Topics - 2 Smoker

#1

General Chatter / Non OEM Cables

May 04, 2025, 12:34:58 PM

What are the thoughts or experiences using after market cables from India and if positive what vendor to choose would help also.
Not sure if these are whats being offered state side now that the RDs are in there 50's (Throttle Cable) really expensive state side, my goal is to do a complete new cable purchase.
I really like to buy from US vendors but money is tight.

#2

Turning Wrenches / Mikuni Round Slide Main Nozzle

May 02, 2025, 12:36:13 PM

I did a search and found nothing on the subject of replacing the main nozzles on my 1974 RD 250A without damaging the threads form threads that the main jet screws into. The old ones were solidified and were damaged on the way out and I do not want to damage the new main nozzles on assembly. any advice on what to use would be great.

Thanks,
Jim

#3

Show Off / My New 250

March 18, 2025, 08:34:31 PM

Purchased this two weeks ago out of Seattle Washington.

1974 RD 250

1974 RD250.jpg

#4

Turning Wrenches / RD 350 Stock Carbs

October 01, 2024, 11:58:41 AM

Question is this, should I run my stock carbs with the Dave F mod or replace with new carbs. Engine is stage II port with stock cages with TDR reeds.

#5

General Chatter / RD 350 Bar Switces and Brake Caliper

August 26, 2024, 03:38:29 PM

Debating purchasing new components and would like some feed back if any of you made these purchases and your input. Other options of course rebuilding and restoring originals.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/183505716260

https://www.ebay.com/itm/173617053067?fits=Year%3A1975%7CModel%3ARD350%7CMake%3AYamaha&_nkw=1975+yamaha+rd+350&itmmeta=01J6833ZAGYQ407VRH66A1YF5P&hash=item286c61fd8b:g:ETwAAOSwhnlb2duh

#6

General Chatter / Metal Badges

August 22, 2024, 01:55:44 PM

What did the Yamaha factory use on the RD side enging casings to adhere the metal badges.
Even after almost 50 years they were very hard to remove.
Large round YAMAHA ignition cover and rectangular YAMAHA opposite side

#7

General Chatter / Tachometer question

June 16, 2024, 11:34:36 AM

On my 1972 Yamaha CS5 200 the tachometer has three indicator lights going left to right, Green/Neutral, Amber/Flasher and Red/? it has a C next to it on the meter.

#8

Show Off / New to the Herd

May 11, 2024, 12:01:25 PM

CS5 200
Original except 2nd over yami pistons, fuel petcock valve with 7000 miles......no rust in tank.
More pics to come

#9

General Chatter / Reproduction Decals

February 23, 2024, 11:33:17 AM

They will be used on an RD 350 1975B model, I have found several vendors but I am wanting some feedback on others experience in their decal purchase.

Thanx,
Jim

#10

Show Off / Yamaha YFS 200 Blaster

February 16, 2024, 04:37:03 AM

I purchased this last summer, it was on craigslist located in Boise, ID for three months not a soul purchased it and it looked brand new, I just figured something was wrong with it as it was selling for $1800.00 . My daughter moved from Texas to Meridian,Id figured I would call him up to ask some questions on the Blaster, the man said he is the second owner and they do not ride it.....

so I go through the hit list with the usual questions and he says it is solid and they don't ride it, then he says that it is like new. okay I am snagged on the line now and ask the wife if she wants to go visit Kristine our daughter her husband and two grand kids....well you can only guess the answer from my wife. So the weekend comes and I am up early and loading up the truck with the usual's spare, jack tools...you know its a road trip. I also had to pull our trailer because if I bought the Blaster I would not be able to get it in the back of the pick up without a proper ramp. Well the wife says why are we taking the truck and the trailer

So she says what is it and how much does it cost... she chilled out after about an hour into the trip and refocused on visiting family members. We arrive at the purchase location and the guy says take it for a ride and you dont have to ask me twice and I am test riding it and the whole time just thinking can this be for real, because the machine is flawless with of course the hint of some carb tuning. the man said he rode it once just like the previous owner and at the moment I realised that the machine scared the shit out of them, I looked at the rear grab bar and sure enough it had been bent with no other rash markings anywhere else... I offered him $1700. and he took it. Even the wife was saying we scored because after all the years since teens she knows what two stroke engine noise should sound like.