Heres to your brother man. Anyone who doesn't have brothers has absolutely no clue how strong brothers love is. To lose that is....well...after how many years it's still bringing a 20 year British Marine to tears. I'm a U.S.A. force recon Marine scout sniper and I can tell you British Marines are hard as fuc&. Thanks for this episode man. Definitely one of your best.
I remember the SEAL's coming to Hamworthy for some SBS training, they marched on in seeing these scruffy chaps just lounging about and it took half a day to have them chaps visiting absolutely bursting at the seams and hating on the scruffy lot, they would leave different chaps wiser by a long yard.
In 1986 I was 16. My dad offered me his 1973 RD 350. I turned him down. I thought it was too old. He gave the bike to a so called friend. Who parted it out. It was a running fully functioning bike. All these years later. I am still kicking myself in the butt!!!!
That thing looks like a blast to ride.Brave man riding a RD YVPS 350 powered scooter on wheel barrow tyres 💪💪💪Thanks for the 2stroke content max and the story behind this machine
Remember there's a racing series in Italy for scooters. Malossi, Polini & Athena all have entries. The classes are super competitive, witth 100cc pocket rockets putting out over 25-30hp Also check out the drag racers.
That would frighten me to get aboard that but what a Fine Tribute to Jamie and I’m sure he’s up above saying to everyone look what my Brother’s been and done for me 🤗🤛💨😁
This has been done before, one of these we created back in 1988 with a 450 kit on the power valve engine. Also one of the group had a GPZ1100 lump with a turbo. Nice clean well engineered conversion nice job
When you see a loud scooter with 2 massive pipes blowing smoke all the way, that is far from being unsuspecting The craziest 2 stroke scoot I have seen so far
What a wonderful story and machine I fully appreciate this as I put a TZ350G in the road 30 years ago and currently riding a Monkey Bike but its a TS125 twin Suzuki Stinger powered with expansions.
The Yamaha 350 twin 2 stroke engines are so much fun. I had a blast riding the Banshee that my brother used to have. I also had a friend who put one of them in a golf cart which was a truly terrifying experience. Very cool scooter, thanks for sharing Jed!
I had Li Frame with a 225, engine AF exhaust, 34mm Amal Powerjet Carb and that scared me to death, this is something else. Such a beautifully engineered bike and a real tribute to your Bruv, thank you for your service Jed.
I have ridden the RD125LC , an RD 200 air cooled, and always had a hankering for an RD 350…. And I’ve always loved scooters These days I have a Hayabusa I pootle about on, but I love scooters and I’d love this one. Thanks for showing it off mate and god bless your brother - please know he took your love with him
Fair play to you mate biggest respect for the service and the power of love for the brother you lost ,, scooter is awesome,,☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ from northern Ireland
Even the standard lambrettas go a bit of get up and go I could only imagine this little weapon 😂 most fun you'll have is on a small cc 2 stroke you ring the neck of it everywhere lol rip to his bro Jamie aswell
I'm disappointed sorry 4t it was the one that was on top gear ....because I knew the person who actually build a lambretta rd350 ypvs .he lived in preston I use to visit. Him with all the blue prints on his wall ..but this is a nice story about your brother....its the same colour as well as .....RESPECT for your service
as an RD350 & RD250 fanatic and owner I 100% approve and love this build, have considered something similar and a few other builds with the Yamaha 250 & 350 engine platform that'll hopefully come to fruition fairly soon. 😈🤙
Back in the day there was a scooter race series, scouts honour! Quite a few had RD motors and other 2t transplants. The racing was brilliant, absolute mayhem. Great that you featured this beautiful Scoot, cheers.
Back in the day? There still is, incredibly well supported too. Classes for every type of scooter imaginable from classic Vespas and Lambrettas in every capacity and all stages of tune as well as all the newer twist 'n go automatics.
