Stock bike for stock bike, the Yamaha RD 350's were untouchable
because they were powerful and LIGHT. My GT380 was no match
because it was quite a bit heavier. When I got done souping it up,
though, it could beat stock RD 350's all day long.

Tell you what, though. Put some 32mm Mikunis and a nice pair
of chromed expansion chambers and screw the right jets into
those monster carbs and even a Kawasaki 500 triple couldn't
touch an RD350 in the quarter.

I'm old now and don't like that bent down position of a
cafe racer. I do have a nice, matching, silver WindjammerSS
with lowers for long-distance touring. It looks great in
cruising mode. Been all over the country with it.

CN

wrote in message oups.com...
Thats a super clean bike for its age.

Back in the early 80's I had a Yahama RD350 it could smoke any big bike
on the road in the quarter mile.

I suggest you put down bars on it and if you can find one a 1/4 faring.
Nothing like a nice cafe racer.

Joe

Ahhhhhhh. Ram air system.

Cheers

Capt. Neal® wrote:

Since Horvath doesn't believe I have a Suzuki GT380 and seems to
think those ugly, shaking, oil-dripping, parts-shedding Harleys are
something to brag about, I figured I'd take and post some pictures
of a motorcycle to be proud of.

http://captneal.homestead.com/GT380.html

Even Horvath will enjoy such perfection!

CN

Here's my current ride.

http://www.2tausend1.de/motors/norma...kbird-1999.jpg

Cheers

Capt. Neal® wrote:

Since Horvath doesn't believe I have a Suzuki GT380 and seems to
think those ugly, shaking, oil-dripping, parts-shedding Harleys are
something to brag about, I figured I'd take and post some pictures
of a motorcycle to be proud of.

http://captneal.homestead.com/GT380.html

Even Horvath will enjoy such perfection!

CN

thinking about selling my 1977 KZ1000
34 mm smoothbores
racing cams
high compression pistons
slightly longer swingarm
modified suspension
modifed gearing
etc
etc
in otherwords.......kind of fast. :

bike has been sitting around unridden for the last 15-16 years
has about 10,000 miles on it.

gave it up for reasons of insanity.


gf.





"Capt. Neal®" wrote in message
...

Stock bike for stock bike, the Yamaha RD 350's were untouchable
because they were powerful and LIGHT. My GT380 was no match
because it was quite a bit heavier. When I got done souping it up,
though, it could beat stock RD 350's all day long.

Tell you what, though. Put some 32mm Mikunis and a nice pair
of chromed expansion chambers and screw the right jets into
those monster carbs and even a Kawasaki 500 triple couldn't
touch an RD350 in the quarter.

I'm old now and don't like that bent down position of a
cafe racer. I do have a nice, matching, silver WindjammerSS
with lowers for long-distance touring. It looks great in
cruising mode. Been all over the country with it.

CN

wrote in message
oups.com...
Thats a super clean bike for its age.

Back in the early 80's I had a Yahama RD350 it could smoke any big bike
on the road in the quarter mile.

I suggest you put down bars on it and if you can find one a 1/4 faring.
Nothing like a nice cafe racer.

Joe

i use to drag race a kz1000, 8.5 inch slick, air shifter, wheelie bar , the
whole nine yards. full race.
at a track in north texas, Texas Motorplex.
where is your bike at?
do you have a 1-2 auto trans?. mine did.
id like to see a pic. if you have one.
joe

"gonefishiing" wrote in message
...
thinking about selling my 1977 KZ1000
34 mm smoothbores
racing cams
high compression pistons
slightly longer swingarm
modified suspension
modifed gearing
etc
etc
in otherwords.......kind of fast. :

bike has been sitting around unridden for the last 15-16 years
has about 10,000 miles on it.

gave it up for reasons of insanity.


gf.





"Capt. Neal®" wrote in message
...

Stock bike for stock bike, the Yamaha RD 350's were untouchable
because they were powerful and LIGHT. My GT380 was no match
because it was quite a bit heavier. When I got done souping it up,
though, it could beat stock RD 350's all day long.

