1975 Yamaha RD350B & 1935 Harley JD RIVER RAT BIKE

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[@Patrick_B687-3]

Nothing against this Yamaha, but I wanted to see more about that river rat bike, and I guarantee I’m not alone. What a story, and I am so NOT into rat bikes. You guys MUST get this guy back for a dedicated video!! I love you guys, and all you do man. I may miss one here and there, but I make time to watch you every single day no matter what.

[@syedasim8640]

I really missed the story of that old Harley. Hoping to see that old guy again on this channel.

[@dannywilliams3516]

The old Harley guy was quiet the character Ken. Heck of a nice guy. What an awesome 35 Harley. The r d 350 Yamaha is awesome I love that beautiful orange color looks like a sunrise coming at you.

[@marilynjohn7749]

Look at Al on his 1935 Harley VD! That’s my buddy. Good for him

[@davejordan6636]

Thank you for all you do! God bless you and your family!

[@54macdog]

I see those letters RD and hit the like button straight away.

[@heidimoulton3599]

Shaelyn is an excellent videographer!!

[@pbmachines972]

Man that RD makes me weak in the knees and Jr. that old flathead is more fun than you think

[@sonnyseabury4051]

Beautiful Bike, Brother. A true dime piece as you say. Y'all are The Best of The Best in this Country, when it comes to your amazing motorcycle museum, your restoration of gorgeous bikes, your GasGas Dirtbike sales, and being just all around Beautiful, Patriotic, Humble human beings inside out. I'm secure enough as a man, since my delusional ego of grandiosity was smashed years ago by a Sponsor that rebuilt me and saved my life to say, I idolize and admire the hell out of You and Your Son. Y'all are my favorite people, business, and family in our entire beautiful country. ML&R.

[@KaplanCycles]

Thank you Sonny, love you Brother!

[@animal1061]

Sweet ride,looks beautiful. It looks like a R5. Nice throw back. I sure miss them two smokers. Good luck with the sale,NEMM.

[@Paisteconvert]

I had an R-5B and the best thing about it was its looks.

[@markkus1134]

Sweet RD I had a absolutely mint 1976 chappy red which was raced by AL Haun here in Ct , I found it in his shed and bought it with a brand new tank in the box!!! Original had a tiny ding in it , Well Dan Pike his Dad owned Pikes bikes in center brook Ct rebuilt the motor with TZ bearings for the crank specII chambers on it one of my favorite bikes next to my 84 RZ350 my friend had the same bike but in Green he was the original owner!

[@WilliamCChapin]

Thanks so much for sharing the prayer!

[@mmotorcycles9497]

That rd is sooooo nice. You guys gotta be proud.

[@FnLn55]

Yep, "give it to God" will dissolve stress almost immediately. Thank you for your prayers & efforts. My `73 RD350 was red, lightweight & fast!

[@oblivianation9759]

I run my own business with my children working with me and I love where I live but my heart wants to move to the New England motorcycle museum. Just to hang out. Maybe you can make an area for vintage motorcycle riders. I can just stand there 8 hours a day.

[@seather863]

Love the RD's, fun too ride. My buddy has a blue one.

[@bambur1]

Ohhh that exhaust note !

[@smokeymcbongwater3561]

Wow looks new sweet peice

[@barrygibson1514]

Sweet RD👍 I Had A Buddy In High School In Vegas That Had A Gold RD350, He Had It Highly Modified (Still Street Legal) He Had A Short Set Of Wheelie Bars On It (Always) He Would Take It To The Track On Weekend For The Street Class (Maybe Pro Street? ) I Never Got To Ride It But It Would Rip, He Won Many A Race, He Would Take It Down The Strip In Vegas A Burn Up The Pavement 👍😎 I Love It When You Include Some Scripture In Your Videos And Give All The Glory To God👍 May God Continue To Bless And Protect You And Yours In His Everlasting Glory 🙏🙏😇😇 , Barry

[@jessarellanes6648]

Awesome bro..

[@mototoad1242]

Man that bike sounds so damn good 🤤

[@andrewwoodward6560]

Dig the bike , love the message ! Peace guys !

[@jamiecollins2117]

ken that things sounds amazing

[@michaelhayward7572]

I had one in 77-78, in blue, one of the best bikes i ever owned. Regret selling it to this day. Traded it on a newer coffin tank RD 400 which was not as nice. Nowhere near as nice.

[@michaelhayward7572]

That side valve Harley is wonderful. Do NOT paint it!

[@stevebillet2092]

Word up Ken snr, nice speakch after the rd350 speakch about leaving it all in gods hands, we're very much cut from the same cloth I had a couple of the air cooled rds, among many different mx bikes in my youth, your speakch rang bells and for doc to say it was his favourite bike he's worked on says it all, I would love to see a video on Billy's 750 Rd race bike if you have time,. All the best guys good work Ken snr. God is with you, steve

[@minibikemadman]

Trade one fo my kids for this?!

[@ragmandude]

"one of the last street legal two strokes". . Yet you have a video showcasing an 84' rz350.......

[@KaplanCycles]

Doc said it is one of the last , air cooled it is, 79 was the last RD air cooled

[@jonathanmurray1863]

I had a rd350 and a 400 bassinnii pipes rejected carbs and lay down peg change bars run like a bat out of hell we made one with unitrsk

[@waltwynn-sandiegonorthcoun8475]

I saw a rat 🐀 version of that model in The San Fernando Valley with a PLAYBOY bunny on the gas tank..(Yellow gas tank⛽)

[@markcollins5026]

Man, nothing like a bunny on you're tank !

[@LifeWideOpen780]

What's better rd350 or rd400

[@tonyv7660]

Praise Jesus!

[@michaelhayward7572]

The only better looking 250/350 IMHO was the previous earlier TLS drum front brake version. YR5? YDS7?

[@johndoe-ly8jt]

Sounds a lot like the Yamaha banshee motor.

[@richarddegen6184]

it is

[@benjaminhahn4873]

How big is senior looks like a monster boy

[@KaplanCycles]

6'2" 220

[@L2fish]

Add some Bassanis and they rip

[@mikestowe6136]

the hammer sounds nasty

[@brandenbaker5559]

My old db highschool bike I blew off everything on it .front forks were scary too weak for the engine

[@brandenbaker5559]

I cut the expansion chambers off it and welded the end caps back on it sounded awsome .I painted it black .I got chased and street raced it a lot .the only time I was over my head was when I took on a built 340 cuda

[@612MAX]

I loved it when jr. had to get sr.'s nose out of the flowers and finish the video