@@1998TDM i have 2 of them at 62 years old. when i ride i feel 19 ,nothing else hits the spot.ok a bit slow nowadays but still the best buzz, or will be again when i stop throwing money at them.f this i am going out to the shed. great vid
Why all the jerking of the throttle? You'd be much smoother and faster if you kept the throttle open. You're asking for the crank to shatter with all the shock loading.
Yes everyone says what a great rider but I say it's all show jerking the engine like that to foul the people everyone else is just cruising the bike is tuned to run like stock that's all
Awesome awesome ..... the sounds and that gorgeous acceleration rate .... only thing missing sat at the PC is the smell of two stroke . Massive thumbs up :) \m/
6:04 matey heard that unmistakable sound of 2 stroke screaming up behind him lol. Racing round the Isle of Man on a sunny day on a RD350.......does it get any better??
Wow that takes big balls or madness ! A truly insane ride . Today's bikes could never exite me like these 2 strokes I grew up with I'll say that and anyone can see and hear why .
@David Miatke read carefully, "excite me like the two strokes" he means the two stroke are exciting without going at 15 million miles per hour, the 2 stroke is more fun at lower speeds
Ah the blue smoke 2 stroke. I've watched this a few times so I put my headphones on and just listened . . amazing . great great bike. . This guy knows what he's at for sure. . I'd even love to be pillion for this one. . savage stuff
Hey, apologies I forgot the login details. I will be honest I borrowed it from my Dad! He built it, its a heavily modded YPVS with RGV forks, swingarm, etc. I have changed the profile pic so you can see it. I will upload a video of it if anyone is interested.
F'n Awesome !! , You wouldn't go that fast if you built it yourself , lol !! That bike's a rocket !! Well done Dad ! I'm sticking an LC together at the mo' . Can't wait to hear it !!
Beautiful driving at high speed, realized the dream of many riders in the world, especially the RD350 owners like me. Thanks for the ride. Detail: No one has surpassed you, was the fastest.
And I can remember an old man (mr jones) who lived 4 doors down actually bought his 350ypvs for his daily commute to work & back and fitted an upright screen on it!!
I was expecting at any second the crank was going to grenade; you must have welded it. I have a built RZ350 YPVS, 85 I tuned for racing 25 years ago. Full on stage 3 port and polish, milled head, Spec2 pipes, boysen reeds, opened TZ750 blocks, block spacer, 32 mm carbs, welded crank, ported crankcase transfer ports, 1 tooth down in the front, port matched pistons, gold valve emulators, EBC rotors, telefix brace, tuned KYB rear shock, steering dampener. Makes about 70 hp at the wheel...goes like stink. Next rebuild I think I'm going to put some Athena barrels (485 cc) and stroker crank and try to get 100 HP out of it. It will pull 10500 rpm in top (~130mph) The one bike I'll never get rid of, kids will get it when I'm gone. Ride safe
I'm gutted sick I sold mine, that engine sound with the exhaust note is pretty unmistakable, mine was fairly standard apart from the microns and I put a pair of renthal bars on it, I've had two 125s a 250 and the ypvs350n and they all took a lot of punishment without the engine going tits up although the carbs on the 250 were the Bain of my life, I could never get them right and as a result my second 125 with a 180 kit, micron and a really good carb was as quick as the 250, I'll never put pod filters on a two stroke ever again if I can help it especially as I live in quite a wet climate
I had loads of issues getting an n2 (U.K. spec) as fast as an earlier 350 ypvs (bikini original model). The two different power specs that came out cross continents were not known much about until much later but the slower one was 55hp vs 63. This difference included a bigger air jet and different main in the carbs for full power which it seems could not be main jetted for (which you have negated) as well as better looking but slower exhausts (did another 6mpg, the peak power reflection was set for ~ 9500 rpm) but the 63 hp model (silencer looking exhausts) needed an extra tooth on the front, not one less.-It would do 125+ mph stock @ over 10k rpm in 6th. I think you will find with barrel and head work, exhausts etc the ignition unit is fighting against you trying to run at 40 Mpg.. That bike should be pulling like a loco to ~ 11000, not meakly hitting 130 at 10500 (with lower gearing). I'm guessing it is retarding the ignition timing so far past about 9700 rpm you are losing 7bhp and a lot of torque. I struggled with this problem for ages , I had Towcester tuning stage 2 the top end, put allspeeds on it, .. I never got it going bananas 130mph+ so traded up to an RG 500.
