Restoration of the Notorious 1983 Yamaha RZ350
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- That's right, Chris got his hands on an infamous 1983 Yamaha RZ350! Three months and thousands of dollars later, we bring to you its full restoration in gory detail.
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Wow, first of all thanks for bringing that bike back from the brink. Second, totally awesome job on the resto. And third I do believe I'm jealous😆😆
Thanks for your comment, Daniel. Finding one that hasn’t been crashed was like finding hens teeth!
In Europe we’d call it a Yam YPVS I think ...
A rose by any other name…
They were called RD350s in Europe and RZ350s in Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the U.S. :-)
@@uhtred7860 what does Canada call the air cooled “rd 350/400 dx
@@martinlewis967 No idea, i'm not from Canada. :-)
Beautiful! Nothing like an arm ripping 2 stroke! Bike looks new. Enjoy!!
Thanks for your comment.
Great work. I had a couple of RD400 cafe racers back in the day. Always wanted the RZ350.
Those were sweet machines. Maybe one day... Thanks for your comment.
Me too! I settled for a nice LOOKING Daytona 400 which I never could get right and finally sold and bought a Honda Interceptor ...should have held out ffinding a good RZ! Which all I came across were either trashed and/or grossly overpriced....I still would have gravitated to 4 stroke but would at least have got to taste the RZ first ....I also fantasized on squiring grey market RZ500 or RG500 Suzuki but they were through the ROOF price wise and might have been a nightmare to get parts for
Very nice! Instead of 3ft deep, motorcycle videos should be 3ft tall....... wonderful content as always.
Thanks for the suggestion and kind words, Brandon!
It would be awesome to see some vlogs with this bad ass machine running around and you on it! I was watching an Instagram clip with my brother and he showed me this! I had no idea they existed. He and I have banshees that we were gifted brand new. I’m 28, he’s 26. The RZ350 was before our time but we can very much appreciate them having our banshees.
We never thought about doing a VLOG, primarily because there are so many out there, and we figured no one wanted to hear us speak (that's why we've got the music, instead). I guess with these classic machines though, as so few people will get to ride or hear them that's something we can do for our viewers. We'll look into getting a VLog system. Thanks for your comment!
Love the RD/RZ 350LC's
Hi again, hope you’re doing well in British Columbia, staying safe. Have you any videos of the skis coming? I suppose you’re locked down the same as we are here in Ireland. Love your content and skis. Cheers Al
Hey, thanks for the kind words. We're doing okay, I guess. Probably about the same as Ireland, and looking forward to seeing the end of this self-isolation. The good news is we've got a lot of new PWC videos coming. I slow it down to 1 per month from November 1 to end of April, but then there will be 2 coming every month from May 1 to end of October. For the next little while we'll be alternating motorcycle and PWC videos, as there are only so many how-to PWC videos that we have the opportunity to make. Feel free to let us know if there's anything you'd like to see, as we consider that when we're about to tear into a ski. Take care!
My dream Bike since YZR500's are out of reach . wish i was as heandy as you are to restore mine. but maybe you could give me a hand with my resto.
Well, if you live up in western Canada, we might be able to help ... If not, drop us a question through the comments section of our Channel. Good luck.
3ftDeep I’m way back on the east coast USA 😕
Well, we'll help however we can :)
Has the exact same model as a young fella - beautiful restoration!! Brings back so many memories
Beautiful workmanship and great importance to small details.
Just wondering, where are you guys from?
Thanks! White Rock, British Columbia. You?
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i love this motor , in malaysia who have this bike , he like a king . n we call it idola
There are very few of these left around the world. Most of these were crashed and never repaired. Thanks for your comment!
Wow what a bike, good job restoring the RZ. It looks badass!
Thanks! We love it.
I also bought this bike last year. I disassembled it all and renovated it.
Nice. How did it turn out?
@@3ftDeepChannel Hello, I live in the Czech Republic. When I was a little man, we used to race in our town. And what I liked most was the sound of a two-stroke engine. This type of RD ypvs drove there as well. At the same time, my motorcycle is completely disassembled :-). I hope to assemble the motorcycle and ride in the summer. I'm really looking forward to it!!
Thanks for sharing your story. We wish you luck in your restoration in many years of safe riding!
