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Haus of Projects / Re: 1985 Yamaha RZ350 Red/Whit...
Last post by skyline - Today at 01:55:16 PMSo, I had a last minute surprise when I went to pickup - one oil seal was missing. I got lucky to have it in stock at local store and FINALLY got it home.
It rained going home but was trouble free nevertheless.
Still have few issues to deal with:
a. Overflow in Carbs, probably float height needs to be adjusted.
b. Left exhaust leaking.
c. 2T Oil tank seeping, still need to find ways for a fix.
All in all, very happy with end result.
HUGE thanks to:
Brian
Dave
Orlando
Ken's Garage: https://www.youtube.com/c/KensGarage1
powervalve pete's garage: https://www.youtube.com/@powervalvepetesgarage
Members on this forum
and my kid brother.
It rained going home but was trouble free nevertheless.
Still have few issues to deal with:
a. Overflow in Carbs, probably float height needs to be adjusted.
b. Left exhaust leaking.
c. 2T Oil tank seeping, still need to find ways for a fix.
All in all, very happy with end result.
HUGE thanks to:
Brian
Dave
Orlando
Ken's Garage: https://www.youtube.com/c/KensGarage1
powervalve pete's garage: https://www.youtube.com/@powervalvepetesgarage
Members on this forum
and my kid brother.
#2
Turning Wrenches / Re: 1980 RD 400G model info
Last post by SoCal250 - Today at 12:24:52 PMSide covers - are the same as the US and CAN RD400F, just different decals.
Tool Kit - a correct OEM tool kit will be hard to find and very expensive. If you just want a similar universal kit you can get one from Economy Cycle (who sponsors this site) https://www.economycycle.com/product-category/tools-hardware/tool-kits/ Yambits in the UK also sells tool kits. https://yambits.co.uk/tool_kits_parts_for_yamaha_rd400g.html
Kick start Lever - reproduction levers are available from several sources. https://yambits.co.uk/rd400g-kickstart-lever-p-37969.html The same part was used on the US & CAN RD400F. There's a used on on eBay right now: https://www.ebay.com/itm/176355883141
Here's what yours looked like when new.
There was one for sale here locally a few years ago. Kind of unusual to see a Canadian bike for sale in Southern California.
https://www.2strokeworld.net/forum/index.php?topic=318.0
Tool Kit - a correct OEM tool kit will be hard to find and very expensive. If you just want a similar universal kit you can get one from Economy Cycle (who sponsors this site) https://www.economycycle.com/product-category/tools-hardware/tool-kits/ Yambits in the UK also sells tool kits. https://yambits.co.uk/tool_kits_parts_for_yamaha_rd400g.html
Kick start Lever - reproduction levers are available from several sources. https://yambits.co.uk/rd400g-kickstart-lever-p-37969.html The same part was used on the US & CAN RD400F. There's a used on on eBay right now: https://www.ebay.com/itm/176355883141
Here's what yours looked like when new.
There was one for sale here locally a few years ago. Kind of unusual to see a Canadian bike for sale in Southern California.
https://www.2strokeworld.net/forum/index.php?topic=318.0
#3
Turning Wrenches / Re: Custom piston window Gray ...
Last post by SoCal250 - Today at 11:51:10 AM
Bummer Tim, not good news. On the positive side, now you have a chance to rebuild it better like you always do. #4
Turning Wrenches / Custom piston window Gray Ghos...
Last post by Kawtriplefreak - Today at 11:33:54 AM
My Harbor Freight borescope revealed a newly installed window in the LH piston....
#5
Turning Wrenches / Re: 1980 RD 400G workshop Manu...
Last post by 604Paulb - Today at 01:45:05 AMThanks for the info SoCal250, I will snap a few pics and upload them. From what I have read, I'm missing the usual hard to find items.
Undertail assembly
Side covers
Tool Kit
Correct Kickstarter.
3J7 casing is damaged. It looks like the chain jumped the sprocket
Exhaust pipes & carbs aren't original.
Looking forward to it!
Undertail assembly
Side covers
Tool Kit
Correct Kickstarter.
3J7 casing is damaged. It looks like the chain jumped the sprocket
Exhaust pipes & carbs aren't original.
Looking forward to it!
#6
Turning Wrenches / Re: Best year of USA spec RD35...
Last post by Brad-Man - Today at 12:28:20 AMI think that the '73 RD350 left stock is simply classic looking. I have a '74 survivor and a '75 ground up project that will get the best of everything only with a 400 engine as the basis. I think the '75 is the best looking.
#7
General Chatter / Re: Look what somebody did to ...
Last post by m in sc - May 02, 2024, 10:30:54 PMthats not really how it went down, but ok. he was told/sold how to have it done and just went along w it. Like said, i know both of them.
#8
Turning Wrenches / Re: Trimming Needle Jets
Last post by Perattzi - May 02, 2024, 10:09:24 PMRight on, I'll leave it be then. I'm guessing this is more of a fine tuning? My bike has stock porting, slightly modified DG's, y boot KN, and corrected squish by SCR, nothin crazy.
#9
General Chatter / Re: Look what somebody did to ...
Last post by Jspooner - May 02, 2024, 10:02:05 PMI agree with Warren, the guy built (or had built) what he wanted and he obviously likes it and probably doesn't give much of fuck what we think. I actually like it from the triple clamps back. IMO that front end does not belong on it. It looks out of place to me and also looks too heavy for a street tracker. It would be cool as shit on a TR replica or 73/74 TZ replica. FWIW, it wouldn't take much to make that bike look like a vintage road racer and then that front end would look right at home. If I was going for more of an original look on my TZ replica when I built it I would have held out for a matching set of drums for it, but I decided to give it an updated look.
#10
Turning Wrenches / Re: 1980 RD 400G workshop Manu...
Last post by SoCal250 - May 02, 2024, 08:56:47 PMWelcome 
and congrats on the new bike. Post up some photos!
The 400G is a Canadian spec bike, and is basically the same as the Canadian F model (only the graphics are different if I recall correctly). It should not have a points ignition because the RD400F/G in Canada came from the factory with CDI.
Sorry, I can't help you with a service manual as that model is one of the few I don't have.
3J7- is correct for an F or G mode1. Both were painted New Pearl White, but graphics differ between the years.
F model frame/engine numbers start with 3J7-000101, and G models begin at 3J7-020101
Cylinder head is 1-piece and a 3J7 part
Carburetors and cylinders are 2R9 parts
Wheels and brake calipers are 2V0 parts
and congrats on the new bike. Post up some photos!The 400G is a Canadian spec bike, and is basically the same as the Canadian F model (only the graphics are different if I recall correctly). It should not have a points ignition because the RD400F/G in Canada came from the factory with CDI.
Sorry, I can't help you with a service manual as that model is one of the few I don't have.
3J7- is correct for an F or G mode1. Both were painted New Pearl White, but graphics differ between the years.
F model frame/engine numbers start with 3J7-000101, and G models begin at 3J7-020101
Cylinder head is 1-piece and a 3J7 part
Carburetors and cylinders are 2R9 parts
Wheels and brake calipers are 2V0 parts