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Never saw a TDR with low pipes. Aren't they stock with up pipes?

Memphis!

that's not uncommon at all, especially if you use cheapest shipping option. I've had them go back and forth across the country multiple times only to arrive where they started (at least according to their tracking). I was told it has to do with weather and if you use Ground Service. Mine have to go through a main distribution center in Albuquerque NM (5 hours away from origination), and it can bounce back and forth as they have origination/acceptance division and clearance/distribution division, and each has its own ZIP code. If a truck they wanted to put yours on is delayed for whatever reason they let it sit waiting for another truck- and then you can get bumped in favor of Priority Mail on hand that was backed up. It's a screwy system but it is what it is...

no, my curiousity ends at parts swapping and just trying to get shit running after 20+ years hibernating 

Lookin good. don't know if it would help that tuning much but I think they used to make reed valve conversions for these? maybe even direct bolt on?

thanks, good to know Given that, it kinda makes the idea of commissioning someone like Vito's to build a minimum order of 500 with huge upfront cost less appealing.

I wonder if these guys would ever make a run of RD400 if contacted? They do a LOT of 250/350 new cranks. I even bought 2 of them and they look really well made- but haven't installed yet to rate them.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/364763626092

are there enough rod kits, bearings and seals available out there for rebuilding personal cranks that aren't trashed beyond repair?

You scored! Tasteful restomod. Helps you have some history on the bike too. What carb dip are you using?

Foam filter. I have checked the pump adjustment and it was good. I have not driven it more than 20 or 30 miles with these plugs, but I have easily driven 100 miles or so (sometimes hard) with the pump at this setting. Wouldn't I know by now if it was getting too little oil?

And the main issue is that there is very little, if any acceleration at 5,000 in 5th or 6th, but pulls good through there in the lower gears. Might just be normal then? I  can live with it as long as I haven't caused it. Or it can't be tuned out.

And I will check the pump setting again just to be sure. I'm using Yamalube.

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wouldn't hurt to open the bleed screw and manually cycle the pump looking for air bubbles in line while you are down there checking adjustment.

yes, plugs should be more than White after riding it a bit. Are you running the oil pump? Might want to check it's adjusted right and providing enough oil. I don't remember what air filters system you're running?

must be sold- ad removed from CL

https://vitosperformance.com/products/rd350-vito-s-performance-yamaha-crank-crankshaft-stock-size-oem-replacement-new?_pos=3&_psq=cranks&_psid=0a953f0ad&_ss=e

 

agree with Mark on this- Stop using AI. If you look closely under the information presented by an AI bot it gives a disclaimer "AI can be wrong, please cross reference with other sources" WTF? Useless! If you have to verify with other sources- get a good RD manual that has all the OEM specs in it as your baseline reference.

Also, beware Chinese jet assortments on-line. I once bought a kit for my KDX220 and they came UNMARKED. No way to tell what sizes they were. Again, useless 

pretty sure none of my stock DGs ever required modified footpegs like this seller lists?

I know less than nothing about these bikes but noticed the exposed fuse panel too. Also, it appears to be a 3 cylinder? Wonder if it vibrates. The side decal says NS500R- is that custom to reflect the upgraded CC? Pretty bike but a little odd.