Yamaha RD350 YPVS Special | Part 1

[@P.h.i.l.65]

This is my bike since 1985 RD 350 YPVS forever❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@Scott-ph2yk]

I never get tired of that two stroke snarl as she comes up on the pipe! Looking forward to a Sunday ride on my USA RZ this weekend. Beautiful country roads in the UK.

[@Puddingtops]

About 35 years ago while out on my learner bike the Yamaha RXS100 between Betws y coed and Lanwrst a red and white 350 ypvs passed me absolutely flat out followed by his mate on a Honda vf500. I was blown away ! About 15 mins later i caught them up as they fuelled up at the Shell petrol station. They waved at me as I passed . That moment ensured my life long love of bikes 👍

[@MOTOUK1]

Amazing 👍

[@1970sthrowback]

Great footage ! Had the previous 350LCs just before the YPVS came out. I do now have a 1983 31K exactly like your friends but have black Allspeeds on it.

[@MOTOUK1]

They are awesome think I’m in need of one now 👍😁

[@tearitloosetearitloose4670]

The blue and white RD you were talking about was probably the LC... cracking bike

[@MOTOUK1]

Yes love that bike so want to buy one

[@eman19487]

Can`t beat the sound of a two stroke on the gas👍 Nice vid.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Eric 👍 sounded great and smelled great 👍

[@kevinevans2022]

What a cracking bike, remember the 350 yamaha from my teens 👍😍 Another good trip

[@ninjanelly3506]

I was the same,as a teenager I saw a z1300 at a service station and I knew that was it👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😎

[@MOTOUK1]

Dream bikes 👍

[@SouthWest-jj8yu]

Great vid, loved two strokes back in the 70’s they were much faster than their 4 stroke contemporaries. I never had the LC versions but did have the RD400 that had a heavily modified engine and J&R power exhausts. It was very fast after 3500rpm before that nothing. Problem is that as with many modifications back then it had been made faster but no change to brakes or suspension, and the tyres, especially in the wet were another problem.

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks SW, yes I could see the bottom end slow then woosh off it went. Love the smell and sound of 2 strokes 👍 thanks 🙏

[@kf-dk5pb]

Nice video, have a little 2 stroke myself and often do a very similar route as this on a regular basis 👍

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks Paul, love 2 Stroke 👍🙏

[@osemtalento3176]

Magnific event motorcicles the city! Like Brasil 👍🇧🇷🏍️🏍️

[@richhughes7450]

I have a friend who owns one and I will buy it at some point.

[@davidwaddington9414]

that sound and smell takes me back to 1967 watching my first Manx Grand Prix outside the church at Kirk Braddan and the 125 and the 250's flying past. What is the chap behind you riding ? Great route as well, looking forward to Part 2.

[@MOTOUK1]

Wow 1967 wasn’t even born then😂 he was on a old Yamaha R1. Part 2 Wednesday 👍 thanks David hope your well 🙏

[@northernrider780]

Have to say it was very strange seeing you at Devils bridge, it got even more strange when you set off from Caton road garage, that's right where my mate lives and the yellow van when you leave the garage is his Dads... That RD is lovely!

[@MOTOUK1]

You were there? Lovely RD hopefully my mate will let me have a ride bring back memories 👍

[@northernrider780]

@@MOTOUK1 No sorry, just meant it's one of my local haunts and place we meet up to go riding in our little trio, it's always weird to see someone else close lol, then seeing my mates house and his Dads van as well... Should meet up for a ride sometime.

[@MOTOUK1]

Who knows one day we will be in same place 😂👍

[@Banditmanuk]

I do miss two strokes, had the slightly earlier RD250LC in 81 when you could still ride them on Ls! Interesting view from the 360 camera, I've resisted so far in getting one but they do allow you to follow the action nicely.

[@MOTOUK1]

I miss the smell and that boy dream I once had, maybe I should get one now 😂👍

[@mikejarvis3035]

Ha, I do believe I saw you at Devils, I noticed the LC and was stood by the fence on the other side of the road as you left. It was my Africa Twin(1 of 2) right in the middle of the throng, I can see it on one of your stills.

[@MOTOUK1]

Arrr I spotted your twin, love them. Interested in one, how do you like it?

[@mikejarvis3035]

@@MOTOUK1 I actually think they're really excellent. I've been a bit surprised about how poorly the finish is lasting, admittedly it's kept outside, but fasteners are rusting, teh white painted frame is starting to go round the welds, you'd expect better of Honda. The DCT thing works really well, though, I'm surprised at myself for how much I like it, except for manoeuvering, I could do with a bit of clutch control there. Stepdaughter's just pointed out I'm on it as well - Cool!

[@colinfielden7738]

My rd is only a 125 but double takes off people all the time your mates bike sounds ace you will have to take him moreoften

[@gdcodurham.]

