Yamaha RD(Ron's Design)350

[Jonathan]

Guys my Rd(Rons Design)350 is ready Thanks to Pradeep I rode out of Ron's Place This Monday Morning.
Thanks to Ron for accepting my Build and as per the Discussion
and Plan we had envisioned in 2009 my Rddream today is a Sparkling Reality
He Has kept His Commitment and Delivered more than what he had commited to so heartfelt Thanks Ron

I would like to Thank Mohit without whom the build wouldint even start,we looked for parts for months and were not
successful and had hit a wall no hope, then I called up Mohit and Nice Guy he is he helped me out Thanks Mohit.
I would like to Thank Jagadeesh who helped me tremendously in my build.
I would also like to Thank Pradeep and his incomprehensible effort and help in getting my RD done and running and most times
"He got Dirty to give me a Clean Bike" Thanks Pradeep.
would also like to Thank Rdd members like Arun,Mukund,Shuvo,AjithK for their Friendship and Support.

Story-
My bike was really shagged before it reached
Rdd it would not cross over 80,it
had seized twice one cylinder was a drag ported
HT and the other a normal Lt the drum was badly welded with oversize o ring it ran
a shogun cdi the battery leaked and dead there was araldate in the gearbox this was just part of the nightmare
and shifting gears was
a herculean task.
The gear rpm would end quickly and give a weird body shake.
But Ron agreed to fix it more often when we had a problem he saved me.

Guys Sorry my MQ is low(technically unsound) ill just explain in my own words

I will write a detailed report after the bike is runin properly
I think its too soon to share thoughts or comments.i haveint pushed the bike
just normal as per the run in instructions

Initial reactions-

1)The Harder im riding the Cooler the bike is Running this is just Absolutely Amazing.
2)the midrange has improved now and there is power there previosly
the power would kick in much later,Initial pickup needs to improve i think after runin
and advancement of timing it will become perfect.
3)it is not jerky at all but power comes in much smoother.
4) I absolutely Love the Wisecos in my bike.
5)The sound has changed and is different than other Rd's the twin silencer beats are much more thicker,bassier and quicker
like twin machine guns and when you rev it really sounds mean, Music to my ears.
6)Pradeep showed me the exhaust Port and i really liked the way it looked it was really smooth like marble
it was convergant and was shaped like a reversed heart (apologise for the crude description)
7) What i noticed is It really does Smoke really really less than previous.

What the Bike is running.
1)RDD HT LT Combo ported
2)RDD Crank(Standard Pin)
3)RDD New Liner Full Sleeve Job Standard size.
4)RDD Sourced Standard Wiseco Pistons and Rings and a rebore.
5)RDD Head Mods
6)RDD Sourced Chinoy Filter Chinoy Filters.
7)RDD TM28MM TZR 250 Mikuni Flat Slides with Custom RDD Throttle Cable.Jetted,installed and Tech Support by RDD.
8)RDD CDI latest version Export variant(which includes custom wiring harness) installed by Ron which
includes the lights,horn,indicators working.
9)RDD Bigger RZ Reeds,Reed Cage and Custom U TUbe.
10)RDD inspected Gearbox and fixup.
11)RDD SOurced Original ART Clutch Plates from US.
12)Amaron 12 volt 9 amp sealed battery.
13)RDD sourced original Yamaha Oil Seals and RDD gaskets.
14)Activya plug caps


Things that need to be done and issues to be resolved by me are
1)My Petrol tank is really old and in bad condition
the bottom is screwed up it needs to be replaced or fixed.
2)The Clutch basket bell was reconditioned by Ron But it needs to be replaced
including the springs.
3)I need to put better Brakes on the bike cause these arent functioning (braking well) and are not
keeping up with the bike.
4)I need to put in a original Fuel Tap.

