Am I crazy?

What you have is a 1971 Yamaha R5 350, same as the RD but no reed valves, someone has installed a RD front end with disc brake some time in the past. Kudos to you for trying to bring back a bike as far gone as this one. hope it turns out great!

For some time I had lost interest in the channel, but now... Absolutely amazing! I'm not going to miss the next episode. BTW, my grandfather had a bike that looked like this. Still keeps it in a barn. Maybe I'll get into a restoration project too...

Bruh, pickup those vw rabbits and sandrail for me 😂

Actually it looks like a YR5 350, - the predecessor to the RD.

Projects piling up, hope the uploads do to and soon enough you'll have a fleet of badass machines

Man this is sick bro. I love old bikes but have never owned one 🤔😂

The bike is in tiptop shape compared to that broom 😂

Hi I'm ashraf I'm from capetown south Africa......I really like all ur builds....Its gons be a good build looking forward to it

Dude you’re a madman for rebuilding this bike! But damn am I excited to watch this project!!! 🏍 💯

I had an R5 the predecessor to the RD, it had been sitting for a little while and was locked up. I poured a little brake fluid in the cylinders and let it sit and it fired up and ran. It wasn't nearly as rusty as this though.

I had a RD 350 back in the 80's! I was only around 10 years old when I first got it. That thing was a rocket!

You are an luckiest person 💛 to have this legend ❤ keep it safe broooo

That model was my first bike, way back in ... 1978 !

Should make a video exploring that place if you have enough footage!! This is going to be a long and hard build but i cant wait to see it done!

I work on mine is a labor of love I have it for more than 40 years. God bless.

Looking forward to the series! I bought an RD350 in similar shape a few years ago and I'm still finishing it up. Best of luck!

Nice job Bro 😎,,,this is my favourite Bike rd 350,i wait for next video 💐💐🙏from Punjab India 🇮🇳

Man that thing is rough but it's great to see another bike being saved.I'm watching this from Northern Ireland and I can't wait to see how it turns out.

That is Awesome. Can't wait to see the next episode. BTW you did such a great job editing, great video!

Go for it man! If it’s doesn’t get done on time for the summer just keep getting done its going to be a epic build.

I did one about 5 years ago. Parts are not cheap. Good luck!

I was hooked!!! Cant wait!!! 👌👌 Chain was so stiff it coulda got up and walked away😆🤣🤣

Lol that 21 savage tho😂💀💀💀

Air hammer - Harbor freight - $12.99 Punch set - Harbor freight - $13.99 I have the air hammer, it's actually a decent tool, will help with stuck things. I have a different brand punch set, bought on sale at Menards, probably the same plant turning them out, also decent, also will help with stuck things.

Nice project, looking forward to future videos 👍

Great video, can't wait to see more!

man, she rough but I'm glad somebody saved her before she rotted into the ground. A 2 stroke street bike is a dream of mine, good luck!

it's not bad at all you can fix it man I have faith in your skills fix it back like new brah...

I am gonna wait for your videos even more from now on! It’s gonna turn up into a really sick bike!

I’m here because the thing about this channel is the builds are challenge that a guy like me would do. And the fact that if it’s not possible at the time he will say the honest part loud.

Those RD 350's were real creatures of myth and fable when they came out. They are now super collectible. The back to childhood bike collection for a lot of guys would be a Fizzie, an RD350 and an RG500. The richest guys would add a Bimota Tesi to that list.

I currently have one like the orange one you showed a pic of in the beginning. The bike is SOOOOOO much fun to ride!

Going to be a awesome build and yes you just might be crazy. Looking forward to this build.

I had that exact bike in the 80s same color and everything. It brings back alot of memories.

Got my 1970 YDS 250cc Forgotten in a Collapsed Barn, same state with this. I saved the Tank, Engine, Frame and Spokes..

Thanx for your vids man. Im about to start on a build myself...

those RDs were a hell of a rip at their time. Acceleration blows your mind. I hope you could get it fixed. Even though I think this one will be difficult.

