Topic: Picked up a RD 350

[Stev-o]

Done quite a few back in the day Steve, very easy-hardest part would be removing the gasket material if it sticks.  Should not take more than a couple hours...Larry

Good to know, thanks Larry.  Now that it's running good, stops fine after installing a new caliper, next will be the clutch job. It's fine if ridden "normal", but what fun is that??
This baby wants to scream!

Probably a good idea to buy the gasket and fiber plates in advance.  The metal ones are usually discolored and if not warped can be sanded and reused(similar to any other bike that has been ridden hard).  One of my early bikes was an R5, rode it everywhere and never had a problem with it, other than the time my brother did a wheelie into a railroad car. Broken jaw and two broken wrists-that is when you know who your friends are at toilet time

Was thinking of getting the Vesrah kit.....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vesrah-Clutch-Disc-Set-VC-287-Yamaha-/350715404660?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ARD350&hash=item51a8446174&vxp=mtr

[ken65]

for anybody new to clutches,     with the steel plates  feel the edge and put the sharp side facing to the outside.

[grcamna2]

I like made in Japan Vesrah products;I've tried Chinese...,no more.