1974 Yamaha RD350 cafe custom - CL -Oceanside, CA

[SoCal250]

(not mine)

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/mcy/d/oceanside-1974-yamaha-rd350-cafe-racer/7213781373.html

1974 Yamaha RD350 Cafe Racer - $7,700 (Oceanside)
1974 RD350. This has been a long term project of mine, it's finally been completed, and I've ridden it a few times, unfortunately, it's time for it to find a (good) new home. This project started in 2014 with a trip from Seattle to Sacramento and from a parts lot this bike was built. Clean Title.

Body:
RGV250 (VJ22) front forks & triple tree
Custom spacers for original front wheel
Fzr600 rotor with custom spacer
RGV250 front brakes (master cylinder, caliper, rotor) with a steel braided line
Custom machines tachometer/key ignition mount
Steering dampener
TR3 Replica fiberglass tank w/custom paint (inside sealed with caswell tank sealer)
Custom Fiberglass seat piece
Custom aluminum oil tank that mounts to frame under seat piece
YSS rear shocks, rated for 170-190# rider
Powder coated Frame, Swing arm, triple tree
Rear sets
520 sprocket and chain conversion

Engine:
Stage 2 ported cylinders by Ed Earlenbach
Cut heads for correct squish tolerance
Welded Vitos crank
Pro-X Pistons & Rods
Vape CDI Ignition and Charging System (eliminates need for a battery)
YZ85 V-Force Reeds
NGK spark plug wires/caps
Custom painted side covers
VM30 Carburetors w/ Uni Pod filters
Moto Carrera Pipes

Engine has less than 10 hours on it. Practically new, I've rode it maybe 100 miles. Pictures speak for themselves. Any questions let me know.

Check out video of a cold start here:
https://youtu.be/eRpwkbocOoE

[RDFL]

Great bike.

[85RZwade]

 

[Djg8493]

It can't be easy to get your hands on that front end set up.  I bet there is some $$$s invested in that.  Geometry Looks great compared to other set ups I have seen used!

[RDFL]

It can't be easy to get your hands on that front end set up. Geometry Looks great compared to other set ups I have seen used!

I thought same thing, would like to buy the front end.