Yammy RD350

**geoffm** · 21st September 2004, 14:29

Originally Posted by 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

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** · 21st September 2004, 19:12

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** · 21st September 2004, 21:18

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · 22nd September 2004, 09:28

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** · 31st December 2005, 15:48

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

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

**inlinefour** · 31st December 2005, 15:53

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.

**ducatilover** · 1st January 2006, 17:06

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

wouldnt mind restoring one when i have the money:spudflip:

**Coyote** · 1st January 2006, 17:18

Originally Posted by 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

wouldnt mind restoring one when i have the money:spudflip:

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** · 1st January 2006, 17:21

Originally Posted by alarumba

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

**Coyote** · 1st January 2006, 17:23

Originally Posted by ducatilover

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

How much was he going to sell them to ya for?

**ducatilover** · 1st January 2006, 17:30

Originally Posted by alarumba

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

i thought these were quite reasonable prices

**Coyote** · 1st January 2006, 17:32

Originally Posted by ducatilover

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

i thought these were quite reasonable prices

I guess that reasonable, out of my reach though

**ducatilover** · 1st January 2006, 17:35

Originally Posted by alarumba

I guess that reasonable, out of my reach though

out of my reach till i get a decent job aswell

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

soooo sexy! only $210! cheaper than a new honda light.