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LOL, so true. The ad states "took lots of trophies" and that has me curious. Also the seller sure is aiming high with their 10k asking price. Gotta figure they don't really want to let it go.

If the seller is aiming for 10K they could have tried harder with some decent pics and some more detailed info.

Did you buy it? The listing states sold.

Not me but it went quickly!

It's just down the road from me so couldn't help myself from contacting the seller.

Got the following info:

Does it run?
"Been in storage last 7 years will take a little TLC to get her running but ran great before"

Does the motor turn over or is it stuck?
"No it's good"

Looks like later front-end (forks, disc brake etc)
"It has Suzuki GT 380 front forks wheel and disc"

Not mine but nice project for someone!
https://www.facebook.com/share/1H92GhsUtA/

If you can find one, the Yamaha FZR400 might be a worthy candidate. A lot lighter than FZR600 as it's aluminium framed.
https://www.2strokeworld.net/forum/index.php?topic=4472.msg38011#msg38011

Also the SRX600 might work. There's one near me that looks like a good deal:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1EtZ3XoBu4/

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1975-yamaha-rd350-18/

Is this a new record?

My understanding is that the Dave F mod only applies to RD350 & 400. Is this correct? (I have the RD250 motor with VM28 carbs on the SRX/RD hybrid project)
https://www.2strokeworld.net/forum/index.php?topic=3909.75

Well between the 20% restocking fee and the return shipping it's hardly worth returning. If anyone has a use for them let me know!

im pretty sure these interchange . however i never bought a set. https://www.ebay.com/itm/162890216371

Just received the 5I14 needles from Niche Cycle. They are about 5mm shorter than the stock 5I4.

No worries about the stain! Just replied to your PM. Many thanks 

I have a pair of 5I4 needles from RD250 carbs if you have your heart set on that particular one.

PM sent

Curious to know if there's any other options for the 5I4 needles?

I've just made some discoveries. Looks like these carbs are VM28 and not stock VM26. Must have been swapped out by a previous owner as they came with the motor when I acquired it. I measured the internal bore diameter at the outlet and it is 28.7mm. There are two numbers stamped into the carb bodies under the choke area 361 and 60. Slides themselves are 30mm diameter. Are these indeed VM28s?

However the needles are 5L4's. One of them is badly pitted and needs to be replaced.

So now I need some jetting advice.
I am running DG chambers and Uni Filter on a Y-Boot.

1. Should I replace needles with 5L1 for VM28 carbs?
2. Main jets are currently 130, pilots are 30 - what should I be running with this setup?

there should be an o-ring in the high top carb hat if i remember correctly. look in there, there should be a seat for it above the threads
does not appear to be in the fiche though.

its better to have it as it keeps the tops from coming loose.  (backing out)

You are quite right. I missed this on first inspection but there it is!

theres an o ring in the high top carb in the top. it does not affect how it runs.

low tops and high tops perform the same 

M, by O-Ring do you mean the gasket 246-14126-00-00? I took the tops off and there is no O-Ring or gasket to be seen. When you say it does not affect how it runs, do you mean that it's not necessary at all?