Cool ! With a mild port job bigger carbs reeds and pipes it’ll be a screamer!

Hey... I'm from India..Rd350 highly performance.. it's like a gun.... Superb sound and power... Save 2stroke 😍😍 I'm wait for ur next video....❤️❤️

New favorite build on youtube

This is something to drive on a sunny day pure art

Good job

i had a 78 and it was stupid fast!!! it didnt like town riding!!1 im stoked to see this project!!

Sick man good luck can wait for a video in that bike

Awesome video quality

You've joined the "2-Cylce' club.You'll always be adding,and changing.You'll have a buttload of fun too.LOL.Can't wait to see this journey.

I owned one of these in 78-79 fun to ride and the power band was awesome!

Ohhh damn. I'm excited for that project!

Judging by how light those exhausts looked they were to far gone, and when chains are that bad you will spend hours getting them off, cutting is best! but... when removing the exhaust studs cleaning the studs makes it so much easier. :) you have learnt a lot along the way it really shows x

I never owned an older 2 stroke but I used to own an 84 xl 100 and the older bikes are just awsome

Oh man...I'm crazy jealous! My first bikes were RDs and I restored/modified a few of them. Benny jonesing for another one for a long time, but they are expensive now and parts are hard to find. Can't wait to watch this series!

Can wait to see your take on this cool bike.

I've always wanted one of these but my garage is already full of motorcycles and projects. Many people prefer the rd350 over the rd400 and it's definitely worth fixing up. If you use epoxy to smooth out the rust pitting on the frame you can still powder coat if that's your plan. It may also be worth coating the inside of the frame tubes with something to prevent rust since water can to get stuck in there. I wish you luck!

I had the predecessor R5, learned to ride on it. Very fast in a straight line, crazy narrow powerband, and terrifying in turns. When I went to a BSA is was such a pleasure. Not as quick off the line, but so nice to ride something that didn't feel like it would kill me if I made one wrong move.

When working on badly corroded stuff all you need really is heat. Saves a lot of time

I enjoyed watching that mate... Im doing nearly the same thing with my old 1976 RD250/350B that was stored in a box down a damp shed since 1987.!! Im going for the "Flat Tracker" sort of style with mine.. Ive stuck Suzuki GSX600F complete front end in, all was needed was to use a pair of RD350LC tapered bearings and its fitted perfectly with no fiddling! Ive made my own Box section swinging arm and have a pair of those Joking Chinese Ohlins shocks on.. The Engine is here on the table infront of me... Its 1.5mm oversize and ive made my own Billet Heads for it.. Its got YPVS reedblocks and 32mm Kehin carbs.. Ive noticed yours is a bit of a "Bitsa" You have YR5 bodywork and right side engine casing.. The left side has an RD casing.. Im realy looking forward to the next videos... If you need any helpfull advice on anything, give me a shout.. Thanks Mate..

Legendary RD350

Looks like a fun project

Looks like a R5-350 from 1970 to 72. Only 5 speed compared to the RD350s 6 speed trans⛾It's pretty rough so Good Luck😎🎱☮🔊✌👍

Legend bike🔥 Thanks brother for restoring such a beautiful legendary bike😊 May God bless you with all the happiness in your life 😊 Two stroke lovers hit the 👍

That's gonna be one badass bike when you're done with it

Interesting build

That bike is sick 2nd gear rollon wheelies I had a 72 RD 350 my grandmother bought it brand new and it sat for years in the mid 90's I got it running it was awesome. I was a dumb kid and trashed it.... Wish I still had it!!!

Very excited for this one .

It kills me how people just leave stuff out to rot, that bike is gorgeous when it’s done. Hope you can bring her back to her former glory and also valuable in the right condition, good luck with the project see you on the next one.

This is amazing

nice project Vasily

I don't care about this bike but i just have to watch it because i like his builds.

Cant wait to u finish the bike.

Haha this reminds me of the bike I'm working on right now...just so far gone lol. Good luck!