Back in the 80's I was in the military in Southern California. I bought my first street bike and it was a 1985 Yamaha RZ350. I lived on that bike. The only other motorcycles I've owned that had as much "fun factor" were my two R1's (1998 & 2004). I know what you mean about missing it. I wish I still had mine just to take out once in a while and reminisce.
I had an '83 RZ350 here in Canada. That video brought back some truly great memories. Mine wasn't heavily modified, but it certainly could embarrass many with much larger displacement engines. Would love to find another just like it someday...
Ooohhhh Yeah ! From my "often visited" file again and will not be the last time. Man, what a ride. Be Panigales, MTs, H2RS and other shit others', just gimme this bike...
I felt like I had my virtual reality set on and I was riding that was so cool.Reminds me of way back in 1980 when I went to the tt on my x7. I filled the tank at Ramsey 3.3 gallons and after one lap I hit reserve that's about 15mpg riding in the red everywhere but it was such a rush.That,s what two strokes do to you.Many thanks for letting me relive my youth.
watched again this morning, Agos. This vid makes my day. Checked your profile and I was disappointed that this is the only one. Anyway, worths hundreds of vids. That nerwous buzz of that crazy machine... keep safe, take care... now it's time to post the link to my friends.
Outstanding 👏 What a show ! Obviously part of your daily routine - it looked like your daily commute to work when being a tad late , but a perfect opportunity to embarrass some talentless show offs 😅👍
I wonder what a good running YVPS bike with chambers...with a true professional ace on it, would circulate the isle at? Would anyone guess 95mph average ??
That overtake at the end was absolutely reckless, if he wants to kill himself fine but he nearly took out the other rider. Overtaking someone who was also overtaking. Absolute Moron
My late brother raced 2 stroke twins from the late sixties throughout the 70s and this video is the best memory of the sound of his bad ass rd 400 ! I remember the day he bought that bike brand new in 76 , rode it home and we started tearing it down and heavily modifying the engine . he was so knowledgeable making expansion Chambers for race bikes. He used to scare the living shit out of anyone who dared to ride on back. I thought for sure the racing would have taken his life but ALS did. I'm sure Swenson is in heaven doing this all day long.....miss you Terry ....godspeed my brother!
This video was pure entertainment! A well tuned 350 as well...what chambers and porting are you using?I really was looking forward to seeing Kate's to Brandish.
When your dead your dead says Guy Martin !!! Do it while your still here , you've only got one shot at life ! New rings aren't what this guy is worried about ! Him having a good day out . Bloody good show what what !!!
These bikes rip but are delicate on jetting and tuning in general. Would the machine here tolerate a full bore flogging down Sulby or down to Brandish from the Creg without locking up solid? ??
Time for a "Plug chop" down Hillberry on the way down the mountain may be? But sounds very well sorted not lick it'sa old super six or any other old air cooled bit of kit
Absolutely awesome....my #1 fantasy....The IOM TT was the original "Extreme Sport". I had a highly modified RZ350 here in Los Angeles but stupidly sold it years ago... Would you mind telling us what modifications you had done to the bike? What about wider swing arm and rear tire?? Fantastic video...thank you!!!
Try on You Tube for BRIAN REID ON BIKE TT 1993 YAMAHA TZ250 JUNIOR PRACTICE back in the days of early morning practice pre 7am maybe light but a dull cold flat one !
Wild thing!! Love this bike!! I used to have the old model (1974) more than 30 years ago... did You modify the engine too? Here in Brazil there's a mechanic in São Paulo who makes them run on alcohol extracting about 75 hp from the modified engines. Congrats on Your RD, it looks amazing and runs so too!