I took my Primavera round Lydden Hill track a few times in the eighties, man I was awful and my poor little primmy got pretty beat up, bought it for £150 from a chap who spent fortunes getting it tuned up and built by Midland Scooter Centre and Taffspeed, first day I rode it went at it thinking "its only a 125"... flipped it over on my back the wheelie was so powerful turned turtle on me and I could wheelie in all gears and rarely used first cos of the turtling lol
Class build ,love it ,the colour is nice ,absolutely stunning Jed,l bet it’s stunned a few other riders as it flys off ,leaving just that two stoke smell and smoke😎
The second one I’ve seen on TH-cam in a wk , a scoot with a rd 350 motor , but really a death trap with tiny wheels , however thumbs up for the work , thought and scratching heads , a lot of spanner works , blood sweat and tears , cheers shane uk
My stock RD350 seized which wasn't a bad thing. Overbore, jetted carbs, Basani expansion chambers. This bike came up violently in 1st and smoothly in 2nd with no pulling. I did the work myself apart from the $12 per hole bore, pretty easy and super fun.
Nice bike, and an awesome tribute to his brother. As soon as I passed my test just after my 18th birthday, I bought new RD350 LC (red & white), loved it sooo much. About 18months later, the dealer I got it from called me to ask if I'd be interested in a brand new RD 500 LC, and of course I said yes. About a week later I was riding home on my 500 LC 'Marlboro', which was one of the last official 100 commissioned. I was totally gutted when it got wrecked during 'the hurricane of 1987' after our chimney fell directly on top of it 😭 My dad & I were only outside a few mins beforehand, checking things were secure, so it could've been much worse, but still, why did it have to land on my pride & joy? It was a beast to ride, and so much fun. I had it "run in" in 3 days, and I'd put over 10,000 miles on it in less than 6 months. I used Castrol R545 oil in it, and it smelt glorious. I must have looked after & rode it well, as not even the rival Suzuki 500 Gammas could beat mine 😎 Can you tell how much I miss it? 😉
Great video and story Max. Like you guy's, I'm a bit of a sucker for anything 2 stroke, the sound of that sweet 350 is a soundtrack of my youth. Keep the variety in your content, it is what sets you guy's apart
What a nice bit of kit and a tribute to your bro you can’t beat the sound of a 350 LC when the power valve opens and then the ploom of blue smoke I had a 350 ypvs and spent most of the time on the back wheel how do you keep it down when the reeds open keep on biking mate
Sweet & Dandy M8! I strictly convert my Vintage Lambrettas and Vespas to Electric. I like the 419 nm of torque and 0-100 kph in 2.2 seconds and the top speed of 165 kph silent but violent! Nicely done bruv scoot on!
What a great story and such a great build ;). Having owned an RD 350 in the 80s I'm sure trying to keep that little front wheel down on the tarmac will not be easy when the lights turn green ;)
Quite a few Vespa conversions around with supersports in-line 600cc fours. Usually located in the footwell as in this one: th-cam.com/video/wkVtCxkPDmo/w-d-xo.html
This the second one I've seen now I met a guy last year who had a rd350 conversation last year and had his painted in the famous yellow and black Rd paint job
" Where ya gonna put a steering dampener? Put it here ( on the said dangerous at 130mph scooter) and you'll lose all your dials." True rider right here. This should be a scooter minimum standard. Great job
Wicked show, enjoy watching all your antics with 2 strokes. Grew up knowing the Thompson bros, this is a lovely tribute for Jamie from Jed. Jamie,s crazy and infectious laugh could always be heard in the TALBOT Jamie,s local ;-)
Find Harry Barlow and show him. He is one of the best RD 350/400 guys around. And last I heard he was messing with those scooters..they have and even here in the states for those scooters at the tail of the dragon in Deals Gap North Carolina. Lots of fun for ya. Your brother would be smiling for sure.👍👍
Bikes (a scooter here, I'll let it go for once) aren't biological living creatures, but the amount of emotions and memories they can carry is endless. Quite the case here. Thank you Jed for sharing.❤ I would be a little concerned about cornering clearance driving that thing on the open road. In city driving though, I can imagine how many smiles I would put on people's faces.😁
Visually its absolutely beautiful and the engineering is amazing what a machine . I love the old scooters and hopefully one day I can afford one to enjoy
God bless Jed for such an amazing tribute to his brother 👌🏻
Rest in peace Jamie 🙏🏻
Thanks shaun
One hell of a scoot about! Idk how you rode it, I would of been sweating bullets lol
Heres to your brother man. Anyone who doesn't have brothers has absolutely no clue how strong brothers love is. To lose that is....well...after how many years it's still bringing a 20 year British Marine to tears. I'm a U.S.A. force recon Marine scout sniper and I can tell you British Marines are hard as fuc&. Thanks for this episode man. Definitely one of your best.
