RZ/RD 350 & Misc. 2-Stroke Tech BBS

I run nothing but 94 with Ethanol in my bike. I do add a splash of race gas because I love the smell plus you get the added lubrication from the lead. I run nothing but 94 in my car and it helps with detonation. I've run an 11.55@118mph at the track and that is with a 1.88 60ft and an unlocked conve...

If you look at NOS mirrors they actually have two way tape to stick to the fairing. I was going to take a picture but I'm too lazy. Aftermarket mirrors do not have this.

Amazing job! Looks great!

We have 2 Yamaha dealers here, one has been around for over 40 years but has changed owners. I think there use to be 4 here in the late 80's, early 90's. Four for sure because I can still remember the names. I bought my 85 RZ350 from one that closed it's doors in the early 90's.

Yeah John, I try to get the parts from the local Yammy dealer. That is where I bought the rad cap from. I was just floored by the difference in price for the same NOS piece! I did buy some new parts for the SRX on ebay at prices less than what some are asking for old used ones.

I'm trying to restore my 1981 SRX440 and I have most the parts I need but I need a few little odds and ends. I was looking at Partzilla and was floored by the insane prices! I ordered a new rad cap and paid $40 cdn, Partzilla wanted $83.66 us! So where would you guys look to get parts NOS or afterma...

Great story and great run! That must be a good feeling to still hold the record this many years later?

Nice bike, John! I like the pipes. Who makes them?

Amazing! Excellent work.

FWIW: the TSS front suspension of the 80's Yamaha snowmobiles was an aircraft landing gear knock-off. The V-Max name is borrowed from the MAX-Throttle position of the F-15 Eagle. If you look, you can find aviation industry influence in many bikes and cars- especially in the 80's. Funny you mention ...

Thanks guys. WEAR YOUR GEAR I suspect I would have had to make a trip to the hospital if I wasn't. And it so happens since I was testing new main jets I figured I might be going fast a bit, and it was a very cool day, I chose the race leathers rather that the summer outfit. Good choice on that day ...

Hope everything goes extremely well for you! Keep positive and have a speedy recovery!

I would hit it with penetrating oil and let it sit and hit it again. If that doesn't work try heating it up. I don't know how much force your impact has. But I had an issue with a machine shop forcing on my dampener on the car and cross threading the balancer bolt. My air impact didn't work but I ha...

I guess that makes sense but that add still has scam written all over it. Someone should contact the guy and ask for pictures of the electric start!

A guy just left my place after looking at a box truck that I want to sell. He has to check with his wife. I almost laughed aloud with this string fresh in mind. I guess it comes down to who controls the money. My cousin is well to do and he never runs anything by his wife. He tells her what he is d...