Love the sound of it but can't help thinking: If your Dad knows how much time you spend at the wrong side of the road, he will not expect to see neither you nor the bike again.
one word priceless!!! Best place in the world to feel true freedom if only for a few minutes across the mountain between crashes!! Go and experience it while you can. Respect to you Agos great ride and respect to the old man for building such a great bike
Two of my friends died on one of these after buying it. This machine was so advanced in the year it was brought out, it too everyone by surprise whilst riding it.
Trust me John Maulton, the king still lives. I'm 17 an rip around on my 1985 RD125LC. Not as quick as the 350, but rules the 125 world today and keeps up with modern 250s
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aaaaand.... THIS is why I miss 2-strokes...
THIS is why they canned 2-strokes. We are not allowed to have this much fun in a democracy! Brilliant video.
@@1998TDM i have 2 of them at 62 years old. when i ride i feel 19 ,nothing else hits the spot.ok a bit slow nowadays but still the best buzz, or will be again when i stop throwing money at them.f this i am going out to the shed. great vid
@@Not_Yandere_Im_Ayano it's great, man and shed, love the blue smokers... Its when they come on pipe, awsome...
Bring back the two stroke ! sounds fantastic ! :o)
fucking beast this 2 stroke i love this sound
lol hated it , noisy 2 stroker
Why all the jerking of the throttle? You'd be much smoother and faster if you kept the throttle open. You're asking for the crank to shatter with all the shock loading.
I would say because of the sound...
Yes everyone says what a great rider but I say it's all show jerking the engine like that to foul the people everyone else is just cruising the bike is tuned to run like stock that's all
Thankfully someone else thinks the rider is poor!
E um sonho
You got whiskey throttle and youve got wanky throttle this is wanky throttle and trash the driveline hes not quick hes just thrashing it
Awesome awesome ..... the sounds and that gorgeous acceleration rate .... only thing missing sat at the PC is the smell of two stroke . Massive thumbs up :) \m/
I loved the RDs
you can't beat a 2 stroke
No that's true, but you can thrash it. :)
One of the BEST on here...... My youth... My joy... Ooooh my.... 2 stokes...... Yeeeeaaaah...!.... Braaaap, Braaaap, Brap!
Once tried never denied...
That's a mean bike. Imagine that kind of power coming from a small bike like a 350. Two stroke, baby!
But with Yamaha Pover Valve System 👍Turbo for 2 Takt
And the bike is light weight dont forget this!
@@rauschi3863 Yea. I've had a bunch of them. They are hot!
What a beautiful video. Used to have a RD350 YPVS. I remember well the speed runs I probably should not have survived. What a machine!
I had a RD 400 Daytona Special, The sound of this bike make me want to cry with happy nostalgia. I fucking loved that bike!
The one that got away.. I feel you brother.. Hard to find another one.
Like an angry wasp...perfect!
The sting you Don't want to go away
Lol....win..😂
Ohhh my god! that noise and those wrist actions.. thats what I used to do on my RD`s! :)))) Superb.. what a great video! thanks and well done.
Ah , miss my old RD , spent most my mispent youth on it.
one of the best videos on bikes ı've evr warched... thanks and hats off for your dad...
excellent tour on a legend place...
I had an RD400 in the mid 1970’s my all time favourite bike , loved the acceleration and sound this vid brings back wonderful memories
6:04 matey heard that unmistakable sound of 2 stroke screaming up behind him lol. Racing round the Isle of Man on a sunny day on a RD350.......does it get any better??
Wow that takes big balls or madness ! A truly insane ride . Today's bikes could never exite me like these 2 strokes I grew up with I'll say that and anyone can see and hear why .
@David Miatke read carefully, "excite me like the two strokes" he means the two stroke are exciting without going at 15 million miles per hour, the 2 stroke is more fun at lower speeds
Ah the blue smoke 2 stroke. I've watched this a few times so I put my headphones on and just listened . . amazing . great great bike. . This guy knows what he's at for sure. . I'd even love to be pillion for this one. . savage stuff
Hey, apologies I forgot the login details. I will be honest I borrowed it from my Dad! He built it, its a heavily modded YPVS with RGV forks, swingarm, etc. I have changed the profile pic so you can see it. I will upload a video of it if anyone is interested.
yes please upload a vid of bike. I wanna see the 2smoke you were smoking everyone with.
