Yamaha RZ350

gainman · 11-17-2012, 08:44 PM

Hey everyone,

I have been offered a mint 85 yamaha rz350 for trade for one of my pistols. It has 4500 original miles and runs great, doesnt need any work from what I can tell. Does anyone have any info about this bike? Google taught me its a 2 stroke 350cc putting around 60hp to the wheels stock. Will this be fast? Will it be fun?

dkv23 · 11-17-2012, 08:48 PM

It will break 100mph and as a two stroke it will have a fun power band. The issue with street two strokes however can be the rate at which the top end wears out. But it will be fun and should fast.
-Duncan

gainman · 11-17-2012, 08:53 PM

Just realized 2 strokes need mixed gas. Meh I think I might pass on it although it is cool

sniperfan · 11-18-2012, 02:21 AM

No, they had Yamaha's "Autolube" system. You had a second small tank of 2-stroke oil.

Those things were wheelie-machines back then. Lots of better performing bikes around these days, but I'd look closely at it.

I was walking across the parking lot in college in the early 80's and a guy I had worked with came rocketing across the parking lot on his RD-400 on the rear tire. I'd love to own one.

Pump_Action_Prophet · 11-18-2012, 04:41 PM

same motor as the banshee, yes/ no? tons of aftermarket motor goodies. 60Hp-->90hp... no problem! As long as you dont mind rebuilding the motor often...

11-17-2012, 08:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
gainman Semper Fi Join Date: Sep 2007	Yamaha RZ350 Hey everyone, I have been offered a mint 85 yamaha rz350 for trade for one of my pistols. It has 4500 original miles and runs great, doesnt need any work from what I can tell. Does anyone have any info about this bike? Google taught me its a 2 stroke 350cc putting around 60hp to the wheels stock. Will this be fast? Will it be fun? __________________ Feedback ANGELS FOR LIFE!!!

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gainman Semper Fi Join Date: Sep 2007	Just realized 2 strokes need mixed gas. Meh I think I might pass on it although it is cool __________________ Feedback ANGELS FOR LIFE!!!

11-18-2012, 04:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pump_Action_Prophet MCB Member Join Date: May 2009	same motor as the banshee, yes/ no? tons of aftermarket motor goodies. 60Hp-->90hp... no problem! As long as you dont mind rebuilding the motor often... __________________ Northern Strike Paintball Association, Quesnel B.C. Canada www.northernstrike.ca

11-17-2012, 08:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
dkv23 MCB Member Join Date: Nov 2011	It will break 100mph and as a two stroke it will have a fun power band. The issue with street two strokes however can be the rate at which the top end wears out. But it will be fun and should fast. -Duncan

11-18-2012, 02:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
sniperfan Active Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Usually at my desk.	No, they had Yamaha's "Autolube" system. You had a second small tank of 2-stroke oil. Those things were wheelie-machines back then. Lots of better performing bikes around these days, but I'd look closely at it. I was walking across the parking lot in college in the early 80's and a guy I had worked with came rocketing across the parking lot on his RD-400 on the rear tire. I'd love to own one.