1970's 55HP 2 Stroke RD350 Finally RUNS!! Pt. 6

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[@VasilyBuilds]

What do you think about the longer vids? Also the "you should get this" comments, Keep in mind Im not rich 😂

[@warrenfloyd1484]

Me neither, lol😎👍

[@simocreations]

The more the better. I had a Jim lomas pipe on my April’s r/s 125. He makes the best sounding exhausts for 2 strokes for sure. I actually met him too

[@21JaRNo]

I like all videos of your channel. And for the "im not rich" part, i like the videos where people have to think if they can buy stuffs, and where they build with not every tool that there is, way better than a rich dude that can go and get every tool and has no budget. I prefer to see people like myself that can come up with a solution because they need to. Instead of the, oo does not work or fit? Never mindi will just buy this than.

[@BTR2018]

Good job man longer videos is the way.

[@dub_rider]

loving this build series, it's been so great seeing you bring an old classic back from the dead. got an idea for your rear light... seeing as you have a nice modern headlight now, maybe partner that up with a low profile led strip light on the back? you could integrate it into the bottom of the rear of your seatpan, or mount it under so it pokes out from the bottom. can't wait to see you ripping down the street on it!!

[@halmakenreuther8843]

Nothing beats the sound of a multi cylinder 2 stroke 😉 well done and greetings from germany

[@PingCrosby1]

I used to have a YDS7 and my mate got one of the first 250 LC’s that came out, he only had it for a week and wrote it off, he bought it back off the insurance company and got the 350 LC as he had passed his test. I bought the 250 off him, got the forks straightened and my neighbour worked at British Steel so he took my frame in and welded brackets in for the LC back suspension. It looked amazing and always drew crowds with people wondering what the hell it was lol. Handled fantastic as well 👍

[@barry8458]

RD 350 was my first fast 2-stroke I’ve ridden in the ‘70’s…it have left a good impressive memory ever since ..👍🏼

[@htothejay]

Oh yeah. Good job man! Those pipes sound soooo good. I own a modded rd400 with similar setup. Just such a hooligan bike for sure

[@daves984]

Keep at it. You are engineering on the fly. It's coming out awesome. Also it's not a mistake it's a "revision". Most prints at machine shops and fabrication will have multiple "revs"

[@itsme_allanp9957]

I have a 1979 Suzuki GS450 Cafe racer build that I'm close to completing. I thought about doing a mono-shock suspension, but currently I'm using the stock dual shock positions. For my taillight, used the LED strip brake/signal light combination with a slit cut into my seat hump to mount the light behind it.

[@MrPepper312]

In the 8th grade in 1965 it was cool to have a bike parked at school. The Yamaha 100 twin two stroke was bad ass to us kids. Then around 1969 we saw a Kawsaki 500 two stroke fly by while I was on my Yamaha 180 two stroke. It was a superbike to us at the time. Great memories.

[@homemade_madness]

Gotta love that two stroke twin sound!😍🔥 good job bro, i like the showoff edit at the end too👊🏻

[@VasilyBuilds]

Thanks bro!

[@rr-vv7tw]

@@VasilyBuilds Its hard to find a motor like this? Tnks🇵🇹

[@rr-vv7tw]

@@VasilyBuilds ??

[@MrThunderCunt]

@@rr-vv7tw the yamaha banshe engine is a liquid cooled non power valve version of the engine seen here. They are fairly expensive though, but you could probably find the engine featured in the video on ebay. The name of the engine is Yamaha RB350.

[@enoz.j3506]

Nice job,i owned a Beckett tuned RD400 back in the 80's,boy did it go.Make sure your rear tyre has been put on a very clean rim as my one slipped and tore the valve out!!!!! instant flat.

[@iancampbell6002]

Awesome build man🤘 the part about having to cut into the powder coat is why you should always wait to do and painting until all fab is done

[@johnmartin2079]

Thank you for re starting with the suspension, not very many great builders, know that frame technology has been the most successful modification

[@Adub86]

I’m constantly impressed with everything this young man does. Kudos to you homie, God bless. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@marthamryglod291]

Keep an eye on the lower shock mount. That's a high-load point. Excellent work!