I remember the SEAL's coming to Hamworthy for some SBS training, they marched on in seeing these scruffy chaps just lounging about and it took half a day to have them chaps visiting absolutely bursting at the seams and hating on the scruffy lot, they would leave different chaps wiser by a long yard.
Great tribute with a Corps connection too 👍
To absent friends 🍻
PMPT
unfortunately not all brothers are good for anything...
In 1986 I was 16. My dad offered me his 1973 RD 350. I turned him down. I thought it was too old. He gave the bike to a so called friend. Who parted it out. It was a running fully functioning bike. All these years later. I am still kicking myself in the butt!!!!
Agonising 😢
Had one. It was awesome.
My first bike in 73 was the 72 R5……..it was a sweet bike!
Should of took it bro smh
Should've Could've Would've. But, you didn't. ☹
That thing looks like a blast to ride.Brave man riding a RD YVPS 350 powered scooter on wheel barrow tyres 💪💪💪Thanks for the 2stroke content max and the story behind this machine
No problem, thanks for watching (as always)
Remember there's a racing series in Italy for scooters. Malossi, Polini & Athena all have entries. The classes are super competitive, witth 100cc pocket rockets putting out over 25-30hp
Also check out the drag racers.
That would frighten me to get aboard that but what a Fine Tribute to Jamie and I’m sure he’s up above saying to everyone look what my Brother’s been and done for me 🤗🤛💨😁
Theyve been about since around 1989,originally the Alan Rosa 350,ridden one myself back 8n about 95 ,yes insane bit of kit
Wheel barrow tyres mmm that’s a little far off the mark
This has been done before, one of these we created back in 1988 with a 450 kit on the power valve engine. Also one of the group had a GPZ1100 lump with a turbo. Nice clean well engineered conversion nice job
When you see a loud scooter with 2 massive pipes blowing smoke all the way, that is far from being unsuspecting
The craziest 2 stroke scoot I have seen so far
Thanks for watching
What a wonderful story and machine I fully appreciate this as I put a TZ350G in the road 30 years ago and currently riding a Monkey Bike but its a TS125 twin Suzuki Stinger powered with expansions.
sounds awesome, thanks for watching
Now that's real love and immense respect for his brother Jamie, Jed's a top man for doing this scooter, sorry for your loss Jed.
Thanks for taking the time to comment Adam. I know Jed will be made up by all the awesome messages like this.
What a lovely tribute to his brother, don't know what you're going to do next Max, you like to keep us guessing.
haha, we've got some cool things coming Kevin. thanks for watching as always :)
what a great thing to do for his late brother 2 strokes for ever even with small wheels, respect
Thanks for watching Arthur :)
Last thing I was expecting when I clicked on this video was for it to get that emotional... Beautiful build, beautiful tribute
The Yamaha 350 twin 2 stroke engines are so much fun. I had a blast riding the Banshee that my brother used to have. I also had a friend who put one of them in a golf cart which was a truly terrifying experience. Very cool scooter, thanks for sharing Jed!
Never been a fan of Lambretta/Vespa platform, but that build is simply stunning. Huge respect to Gary & Jed for this crazy project.
