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Vintage Yamaha Roadracer Project

I always loved the old RD's, go for it! Now all I have to do is squeeze my lard ***** into the new leathers......
 
Got everything finalized, pulled it off the workstand and rode it around the neighborhood. Planning first track day October 3rd in Angleton. :rider:
 

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Thanks, it came out much better than I expected, glad I did this. Now I just hope I don't wad it on the first track day next month! I put a video camera on it, so at least it'll be documented.
 
Nice looking bike. Hope to see you @ CMRA this or next year. I think that is Clubman legal. And Classic for sure.

JMLUSA - I'd get an RD350 or 400 if you want to road race. 250 parts are harder to find and they are quite a bit slower. They look the same though.

I still have my 1st road racer, it is a '73 RD350 w/ a 400 motor in it. Puts out 64hp to the rear wheel.

For some reason I can't post the pic, but it is here >>> http://vonhertell.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=29

4th picture over and 6th down
 
Yep!!! NICE pic and Great lookin Bike. It's the blue one w/ the boy on it, Right? If so, That's what I'm thinking I want to race in Clubman and the Vintage classes! I love those old bikes and I think it would be so fun to race one that's not Just about power but nostalgia. Thanks for the advice! :)
 
Survived the first track day! I had trouble with the ignition blackbox which shortened my day, but I managed to get the suspension and controls dialed in and almost passed a Ducati when the ignation failed. OK, it was a very slow Ducati, but........
 

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Fantastic! Well, not the black box thing, but otherwise.... Great shots and great weather.
 
great looking XS project! Let's hear a video of the cam/exhaust when you get it dialed in. I'm working on a stock XS850 special triple. Really love it as is, but would like to open it up a bit. Maybe some cone exhaust? Unfortunately this model has the non-jettable carbs so maybe shouldn't mess with it? Does that make a 3-1 out of the question?
What tires do you like for these bikes?
Also looking for a good, modern, aftermarket 14mm front brake master cylinder option. Affordable, well engineered, good look. Got a super cheap one direct from China through ebay which was none of those things (except really cheap).
Keep on rolling!
 
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