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#1

Turning Wrenches / Re: RZ Carbs

Last post by 2steve - Today at 06:41:09 PM

have to extend the knob shaft out.

I did this. Not pretty but kinda happy with it. Riveted on a cutoff-wheeled and filed extruded aluminum piece dipped in plasti dip.

Very easy to turn left-handed now.

#2

eBay/FB Marketplace/Craigslist watch / Re: 1975 Yamaha RD250

Last post by m in sc - Today at 11:27:26 AM

i mean i've run dgs in the past, way back especially when there weren't as many options as now. heck used to be able to get a new set for like 299, used ones were like 100 bucks. when you do a coolhead mod (add a stinger) they def work better, but at 800 bucks a set now not worth buying and cutting up.
  Nowadays vs stock pipes id take the stock pipes over dgs. some people just want the sound. 

as far as the pegs, looks like he reduced the under loop for cosmetics, maybe sidestand clearance? dunno.

#3

eBay/FB Marketplace/Craigslist watch / Re: 1975 Yamaha RD250

Last post by RDnuTZ - Today at 10:13:39 AM

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

#4

eBay/FB Marketplace/Craigslist watch / Re: NSR400 (hotrod) in Concord...

Last post by RDryan - August 21, 2026, 10:07:58 PM

Yep that's a bitch'in bike. I really don't know nothing about them. I love looking at the spare motor. Just looks mean and real as a triple should. Got any idea what kinda power that maybe puts out? I imagine it must handle pretty good, another thing to consider is the cbr wheel upgrade, I assume those are 17's front and rear? and I imagine that makes for easier tire selection if not better handling?

#5

eBay/FB Marketplace/Craigslist watch / Re: 1975 Yamaha RD250

Last post by RDryan - August 21, 2026, 09:58:59 PM

ahh interesting and why do people go to the trouble? Those darn DG's are a rabbit hole I tell ya.

#6

eBay/FB Marketplace/Craigslist watch / Re: 1975 Yamaha RD250

Last post by m in sc - August 21, 2026, 09:24:39 PM

look like modified dgs.

#7

eBay/FB Marketplace/Craigslist watch / Re: NSR400 (hotrod) in Concord...

Last post by m in sc - August 21, 2026, 09:23:21 PM

thats got to be an aftermarket fuse panel , generic automotive one by the looks of it. didnt notice it before. still, spare motor, rare bike titled and hot rodded. not a resto candidate but if one were inclined, still worth it. especially w paperwork

#8

eBay/FB Marketplace/Craigslist watch / 1975 Yamaha RD250

Last post by RDryan - August 21, 2026, 09:06:36 PM

Are those Bassini pipes on a RD250? Cool bikes for sale, Goshen,CT.

75' rd250

#9

eBay/FB Marketplace/Craigslist watch / Re: NSR400 (hotrod) in Concord...

Last post by RDnuTZ - August 21, 2026, 08:19:36 PM

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.

#10

eBay/FB Marketplace/Craigslist watch / Re: NSR400 (hotrod) in Concord...

Last post by RDryan - August 21, 2026, 08:17:09 PM

Yeah it's interesting. Now I know you can obtain aftermarket bus bars to mount them on. Just trying to understand if it's OEM or just a mod that's executed down and dirty.