Yamaha RD350 from Punjab

desideep · 20th November 2010, 18:06

Hi All,

I present my Friend Jasbir Gill's YAMAHA 350. this was bought in March 2009 for a very decent price when looked at the condition. this bike has been redone before we bought. but the thing is Gill was not satisfied with this

The bike has not been used since April 2009 till 17th of this month. It is in Delhi with me and the bike will start aall new journey. i have still to see the bike tomorrow and pick it up from the transport to take it to Noida.

Mr. Sumit Mehndiratta would be doing the works on the bike.

I am attaching some photos that are from the time we Rode the bike from Ludhiana to Muktsar. ride was flawless.

Enjoy. will try to post as much as i can.

thanks all.

typeOnegative · 20th November 2010, 22:12

Beautiful looking babe, I mean bike. Disc brake wagera daalo to sohni lagegi ji.

james · 21st November 2010, 00:09

The bike looks to be in good shape cosmetically, DD! Those LT pipes look good with just a few scars!!
What does the future hold for this machine? What have you'll planned to do to it?
Is Sumit the chap from speedways?

desideep · 21st November 2010, 09:15

hi the bike is still in a good shape after one year of storage. The plan is simple to make it look good and to make it to ride good. Yes sumit is the speedways guy. Will be getting disks and alloys for this bike

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Originally Posted by james

The bike looks to be in good shape cosmetically, DD! Those LT pipes look good with just a few scars!!
What does the future hold for this machine? What have you'll planned to do to it?
Is Sumit the chap from speedways?

Gordon · 21st November 2010, 09:23

Lovely bike there Desi. A little OT, but what does sleeved and unsleeved mean?

akshay4587 · 21st November 2010, 09:32

Nice-Love the thread tiltle

What piston's is it running on,and whats the condition of the bore?
and not to mention.
When do i get to ride her

Fantasy · 21st November 2010, 13:30

great looking bike and the plate rocks! "UGK"

james · 21st November 2010, 14:21

Hey, just curious as to why the bike has white numbers on a black # plate? Shouldnt it be the other way around?

bigron · 21st November 2010, 14:37

What pistons and barrels are you running and is it a LT or a HT ? Alloys is a personal choice but i feel nothing beats stock rims on the RD.

desideep · 21st November 2010, 14:43

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Originally Posted by Gordon

Lovely bike there Desi. A little OT, but what does sleeved and unsleeved mean?

Thanks Gordon, Sleeved means the Bore's that have been reinserted with a new BORE. and the unsleeved are the factory ones

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Originally Posted by akshay4587

Nice-Love the thread tiltle

What piston's is it running on,and whats the condition of the bore?
and not to mention.
When do i get to ride her

To be true with you Akshay, no clue what is it running on. i have not even been able to start the bike. and you would get the ride only if you are in delhi or if the bike is in Chandigarh. i am sure the first one is possible.

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Originally Posted by Fantasy

great looking bike and the plate rocks! "UGK"

Thanks
the UGK has to go, we are going to try and get a NOC and get the registration changed and we will try to get PB-30-*- 0350 or PB-30-*- 0001 or PB-30-*- 8585.

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Originally Posted by james

Hey, just curious as to why the bike has white numbers on a black # plate? Shouldnt it be the other way around?

Actually this was when we got the bike and the deal was fixed in the evening. and we left early next day to Muktsar and we did not get the time to get them changed that day. but now they are normal but needs more change.

EssYouWe · 21st November 2010, 15:15

I'll be in Delhi soon! Can I ride it plz plz

It looks awesome, congrats

desideep · 21st November 2010, 20:33

sent the bike to Speedways today. got to see many RD's there nice view. will go tomorrow to get a overview.

desideep · 22nd November 2010, 21:45

Today we opened up the engine and i was shocked and came to know the reality. i am sure most of the punjab RD have the same state.

1: The pistons are fake TKR. one can tell by the build quality.
2: CON RODS are some NEELKANTH brand. i am sure they are something local until and unless some INDIAN went to Japan and did some naughty hanky panky.
3: MY rd's one barrel was full with water that made sure that most of that side was rusted.
4: One of the carbs is serious damaged.
5: Most of the electricals are from Bullet.
A lot more but i will stop now.
Will post some pics in some time

r_nairtvm · 23rd November 2010, 00:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by desideep

Today we opened up the engine and i was shocked and came to know the reality. i am sure most of the punjab RD have the same state.