About Ron,RDD-

Ron is a Honest Guy and Highly Experienced who does Quality Work.
I msgd him on the forum and he agreed to meet me and my Bro for the interview and engine inspection in 2009
He invited us to his House and was accomodating as we were strangers that was very Kind of Him.Once
the engine was with him he took better care of it than i ever could.
After the first meeting i took over and my dealings and interactions
were directly with Him even though i am younger than him
and dont know 5% of what he knows as he is a stalwart
in his craft he never was condescending
and never treated me like a Kid with low MQ
Im Thankful to him for that.
Whatever issue resolving or feedback
required as per needs it was discussed between me and him and was
resolved.



What i got from RDD and the Bike experience was Knowledge, Education and most imp Good Friends and a Nice Bike.
previosly i thought maintaining the bike was washing it and charging the battery,there is a heck
lot more to it than that.
Used to watch ppl having
fun with RD's and enjoying the Rd Ride near Ramaiah College,Baldwins college Johnson market
etc during my School times Now its my Turn to have Fun Thrilled that a Childhood Dream Came True
and I am Happy.


Friends ill keep posting and give further updates as days pass and add Pics in the coming days.
Thanks for reading,
Regards Sanket.

[crazydiablo]

Wow what a post, straight from the heart. So happy for you, am sure the bike has come out super. Post some pics and join in for the rides. (Sadly i dont have an RD anymore)

[ajaybiz]

Nice one.
Mohith plan it with your RZ.

[tanvirgill]

Sanket, All the best! Take good care of the build and it won't let you down.

[gurjinder]

Awesome news matey.

Take good care of the bike and ride it often, ride it hard. Keep it exactly the way Ron has set it.

Cheers.

[mautbiker]

TAke good care of the bike. Hit the redline often. Cheers

[chinoy]

1. Thanks for the kind words.

We where supposed to source a pair of LT barrels for this build. But we could not. The best we got was one HT with Tongue and one stock LT.
All I can say is that it was hell. And I will as long as I live never ever again make the mistake of agreeing to such a build. It was pure hell matching the ports. Between the LT and HT.

This is one of the last engines where I will put in the effort to make a full sleeve for anybody. Its just too painful.

[Jonathan]

@Thanks Crazydiablo sounds good I sure will .
Thanks Ajay,Gurjinder,Mautbiker,Tanveergill for your words.
Yes Ron it was very difficult for You i appreciate your Hard Work and Effort.

[arun]

Sanket' finally you have your RD' nice I know you would have gone nuts waiting to ride the RD' I am sure the builds worth the wait

[Jonathan]

True Arun wanted to ride the RD real bad

Friends i added a few pics



http://www.flickr.com/photos/83068610@N ... 7607865268

[rahulsharma_7]

Many congratulations, looks nice.

Few are able to achieve a true build to enjoy the master class of the RD, I am still awaiting that day when I can be owned by one.

[mukund]

hey man, nice bike.... observed the fuel tap seems to be local make.... please stay away from pushing the bike as this tap i see will hardly flow enuf fuel... please pull the petrol tube going to the carbs and with a stop watch see how much flows in 60 seconds... compare with a stock tap and make sure your beauty is getting enuf gas

I seized my bike after changing to a very similar tap thus the request for you to triple check

Cheers

[Jonathan]

Thanks RahulSharma you're right man the Rd Ride is unlike anyother its at a different plane alltogether .
Hi Mukund How are You? Its right Man the Fuel tap is local make Ron and Prd advised me to replace it Im trying to get a original fuel tap
But You know how it is right the difficulty involved in getting Rd Spares not yet successful,It took me 4 days to figure out that
Rd Fuel Tap is also called "Fuel Petcock" . Thanks Mukund for explaining the procedure ill check the flow.

