Modified Yamaha RD 350 HT ownership review.

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Күн бұрын

Had the pleasure of meeting Yazad, the owner of this amazingly modified Yamaha RD 350 HT and got to know his ownership experience with his RD (actually RD's)
#rd350
#ownership
#yamahard350
00:00 - [ What to expect ]
00:13 - [ Introduction of the bike and the owner ]
01:20 - [ American Spec instrument consul, Handle bar & Balloon handle bar grips ]
02:08 - [ Headlight ]
02:45 - [ The imported twin disk setup & RZ magnesium alloys ]
05:17 - [ Is this a everyday RD? ]
06:23 - [ The engine with a flat slide Carburettor ]
07:45 - [ The top speed, cruising speed overall engine performance ]
10:11 - [ A brief history of the RD 350 ]
11:43 - [ The Yezdi Twin ]
12:50 - [ The RD 350 is an appreciating asset to own ]
13:13 - [ The 3 phases of the RD 350’s life ]
15:10 - [ Ignition system, Point or CDI ? ]
16:41 - [ Now lets here how she sounds ]
18:15 - [ Concluding the video & most importantly should you get one? ]
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@alokbalsekar Жыл бұрын

Couple of pointers. 1. Only 743 Yezdi 350s were made. Even fewer sold. Even fewer survive today. 2. The fully faired version for the Yezdi was called the Yezdi Supersprint. But that was a modification of the 250cc Roadking. I am a proud owner of both the RD350 and Yezdi 350.

@user-ft8sl8mq9c Ай бұрын

Wow thats an amazing collection you have.

@drury2d8 Жыл бұрын

This is not your ordinary uncle.

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Agree

@chris5k132 Жыл бұрын

He is the OG uncle🔥😅

@lochanhaldankar8347 Жыл бұрын

😅💥

@mayurdesai9303 Жыл бұрын

😂😂

@harmindersembi Жыл бұрын

45 is not uncle. It's big brother.

@bencherdent1696 Жыл бұрын

The sound from the exhaust still reverberates in my ears. No bike currently in India can come anywhere close to this RD350, my elder brother owned one in the 80s. A league of its own, sadly lost on account of mileage. For a 350cc, high speed twin cylinder in India, it had its own clientele

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Yes a twin 2 stroke bike has a tune that no modern 4 stroke bike can compete.

@anujchoudhury2826 Жыл бұрын

I can imagine how amazing rider he must have been in his young days, still can see his skills 🔥

@RishardDsouza Жыл бұрын

This bike belonged to me once upon a time and sold it in 2011. So happy to see the bike living a good life.

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Your bike is in good hands

@RishardDsouza Жыл бұрын

@@allaboutautomobiles. Yeah and i am glad it is.

@boyfromthemountains Жыл бұрын

Are you from bandra near Andrews college?

@ramishrambarran3998 Жыл бұрын

Nice review. I am 67. Oh, there is nothing like a twin-cylinder 2-stroke that runs well. Here in my country, we never got the RD350. We got the RD400, RD350 LC, & RZ350. I can't recall the last time I saw a 2-stroke motorcycle on our roads. Trinidad & Tobago. West Indies.

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Thank you for complementing the video, you guys were extremely lucky to have experienced the latest RD's and RZ's during the 70s to 80s. It's unfortunate that these bikes have become rare. The RD's here in India usually only come out either for weekend rides or such events. You will occasionally see the RX 100 & 135 on our streets as an everyday office going bike. The people in South India are true 2 stroke fanitics, and the culture over there is just unparallel.

@ramishrambarran3998 Жыл бұрын

@@allaboutautomobiles. Hi again. People in our country do not like motorcycles. We have a very small motorcycle population. I have a Yamaha FZ25 for almost a year. Like the other small Yamahas sold by the dealer, it is made in India. The more powerful and off-road models are made in Japan. It is just another 250 cc bike, a budget bike. But it works well, and is good on fuel. Not too much electronics to deal with. The Yamaha dealer has a RZ350 as a showbike on display. The biggest 2-strike I had was a Suzuki GT550 triple. Thank you for your reply. Trinidad & Tobago West Indies.

