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Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-21-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 297
Posted By RodT
+1 leave it stock and it'll last longer and work...

+1 leave it stock and it'll last longer and work the way it was designed. Extra hp takes it's toll on the rest of the motor.


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the quality/longevity of oem versus aftermarket, i now go...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-21-2013, 01:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 754
Posted By RodT
It's was great to meet you today, thanks for...

It's was great to meet you today, thanks for stopping by and have a great remainder of your trip. John's a great guy , and has some interesting stories. Rod
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-13-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 754
Posted By RodT
Lassen Park

Lassen Park is still closed do to snow, they are working on it but it usually doesn't open till memorial weekend.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-12-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 754
Posted By RodT
Gas

There are plenty of gas stations all along Hwy.49.
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 05-09-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 754
Posted By RodT
Wicked Great route

After you leave Yosemite, get on hwy 49 and head north, it's a great ride and it conects to hwy 89 just north of Sierra City. from there head north on hwy 89 to Quincy, then Greenville. At Canyon Dam...
Forum: Beasts 04-15-2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 286
Posted By RodT
Since it has over 7000 miles on it ,no problem...

Since it has over 7000 miles on it ,no problem the register it in Ca>
Forum: 2 smokers 03-28-2013, 11:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 726
Posted By RodT
The 250 and 360's did not have racks from the...

The 250 and 360's did not have racks from the factory, you had to buy them extra. The 125 and 175's had racks.
Forum: 2 smokers 03-15-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,421
Posted By RodT
Have you rebuilt the carbs ? The neddle valve is...

Have you rebuilt the carbs ? The neddle valve is either wore out or stuck, or maybe the float level is to high. I try rebuilding the carbs and while they are apart set the float level.
Forum: 2 smokers 03-14-2013, 04:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,421
Posted By RodT
Big mistake putting straight oil in the plug...

Big mistake putting straight oil in the plug hole, that's a sure way to oil foul a plug. Is your battery fully charged? this bike requires a fully charged battery or it won't run. Also check the...
Forum: 2 smokers 03-11-2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,421
Posted By RodT
Just checked speed and sports, and the 1970 &...

Just checked speed and sports, and the 1970 & 1971 R5, R5B did have a 525 chain. Probably went to a bigger chain for the extra HP of the RD. But you seem to have a cross of the two models, so you...
Forum: 2 smokers 03-11-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,421
Posted By RodT
Try here for info ...

Try here for info http://216.168.60.165/speedandsportinc/index.tpl
Forum: 2 smokers 03-11-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,421
Posted By RodT
My info came out of a Yamaha RD350 parts list...

My info came out of a Yamaha RD350 parts list part # 94585-30091
Forum: 2 smokers 03-11-2013, 06:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,421
Posted By RodT
They did not have o-ring chains back in 73, the...

They did not have o-ring chains back in 73, the chain should be a DID530ds-91Links. if the chain is sloppy on the sprokets, they are probably wore out and need to be replaced.
Forum: 2 smokers 03-06-2013, 08:57 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,421
Posted By RodT
it's a 40 year old bike ,a seat with good foam is...

it's a 40 year old bike ,a seat with good foam is hard to find. It dosen't matter to me, but a good seat is going to cost you , go price what a seat shop will charge you to refoam and cover your pan....
Forum: 2 smokers 03-06-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,421
Posted By RodT
This seems like a great price for a complete...

This seems like a great price for a complete seat. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-RD250-RD350-R5-and-DS7-seat-/181093318595?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a2a00bfc3&vxp=mtr
Forum: 2 smokers 03-06-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,421
Posted By RodT
Do not use synthetic oil, the clutch will slip....

Do not use synthetic oil, the clutch will slip. Just use any 10/30 motor oil like castrol.
Forum: 2 smokers 03-06-2013, 07:47 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,421
Posted By RodT
The manual says 10/30 for the transmission. Your...

The manual says 10/30 for the transmission. Your clutch also rides in this oil, if you put 75/90 gear oil in it , the clutch won't work right.
Forum: 2 smokers 03-06-2013, 07:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,421
Posted By RodT
You can use a standard 10/30 wt. oil in the...

You can use a standard 10/30 wt. oil in the transmission
Forum: 2 smokers 03-05-2013, 07:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,421
Posted By RodT
I use Yamalube 2T in my old Yamaha's autolube...

I use Yamalube 2T in my old Yamaha's autolube system and it does a great job. Make sure you bleed the oil pump before you run the bike. If you took the autolube off, than premix the yamalube at 40-1...
Forum: 2 smokers 02-18-2013, 04:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 520
Posted By RodT
Try Speed & Sport , it looks like they have...