[@joshwalsh4890]

Splatter the aluminum seat pan with regular old white vinegar, it will give it darker "rust" spots. Rinse when you like how it looks then clear coat it to seal it in.

[@jlucasound]

Always remember, when you use premix, always blip your throttle when you are down shifting (engine brake) as the bearings are being starved of oil as well as fuel when your slides are closed. I have had many Yamahas and Kawasakis with oil injection. I have never experienced or heard of an oil pump failure. I rode a 13 year old H1500 to Loudon, NH in 1983. I rode it back home. (This was the Loudon/Laconia Classic where the Honda V fours dominated the track.) I was forced to go over a jump and I didn't crash and the H1 didn't break. You don't have to bleed them. Run on premix until the oil gets through. JMO.

[@oldshovelhead]

LONGER VIDEOS! MOAR MORE MORE! Love the build Vasily! There are some very easy techniques to age or patina aluminum you can find via `net search. I do a lot of patina work on copper and metal for my metal artwork- you likely have all the chemicals you need right at home for the process. The process is generally very easy and can take anywhere from a couple of hours to just a couple of days. Some metal artists will store metal outside in the elements but that can take a long time to achieve the results you're looking for. Keep up the great work!

[@fz1rida953]

Im not big on the cafe style bikes but this one makes me want one. Looks like alot of fun to ripp through town with.

[@daviddavidson4496]

People don't think 55 hp is alot But when you've got something that's sub 350 lbs it'll MOVE

[@StanleyKubick1]

New seat looks so much better and congrats on the startup! Is there anything better than air-cooled 2t's?

[@chicagovasko]

It's amazing how much power comes out that small motor...

[@GhostOfDamned]

Aircooled triples

[@Dsw009]

Watercooled 2strokes

[@brianjacobsen5762]

Better than sex. Ring a Ring.!

[@brianjacobsen5762]

@@GhostOfDamned Water cooled 4cyl. The yamaha TZ 750.

[@chicagovasko]

I smiled when it started man this build took a while.

[@bryanglover3775]

Get another front fender put on the same location on the rear tire get a little bullet tail light put right on top of the tip of the fender mount it to the swing arm look badass great job

[@21JaRNo]

Only thing that is killing me is that the front light seems tilted to the right. But none the less your builds are always very entertaining and awesome to see being build by you! As is this bike. It looks very good.

[@eyeballengineering7007]

Some round headlight motorcycles have the alignment pins for the headlight glass tilted so that opposing traffic doesn't get an eyeful of low beam. I didn't notice what you're talking about. So I wouldn't know if that's what it was. Just making a point.

[@21JaRNo]

I thought i saw the led headlight with blinkers in them on his bike. And to me it seemed like one blinker was lower then the other one. That was what i ment.

[@yinyangyin]

brilliant, one tip tho', when starting a two stroke, feel the point of resistance on the kickstart then push firmly, it works. stabbing at the kickstart mangles pivot points & fu£ks up the starter gear. again, brilliant. 🏴‍☠️

[@tommyjefferson9525]

Hay my friend i had a1972 250 torque induction years ago me and my son road it all the time we love it very fast bike wish i still had it nice choice of bike be careful and have fun

[@thomasphilyaw8593]

I love those bikes, grew up around them just didn't have the money to buy one

[@lcampm2]

I cant express how cool this is. I had one in high school

[@rickavery3546]

Nice build . Love the rd350 sound so awesome. Add pipes = bad ass

[@bruceesterline3170]

Its called R&D Research and Development.👍

[@gbipit1]

I love your enthusiasm!

[@BladeRunner.43]

You do amazing work my guy keep grinding 💯

[@luke-ns8bk]

Im in the process of building a 650 jet ski powered mini drag bike. After seeing your blaster mini.