@HSJ1076 Жыл бұрын

I have a 1973 RD350, I just dynod it, after a rebuild, with some porting, tmx35, power reeds valves, it was 53bhp on the rear wheel... 181kmh 😆 I love it! It is 50 years old

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

That's amazing. Keep her and pass her in your family. 2 srokes are built to last forever.

@HSJ1076 Жыл бұрын

@@allaboutautomobiles. Yes 100% it took me a good few years to find her, but I had wanted another since I sold my 1984 HT in 1997.. then fast fwd 2022 .... my journey has just bought smiles

@anilsj1607 Жыл бұрын

This young man and his legendary bike. Nothing to say much.

@ahamedshafeek172 Жыл бұрын

Damn.. he is just flying on the speed brake .. perfect race stunt

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

👍

@teteakhiangte6015 Жыл бұрын

i guess he is the coolest uncle 😅

@justusgeorge5390 Жыл бұрын

I used to know Yazad way back (prior to 1996). It's good to see him again in this video. He had a passion for the RD even back then..

@Xcalibur24 Жыл бұрын

The return of the Old Bawa Uncles ! ....doing what they do best!

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

👍👍

@devapriyamrameshkumar1483 Жыл бұрын

Owner is so knowledgeable. Salute to him.

@YunusKash02 Жыл бұрын

Only 90's kids know what yamaha really is ....❤️ reliability king 💯

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Actually 80's and 90's ....am a 80's kid over here.

@samronjude Жыл бұрын

Great to see my bike featured here, I would have never sold this bike but Yazed is truly deserving and yes when I saw his face after he took it for a spin I knew he will not think twice! This bike has exceptional porting and the power delivery is unmatched and it goes hand in hand with the Ron Chinoy CDI system! This is one MAD RD350 Hybrid and Yazed Lord is crazy! Haha

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Well am sure your bike could not have got a more suitable owner.

@travellermohan7567 Жыл бұрын

It's you who make your life awesome. A proud person living a bikers life & happy. I likeed the video fr him💕💕

@aaronjosh99 Жыл бұрын

I am glad for you to ask about cruising speed, rpm range and top speed. Most of the reviewers miss it. Nice review Vintage bikes are absolutely delight to know about it

@VJ-ee5ez Жыл бұрын

I am 53 and have the same HT with points and I keep riding since I was 16teen. VJ from Bangalore ( TVS motor Tech trainer)

@ajaygavhane4849 Жыл бұрын

Nice 👌, sir how much km/l ?

@john48132 Жыл бұрын

These clowns comparing it with 4 stroke Duke and other machines.... God have mercy

@VJ-ee5ez Жыл бұрын

@@ajaygavhane4849 around 18-20 kms. Usuall I ride fast.

@ajaygavhane4849 Жыл бұрын

@@VJ-ee5ezthat's impressive

@kilovictor777 Жыл бұрын

Nice 😊👍 one of my childhood dream bikes. I had a Enfield 500 then but this was a beast.

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

The iorn block 500?

@kilovictor777 Жыл бұрын

@@allaboutautomobiles. not sure about the block but it was the first 500 cc by Enfield I remember, 1986 or 87 I think was the year. It’s still there with me 😎

@mohammedazharuddin6186 Жыл бұрын

Awesome... He just loves his bike.. n he knows bike in n out... see that passion...😍

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Agree

@dannyferguson9415 Жыл бұрын

I loved my RD350 what a great bike.

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Yes, she is an amazing bike

@karthik.g63 Жыл бұрын

That is such a gorgeous bike. Well used. It looks so happy!

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

This is one of the few RD's that are ridden and not just stored and admired.

@kiranjetty Жыл бұрын

super great techinical knowledge you have, i am surprised it is jumping like a dirt bike, wow superb show...these old robust bikes can not be compared with this generation KTM, etc, no way....

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Agree, the RD is incomparable with today's bikes

@razlimuhamadsidek381 Жыл бұрын

You never grow old riding motorbikes.. 😁 Especially Yamaha RDs..😎

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

You grow old once u stop riding them

@finding.nirvana Жыл бұрын

Legend Uncle with his legendary bike🔥🔥🔥🔥

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

💯

@girishmudgal4129 Жыл бұрын

YAMAHA seriously needs to RELAUNCH this monster.The sound is pure automobile melody.