Really is that all we see of her post rebuild???? No ride, no POV, no sound check..... very disappointed.
Sorry, fourpipes. We never thought about the post-rebuild part, although we did get some sound in. To us it was all about the workmanship. We'll keep your comment in mind for the next time.
The workmanship was outstanding. Really gratifying to watch and I’m sure even better to actually complete. Love the fact you brining new-life to an old beauty. 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks again, fourpipes.
fourpipes if you really want to hear lots of 2 stroke music, I have many ride, restoration, and MC show videos on my channel ua-cam.com/users/KensGarage1
We’ll definitely check out your channel. Good luck with your videos!
Very nice video. I have a few RZ350's too and love them. Here is my latest video featuring their big brothers, RZ500's ... two of then in action and on the bench:
ua-cam.com/video/-FXlhLPLTeE/v-deo.html
Cheers! -Kirb
A pair of beautiful machines, Kirb! Chris will be jealous. Thanks for sharing and good luck with your channel!
Wow. What a journey. Thanks for sharing.
Fantastic job! Is that the same as the RD350LC. We had in Europe?
The RZ350 came a little bit after the RD350. The RZ350 looks a bit different, also came with a YPVS system, and was primarily a North American model. Thanks for your comment.
@@3ftDeepChannel was only called RZ350 in NA - was called RD350-YPVS in Euro.
Thanks for the clarification, Glen.
Such a shame we lost two strokes ...they were just starting to get really really good too....so much potential was never realized. Couple of my all time favorite street bikes that I did own were the Yamaha R5 and then an RD ....then I got married with kids buying a house and working OT just to make ends meet and had to take a break from motorcycles ...by the time I was ready to get back in the RZ was out of production and already going for top dollar on the used market ...95% kid owned and trashed AND going for premium resale so instead I went brand new Honda Interceptor in '85 and sadly missed the RZ altogether...judging from the 2 stroke race bikes production 2 stroke street bikes would have been fabulous motorcycles! There was some very fast 500cc two strokes that never made it to the US ...damn it!
Yes, that old emission issue reared its ugly head ... I don't see us going back any time soon either, especially with electric motorbikes coming online. Thanks for your comment.
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Great job guys they were pretty quick bike back in their day.
It's still quick, but 40 years of technology development has done a lot for bike performance. The nostalgia is priceless, though. Thanks for your comment.
Would leave a Ninja 400 in its smoke. Lighter and more powerful.
It is truly a beautiful machine. Thanks for your comment.
sweet ride,nice job
Thanks. We're happy with the results.
Very nice. I respect the love you put into this 2-stroke prince.
Thanks, Neil.
Beautiful restoration on that first year RZ. I just commented on your JL pipe install video. Between a custom RZV500, Goldwing, 06 R1LE, these little 350's are my favorite bike to ride (and hot rod). Lots of fun. Thanks for the nice video.
Thanks for the comment and the kind words, Ken!
Looks immaculate! Easy to see the amount of care put into the work.
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Amazing job !!! I just picked up a 1985 rz350 . Was sitting In shed for 20+ years . Any possible was you can send me some information where to buy gaskets / seals / stickers etc . I don’t know where to start . Lol
Yamaha still sell a lot of the basic gaskets and seals so check your local dealer or online parts supplier first. For just about anything required for the older Yamahas these guys are amazing www.yambits.co.uk for reproduction decals try www.bdesigns.ca good luck with the project.
I'm looking at doing a rz350 build myself in the next little bit. I'm also in the lower mainland and would love to pick your brain about the build!
Feel free to eMail Chris directly at Chris@3ftDeepSports.com. Good luck with your project.
Stunning bike, a credit to you and your skills. Bravo sir, bravo.
My 89 f2 says hello.
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Thanks!
I’ve had one just sitting in my garage I attempted to fix but then I gave up and it sat for 3+ years finally I sent it to a motorcycle friend and he’s fixing it up!
Great to hear. Hopefully he’ll do nice job for you and there will be one more of these machines brought back to life. Thanks for your comment.
how long was the project?
A few months. As you know, most of the time spent waiting for parts to arrive, and for painting to be done.
