F/S 1973 Yamaha RD350

[Wildman1024]

$5,500obo

Here we have an awesome 1973 Yamaha RD350. This has been my project since 2015. Now that it is complete I am offering it up for someone to really enjoy it.

The entire engine was just rebuilt and tuned by Nick @ Vintage Smoke in New Jersey. He was trained by one of the best RD guys, John Ritter before he retired. Above in the pictures is a receipt of the engine work, details and prices. The MZB ignition, carbs and exhaust were supplied by me brand new in box and installed at time of rebuild. Bike only has 62 miles on the fresh engine so not even fully broken in yet.

This past year I went through the entire bike and pretty much replaced everything on it before sending it out for the engine. I have close to $9,000 into restoring the bike to this condition. When I got it in 2015, it had sat behind a garage since 1991 not running. The last 2 pictures are what it looked like the night I rescued it. Below is a list of all items replaced.

Brand new front and rear tires.
Front wheel bearings and seals replaced with all balls kit.
Front fender sand blasted and powder coated black.
New front brake pads and stainless steel brake line (Not installed but included with the sale).
New front brake master cylinder.
Front forks were rebuilt with new Race tech springs, seals, boots and filled with 20wt oil.
New black super bike handlebars with new grips.
New JL Stainless Exhaust
New Power-dynamo MZB electronic ignition with Dynamic ignition timing box.
New Keihin PWK28mm Carbs & Y-Boot intake with K&N Filter.
New Battery.
New Motion Pro clutch and throttle cables.
Oil Pump delete kit from HVC Cycles.
Swing arm was blasted and powder coated black. New bronze bushings were installed.
New 520 chain and both sprockets
Blasted and powder coated the chain guard black.
Rear wheel was rebuilt with new all balls bearings, seals and new cush drive rubbers.
Rear fender was shortened and powder coated black.
Rear tail light bracket was blasted and powder coated black.
New HAGON rear shocks.
New front and rear reproduction blinkers that match the originals.
Rear brake stay was blasted and powder coated black.
Rear brake actuator was blasted and powder coated black.
Grease zerks for the swing arm and rear brakes were replaced with new ones and greased.
New reproduction HVC Mirrors
New rear brake pads.
All of the rubber mounts for the fenders, rear tail light etc have been replaced with new ones.
Rubber on kick start lever has been replaced with new.
A bunch of misc hardware for handlebars, fender mounts etc has been replaced with nice stainless allen socket cap bolts.
New fuel petcock for tank from HVC Cycles.

I have a pickup and will help deliver within 100 miles of Albany/Saratoga area NY.

I have clean and clear NY State title in my name ready to go.



Video of bike running -

 

[Phauxtoe]

SWEET!

 

[togmaster]

That was the bike of my dreams when I was a teenager. GLWS for a beautiful machine.

 

[turbobike]

Restoring motorcycles, this is how you make a small fortune!........you just have to start with a LARGE fortune

Beautiful job by the way!

 

[Wildman1024]

Restoring motorcycles, this is how you make a small fortune!........you just have to start with a LARGE fortune

Beautiful job by the way!

This is more of a "This is how you loose a lot of money" restoring on old bike that you wanted to keep and now are not interested in it anymore.

 

[Wildman1024]

Bike looked like this is 2015 when I bought it.

 

[Uzi]

The only issue with putting a lot of money into getting a motorcycle running again, is that you don't usually get that money back. Labor costs are a big loss for the owner too. A new owner shouldn't pay for old labor costs. It should run to begin with, otherwise it's just a parts bike. Definitely no return on aftermarket exhausts should be expected or any parts like that. It's all part of the game that applies to everyone and it sucks. If I got back money for all the hoses aftermarket exhausts, OEM bolt and hardware replacements, new fenders, bodywork, etc etc. I'd be RICH over the years. Either it's a full original restoration (no dents in tank, paint in excellent condition all around, all parts rechromed and powder coated, no chips on battery covers or wear on case covers) or it's value is simply diminished. Good luck with the sale.

