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Well, it's that time of year again: winters arrived in the UK and its cold with permanently wet and salty roads, not been out on a bike for weeks now, so I find myself spending more and more hours in my "Man Cave" - fettling.

I've joined a growing number of my mates in buying another winter project: so I lashed out and bought my self a Christmas pressie in the form of a project RD350 Yam. She's just arrived from the US, with original paint and chrome, and a claimed genuine one owner 5000 miles on the clock . I cant believe how tiny it feels after riding big bikes - just moving her around the garage it honestly feels like a moped !

Just wondered if any other forum members have down-sized and bought a tiddler ?

Anyway, here's a few pics as she came from the shippers (I am well pleased with her un-restored condition . I will post some "after" pics when I finish my fettling.








Cheers Tim

Sweet !! I had a buddy (actually been my bud for the last 45 years) who had one of these. I was riding a Kawasaki S2 350 triple. We rode the wheels off of those 2 bikes. he and I would race each other and he always got me by half a bike length in the quarter. I never did win. The only thing worth checking is the reed valves. Boyesen's were my favorites.

Thanks for sharing. Brings back a few memories. Awesome. Enjoy!!

Niiiiceeee. My first bike was a RD250 , my dad had the 350. Would love to get my hands an another one. Have been tinkering with 1976 Suzuki GT550. Almost to the point of getting her on the road. Haven't got any photos to upload yet

Well, that is a nice xmas present, you must have been really nice this year. I was not aware that the RD350 went back that much time. Friend of mine had a modern one and I used to "chase" him with my Z1300, meant that I as following the blue smoke until I could see him at our destination, waiting for me. Never tried it out on the Autobahn though, I am sure I would have won.

Brings back memories to me, too.

Thanks, enjoy

Holger

Awesome looking unit! Wishing you a Safe and Merry Xmas.

My first ride was a 1980 RD400G and looking back now I understand how inappropriate it was for a learner. I have vivid memories of opening up the throttle and then finding it rather difficult to back off while trying to hang on at the same time . It went like the clappers!

Looks like its in great shape for its years. Nice find!

I know what you mean about small bikes. They feel like mopeds after riding 700+ lb monsters. Shortly before the season ended I rode buddies my buddies CBR600. Went like stink but felt like a bicycle under me lol.