Heavy Exhaust Soot
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Honolulu
I grew up riding 2 stroke street bikes (in the 70s and 80s). They are so fun as the throttle response is instant. The bikes weigh very little and Yamahas handle exceptionally well. I started with Kawasaki H1 500s before buying my first RD400. This past January I got the RD350 as I wanted to go a little older school with spoked wheels and rear drum. The 400 definitely has the better internal gearing. In fact a RD350 with RD400 gears is ideal. Mine has had a lot of engine work. It’s pumping out 55hp from 39 stock, and revs to 12,000. It’s enough to make the ride exciting and without having to worry much about losing your license.
Last edited by MidEngineRules; Sep 4, 2020 at 05:30 PM.
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From: ^ The Bay Bridge
I grew up riding 2 stroke street bikes (in the 70s and 80s). They are so fun as the throttle response is instant. The bikes weigh very little and Yamahas handle exceptionally well. I started with Kawasaki H1 500s before buying my first RD400. This past January I got the RD350 as I wanted to go a little older school with spoked wheels and rear drum. The 400 definitely has the better internal gearing. In fact a RD350 with RD400 gears is ideal. Mine has had a lot of engine work. It’s pumping out 55hp from 39 stock, and revs to 12,000. It’s enough to make the ride exciting and without having to worry much about losing your license.
https://www.reddit.com/r/CafeRacer/c..._yamaha_rd350/
Mmmm....and I've told myself several times I won't get into bikes. The want is strong...
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 203
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From: Lighthouse Point, FL
You changed your entire exhaust and now its running rich, to be expected. In times gone by, you would have to re calibrate the DME for the more open exhaust or if you go WAY back, re-jet the carbs. However, your car's computer will adjust the settings over time in a modern car, so I suspect that after a couple hundred miles this will no longer be an issue.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 1,208
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From: Honolulu
(Googles RD350, then predilection towards hot rods gets the best of him)
https://www.reddit.com/r/CafeRacer/c..._yamaha_rd350/
Mmmm....and I've told myself several times I won't get into bikes. The want is strong...
https://www.reddit.com/r/CafeRacer/c..._yamaha_rd350/
Mmmm....and I've told myself several times I won't get into bikes. The want is strong...