Before I watch video pal that's a classic bike now great find keep going sweet

Being an rxz owner am so eager to see the built....its a diamond in ur hand so handle it carefully even you can sell its rust

I literally just got a 76 kawasaki KE100 a few days ago and I'm restoring it aswell for a daily at college. Once it warms up of course

Big project ya got there, good luck

That was my first bike! Wow that looks really bad.😮😥

This is pretty cool man.

I did the same with a 1973 Honda SL125. The engine was toast, so I adapted it to take a Predator 212 (similar to how KZfaqr Mike Festiva). It's my favorite bike!

extraordinary boss👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

Looking forward to the build, only one thing to add, the only part of the bike that seems to be rd350 is the front wheel because of the disc, but everything else is r5 350, gear box is also 5 speed not 6 like an rd350. The bottoms of the cases are completely different. Although you can make a hybrid by buying the rd350 jugs and putting them on, you should have noticed that the cylinders you took off had no reeds, rd350 had reed valves. Keep up the good work! I’m currently building a 71 r5 350, with pistons, cylinders, heads and carbs from an rd350. 👍🏻👍🏻

Great job mate. I had one of these. Scary when your 17 lol. Dont think it's an RD, more like YDS series if I remember rightly. I am old now. Still love the Smell of an old 2smoker. 😀👍🐢

I was given one of these that was abandoned during Hurricane Gloria in a campground. It was under salt water and then sat for a few months, I got it running and it had electrical problems, it would run on one cylinder until about 2500rpm then the other cylinder would kick in like a mean powerband, I road it off road with a full front fairing and windshield lol, then one day it had a total electrical meltdown and fire, junked it after that.

Will be awesome build!

Awesome man. I'm in negotiations on one right now lol

Being an RD250 driver, I'm pretty stocked to see what you are gonna do with it !

the rd350 is what most banshee guys get their transmissions from because they have longer gears

had a 50cc sunl frame with a rd350 motor on it.....absolutely nuts eventually took itnoff that frame and put it on a lt230 frame

I used to have a 1970. It was very quick. Only thing - they continued using this motor in the banshee after they quit producing the 350 motorcycle. It is a great little motor. I beat harley sportsters to 90 mph

I had a Kenny Roberts limited edition RZ350 back in 1980 it was fast and could handle.

The reason they're kinda rare is due to guys like us picked them up dirt cheap and made our own enduros out of them by adding taller shocks,wider more aggressive knobby rear tire and knobby front with spring spacers and heavier oil to add a little more stiffness to that boingy front end and voila we had a very competitive dirt bike we could ride on the street to get wherever and then ride it off road all day and back home at night...the oiling systems in them sucked so we all ran pre mix... I'd love to see that thing made like new again...

They made one that had six gears and had direct slide carbs and reed valves like most dirt bikes . ( Good bit faster than this model) also made a 400 cc hard to find ! And yes this is the for runner of the banshee engine and rt water cooled 2 stroke super bike style.

it did not break in half when you pulled the motor out...that is a good sign

That bike should look great as a cafe racer. 👍

This is definitely going to be awesome

Man.... I thought my ‘78 Honda Hawk was rough... sheesh!

Eu Amo essa moto tive uma rd 1974 q moto sensacional

Fun project! I have a similar project, a Yamaha R5 -73. Its almost the same bike as I can see. Its pretty much in the same shape as yours too 😄 I think Im gonna build a café of it too. An original restoration is not worth it but if it can get back on the road again its alot better than the crusher 👍

To many projects, gotta finish some. I like the ideas.

I've done 5 1972 R5's... One of mine was pretty bad but this one is not worth the time and money. Hopefully you have met Brad at HVC Cycle. I purchased parts from all over the world. That is parts bike for other restorations.

RD 350 was King of racing in the early 1970s. My buddy had one. I had a Honda 550 4 stroke, but I also have had a couple of Suzuki 500 Titan 2 strokes and a Kawasaki 500 triple 2 stroke. The Kaw was a screamer. The Suzukis were sufficiently powered daily riders or tourers. Not the best gas range though. I could not cross the desert between Phoenix and LA without getting rescued by a good Samaritan.