I had Li Frame with a 225, engine AF exhaust, 34mm Amal Powerjet Carb and that scared me to death, this is something else. Such a beautifully engineered bike and a real tribute to your Bruv, thank you for your service Jed.
Touching story and a absolute piece of art. What a incredible build.
It is an Amazing memory of vis brother, se can feel that he put all his heart in this build and this is beautiful ✨
Rest in peace Jamie 👼
I have ridden the RD125LC , an RD 200 air cooled, and always had a hankering for an RD 350…. And I’ve always loved scooters
These days I have a Hayabusa I pootle about on, but I love scooters and I’d love this one. Thanks for showing it off mate and god bless your brother - please know he took your love with him
I couldn't imagine life without my brother. This is a brilliant tribute.
Everyone should have a brother called Jed,God bless x
Fair play to you mate biggest respect for the service and the power of love for the brother you lost ,, scooter is awesome,,☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ from northern Ireland
Even the standard lambrettas go a bit of get up and go I could only imagine this little weapon 😂 most fun you'll have is on a small cc 2 stroke you ring the neck of it everywhere lol rip to his bro Jamie aswell
It's very cool that his brothers memory lives on in his scooter. I have an older brother so I know brotherly love. Great content
Amazing scooter ! Respect from the Glasgow Rangers lads 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
I had a GP150 that I wish I still had. This thing is awesome. Good for him for commemorating his brother with such an awesome ride.
A Brother's love !!! ❤ not a doubt in my heart whenever this gentleman is riding this bike his brother is with him
I'm disappointed sorry 4t it was the one that was on top gear ....because I knew the person who actually build a lambretta rd350 ypvs .he lived in preston I use to visit. Him with all the blue prints on his wall ..but this is a nice story about your brother....its the same colour as well as .....RESPECT for your service
as an RD350 & RD250 fanatic and owner I 100% approve and love this build, have considered something similar and a few other builds with the Yamaha 250 & 350 engine platform that'll hopefully come to fruition fairly soon. 😈🤙
Back in the day there was a scooter race series, scouts honour! Quite a few had RD motors and other 2t transplants. The racing was brilliant, absolute mayhem.
Great that you featured this beautiful Scoot, cheers.
Thanks Mark
Back in the day? There still is, incredibly well supported too. Classes for every type of scooter imaginable from classic Vespas and Lambrettas in every capacity and all stages of tune as well as all the newer twist 'n go automatics.
@@terrycolley6482 That is excellent to hear! I no longer live in the UK and the racing scene here is limited in comparison.
I took my Primavera round Lydden Hill track a few times in the eighties, man I was awful and my poor little primmy got pretty beat up, bought it for £150 from a chap who spent fortunes getting it tuned up and built by Midland Scooter Centre and Taffspeed, first day I rode it went at it thinking "its only a 125"... flipped it over on my back the wheelie was so powerful turned turtle on me and I could wheelie in all gears and rarely used first cos of the turtling lol
Now that's a true tribute to his brother.
Love the build and the ypvs was the right choice in reality. Low down control 👍
you can tell how much it means to Jed, and what an awesome way to remember Jamie . Thanks for watching
Guys tearing up even after all those years gone. Brilliant video. Great tribute. Awesome bike
Loving this video and the story behind the build.
Thank you. It will mean a lot to Jed
Class build ,love it ,the colour is nice ,absolutely stunning Jed,l bet it’s stunned a
few other riders as it flys off ,leaving just that two stoke smell and smoke😎
Nothing like a 2stroke twin, reminded me of the fun I had on my RG250 Suzuki back in the day. Mighty nice build this scooter.
The second one I’ve seen on TH-cam in a wk , a scoot with a rd 350 motor , but really a death trap with tiny wheels , however thumbs up for the work , thought and scratching heads , a lot of spanner works , blood sweat and tears , cheers shane uk
What a cool bit of kit. Amazing project and a fitting tribute. Love it. Absolute respect
What a nice memorial for his brother. That is truly awesome. Careful on that wolf!
