Getting a RD350LC

[swiftee]

I've recently thought of purchasing a RD350LC. However, in most of my short riding life, I've only ridden a Honda XL200 dirtbike. I'm feeling a bit anxious about riding the RD350LC as I'm not sure whether it might feel very different from my current bike and I might have trouble getting used to it.

 

Are there any differences between riding a 2 stroke and riding a 4 stroke? I've heard that the power delivery is quite different. Also, how does the RD350 handle and are there any issues or things that I should watch out for about this bike? Would also like to find out more about this bike from people who have owned it before...

 

Thanks.

[h4hahak1m]

2 and 4 stroke bikes are very very different. In terms of handling, power delivery, maintainence, etc. I'm sure there's a thread for the elsie somewhere or u can always google it. It's a monster that's what i can tell u. And good luck finding one if u haven't

[barefoot]

I've recently thought of purchasing a RD350LC. However, in most of my short riding life, I've only ridden a Honda XL200 dirtbike. I'm feeling a bit anxious about riding the RD350LC as I'm not sure whether it might feel very different from my current bike and I might have trouble getting used to it.

 

Are there any differences between riding a 2 stroke and riding a 4 stroke? I've heard that the power delivery is quite different. Also, how does the RD350 handle and are there any issues or things that I should watch out for about this bike? Would also like to find out more about this bike from people who have owned it before...

 

Thanks.

 

difference sure dam big . . my last ride was xr200 a very tame gentle bike, then jump to ktm200. initially was pretty scary especially when squeezing between vehicles, accidentally throttle like previous ride the bike just gush forward. xl200 to rd350 the jump even bigger, suggest to play around open carpark first =) rd350 . . there is a reason why pp called it road death

[deckard]

post pictures of the legend please

[YEN96]

difference sure dam big . . my last ride was xr200 a very tame gentle bike, then jump to ktm200. initially was pretty scary especially when squeezing between vehicles, accidentally throttle like previous ride the bike just gush forward. xl200 to rd350 the jump even bigger, suggest to play around open carpark first =) rd350 . . there is a reason why pp called it road death

 

RD350LC got Raw raw power

 

One thing, you got to be patient with the bike as its's old already. Need tender loving care

 

As a guideline for this 350cc 2 stroker, its near equivalent to 700cc 4 stroke power

[swiftee]

Wow... so what I gathered from all the responses is that the power is really ... hope I'll be able to control and take good care of it.... will probably start out slowly, the way I did when I had just bought my 2b bike

 

 

post pictures of the legend please

 

Will post once it has been transferred to my name. Until it's transferred to my name, I'm worried everyday that seller might back out... cause I've been searching for this bike for very long already

[deckard]

Hi, will post once it has been transferred to my name. Until it's transferred to my name, I'm worried everyday that seller might back out... cause I've been searching for this bike for very long already

 

dunt worry. i am sure the seller quickly want to pass to you.

 

then relieve the old motorsiao days ~!

[swiftee]

dunt worry. i am sure the seller quickly want to pass to you.

 

then relieve the old motorsiao days ~!

 

Haha, looking forward to the day it is transferred to my name... but must still pass my 2A first before can ride it

[DM]

moving to bike specs and reviews

[mild_slevin]

watch jackie chan 80's movie, he rode an RD250 and the sound of it was terrific *provided they didn't dubbed the sound of it. The handle bar looks great too.

[Dave1w]

Swiftee,

Let me know if you need any help with your RD.

I have a bit of history with them....

 

Dave

[swiftee]

Hi Dave,

 

I've got the RD with me now, sounds terrific and the engine is in relatively good condition.

 

Unfortunately it still needs some work, among other things, the meters are not working and anyway the speedometer and rpm meter needles are broken. Think I will need to replace the whole meter. Do you know where I could get a replacement? Thanks.

[mild_slevin]

RD350LC got Raw raw power

 

One thing, you got to be patient with the bike as its's old already. Need tender loving care

 

As a guideline for this 350cc 2 stroker, its near equivalent to 700cc 4 stroke power

 

equivalent to 700cc 4 stroker? wah... wouldn't it be a dream for a 2A ryder.

what's the history n background of RD bikes... what makes it so wanted by many ryders?

[swiftee]

what's the history n background of RD bikes... what makes it so wanted by many ryders?

 

Erm... not really... people keep asking me why I bought the bike, it's nothing but a piece of junk in many peoples' eyes and people normally prefer to go for the new bikes, new technology, one thing is that it doesn't look attractive to most people compared to the newer bikes... they feel that it looks like an uncle bike.

 

it takes a rare person to appreciate it

[Syaitan]

I appreciate the 350 too. Nice bike. I thought of getting one myself.. Got an offer for the 350 valve model for 2k.. But im rather interested in the 35 tong. No valve= less problems but less power of course.

[swirlacer]

u can try ebay...there's plenty of parts for the 350LC.

[h4hahak1m]

I appreciate the 350 too. Nice bike. I thought of getting one myself.. Got an offer for the 350 valve model for 2k.. But im rather interested in the 35 tong. No valve= less problems but less power of course.

 

Get the 350 pv sua. Den i can try. Haha

[mild_slevin]

is the current RXZ parts be used on 350?

[rvf7972]

I appreciate the 350 too. Nice bike. I thought of getting one myself.. Got an offer for the 350 valve model for 2k.. But im rather interested in the 35 tong. No valve= less problems but less power of course.

 

Didn't know the valve model got lot of problems..

so far i don't have any..trying to make it quicker..

[swiftee]

thanks for all your comments...

 

im rather used to the bike now... in fact when i first tried the bike i realised that it was actually quite easy and pleasant to handle

 

guess i was worrying for nothing

 

very pleasant and fun bike... love it more and more every day

[creedmaniac]

i wonder hows the fc like for this 2stroke 350?wallet

burning?

[swiftee]

i wonder hows the fc like for this 2stroke 350?wallet

burning?

 

hm yeah... wallet burning...

but my tripmeter is broken so i cant get an exact measurement of the fc... usually i just tap the tank a bit to see how full it is and then go and top up now and then.

lol the first time i went to the petrol kiosk didnt expect the tank to empty so fast... i was so shocked i had to ask the auntie to repeat how much i had to pay ahahahaha

 

but thats also cause my other bike is a small bike la...

[SAN853]

Let's link this thread up to the main Elsie thread.

For more information of this legend, do hook up here!

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums...ighlight=rd350

[ramos]

hi 350Tong bros...i've got a '82 4UO to rebuild.

i need the stock seat, pair of side covers, tail set & lamp assy.

any leads? any used parts would sufficed.

orig meter n mainstand still avail presently?

thks...

[Blahhh]

A well kept RD can kill a s4 with vtec open... u rode s4 during 2a lessons right? Powerful? Those S4s are nothing compared to the S4s outside... so.. yeah. Be careful!