X7's with microns & k&n filters, back in my day early 80's sale Moor one way system, our haunt !!!! One off my mate had identical one to this except was in standard trim, oh them days,

[@MOTOUK1]

I know Gary takes you back doesn’t it. Wish I could turn the clock back 😂😂👍🙏

[@pikachus5m166]

I had the exact setup, miss the snap, crackle and pop of those Microns.

[@MOTOUK1]

Does sound good doesn’t it 👍

[@mellowr1]

Cool video👍lovely LC2 your friend Mark has 😎🏍 I have just been out on my F2 again😁 I'd have cried going through the water. Ps....tell Mark his left brake light bulb is out, as they commonly are😁👍

[@MOTOUK1]

Thanks, yes he noticed the brake light 💡 👍😂

[@colheg3113]

Smith Wigglesworth was a Christian Preacher and healer who had quite eccentric methods of healing at the turn of 19th century bit of Legend ...........speaking of legends Rd 350 Ypvs !!!

[@MOTOUK1]

😂😂

[@osemtalento3176]

Love saund motor 2 Strokes!😍👏👏👏👍🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🏍️🏍️🏍️

[@MOTOUK1]

They are nice, miss them but some still around 👍

[@somethingelse4878]

Anyone used to go to Kirkby Lonsdale? Or remember the barmaid in the snooty fox in 89 ypvs rider

[@MOTOUK1]

Go to Kirkby L all the time never been in the snooty fox. 😂

[@somethingelse4878]

@@MOTOUK1 Oh how the police loved us, they loved us so much they would wait for us just to chat lol Did you come in from the Leeds Skipton road to the south? (The no speed limit road) I'm from Kendal so came in from the north, dual carriageway or bumpy oxenholme to Kirkby Lonsdale

[@MOTOUK1]

I live lancaster Karl, was always a weekend run, don’t get there that often now and I like riding in trough of Bowland better also very good van up there

[@somethingelse4878]

@@MOTOUK1 wow what a small world :-) My mate crashed his 500YPVS when he clipped the roundabout just before Lancaster (from north m6) Almost removed his ex gf's head on a road sign showing off to a Porsche driver. Rode it to Kendal crying and with its side missing, with NO oil, dry all the way. Funny I was just telling my wife how leaving the m6 at Lancaster and getting into all the traffic on the run in, you had to watch your speed as you were still used to motorway speeds. Today sadly the Lancaster visits are mostly medical and Travelodge based lol My son likes the burger cart bills burgers, near boots :-) So what you got now, don't say ss50 lol (45 unrestricted)

[@MOTOUK1]

It is a small world sure 😂 Today i ride as you see on my channel the Yamaha MT10SP, all my other bikes went over the years, never rode them so i wanted 1 bike to do all, settled on this, upright comfy and has all the power when i need it.

[@terrybrooks7140]

1977 sumer spent on the back of my brother's Suzuki gt380 still biking 57 now I think they might have to dig a big hole when I go so I can take my bike😂

[@MOTOUK1]

Nice one 👍😂

[@roadgent7921]

That model (31K) had a 20 litre total fuel capacity (18 main tank and a 2 litre reserve). Not bad, but when thrashed, which was very easy on those bikes. the mpg would be in the twenties, so 90-100 miles between fill ups.

[@toucheturtle3840]

I had one. From 0 to 100mph in no time, which is basically how I rode it😂. Managed 170 miles on a tank full once, but usually had to fill up at around 110 miles. Brilliant bike, quick & reliable.

[@richardsracingmad]

I had the earlier version RD350 LC black with red stripe hehe, lots o' fun, very lightweight compared to your bike

[@MOTOUK1]

I remember as a kid watching RD’s going by my mouth open hoping some day one would be mine. 😂😂 wish I had of kept all the bikes over the years

[@richardsracingmad]

@@MOTOUK1 yeah, i sold my Ducati 250 single to buy the RD350 LC, and - after weeks of advertising the Ducati..... it fetched £175////, eeesh, I wish I had kept that bike

[@MOTOUK1]

I had a Yamaha FS1E 1979 and I see they fetch £6,500 - £7k now madness

[@somethingelse4878]

We used to take the piss out of sunday bikers when on our ypvs's Now if id have not sold it id be a Sunday biker

[@1Brand2Wheels]

I agree sport bikes are way to uncomfortable for the street

[@MOTOUK1]

Yep 👍 thanks for watching 🙏

[@MOTOUK1]

Part 2 coming Wednesday

[@toucheturtle3840]

I had one 30+ years ago. It was hilarious. You’re just a bunch of posers now…

[@MOTOUK1]

🤣🤣

[@toucheturtle3840]

@@MOTOUK1 😁😉