This 1975 Yamaha RD350 was purchased as a

disassembled project five years ago and

subsequently rebuilt as a cafe racer-inspired show

bike. Power is from a rebuilt 350cc two-stroke twin

with new crank seals, Wiseco pistons, ported reed

cages, a Banshee boost bottle, Powerdynamo battery-

less ignition, and more. Shifting is through a six-

speed transmission using a close ration RD400 gear

set, and the bodywork has been modified with a

custom tank, seat pan, and competition-style

fairing.

Bodywork is finished in white with blue striping and

includes an Airtec fairing as well as a custom-

fabricated seat pan. The fuel tank was sourced from

a Yamaha RD400, stretched 4? to include an oil tank,

and fitted with an FZR600 fuel cap and a T500 oil

cap. A transparent windscreen is currently

installed, and an additional smoked version will

also be included.

The front suspension features Racetech springs with

FK emulators and adjustable fork caps. The brake

rotors and calipers were sourced from an FZR1000 and

mounted with a custom adapter and stainless steel

lines. The rear swingarm is fitted with brass

bushings and Ikon adjustable shocks. Folding Tarozzi

rearsets are mounted with custom brackets.

The 350cc 2-stroke twin was rebuilt with new pistons

and crank seals as well as an EBC clutch, and is

paired with a close-ratio six-speed transmission

sourced from an RD400. Modifications include:

+1 over Wiseco pistons

Boyesen reed valves with modified cages

RZ350 intake manifolds

Banshee boost bottle

Powerdynamo battery-less ignition system

Moto Carrera expansion chambers

This RD350 was twice awarded Best Cafe Racer at the

Barber Vintage Motorcycle Festival and is offered

with an additional smoked windscreen, build

receipts, and a clean Washington title.

Asking price $6,500