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Amen to that brother

@Alchemy12 11 ай бұрын

Yamaha Tried. But unfortunately they can't in India anymore. Cause, 2 strokes engine can't be on sale anymore.

@girishmudgal4129 11 ай бұрын

@@Alchemy12 look,Feel and sound can be brought back with new technology,Market is growing with retro models bullet classic,Honda highness are examples

@RaTaN578 Жыл бұрын

I'm definitely gonna be like this uncle in future if i become old ❤️

@nandansingh5081 Жыл бұрын

This is one of the best RD 350 video l have ever seen.

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Thank-you for this kind complement

@kamleshchand5982 Жыл бұрын

Way to go Yazad ! We celebrate this one as well. Btw folks, he owns probably 5 of those RDs

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Yes he does own multiple RD's

@zerodhapldailyupdates6727 Жыл бұрын

Video is worth every second . Info shared is must for new gen bike picking up Old bikee

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Thankyou

@prithvirajjadhav5500 Жыл бұрын

Ohh he's like young boy That bike makes him kid‼️ And the first jump I never seen this he's experienced a lot‼️ Thanks 😊‼️😭

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Age is just a number

@sigfreddias8391 Жыл бұрын

I owned this bike at one time killer bike 6gears but only to get parts n average was, a concern but pure power no other bike could beat this one especially the HT

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Am sure you must have enjoyed the bike the time u had her.

@asogem Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for covering the RD 350🙂👌🏽👌🏽

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Your welcome will be covering many more RD and 2 stroke videos in the future.

@abdulaleem669 Жыл бұрын

A nice review, with a perfect owner✨

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the complement over the review, and yes the owner is perfect for this legendary bike.

@nischhalsharma6059 Жыл бұрын

Nice review indeed. Learned a lot about 2 stroke twin cylinder scene in India.

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Thank-you for appreciating the video

@lordatum8139 Жыл бұрын

Two stroke riding old man... Age is just a number.. ❤️

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Agree 💯

@xzczxz Жыл бұрын

The Roar wow ❤️ it

@samuelmathew9632 Жыл бұрын

Loved the video, the story of the RD everything.

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Prithish86 Жыл бұрын

Way back in 2006, in my second year in college, I received an offer of an Orange RD 350 HT. Shodded with Pirelli tyres at just 30K. Kitna manage karney ki koshish Kia Papa ko... He never agreed...His main concern was never the speed, but the mileage that it would give..which wouldn't have been sufficient with my pocket money. I wish I could have laid my hands on it.. would have kept it as a showpiece for ages. ❤️ Lovely coverage of a legendary bike!

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

We all have regrets of that one bike we wish we would have purchased, or in my case the one bike l wish l wouldn't have sold.

@imdadulmamun6983 Жыл бұрын

When he sit on that bike He fells he is forever young 🥰🥰✌️✌️✌️ lotd of love

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

agree

@karinasingh4397 Жыл бұрын

Am in love with this bike ❤️

@ZingThing Жыл бұрын

Loved it - RD is timeless

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Yes she is

@ace3178 Жыл бұрын

It is / was monster..... Was my dream bike In those days we used to call it 20-20 bike (as the same was available at 20k - second hand bike and used to give 20 kmpl milage)

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

20 - 20 😂😂😂😂😂

@roscosmos4445 Жыл бұрын

It's a bliss to see Amit Shah riding RD350.

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

😳😳😀😀😂😂

@meAK2403 Жыл бұрын

Wow! That's my dream bike!

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Every 80's and 90's kids dream bike.

@gjammerk911 Жыл бұрын

Same view here not Much cosmetics .The feel and performance of the bike is what matters. RD love❤️❤️

@davidhomes1907 Жыл бұрын

Kick ass and very informative .

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Thank-you

@anitaandrade5148 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant review

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Thankyou

@samp6512 Жыл бұрын

guy is a Legend! Superb

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

💯

@shaan2567 Жыл бұрын

Damn uncle ur cool af.!!

@jeshselate1108 15 күн бұрын

You can see the joy in his eyes

@allaboutautomobiles. 7 күн бұрын

Yes!!

@shajidell Жыл бұрын

I've had this beauty since 2001.

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on owning a piece of history, which one is it, the HT or LT?

