Right, what can I do with this motor?

[lb99]

I have an rd350a motor running in a matching numbers frame, however none of the cycle parts are up to the job,(even with the input of $1000s it will still be crap, really) so I am considering a hybrid using the RD motor (which goes like stink).... whos got some (realistic) ideas? i'm thinking blown up 250 sprots bike.......gotta be cheap (free?), I am bursting to chuck this motor in something, hurry up or it'll be a gokart

[CookMySock]

Put it in a GT250R.

Steve

[The Pastor]

I have a real nice cbr 250 RR (mc22) frame for sale $350.

[Gubb]

I've got a GSX 400 Frame, forks, swingarm now lying around.

[Timber020]

oil it up, seal it up, stick it in a box and wait 10 years to sell it. The RD's in the UK have a real following, but the amount of engines is finite. Good chance it will be worth a few quid down the track.

[mnkyboy]

I have a real nice cbr 250 RR (mc22) frame for sale $350.


frame only or rolling body?

[The Pastor]

frame only or rolling body?
i have a rolling body but its worth alot more than $350!

[lb99]

see, now we're talking, keep em coming, I am on the lookout for suggestions, whats been done before ect....

[pzkpfw]

oil it up, seal it up, stick it in a box and wait 10 years to sell it. The RD's in the UK have a real following, but the amount of engines is finite. Good chance it will be worth a few quid down the track.

I had a mate with RD350LC engine and frame, matching numbers ...0000006.

He had the frame rusting away in the long grass behind his shed.

Probably long ago chucked out.

[lb99]

I had a mate with RD350LC engine and frame, matching numbers ...0000006.

He had the frame rusting away in the long grass behind his shed.

Probably long ago chucked out.

this is an aircooled motor, I'll probably keep the frame, just because it matches the motor, but theres no point hanging decent suspension and stuff on a mediocre frame.......

the motor is probably worth something now, but I don't want to sell it until I have at least used it to have a play on...

[thepom]

how can it be aircooled ? it,s a 350 LC .....

[Ixion]

RD350A. Air cooled.

RD350LC . Water cooled (RZ350 out here)

[gatch]

tzr250 frame.. keep it yamaha..

[MisterD]

Ooh, ooh, stick it in a Lambretta!

http://www.twowheelsblog.com/post/1216/yambretta-rd-350-lambretta-gets-a-new-engine

[lb99]

tzr250 frame.. keep it yamaha..

that would be nice, you got one? I have a heap of tz rz tzr bits but no frame....

[lb99]

RD350A. Air cooled.

RD350LC . Water cooled (RZ350 out here)

thank you for educating the proles sir.

you must have seen some conversions with this motor in your time....

[speed_star]

It sounds good! I really appreciate it and looking forard to talk more about new updates in bike.

[speed_star]

I have just enjoyed this post and it looking so entertaining and useful as concern to bike information.

[dpex]

I have an rd350a motor running in a matching numbers frame, however none of the cycle parts are up to the job,(even with the input of $1000s it will still be crap, really) so I am considering a hybrid using the RD motor (which goes like stink).... whos got some (realistic) ideas? i'm thinking blown up 250 sprots bike.......gotta be cheap (free?), I am bursting to chuck this motor in something, hurry up or it'll be a gokart

Yeah, give it to Katman and invite him to take it for a swim in a deep part of Lake Taupo.

[Hazza]

Try and find a nice RD frame to keep it original

[vgcspares]

Ooh, ooh, stick it in a Lambretta!

now you're talking - finally something useful to do with a scooter instead of leaving it as an ashtray

[geoffm]

RD350A. Air cooled.

RD350LC . Water cooled (RZ350 out here)

/Anorak mode/
THe LC (4L0 model - 1980 - 82) was different for the RZ - RZ came after with the YPVS(1983-88).
I reckon you should get a RG250 frame and make a Yamagamma. They normally have LC/YPVS motors, but an air cooled should fit. The YPVS is a really easy fit and instructions are on teh web. I expect the air cooled to be easy as well.
As you were....

[Rcktfsh]

I had a mate with RD350LC engine and frame, matching numbers ...0000006.

He had the frame rusting away in the long grass behind his shed.

Probably long ago chucked out.

This may have been one of the pre productions ones bought here in 80 before there general release in 81. From memory there were 6 250's and 6 350's, you can spot them from the production models by the lack of drain plugs on the forks.

[Skunk]

I'm busy fitting an RD400 into a ZXR250A. Fits well.

You could do similar. I think the 350 is the better motor isn't it?

I have a shed full of RD400 parts - nothing great but if anyone wants it (No, not the shed!)... It's basically one old bike stripped down to the smallest part and put in boxes. Wasn't me.

[Taz]

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