[@Gix3D]

Ying ding ding, The sound we should all wake too.

[@DirceuCorsetti]

That right there is a real cafe! I've done many CB400/450 builds but a peaky two stroke from the mid 70s is the only bike that really needs to have the clipons to keep the front wheel on the ground. Just awesome build, and I love the details you shared on the clutch and engine, that's what makes a bike worth keep riding for years to come! I'm looking forward for a ride vid! Cheers Vasily!

[@crunchyfrog555]

If you don't want a peaky power band, you shouldn't get a Yamaha RD frankly :) It's what makes them sweet. You gotta love that dead spot around 6000 RPM then a big old boost of power. I used to love that.

[@TheDuckumz]

Man i cant wait to see that thing rip!

[@simocreations]

Sounds beautiful and crisp with that JL pipe. I love this build

[@kene6838]

You need to use valve grinding compound on that flywheel setup , most likely going to move.

[@16weedboy16]

why? key of the rotor does not take any load nor prevents spinning, its just purely for locating purpose. If mating surfaces are good then its all safe

[@kene6838]

@@16weedboy16 You don’t think a key way takes any sheer load? Then why are they used in all those other applications where location doesn’t matter. The tapper on those two pieces is not exact and lapping them in will make a better mating surface, I speak from experience. I know the keyway is a locater but also serves to stop rotational slipping .

[@ch-ym3md]

It's cool RD, I like 2 strokes very much.

[@bighomieJ5X]

Dam Vas, I wanna see u and Grind Hard Plumbing collab, thatll kill the game .👏🏾💯

[@harrycarter1722]

Beautiful build!

[@SvendsenWorks]

The whole thing looks fantastic! I like all your builds but this one hits different...

[@232Stangpwr]

Hell ya man nice work! Sounds sick!

[@c.johnstonblacksmith]

Let’s see it on the dyno, my first bike was an RD400 with pipes and it felt really fast, I sold it when I had a chance to buy an RZ350. I can tell you the stock RZ was way faster, I ended up racing my old RD and it wasn’t close at all. Wish I had either bike back….or the RG500 which was alway just out of reach and there is now way I’m paying for one these days even if I can afford it.

[@VasilyBuilds]

Dang nice. I feel like a ported rd400 should take a stock rz!

[@c.johnstonblacksmith]

@@VasilyBuilds in any case your 350 looks great, and sounds amazing as well. I tell people an RD with pipes sounds like two chainsaws having a fight.

[@orangeGrom]

The rear shock looks like it came off my grom 🤣

[@orangeGrom]

Commented to early to hear you say it was a grom shock 🤦‍♂️🤣

[@paullaughton6016]

Your bike is beautiful!

[@LTTUSA]

The RD affectionately known as Rapid Death (70-80’s)

[@tj84vinnie]

Absolutely stunning build, love how clean it look's

[@bobwhite5440]

great job. great looking pipes and sound.

[@Kniff85]

We used valve springs from car engine to spize up the clutch on 2 stroke. Vw head springs are wider, stock fits inside the vw. Stock inside and valve spring utside, had no clutch slip, but a hard clutch handle:)

[@VasilyBuilds]

Dang it must have been 3x harder?

[@Kniff85]

@@VasilyBuilds yea it was hard:) did the same on some Ford Cosworth builds, vw and Ford valves and titanium retningers on the head. Twin spring setup, that was on the cams not clutch. But same prinsipal:)

[@Stevo736]

Really nice job you did there sounds and looks great. 👍

[@larrydavidson3402]

Great job on this bike. Your builds always turn out so good running and looking.

[@DktheWelder]

I think that is the best sounding 2 stroke I have ever heard ! Must sound awesome in person!

[@18wheeler77]

I mean, making a template for the seat with cardboard seems to work. Then just trace it to the back of the foam and cut from the back first.

[@janivo5218]

How cool would this bike look with a fairing like that of the TZ250 you showed. Man I'd love to see a fiberglass build of something like that. Love the builds and the Videos greetings from germany.

