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https://www.hagerty.com/media/motorcycles/the-yamaha-rd350-was-the-best-bike-of-the-70s/

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I can dig it...

I am finally getting the last parts put together to complete my '75 RD350 project w/400 engine.

I bought Garrett's Blue/Gold Dot front upgrade kit and since the rear line ngs have separated from the rear shoes I am asking for opinions on the best pads and rear shoes.

There are a multitude of choices for pads, but only 3 for shoes - Vesrah, EBC  and DP sintered metallic.

I am very cautious using the rest brake for obvious reasons and would like opinions from those that have done the upgrade their opinions.

Thanks for your contributions

Brad

https://youtu.be/yHuA4gtEFPk

Any reason I can't use RD 350 innards in RD400 forks?

I have Racetech emulators and don't know if I would want to try to machine the ends off the 400 rods...

Thanks for your knowledge,

Brad

https://iowacity.craigslist.org/mcy/d/iowa-city-1973-yamaha-rd350-vintage/7484518949.html

https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/mcy/d/fayetteville-1973-yamaha-rd250-two/7482095500.html

https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1978/3/1/quick-power-for-yamahas-rd

Subject line says it all...

Bolt size/thread.

Thanks

I have a set of these.

Does anyone have any experience with them?

They look a lot like FPP and Moto Carefra Millennium Sports...

http://www.abacuscaralarms.co.uk/bikes/Test_Reports/400cc_giant_test.html

Bore-Tech is defunct and I was interested in that process...

Lyn?

I already have an '85 BMW K100 for two-up use and longer treks, but when the Triumph Thruxton came out I gave serious thought to getting one.

The only thing holding me back was ergos - I'm 64, 5'11" and if at my fightin' weight 220 lbs. - and I'm NOT at my fightin' weight...

A bit more upright and footpegs moved forward seems to me to be required for realistic future enjoyment.

The new Speed Twin is lookin' pretty good - especially if I could put the Thruxton pipes on it.

Title says it all...