yamaha rd 350 ypvs

FLASH · Nova Slayer Joined: 13 May 2002 Karma :

i recently brought this beauty off of ebay . Had some work to do but any way had it mot'd today no problems . Wink

my dad did warn me about the power valve dam i had a smile ear to ear . Laughing

its so fast Twisted Evil

for a 20 yr old bike !! just was wondring if u guys have had the experience of riding 1 ? Rolling Eyes

Or if u know of any links !!

thanks
lee
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RD 350 YPVS

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Did have one a while ago.

https://www.yamaha-rd.com/forum/ is a good place for a lot of info about them.

Mine was the F2, which had a 'restricted' top end. I didn't find it /that/ exciting - but then the bike I was riding before was a tuned zx9 Smile

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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Warp drive NOW Mr. Sulu! Mr. Green

Silly, silly bikes. Good luck keeping it in fuel Wink

You think it is fast now?!
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bish777 · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Nov 2004 Karma :

mmmmmm highly tuned two strokes with the power delivery of a blender being switched on and off!
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FLASH · Nova Slayer Joined: 13 May 2002 Karma :

tellin me lethal ! and i did have a bandit but its totally different power delivery. Rolling Eyes

fuel aint bad ive been about on it to day only put £5 in it . Also try'n not to ride it in the rain Confused

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RD 350 YPVS

stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Which one you got? Got any piccies?

I always liked the early LC2 ones with the belly pan and nose fairing. Mine was streetfightered and finished in metalflake purple. A ballhair off a full stage 3 tune, full micron race system rearsets, jacked up exhaust brackets, gasflowed head and powervalve. The purple renthall drag bars to hold the fecker down with, you had to ride it with your chest over the clocks if you cracked it wide open to keep the front-end down.

Best ever moment was pissing all over my mates new ducati monster on it. Kept pace with him in first and second without dipping into the powerband then held it open in third until the scenery blurred. Looked over my shoulder as I hit the ton to give him the finger Middle Finger

Boy was he pissed off Twisted Evil

Good job I don't still have it really. No self-control when you put me on one of them.
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mistergixer · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jun 2005 Karma :

It was my brothers RD that got me into bikes:
The noise from the servos on ignition.
The noise from the Micron cans he fitted.
The way it ate pistons.
The bonkers power delivery.

Magic stuff.
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robbiehall · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 20 Jul 2003 Karma :

Hi, I have the R model - like a F2 but with twin headlamp fairing.

The YPVS - powervalve system actually reduces the on-off feeling you get with the plain LC's (hence a bit of debate over which is better) to make it more rideable through the midrange.
Also worth considering are reed spacers and/or a boost bottle - speak to Nigel at NK Racing www.nkracing.co.uk
I have fitted Tokico 4 pot calipers, with adaptor plates from Nigel, which with HEL brake lines improved the feel from the brakes no end. If you fancy a Stainless Steel chainguard I know where one can be had.

Cheers
Rob
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FLASHER · Derestricted Danger Joined: 07 Jul 2005 Karma :

my rd is the unfaired model (31k) the mods are as follows !!

micron fork brace
braided front brake lines
full micron expansions and end cans
i was told some port work has been done by stan sthenphens
custom paint seen better days though!
the work i had to do to it when i got it was !!

new tyre's
front mud gaurd
head light and bracket
horn
front sproket nut
clutch cable
repair the clocks to a sertain extent !!
front fork seals

but i do love a good tinker about with the bikes proveded everthing goes my way Laughing

. could do with some bits though if any of u guys have got any lying around ?? Rolling Eyes

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Barry_M2 · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Sep 2004 Karma :

Flash, did you get it from a guy in Hertford?

the grim reaper · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Karma :

My neighbour has just bought a genuine 12000 mile RD500LC, it's utterly bonkers. Wouldn't keep up with my Blade but that's not what it's about.

Cheers

Grim
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flat spot · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Aug 2003 Karma :

Now bin it off and go and get a real LC Razz

See you at yamaha-rd.com Wink

gavin · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Jul 2005 Karma :

nora2004 · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 12 Oct 2004 Karma :

You think normal rd's are fun, you wanna try riding this, a mental engine in a modern frame and running gear!

FLASHER · Derestricted Danger Joined: 07 Jul 2005 Karma :

gavin im liking wot uyou have done with that rd what are the rear and front end off if you dont mind me askin ?? i got my rd from a nice man in elmers end !!!
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

I found my F2 YPVS quite tame for wheelies - but it did bring me on a bit because I had to work it a bit more, rather than just using the power.

The F2 has a fat midrange kick, but not much top end, so you have to get it pretty high before the revs get too high.

Some of my best wheelies have been on one though, I reckon.

Did manage to 12 it and fall off the back at one point as well (video around somewhere).

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

The RD350YPVS should have about the same power as standard as the RS250. Just rather a lot more scope for tuning.

The older LC has less top end power, but a hell of a lot less low down power and will come in with one hell of a bang. Probably slower but more fun.

All the best

Keith
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Josh|RD125LC · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Sep 2004 Karma :

Hehe, another one joins the RD club! Nice one! Very Happy

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FLASHER · Derestricted Danger Joined: 07 Jul 2005 Karma :

sorry for bringing up this thread again ! but i jus taxed (valver) <-- her name ! as for the wheeliessss i havent tried them yet clutch slips when i give here greif Crying or Very sad

gota check her out maybe new clutch plates Question

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Josh|RD125LC · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Sep 2004 Karma :

Possibly, but first thing is to check your clutch cable and make sure it isn't too loose.
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Josh|RD125LC · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Sep 2004 Karma :

*Shrugs*.
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Josh|RD125LC · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Sep 2004 Karma :

I tried hard to find the video but failed.

Gavin that RD is sweet as f00k. I want it!

Tell me a bit about it pwease! Might get one! Thumbs Up

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