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RDnuTZ · August 18, 2024, 09:56:37 PM

that's what it looked like to me too, but I have seen some cut down and shaped RD350 to look like that. Just curious if it was a DIY mod job or if somebody is selling RD400 style new fenders.

RustyRD · August 22, 2024, 04:44:22 AM

Front fender should be 400, I had purchased a 400 back in 1981 that was in need of rebuild and installed a TZ style full fairing and front fender. This has been a shed since that time, ran across it and it still looks pretty decent.

RustyRD · October 06, 2024, 06:01:31 PM

fuel lines and filters installed, tank cleaned and fuel onboard. Got the nerve up to finally crank it up, and with fingers crossed it came to life. This engine has been sitting and needing a rebuild since 1981. The crank was built by John Ritter and he performed top end work as well, and it all sounds good with no unusual sounds. I still need to do more thorough checkover prior to a test ride , but very close.

RustyRD · October 06, 2024, 09:32:35 PM

I have a video to post however I am having issues with it. A pic of it out of the shop

RustyRD · October 07, 2024, 04:37:14 AM

https://youtube.com/shorts/mPx1OMW5IVI
ok able to copy link from YouTube , need to make a better video, however here it is, IT'S ALIVE!!

m in sc · October 07, 2024, 07:43:53 AM

sounds good. side note you can embed the video in the post. (theres a youtube button)^

RustyRD · October 07, 2024, 08:13:08 PM

DOH,

I see it now. Thank You Mark

85RZwade · October 13, 2024, 11:10:03 AM

Love it, Russ

RustyRD · October 14, 2024, 11:50:37 AM

Thank you sir. I would like to get a Texavina seat for it. maybe next week...

RustyRD · October 14, 2024, 08:57:00 PM

Had to do it. pulled the trigger on a Texavina seat, I look forward to posting pics of the seat on the bike when it arrives.

RustyRD · October 20, 2024, 06:41:34 AM

This is the model I have selected, hope it fits around the back of the tank ok, without too much of a gap. Now it just needs to hurry up and get here.

RustyRD · December 20, 2024, 02:53:42 PM

Well I ordered the seat 10/21 and recieved it today 12/20 what a wait, I felt like Ralphie on a Christmas story. looks great and fits well foam density seems to be ok, only a ride will determine. I really like the look. Merry Christmas everyone

KANDY · December 20, 2024, 03:35:49 PM

The other seat loks good for me

RustyRD · December 20, 2024, 07:29:33 PM

the foam in the other seat is a repop and was very dense, and the pan had rusty edges. Are you interested in my old one?

dgorms · December 20, 2024, 08:05:33 PM

Thanks Russ, Kind of a blueprint for my next build! Slowly amassing the parts.

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