Try Speed & Sport , it looks like they have them.
Forum: Beasts 02-01-2013, 09:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,127
Posted By RodT
Former TA owner

I had a 1989 Transalp and tried it 2 up, it was fair but lacked power. The suspension is a little soft for 2 people, and that left the front end to light for my preference. I sold it and bought a...
Forum: 2 smokers 01-09-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,541
Posted By RodT
Question That's kind of what I thought. I would like to...

That's kind of what I thought. I would like to have it, but not that bad.
Forum: 2 smokers 01-09-2013, 06:28 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,541
Posted By RodT
Tdr250

Bikes is located in Santa Ana, ca; and is priced at $7550.00, and can be had with a Ca. Title.
Forum: 2 smokers 01-09-2013, 03:47 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,541
Posted By RodT
ad!

That's what the ad said, I sent them an E-mail, but have not heard back yet. Rod
Forum: 2 smokers 01-09-2013, 10:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 528
Posted By RodT
e-mail adress

PM me your e-mail adress and I'll forward it to Enduroboss. Rod
Forum: 2 smokers 01-08-2013, 08:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 528
Posted By RodT
Try this!

I found this on yamahaenduro.com, try this, Google search has a firewall glitch and enduroboss advises to use CHROME search, and i sent a message to enduroboss for you. Rod


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Forum: 2 smokers 01-04-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,206
Posted By RodT
Scott clough racing

Check out Scott Clough Racing for the crank and cylinder rebuilds. He is the best around and I have used him several times and his work is excellent.

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Forum: 2 smokers 12-17-2012, 10:22 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,541
Posted By RodT
title issues

The vin was modified to match an exzisting title for a 1972 R-5, no way I'm going to deal with this issue.The bike is currently registered as an 1972 R-5. If the vin had not been modified I could...
Forum: 2 smokers 12-16-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,183
Posted By RodT
Bravo!!!

you are truely a master-craftsman, Looks GREAT!!!!!:clap
Forum: 2 smokers 12-16-2012, 08:42 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,541
Posted By RodT
Tdr250

It's up for grabs, title issues!!:cry
Forum: 2 smokers 12-15-2012, 11:33 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,541
Posted By RodT
On it!!!:clap

On it!!!:clap
Forum: 2 smokers 12-10-2012, 12:33 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,541
Posted By RodT
There was a TDR up in northeastern Canada about...

There was a TDR up in northeastern Canada about 3wks ago for sale on here. His listing was TRD-250, so I missed it at first, but it sold to another Canadian very quickly. The buyer has quite a few...
Forum: 2 smokers 12-07-2012, 11:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,790
Posted By RodT
The 1971 DT1E-MX was the last Enduro conversion...

The 1971 DT1E-MX was the last Enduro conversion for yamaha. In 1972 they came out with the DT2MX and it was all MX. I had one and raced it for several years. It worked good on the track, but didn't...
Forum: Beasts 12-06-2012, 10:03 AM
Replies: 1,033
Views: 106,773
Posted By RodT
Rox Risers

I had Rox Risers on my stock bars and they worked great. I took them off when I installed Triumph Explorer bars om my 800XC. The explorer bars have more sweep to them and the Rox risers were not...
Forum: 2 smokers 11-27-2012, 08:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 684
Posted By RodT
tires

your going to have a problem with that front tire 300x19 they just don't have anything out there. I have an old Yamaha DT! that has a 300x19 on it and I found some Chen-shin tires but they quit...
Forum: 2 smokers 11-27-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,818
Posted By RodT
TDR250 Yamaha

That's almost what this bike is http://file.walagata.com/w/pdxjim/TDR_at_alleysweeper.jpg
Forum: 2 smokers 11-23-2012, 07:52 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,541
Posted By RodT
We always want what we can't have, they were...

We always want what we can't have, they were never sold here in the U.S.A. and they have a high fun factor. .
Forum: 2 smokers 11-23-2012, 07:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,066
Posted By RodT
yamaha

try yamahaenduro.com there is a lot of info here on old Yamaha's
Forum: 2 smokers 11-20-2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,254
Posted By RodT
I hope you are kidding ??? I run chainsaws for a...

I hope you are kidding ??? I run chainsaws for a living and trust me, they run out of gas alot!!!!Runnig out of gas in a 2 stroke dosen't hurt a thing.:norton:norton:norton
Forum: 2 smokers 11-17-2012, 08:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,254
Posted By RodT
tank vent

just a thought, check the tank vent, sometimes this is the problem. I had a new ski-doo, and it would run fine for a little while and die, would not start until it sat for a while. It finally siezed...
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