What a super cool scooter! Lambretta + 350 YPVS 👍 and bonus points for the Simpson Bandit 👍
Thank you
nice video max ! that thing is nuts !
Thanks Pete, we loved it when we saw (and heard it)
@@999lazer yes bro it sounds sick ! rip jamie
My stock RD350 seized which wasn't a bad thing. Overbore, jetted carbs, Basani expansion chambers. This bike came up violently in 1st and smoothly in 2nd with no pulling. I did the work myself apart from the $12 per hole bore, pretty easy and super fun.
Beautiful job on the bike. Rd / rz swaps are always great. Looks heaps dangerous be careful on it and enjoy it.
Nice bike, and an awesome tribute to his brother.
As soon as I passed my test just after my 18th birthday, I bought new RD350 LC (red & white), loved it sooo much. About 18months later, the dealer I got it from called me to ask if I'd be interested in a brand new RD 500 LC, and of course I said yes. About a week later I was riding home on my 500 LC 'Marlboro', which was one of the last official 100 commissioned. I was totally gutted when it got wrecked during 'the hurricane of 1987' after our chimney fell directly on top of it 😭
My dad & I were only outside a few mins beforehand, checking things were secure, so it could've been much worse, but still, why did it have to land on my pride & joy?
It was a beast to ride, and so much fun. I had it "run in" in 3 days, and I'd put over 10,000 miles on it in less than 6 months. I used Castrol R545 oil in it, and it smelt glorious. I must have looked after & rode it well, as not even the rival Suzuki 500 Gammas could beat mine 😎
Can you tell how much I miss it? 😉
Great video and story Max. Like you guy's, I'm a bit of a sucker for anything 2 stroke, the sound of that sweet 350 is a soundtrack of my youth. Keep the variety in your content, it is what sets you guy's apart
Thanks Michael, really appreciate the comment :)
What a nice bit of kit and a tribute to your bro you can’t beat the sound of a 350 LC when the power valve opens and then the ploom of blue smoke I had a 350 ypvs and spent most of the time on the back wheel how do you keep it down when the reeds open keep on biking mate
Sweet & Dandy M8! I strictly convert my Vintage Lambrettas and Vespas to Electric. I like the 419 nm of torque and 0-100 kph in 2.2 seconds and the top speed of 165 kph silent but violent! Nicely done bruv scoot on!
I can’t wait for the 500cc fuel injection build awesome video as always keep up the good work Max
Thanks Max. The next episode of the 500i build will be next weeks video :)
What a great story and such a great build ;). Having owned an RD 350 in the 80s I'm sure trying to keep that little front wheel down on the tarmac will not be easy when the lights turn green ;)
Awesome! Looks mint and way faster than anyone would expect!
Thanks for watching
What a mental bike! It brings a whole new meaning to, We Are The Mods!
I see the Yammie Tuning Forks and I think V-Max....imagine if....
Quite a few Vespa conversions around with supersports in-line 600cc fours. Usually located in the footwell as in this one: th-cam.com/video/wkVtCxkPDmo/w-d-xo.html
This the second one I've seen now I met a guy last year who had a rd350 conversation last year and had his painted in the famous yellow and black Rd paint job
Amazing build and heartfelt that its made in memory. Nice to see your story of this build .
" Where ya gonna put a steering dampener? Put it here ( on the said dangerous at 130mph scooter) and you'll lose all your dials."
True rider right here.
This should be a scooter minimum standard. Great job
What a great build, a lot of thought has gone into it ,credit to the person who created it.
Aww sweet this is the neatest one I've ever seen well done fantastic tribute r.i.p Jamie
Fantastic episode. Thanks guys/girls.
This deserves a thumbs up any day 👍🏻
Thankyou
This Lambretta is fantastic! I love the details, really well built. Truly a beautiful tribute. Greetings from Italy 🖖
Best bike so far, I may be biased as a RD350lc owner lol. Thanks you for your service Jed
Thanks for watching Jed
For those wondering about the development of the 350 lambretta it all belongs to Alan Rosser may he rest in peace
I second this comment .