@@3ftDeepChannel Thats a great result considering the time it took you. Well done.
Obviously a very well done restoration! I am restoring my 1984 right now, it has not been loved for a while. I would greatly appreciate it if you would tell me how and where you sourced the new VIN sticker and the "Canadian" sticker. This has been bothering me for some time. Your insight would be much appreciated!
www.bdesigns.ca
bdesigns.ca/Rubber_Samples.htm
They can also supply the replacement bodywork decals if you are repainting.
I have to mention Yambits, www.yambits.co.uk/ if you are looking for anything to restore an older Yamaha this place will have it.
Good luck with the restoration.
@@3ftDeepChannel Thank you so much 3ft Deep! My last restoration was a 1992 Ducati 851. I’m putting together the collection that no one cares about! And enjoying it immensely. Again nice job on your bike and thanks so much for answering my question!
Hello, I’m doing the exact project with a 1984 Canadian model with the unique colour of 84 and almost done.Should I have some questions can I contact the gentleman that did this beautiful one? Thank you.
Sacha
Montreal Canada
Absolutely. You can email Chris at chris@3ftDeepSports.com, or continue to use this comments thread (the preferred route, as our viewers can benefit from the discussion that way). Good luck with your project.
Thank you for your quick response I will contact him. Thank you
What do you mean by "premix" and no "premix"? I thought I saw an oil injection block off plate?
We added oil to the fuel in the fuel tank.
On first start ups after a rebuild I will add oil to the fuel tank (premix) in addition to running the oil pump. This is to ensure the oil is getting to the engine while making sure the oil pump is doing it's job. And prevent a catastrophic failure due to no 2 stroke oil. See here ua-cam.com/video/sBd6ycaRkQk/v-deo.html
Beautiful job. Yes, no detail was spared. This was a top-notch restoration to a pocket-rocket of yesteryear ! Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies.
Thanks, Ramish!
@@3ftDeepChannel I am now 66. Last year I bought a Yamaha FZ 250 ( Made in India) after selling my BMW R1150RT & a Honda Nighthawk 250. I just need something to move around now.
The Yamaha dealer has an RZ350 showcased among the latest models. Unrestored, it is in pretty good condition.
I am certain that it is the only remaining one in our island. Aside from the public not liking motorcycles, two strokes are extremely rare.
You did a remarkable job !!!
Regards, Ramish.
Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies.
Safe riding, Ramish!
may i say this is not an Rz its a Rd 350 31k my father had the same crashed it twice now i rebuild it too
It is an RZ350 in Canada. Good luck with your project!
@@3ftDeepChannel thanks i already finished it just some things left like fairing at the bottom or spoiler i dont know how to say it on english but i cant found it anywhere....😏
Tell me please, you bought new footrests or restore that, which you had?
New ones yambits.co.uk/rz350k-footrest-rubbers-front-p-55560.html
@@3ftDeepChannel i mean chromed part of footrest, not rubber)
No, we used those original parts.
Do you remember code of frame paint(ral code). Looks like great!
Unfortunately, no. Our professional painter did the colour match.
@@3ftDeepChannel thank you!
Ford radiant red is close
Amazing
Thanks!
Great work! Where you bought stickers for handlebar switches? I can’t find them.
Yambits in the UK.
yambits.co.uk/rz500-handlebar-switch-gear-decal-set-p-23686.html
3ftDeep you are the best!!! Thank you. did you varnish them on top?
No.
3ftDeep just pasted on top?does it hold well there?
Yes, it has an adhesive backing. So far, so good.
Where this bike located??
It's just awesome
White Rock, British Columbia, Canada. Thanks for the kind words.
@@3ftDeepChannel will it available for sale??
I’m not sure. Chris only has five motorcycles now, so he probably won’t want to part with it. I’ll ask him if you want.
@@3ftDeepChannel actually i am from india
Can it be shipped
I'm sure it can be shipped, but I'm not sure Chris is willing to sell.
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Спасибо.
Had a RZ350K in mid 80s, great bike. We got same colour scheme in Australia.
They were, and still are beautiful bikes! No doubt about that. Thanks for your comment, and best wishes to our brothers and sisters Down Under!
Were you able to get new Registration and Transport Canada stickers made? How did you do it?