[@toddcornelius5817]

Good 👍😎😎 job,, it is going to be a blast and a sleeper

[@TheCheezy303]

that new custom seat look's pretty killer :D Are you gonna vinyl or leather wrap it?

[@seancummings6379]

Awesome! Would be cool to patina that seat pan to match the tank. Looks amazing as is though. Great work.

[@demotors070161]

👌 I especially enjoyed this video. I had an R5 and a '76 RD400 back in the day. Bought the RD 400 new.

[@YorkshireYamMan]

Looks awesome! Sounds amazing, can’t wait for the first ride video!

[@1one3_Racing]

Get some iron filings, like grinding dust, rub it on the aluminium then spray it down with an ammonia/water mix. The iron filings will rust and run and give you a faux patina. Then clear coat over it.

[@warrenfloyd1484]

Come up to a 15 tooth front sprocket, you will like it, and the engine will last longer, 128mph entirely possible 😎👍

[@chicagovasko]

I'd just enjoy it tho,, looks fun to ride not necessarily race more fun

[@VasilyBuilds]

I've got a 13/14t I prefer the acceleration but I may order a 15

[@warrenfloyd1484]

@@VasilyBuilds I used the 15 for just riding or top end racing,13 was drag racing

[@warrenfloyd1484]

Btw, sunstar still makes em

[@warrenfloyd1484]

Cool! I had a rd 350,1975,ran consent 777 at the 1/8 Darlington dragstrip 👍

[@heli-man-]

You really would benefit from a welding course and when you have spent some time riding you will learn some mistakes in your design no mud guard on the rear at all not only will you be covered in crap but your carbs and engine are in the firing line and that seat will kill you if you decide to go for a descent ride.

[@bigc7t]

I always wanted to build something like this but with a done up banshee engine. Looks really awesome. Great job

[@dereks8930]

They say measure twice, cut once. I usually end up measuring three times and cutting five

[@danielyepes4831]

Yesssssss !!! Amazing man !, can't wait to sée more content on this rd 350 , that is Gonna be so much fun to ride!!!

[@SaintBeef6969]

I would LOVE to own something like this. A mildly modernized 70s Cafe racer is peak coolness imo

[@notagunfreak8146]

16:56, please stop kicking like this. You will wear out the kickstart mechanism. A kickstart is not meant to be litterly kicked, but more pushed. The fist inch is just dead space, you do not need to kill it :) Awesome build btw, love the front brakes and beautifull pipes! Some castrol a747 would be great for a performance setup like this.

[@Bigade51]

I agree ...best way to snap a kick start shaft .. press gently until you feel tdc then just bring kick start back up and push down through it . 2 strokes tend to start of half a kick most times .. great vid though .. my ocd was screaming when i saw that headlight ..

[@clutch6654]

Shorty rear fender to match the front one!

[@johnpaulzamora2435]

beautiful bike!

[@Tsitris46]

The pro pulse can mig aluminum. Love the 350, I run uni pods for filters and I like the cross over tube. Also do a plug chop once you get everything going.

[@VasilyBuilds]

💪👍

[@Just-InTimeRepairs]

This is such a beautiful build brother, great job.

[@ktmkaratechips]

Where’s the throttle on the end clips? Lol those are some clean bars!

[@leecoomber3877]

Beautiful my friend, just the kinda bike I love , great looks , 2 stroke power. 👌

[@titanicfilmsbymark]

The new seat pan looks awesome. Beautiful bike.

[@64maxpower]

Omg.that sounds so good! Do you want a 05 yz250f shock ? No leaks. 17 1/ 4" in length

[@64maxpower]

And I love the longer videos

[@stormtorcque9247]

Would love to hear this in real life, great job man👍🏼

[@Motorheadco]

Good job Vasily! Looks stunning 🥵

[@VasilyBuilds]

Thanks bro🙏

[@victoryfirst2878]

How did you find out about the bike Vasily ???? Nice work fella.