@dr.athulviswan8210 Жыл бұрын

There is a lot of yezdi monarch you can see in myosre !! I would suggest you do a review on that seeing your enthusiasm , appreciate that .

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Would definitely want to go to south India some day especially Mysore and cover their love of 2 strokes.

@boyfromthemountains Жыл бұрын

When I was in college St Andrew's bandra nearly every alternate evenings one guy used to ride a RD 350, I always used to look at that bike and be like wish I had the pockets to buy this. It was aroun 90-100k back then around 5-7 years ago.❤

@shivanimukerjee1325 Жыл бұрын

This video was epic!

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Thankyou Shivani

@bdahmartlangte5551 Жыл бұрын

Happy for him..

@speedhunter4501 Жыл бұрын

Dude this guys is so cool 😌✨

@abhishekredkar5559 Жыл бұрын

Nice video YAMAHA RD 350 is the ULTRA LEGEND.... LONG LIVE THE KING 👑

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Agree 💯

@adarshkv5558 Жыл бұрын

I think he mistook the word “FLY-BY” . Literally flied 😂😂

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@rakshasethi9477 Жыл бұрын

RD 350!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@sauravkar4098 Жыл бұрын

I just love RD 350 ❤️..

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

They are an evergreen bike that will never run out of fashion

@sujeettamrakar Жыл бұрын

I love this man ,true bike lover ❤️ 😍 ♥️ 💕.from nepal 🇳🇵

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@lalramhluniralte9398 Жыл бұрын

This is no ordinary KZfaq channel

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

🙂👍

@drifterronin4905 Жыл бұрын

I had a high torque yamaha rd 350 , TN 20B 9444 ..had t during college ,saved up money & got the beauty 2006 ter were poor quality replica parts and availability of parts were too rare ,& expensive, very hard to maintain esplly the point ones not cdi. U ride fr a month and 3 months n garage tuning t Riding t was a pleasure ,even f i close my eyes i can still feel to this day ..the roar and blue smoke & petrol perfume on urslf and oil stained denims nd finger nails .. Eats up on ur wallet but overtakes and speeds lik no otr vehicles n road n those days. . ..as he said 120 kmph was the sweet spot ..no vibrations jus smooooooth cruising . It was a well balanced bike. I used to do stunts (college day adrenaline) CHRIST (standing in the seat wit arms wide open ) while cruising at 80kmph .. Thise were the days no fear n no brains Which i had to sell with a heavy heart .. Only regret of my life . Still miss it to this day . Now have a rc390 2016

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Very well said, I could visualise the entire event in my head, I understand your feeling, My only regret in my life was selling my 1982 Yezdi, Had even offered to double the selling price to the current owner, but he just simply refuses to let go of her. Now thanks to social media, accessibility of spare parts is available. Well I hope you purchase a RD again, will be worth every penny.

@drifterronin4905 Жыл бұрын

@@allaboutautomobiles. I wish . i traced my bike and heard it went for racing parts salvage ,hard to hear ..

@arunmarlyzz Жыл бұрын

Now I'm in age 20s and I will buy a current refined engine brand modern Classic bike and kept it to nearly 50s in upcoming advanced world. Thats a collection 🏃💥

@saviodiaz2818 Жыл бұрын

I've owned RD's in the past both HT and LT models, point and CDI ... LOVE E'M MACHINES... IN THIS REVIEW YOU MENTIONED HE IS PLANNING TO SELL HIS OTHER RD..I AM INTERESTED IN HAVING A LOOK AND DON'T MIND BUYING IT AT A FAIR PRICE. KINDLY RESPOND SO WE CAN CONNECT.

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

The RD for sale is in this video - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o56pia6f0M2VaYk.html

@johnkneetheboy 8 ай бұрын

I have a Rajdoot 350, in Australia............. only has 6700km's, a great conversation starter

@allaboutautomobiles. 8 ай бұрын

Wow, thats amazing

@sunilchowdarymaaruneella2879 Жыл бұрын

nice vlogs ur doing bro by the way i am hardcore fan of yamaha brand right now i am using yamaha R15 2011 MODEL its so nice bike keep in touch bro thank u

@optimasprime72 Жыл бұрын

Even the rear shock absorbers are not stock, they are from Hero Honda CBZ, nevertheless the bike is still in a good condition.