[Jonathan]

Friends i thought i'll give you an update i have completed the run-in period of the bike
its completed around 400 kms.I followed all the instructions given to me by Ron and was extra careful i
ran it in myself ,constantly changing the throttle being creative it was really fun my riding technique also improved
Around two to three times i opened the throttle and whacked it but after a few seconds got scared and slowed down.
At present the bike is packed and stored in Bangalore under vigilance and care,
as i had to leave Bengaluru to complete my course which will last a few months

Guys bike is Running AWESOME.
Some things i observed are,
1)The Rdd Combo Setup is perfect for our roads one thing i noticed when i rode the bike for 400 kms
was i could never reach the 5th or 6th gear either the road ended or i got too scared too ride it in top gear
the 2nd,3rd and 4th gear is where i rode the most and there was a lot of grunt and power in these gears
previously i needed to upshift or downshift for power increase or decrease now i just whack open the trottle and it leaps
ahead.
2)I dont know how to put it but its settling in day by day,and getting better and better It feels like a New Modern Bike
But its still Old Skool Two Stroke Craziness.
Man its sound is amazing everyone who has heard the bike says the same It sounds Sweet gnarly and distinctive on stock
silencers.On the road many 4 stroke guys hair stood up when i rode past them.
3)It is my everyday bike and rode it more than often, and even though it is a yesteryear motorcycle wherever i parked
it a small group or sometimes one or two
People would always be admiring the bike and they would ask about
the bike and the carbs one guy said "What Carbs are these did Ex President
Abdul Kalam design these" i said no i got these from my Friend. Best part is i Took my Sister on the Bike
and She said the Rd Seat is really Low and the most comfortable compared to aktiva and other scooters and as usual she
said "The sound is so nice now i understand why people want to go fast"
4)The Idling is ever Duty-ful it fires up and stays constant.
5)Ive noticed that Ron has replaced some of the Nuts and Bolts with brand new ones which the bike was missing
and He has taken care of some other small things on the bike eg the Bolt and clamp on the side shield it was loose,even though
it was not part of the agreement He did it on his own,It says a lot about Him.
6)It is Smoking Less and returning better mileage than before Im 100% Sure about that Im Happy and Satisfied with it.

Future
Guys when i Return i need to start it change the oil and switch to running Motul
The Petrol tap needs to be changed and high priority
is i need to upgrade to Disk Brakes cause the
stock brakes on my RDD RD are not satisfactory.

Guys The most important thing is the bike would never have Reached this stage
without the Help of Ron,Pradeep,Mohit and RDD Friends and would like to Thank Them for all their
Help and Support the RD is a Spiritual Experience and im actually trying to Understand it "Im finally getting little bit of it" and boy
Am i Happy . Thanks for reading,
regards sanket.

[Prd]

Thanks for the feedback, Sanket! We all appreciate it.

Really good to hear that you and your family are thoroughly enjoying the bike.
Like I said, the hallmark of a RDD build is that it makes you want to ride the thing everywhere and not just keep it as a garage queen. Now the cycle parts and suspension will quickly start feeling inadequate but take it slow and start by upgrading one thing at a time starting with suspension and brakes.

But most of all Keep Riding and have a blast!

[chinoy]

Thanks
Have fun
Join us when you get back to Bangalore.

It will feel like a whole new machine once you switch to motul. It will feel like silk.
The exp. just keeps getting better and better. Enjoy the tirp.

People look at engine builds as engine builds. I look at them as life time experiences. Even the owner shares in the creation. And joy once done can be enough fulfillment for ones life time automotive dreams.

To have once such build in a life time consider youself lucky.

My build of a lifetime is my Honda Turbo and Im happy with it.

[chinoy]

Sanket Did you try the motul 800?

[Jonathan]

Hi Ron I added Motul 800 yesterday.The difference could be felt instantly,
1)Bike is running much more Smoother,its like all the internals are getting an exotic oil massage.
2)Starts quicker after a long cold stop.
3)Revs Super clean,Sound is crispier,more mids,"There is more Volume to the WhOOOOOOsH"
4)You mentioned last time when we were talking that adding Motul will make
the ride "silkier" You were absoultely right It feels really Silkier.
5)Iver tried all the 2t oil available here Ron on my bikes but by far this has been the Best its really Pure
zero smell,Next I'll upgrade the Engine oil to Motul.
6)Ron Baba Thanks for providing me the Oil.

[valentineair]

Jonathan............what youve exp is...
RDDreams MAGIC!! .......pure F*!#@ MAGIC...........