[@VasilyBuilds]

Thanks, Facebook recommended it to me and I impulse bought it

[@victoryfirst2878]

@@VasilyBuilds That engine and trans would really make a killer setup for a go kart for the track. Nice work fella. Like your channel with the comments too.

[@Buildadadgarage]

That looks 🔥

[@danthemowermedic4444]

Id love to see a short stubby rear fender to keep the engine and frame clean from road debris. Love your build out so far man!

[@rt2255]

Yeah graph on modern small bore sport bike tail end would be killer.

[@767dag]

on the clutch basket, weld washer and bend up tabs , or safety wire all of them together after drilling holes threw … kinda important and with your skills you need to address it … then with some .032 safety wire pull in tight / safety pliers… dude your awesome

[@johnkaminski646]

I think your coming along great, thanks for the work.

[@zangzang1268]

Put a chain guard on it before you get hurt.

[@dukie1616]

Excellent👏

[@alvaro_builds]

I think that painting the aluminum piece of the seat white in combination with the front mudguard would look absolutely stunning

[@thirdgenmacgyver2626]

The seat maybe try smoothing and rounding the front edges so that it's not so lethal lol

[@eddiebuildz8718]

I am ur big fan bro

[@picklerick8760]

Love it, this thing came out amazing man

[@acceleratefaster46]

put some k & n filters mate.

[@martinhogan5970]

I really enjoy longer vids with this kind of content: welding, processing (sometimes rewelding ), mechanical… great platform! Love your projects; ready to see the ‘busa run 😁😁🤙🏾

[@AdamKyleAnderson]

You've completley messed up teh front rake with the way you have built your swingarm. The rar needs tcome up 3 or 4 inches. That bike is going to handle like a pig.

[@Lubemcustom]

Bro this is cool. Am building something similar to this. Am search for 450 cc Engine so I can use am in Nigeria 🇳🇬. How can I find such engine

[@makoman67]

My stock 74' Suzuki GT380 had a 3 into 4 exhaust. You removed 1 screw on each pipe and pulled the whole packing baffle out of the rear of the exhaust pipe and then it sounded the way it was meant to. Suzuki knew what you wanted, just couldn't sell it to you that way. They would quickly clog up if you left them in anyway. Wish I would have had the foresight to put that thing in moth balls along with so many other bikes I owned over all the years. I'd be rich now, but I liked riding the shit out of them too much for that. As rare as they are now I obviously wasn't alone.😁

[@jdsstegman]

Last year I picked up 11 rd 350's 3 r5's and 2 rd400's. All from a salvage yard in MN for 25 bucks a bike. I would say they are all round 80 percent complete. No titles tho. Love your build

[@andywatts348]

It sounds sick bro! Reminds me of riding RD 250's back in the 80's, in the UK. There was an outfit called B-Line, who used to tune our RD's up

[@MiniMotoAlliance]

Swingarm brace geometry is off. Need triangulation with the axle. Not before it. You're adding stress to the swingarm spars and reducing clearance with the chain while not closing the loop on load from the suspension. Also, depending on your loading you really need a full sized bike shock. Not a grom. Way more force going into that swingarm now

[@donaldconnolly220]

you want real horse. power.....34 % more...get rid of those helical gears.....go. to straight cut gears stuff your crank...port your barrels... step up in carb size.......higher comp heads.......then PRAY..... if you cant lay a burnout to 100 you did something. wrong......get a fairing.

[@johnnygeorgopoulos4072]

The bikes you build man are f'ing awesome.... love the Blaster Grom, the Banshee/RD350 Grom, this RD350 Cafe (probably my favorite), all your work man.... stick with these 2t's man, you could really make a name for yourself if you keep building 2t bikes like this and your other projects.... I'd definitely give you my AWD Astro van for this bike in a heartbeat 😅 (just think of an AWD Astro with an Evinrude 2t V8 swap 🤣)