 

[Wildman1024]

The only issue with putting a lot of money into getting a motorcycle running again, is that you don't usually get that money back. Labor costs are a big loss for the owner too. A new owner shouldn't pay for old labor costs. It should run to begin with, otherwise it's just a parts bike. Definitely no return on aftermarket exhausts should be expected or any parts like that. It's all part of the game that applies to everyone and it sucks. If I got back money for all the hoses aftermarket exhausts, OEM bolt and hardware replacements, new fenders, bodywork, etc etc. I'd be RICH over the years. Either it's a full original restoration (no dents in tank, paint in excellent condition all around, all parts rechromed and powder coated, no chips on battery covers or wear on case covers) or it's value is simply diminished. Good luck with the sale.

Yep I realize that. Never planned on selling this bike after the motor was done. After it took a year to get the guy to get the engine done I'm just over looking at the bike.

I will consider trades for vehicles or other bikes. No HARLEY OR CRUISER TYPES!

 

[freddy]

How about a 1993 NSR250?

....just needs a little tlc.

 

[Wildman1024]

How about a 1993 NSR250?

....justs needs a little tlc.

Maybe. Whats it need and have any pics?

 

[freddy]

Maybe. Whats it need and have any pics?

Doesn't turn over. Probably just need to clean carbs. Change plugs. That kind of thing.

 

[Wildman1024]

Doesn't turn over. Probably just need to clean carbs. Change plugs. That kind of thing.

No thanks. Not looking for another project.

 

[freddy]

No thanks. Not looking for another project.

Just checking.

Two-smokes rule!

 

[stokes]

Nice job,very tempted.Always loved the sound of a 2 stroke.Had a Kaw H2 back in the 70's.Havent rode a 2 stroke since then.Good luck with the sale.

 

[cgrutt]

Nice bike GLWS. Had a friend who restored an old Yamaha like that. He made a carbon fiber name badge for it but replaced the h with an m .... Yamama lol. Nobody ever noticed until it was pointed out to them...

 

[av8r]

I had an Orange one in high school. Still think about getting another, but I think I'd grab an RZ at that price. Good luck with it. Looks very nice.

 

[Wildman1024]

I had an Orange one in high school. Still think about getting another, but I think I'd grab an RZ at that price. Good luck with it. Looks very nice.

I don't think the price is bad. They have sold for more on eBay without all the new stuff and a used engine.

 

[av8r]

I don't think the price is bad. They have sold for more on eBay without all the new stuff and a used engine.

Sorry..didn't say it was bad.

 

[David D]

Good job with the Resto. You didn't mention, or at least I didn't see if any head work was done. Back in the early 70's I rode a 72 Kawasaki H2 750 Triple. The thing was an animal. It was built for running a straight line only. If you started to lean too far, the bike would start to wobble. A sure sign of having brass bushings in the swingarm in stead of either needle or ball bearings.

 

[stokes]

Good job with the Resto. You didn't mention, or at least I didn't see if any head work was done. Back in the early 70's I rode a 72 Kawasaki H2 750 Triple. The thing was an animal. It was built for running a straight line only. If you started to lean too far, the bike would start to wobble. A sure sign of having brass bushings in the swingarm in stead of either needle or ball bearings.

Hence the "widow maker" moniker.I loved that bike anyways.

 

[Wildman1024]

Price Drop: $4500 OBO

 

[Wildman1024]

Anyone have $3500 bucks?????

 

[Chicken Shoot]

Anyone have $3500 bucks?????

I have an old Wheel Horse and $20 cash. LOL

 

[Eddie Gunks]

Anyone have $3500 bucks?????

I do.....but i am planning to use it for the next 5 months in SE Asia!

 

[Wildman1024]

I have an old Wheel Horse and $20 cash. LOL

I got money for you for that already. Don't you worry.

 

[Wildman1024]

I do.....but i am planning to use it for the next 5 months in SE Asia!

That's import a wife money for the next 5 years???

 

[Eddie Gunks]

That's import a wife money for the next 5 years???

No wives for me. I learned my lesson!

 

[Wildman1024]

No wives for me. I learned my lesson!

I have been with the same one for the last 10 years and still no ring. Just buying time.....

 

[Eddie Gunks]

I have been with the same one for the last 10 years and still no ring. Just buying time.....

Dont do it.

 

[Wildman1024]

Dont do it.

Oh I'm not. Buying time till I can just disappear. If someone buys this bike I can use that for a small house down payment!