My dream of a RD

[2_DONE_THE_TON]

hey guys!

last week i wanted to buy an rd 350 from some guy nearby,the bike was sold before i even got to it.
so i found this rd 250 1977.
the seller tells that it has 17000km on its tach,it had an accident but that it runs fine,he sells it for 600 euros .
i always dreamt of building a 2 stroker cafe racer.
but i fear that the 250 will be to weak for me....thats why i was always looking for the 350.
do you guys have any experiences comparing these two rides?
i dont wanna spend money on some slow machine,altough the design of this machine is in my view better than the 350.

 

[VonYinzer]

The 250 is plenty quick and powerful for around town and the backroads. Plus, its only a top end swap away from being a 350. Oh... Also... If you ever come across one of those tanks (like on the bike in the pictures) I'd be interested in buying it.

 

[2_DONE_THE_TON]

oh very interesting...im rlly interested in buying it now.

how much approx. will the top end swap cost?which mods need to be taken if i go that way?

another question:

i heard that the carbs of 2 strokes are the "centerpiece" of these monsters.i recently swapped my kz 400 carb filters to single pods,the get that cafe look.
will this work with these carbs too,cuz i see very rarely 2 strokes with single pods.

 

[VonYinzer]

The carbs will need to be functioning correctly, yes. You'll be able to run aftermarket filters as long as you use top quality items (K&N or UNI come to mind).

 

[VonYinzer]

As far as cost... A couple hundred dollars (USD) would get you a good top end here in the US. You'll need jugs, pistons, rings, heads, gaskets, etc...

 

[WIESEL]

The 250 will surprise you, it makes my gt380 seem like a turd. Slap some chambers on her and gather parts for your 350 swap. Headstuds will also be a must.

 

[VonYinzer]

Hell, I had a stock RD200 a couple years back that would make a CB350 look downright stupid.

 

[Rich Ard]

I bought a 175 two stroke for my wife that is faster, lighter, easier to work on and more fun than my CB450 ever was.

 

[bradj]

We never got that 250 motor in the states but i would be suprised if 350 jugs wouldnt fit

 

[SONICJK]

That's a damn good looking bike.
Is that a rd400 tank or is that a smaller factory 250 version?
That's exactly what I'm looking for for my build

 

[VonYinzer]

That's a damn good looking bike.
Is that a rd400 tank or is that a smaller factory 250 version?
That's exactly what I'm looking for for my build

Hands off my tank fuck-hole.




Brad, from some quick interweb searching... The 350 top end should fit.

 

[2_DONE_THE_TON]

the owner just called me....i live 2hours away from him and couldnt see the bike till tomorrow...he sold the bike for 450 euros.FML my life is over.

i want an effin rd.

 

[2_DONE_THE_TON]

FOUND ANOTHER ONE:

this one is in rlly good condition,the paint is awful,i mean what did they think back then when designed that turd ?
its 1979 build.he wants 800 euros.this time ill be fast enough .

what do you guys think?

 

[VonYinzer]

The paint is awesome.

 

[2_DONE_THE_TON]

watch out or your tank is gone !
if i buy this one ill go for the small 1973 tank...so ill trade that one.

i want it that way

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZCnrVMEzBM

 

[johnu]

That red and white 250 is awesome, I would leave the tank and paint stock. I would go for the RD400 though.

 

[WIESEL]

I will be happy to trade you tanks.
I will even paint mine the color of your choice.

 

[HerrDeacon]

Agree, I love those old Yamaha paint scheme's.

 

[2_DONE_THE_TON]

love the scheme too but white red is not my favorite combo

why should i go for the the 400?

 

[johnu]

love the scheme too but white red is not my favorite combo

why should i go for the the 400?

I didn't say you should but I would just cause it's the same bike with a bit more balls.