it

[Skunk]

It's also 4 years ago!