Tell you what, though. Put some 32mm Mikunis and a nice pair
of chromed expansion chambers and screw the right jets into
those monster carbs and even a Kawasaki 500 triple couldn't
touch an RD350 in the quarter.

I'm old now and don't like that bent down position of a
cafe racer. I do have a nice, matching, silver WindjammerSS
with lowers for long-distance touring. It looks great in
cruising mode. Been all over the country with it.

CN

wrote in message
oups.com...
Thats a super clean bike for its age.

Back in the early 80's I had a Yahama RD350 it could smoke any big bike
on the road in the quarter mile.

I suggest you put down bars on it and if you can find one a 1/4 faring.
Nothing like a nice cafe racer.

Joe

got me beat
bike is in NY
no......5 speed
really setup for road warrior crap.
picture.....oh somewhere

what kind of time/speed did you do?

gf.

"res0f8mp" wrote in message
news:erqtd.872$E_6.626@trnddc04...
i use to drag race a kz1000, 8.5 inch slick, air shifter, wheelie bar ,
the
whole nine yards. full race.
at a track in north texas, Texas Motorplex.
where is your bike at?
do you have a 1-2 auto trans?. mine did.
id like to see a pic. if you have one.
joe

"gonefishiing" wrote in message
...
thinking about selling my 1977 KZ1000
34 mm smoothbores
racing cams
high compression pistons
slightly longer swingarm
modified suspension
modifed gearing
etc
etc
in otherwords.......kind of fast. :

bike has been sitting around unridden for the last 15-16 years
has about 10,000 miles on it.

gave it up for reasons of insanity.


gf.





"Capt. Neal®" wrote in message
...

Stock bike for stock bike, the Yamaha RD 350's were untouchable
because they were powerful and LIGHT. My GT380 was no match
because it was quite a bit heavier. When I got done souping it up,
though, it could beat stock RD 350's all day long.

Tell you what, though. Put some 32mm Mikunis and a nice pair
of chromed expansion chambers and screw the right jets into
those monster carbs and even a Kawasaki 500 triple couldn't
touch an RD350 in the quarter.

I'm old now and don't like that bent down position of a
cafe racer. I do have a nice, matching, silver WindjammerSS
with lowers for long-distance touring. It looks great in
cruising mode. Been all over the country with it.

CN

wrote in message
oups.com...
Thats a super clean bike for its age.

Back in the early 80's I had a Yahama RD350 it could smoke any big bike
on the road in the quarter mile.

I suggest you put down bars on it and if you can find one a 1/4 faring.
Nothing like a nice cafe racer.

Joe

Always thought you belonged in a trashy trailer park Neal and here is your
bike parked up in one!

Hick!

"Capt. Neal®" wrote in message
...
Since Horvath doesn't believe I have a Suzuki GT380 and seems to
think those ugly, shaking, oil-dripping, parts-shedding Harleys are
something to brag about, I figured I'd take and post some pictures
of a motorcycle to be proud of.

http://captneal.homestead.com/GT380.html

Even Horvath will enjoy such perfection!

CN

wrote in message
ups.com...
I dis'ed no American bike.

I was talking about top 1/4 mile speeds.
And nothing can beat the old jap 2 strokes. Keep in mind they top
out
at a 1/4 mile.

I like Harleys, Buells, and Excelsior Henderson's.

If I wanted a bike now, Id most likely buy a BMW Triple speed.
Wear your Helmet!

Hey Joe, step into the 21 century, my Beemer's a 5 speed.

Scotty

I'm surprised boob doesn't own one ( or ask his wife to buy one), most
of the guys buy them so they can sit at a bar and talk about their
Harley.

Scotty

"Capt. Neal®" wrote in message
...
Harley-Davidson = the Mac26X of motorcycles!

CN

"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
...

"Overproof" wrote in message
news:upmtd.327108$9b.247041@edtnps84...
Nice bike!! ...

for a beginner.

To add extra weight to the bike.


"SAIL LOCO" wrote in message
...
Why are there 3 pipes exiting the engine and 4 out the back?
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
"Trains are a winter sport"