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Yes the rear shock aren't stock.

@shashiyadav3104 Жыл бұрын

Red looks good on this RD

@harshvardhankhade2699 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful 😁✨️

@Pualleng Жыл бұрын

Old is gold

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

This is a part of our automobile history

@robingeorge9977 Жыл бұрын

👏👏 RD = Legendary

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

So true

@thefighter37 Жыл бұрын

2022 my dream bike

@jamesfernandez4066 Жыл бұрын

Kick ass video.

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@nareshsharma9917 Жыл бұрын

Loved it. pls more 2 stroke videos

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Yes we are working on more 2 stroke related content.

@souravroy4577 Жыл бұрын

Awesome ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

🙂

@mohammadikram687 Жыл бұрын

Age is a number u just need to be young by heart ❤️❤️

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

True

@shivaprakash4378 Жыл бұрын

Smile on your face.... Everything is for that only....live for that and it maters.... Adrenaline.... 😎 I wish I'll own one of the RD one day....

@LimitlessTraveller Жыл бұрын

My father's Yamaha RX135 5speed 14bhp is resting in my living room...will restore soon🥺

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Wow that's amazing, these machines deserve love and respect.

@ralfdsouza3972 Жыл бұрын

Bro🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@davidsolomon5612 Жыл бұрын

I bought a rd350 during 1990..1984 model. There was piston slap& the bore was worn,but still no one could touch me in Coimbatore.bought it for 7250/ I love the exhaust noise when the throttle is twisted.

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

You have an amazing machine, congratulations on owning her.

@jamesfernandez4066 Жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥

@syedasimferoz1912 Жыл бұрын

my dream motorcycle

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Same here.

@shashidharmurthy2226 Жыл бұрын

Sir,where to buy is actually impossible, because only 7000 units of these bikes were made,among them 4000 went to gujari/ melting,the rest may be rusting, neglected ,only very few modified, running,so it is not possible,but still RD 350is best looking among brand new vintage looking bikes,all the best for your mods,😀

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Well Murthy am uploading the video of a perfect running RD 350 today on my channel, and this one is for sale.

@dotcom_fella Жыл бұрын

I am craving for one now 🙉

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Buy it. Worth every penny.

@ramachandra9334 Жыл бұрын

Bro small doubt @ chainspoket channel I saw flower head rd350 loud sound & performance is it US import

@UntamedSince Жыл бұрын

🔥 🔥 🔥

@tejaskoli128 Жыл бұрын

Dream bike 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻😍

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

That l agree 1000%

@tejaskoli128 Жыл бұрын

Bec. Of high budjet it will remain in dream

@LimitlessTraveller Жыл бұрын

Rocket Uncle 💥🙏👌

@sangeethraveendran5898 Жыл бұрын

RD 350 is a war machine...

@r.s.skennelsalltypesofdogs3453 Жыл бұрын

I need this bike 🏍

@carlkasements 9 ай бұрын

Very nice, rd,350,riding, bike 🏍 👌

@allaboutautomobiles. Ай бұрын

Agree

@abl360 Жыл бұрын

2:02 😂😂.... anyone else noticed that...

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Humm....🤔....😂😂😂

@nikitahotelfirmcom Жыл бұрын

Flyby was impressive and excellent....

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Yes it was

@kiranrajbhat9029 5 ай бұрын

I'm having issues with my Carborator, the tuning seems to be off. Is there an expert tuner in mumbai? Any suggestions?

@allaboutautomobiles. 3 ай бұрын

I personally don't know of any Mumbai mechanics.

@nagarajbhat1194 Жыл бұрын

I want to buy a Rd also and the uncle is saying that he has decided to sell one so how can i contact and where can i get it

@manjunathanappu Жыл бұрын

Damn , age is just a number !! crazy,

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Agree

@kannans6941 Жыл бұрын

Yezdi "Supersprint" was the faired version of theyezdi " Roadking". But sadly it didn't see the lights of the day

@allaboutautomobiles. Жыл бұрын

Ohh yesss that was the name, the 'Supersprint'. Was trying to recollect the name while making this video. I remember as a kid reading our automobile magazine and just staring at that amazing and modern Yezdi (for that time atleast) Thanks for mentioning the name.