That think is absolutely barmy ,love it ,a great tribute to Jamie as well ,well done Jed 😊
Wicked show, enjoy watching all your antics with 2 strokes. Grew up knowing the Thompson bros, this is a lovely tribute for Jamie from Jed. Jamie,s crazy and infectious laugh could always be heard in the TALBOT Jamie,s local ;-)
What a beautiful tribute. Utterly nuts too!
Thanks for watching Dario
A. Great tribute to his brother. Totally out of the Box. Fantastic.👍
Absolutely brilliant, gave me a huge smile
I really like that sits nice and is so well engineered. Respect
Very cool, I have a banshee and absolutely the best sound ever on those twin 2 cycle engines.. Amazing scooter 💯
Awesome story, awesome bike, great guys, Respect to all our brother Mr. Jamie... Thank You!
I've seen many of these conversions at scooter events, always wanted one. One day.
I bet that deep down, some of the "Hells Angels" who caught up with him were a tiny bit jealous of his Yambaretta.
Rip Jamie. Your yambretta rocks!
Great looking Yambretta also a great way to honour your brother,my respects!👍
That is one of the coolest builds ever.
That’s a superb tribute love this story well done fella
Beautiful piece of engineering & wonderful epitaph to Jamie. ❤
Such a beautiful story behind that beast.
What a bike, I had a RD 350 in the 90s and what a bike it was, Great Vlogg max . RIDEINPEACE TO JAMIE 🙏🏻❤️
Thanks Docs, I know Jed will appreciate your comment
Love it, God bless Jed may you have many years of hooning about on it, absolutely love it.
Very touching. Great story and great memory
Thanks for watching Jack
Amazing Tribute, RIP Jamie 🙏
Pretty sure they made an rd 500 also. Basically a 500 twin banshee . Now that would be a badass hybrid build for something.
Find Harry Barlow and show him. He is one of the best RD 350/400 guys around. And last I heard he was messing with those scooters..they have and even here in the states for those scooters at the tail of the dragon in Deals Gap North Carolina. Lots of fun for ya. Your brother would be smiling for sure.👍👍
You're a good man, RIP Jamie🌹🍻
Bikes (a scooter here, I'll let it go for once) aren't biological living creatures, but the amount of emotions and memories they can carry is endless.
Quite the case here. Thank you Jed for sharing.❤
I would be a little concerned about cornering clearance driving that thing on the open road.
In city driving though, I can imagine how many smiles I would put on people's faces.😁
Must have been a lovely git to have such a memorial...
Visually its absolutely beautiful and the engineering is amazing what a machine .
I love the old scooters and hopefully one day I can afford one to enjoy
How cool is that! Color and everything is just perfect. 🤟
That looks a blast! I like small bikes with big engines. I’ve built 3 to date. Street sleepers.
Used to be RD250 Scooter in Shoebury.Looked like it was byilt as a twin as so neat!
Yamborghini. Italian styling, Japanese engine, and British engineering. Well done👍
Awesome bike and f’n awesome memory my friend! 👌👍🏴
beautiful tribute, sick scooter! built a honduki that went like the clappers many years ago. lol
I remember a similar scooter from the late 80's. Scootering Mag did a feature on it.
What a blast that would be riding this sleeper of a scooter.
So love that one always liked the RD350 cos of the sound with frescos on them!Little john from chichester
Thanks John, Glad you enjoyed it
You goto take it IOM , nice tribute
Looks and sounds beautiful...Having a bad day, no problem just take this sweet little rocket out for a ride...
WOW! What a story. What a gentleman.
A fitting tribute to Jamie. I bet he would of loved it.
Lovely machine and a great tribute to Jamie. ❤
I bet thats fun😊 lovely build and story, rip Jamie!
Losing a brothers got to be the worst thing R.I.P