1981 RD350H/LC No. 2

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Basics

Frame No. 4Y3-001856
Engine No. 4Y3-001737 (Original crankcases were destroyed in a mishap and are sadly not available)
Mileage – Approximately 2,500km since restoration, Just shakedown km since refresh in 2026
Odometer shows ~ 51,500km (gauges are not from this bike, gauges showed 49,500 km at restoration)
Current Canadian provincial registration/insurance
One key fits everything; ignition, seat and fuel fill
Everything works
New Motul 710 synth inj. oil, 10W40 Kimpex synth engine oil, 55/45 Prestone and brake fluid (2026)

Engine

Rebuilt with all new bearings, seals and gaskets throughout
Tie bar type crankcases
Wiseco +1mm pistons (358cc)
New Yamaha rods/bearings/thrust washers
NGKB8ES Plugs (2022)
Standard airbox and new filter
Stock 4L001 stamped/rebuilt VM26SS carburetors. Bench set idle & synchronized. (2026)
  - 240 main/22.5 Pilot/5K1-3 Needle/345-P2 Jet Needle/2.0 Cutaway/21mm float
New carburetor inlet rubbers
New cylinder inlet rubbers
Stock factory airbox
Boyesen two stage FRP reeds
Powdercoated Cylinders (stock porting)
Powdercoated Cylinder Head
Powdercoated Left & Right Engine Covers
Powdercoated coolant fittings
New DG chambers modified for the LC (2022)
Blue silicone coolant hoses
Nice radiator, good fins, etc.
New oil pump cover
New clutch adjuster plastic cover (2026)
Plated motor mounts
New shifter (2022)
Shifter shaft seal fix (2026)
Clearanced and flow tested oil pump (2026)
New O-ring chain on new Yamaha sprockets
New Yamaha transmission bearings
New Yamaha clutch disks and plates
New clutch pushrod
New Yamaha 4L0 clutch gear/basket
New Yamaha crank gear
New shift forks
New shifter shaft
New RZ350 kickstarter

Frame

Stock/unmodified
Original paint with touchups
Powdercoated grab handles
Powdercoated rearsets
New main peg and shifter rubbers
Fully functional center stand

Front Suspension

Powdercoated fork lowers
Powdercoated lower (satin) & upper (gloss) triple clamps
Powdercoated handlebars and clamps
Powdercoated Telefix fork brace
New Yamaha fork seals and bushings and dust caps
Avon Roadrider 90/90-18/51V tire w/Kings tube
Satin black powdercoated stock wheel
New Yamaha wheel bearings & seals
New Yamaha steering stem bearings/seals
Fork tubes like new
30W oil

Rear Suspension

Metmachex aluminum swingarm with eccentric adjuster
Stock Yamaha shock absorber (it's still good)
Avon Roadrider 100/90-18/56V tire w/Kings tube
Satin black powdercoated stock wheel
All new Yamaha bearings & seals

Front Brakes

Flat powdercoated calipers
New Yamaha pistons and seals (pistons cycled and everything regreased in 2026)
New OEM Yamaha metallic pads (2026)
Goodridge stainless/coated brake lines (incredible difference in feel)
New master cylinder (2022)
New (and very rare) OEM Yamaha brake rotors (2026)

Rear Brakes

Stock Yamaha
New shoes on good liner
Powdercoated backing plate and torque arm

Bodywork

Custom made seat cover
New Yamaha Mirrors (2026)
New Yamaha radiator cover
New Yamaha gauge plastic cover
Late model RZ350 replica signals
Proper Canadian daytime running DOT H4 headlight
Powdercoated headlight brackets
Proper Canadian taillight
Proper Canadian license holder
Painted (catalyzed urethane) w/clear coated decals
Steel fuel tank
Fiberglass:

• Front Fender
• Nosecone
• Left and Right Side Covers
• Seat cowl
• Horn Bracket Cover
• Rear fender (shortened)

Miscellaneous

New 5AH battery (2026)
Rebuilt petcock (2026)
New Yamaha speedo cable
Fusebox replaced
New Yamaha throttle/injection cable
New Yamaha tachometer cable
Restored/powdercoated switchgear with new decals
Lots of bolts replaced with 304SS
Lots of new Yamaha rubbers
Lots of miscellaneous replated/chromated or powdercoated parts.