Desi,

As a fellow owner of RD 350, I sincerely hope that you/your friend is not in for many more shocks.

Something is not right in the story of this bike

The black letter on white plate became the norm sometime in 1999 or 2000 if I am not mistaken. How did this bike remain with a white on black plate until now.

To me that alone would have started the alarm bells and I would not buy the story that it was in use until 2008-09.

Anyway cosmetically it appears to be in good condition and Sumit can get it up to performance I am sure.

All the best!

Best Regards & Ride/Drive Safe

Ram

desideep · 23rd November 2010, 00:43

Beleive me your concern is not a concern in Punjab. we still have may a bikes and cars that still run on the black plates. cause its kool to show off the power that the police cannt do anything about you. so thats nothing to worry about and i am not even worried about it.

20th November 2010, 18:06	#1
desideep Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,159 Thanked: 318 Times View My Garage	Yamaha RD350 from Punjab Hi All, I present my Friend Jasbir Gill's YAMAHA 350. this was bought in March 2009 for a very decent price when looked at the condition. this bike has been redone before we bought. but the thing is Gill was not satisfied with this The bike has not been used since April 2009 till 17th of this month. It is in Delhi with me and the bike will start aall new journey. i have still to see the bike tomorrow and pick it up from the transport to take it to Noida. Mr. Sumit Mehndiratta would be doing the works on the bike. I am attaching some photos that are from the time we Rode the bike from Ludhiana to Muktsar. ride was flawless. Enjoy. will try to post as much as i can. thanks all. Attached Thumbnails
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20th November 2010, 22:12	#2
typeOnegative Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vikhroli, Mumbai, India Posts: 1,503 Thanked: 27 Times	Beautiful looking babe, I mean bike. Disc brake wagera daalo to sohni lagegi ji.
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21st November 2010, 00:09	#3
james BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mangalore Posts: 597 Thanked: 645 Times	The bike looks to be in good shape cosmetically, DD! Those LT pipes look good with just a few scars!! What does the future hold for this machine? What have you'll planned to do to it? Is Sumit the chap from speedways?
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21st November 2010, 09:23	#5
Gordon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,546 Thanked: 483 Times View My Garage	Lovely bike there Desi. A little OT, but what does sleeved and unsleeved mean?
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21st November 2010, 09:32	#6
akshay4587 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chandigarh/Mohali/Ambala Cantt Posts: 4,151 Thanked: 4,525 Times View My Garage	Nice-Love the thread tiltle What piston's is it running on,and whats the condition of the bore? and not to mention. When do i get to ride her
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21st November 2010, 13:30	#7
Fantasy BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 122 Thanked: 2 Times	great looking bike and the plate rocks! "UGK"
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21st November 2010, 14:21	#8
james BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mangalore Posts: 597 Thanked: 645 Times	Hey, just curious as to why the bike has white numbers on a black # plate? Shouldnt it be the other way around?
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21st November 2010, 14:37	#9
bigron Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NSEW Posts: 1,309 Thanked: 2,706 Times	What pistons and barrels are you running and is it a LT or a HT ? Alloys is a personal choice but i feel nothing beats stock rims on the RD. Last edited by bigron : 21st November 2010 at 14:47.
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21st November 2010, 15:15	#11
EssYouWe Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lucknow Posts: 1,391 Thanked: 18 Times	I'll be in Delhi soon! Can I ride it plz plz It looks awesome, congrats
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21st November 2010, 20:33	#12
desideep Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,159 Thanked: 318 Times View My Garage	sent the bike to Speedways today. got to see many RD's there nice view. will go tomorrow to get a overview.
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22nd November 2010, 21:45	#13
desideep Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,159 Thanked: 318 Times View My Garage	Today we opened up the engine and i was shocked and came to know the reality. i am sure most of the punjab RD have the same state. 1: The pistons are fake TKR. one can tell by the build quality. 2: CON RODS are some NEELKANTH brand. i am sure they are something local until and unless some INDIAN went to Japan and did some naughty hanky panky. 3: MY rd's one barrel was full with water that made sure that most of that side was rusted. 4: One of the carbs is serious damaged. 5: Most of the electricals are from Bullet. A lot more but i will stop now. Will post some pics in some time
	() Thanks

23rd November 2010, 00:43	#15
desideep Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,159 Thanked: 318 Times View My Garage	Beleive me your concern is not a concern in Punjab. we still have may a bikes and cars that still run on the black plates. cause its kool to show off the power that the police cannt do anything about you. so thats nothing to worry about and i am not even worried about it.
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