Agos Spawn any chance of that vid upload?
id also love to see more of this bike
I wouldn't mind to see a larger version of your profile picture. That bike looks sweet with the updated suspension!
F'n Awesome !! , You wouldn't go that fast if you built it yourself , lol !! That bike's a rocket !! Well done Dad ! I'm sticking an LC together at the mo' . Can't wait to hear it !!
Awesome video, great ride. Miss my RD350 and RZ500, the sound of a two stroke being ridden properly really does stir the soul.
Excellent bike and awesome ride which bike is this
Beautiful driving at high speed, realized the dream of many riders in the world, especially the RD350 owners like me. Thanks for the ride. Detail: No one has surpassed you, was the fastest.
And I can remember an old man (mr jones) who lived 4 doors down actually bought his 350ypvs for his daily commute to work & back and fitted an upright screen on it!!
I was expecting at any second the crank was going to grenade; you must have welded it. I have a built RZ350 YPVS, 85 I tuned for racing 25 years ago. Full on stage 3 port and polish, milled head, Spec2 pipes, boysen reeds, opened TZ750 blocks, block spacer, 32 mm carbs, welded crank, ported crankcase transfer ports, 1 tooth down in the front, port matched pistons, gold valve emulators, EBC rotors, telefix brace, tuned KYB rear shock, steering dampener. Makes about 70 hp at the wheel...goes like stink. Next rebuild I think I'm going to put some Athena barrels (485 cc) and stroker crank and try to get 100 HP out of it. It will pull 10500 rpm in top (~130mph) The one bike I'll never get rid of, kids will get it when I'm gone. Ride safe
I'm gutted sick I sold mine, that engine sound with the exhaust note is pretty unmistakable, mine was fairly standard apart from the microns and I put a pair of renthal bars on it, I've had two 125s a 250 and the ypvs350n and they all took a lot of punishment without the engine going tits up although the carbs on the 250 were the Bain of my life, I could never get them right and as a result my second 125 with a 180 kit, micron and a really good carb was as quick as the 250, I'll never put pod filters on a two stroke ever again if I can help it especially as I live in quite a wet climate
So cool. I have early 400 same reasons.. Like the way he eats the 4 strokes
Where's your video?
I had loads of issues getting an n2 (U.K. spec) as fast as an earlier 350 ypvs (bikini original model). The two different power specs that came out cross continents were not known much about until much later but the slower one was 55hp vs 63. This difference included a bigger air jet and different main in the carbs for full power which it seems could not be main jetted for (which you have negated) as well as better looking but slower exhausts (did another 6mpg, the peak power reflection was set for ~ 9500 rpm) but the 63 hp model (silencer looking exhausts) needed an extra tooth on the front, not one less.-It would do 125+ mph stock @ over 10k rpm in 6th.
I think you will find with barrel and head work, exhausts etc the ignition unit is fighting against you trying to run at 40 Mpg..
That bike should be pulling like a loco to ~ 11000, not meakly hitting 130 at 10500 (with lower gearing). I'm guessing it is retarding the ignition timing so far past about 9700 rpm you are losing 7bhp and a lot of torque.
I struggled with this problem for ages , I had Towcester tuning stage 2 the top end, put allspeeds on it, .. I never got it going bananas 130mph+ so traded up to an RG 500.
that's the way, fucking nutter lol. my god I miss my power valve.
Back in the 80's I was in the military in Southern California. I bought my first street bike and it was a 1985 Yamaha RZ350. I lived on that bike. The only other motorcycles I've owned that had as much "fun factor" were my two R1's (1998 & 2004). I know what you mean about missing it. I wish I still had mine just to take out once in a while and reminisce.
I had an '83 RZ350 here in Canada. That video brought back some truly great memories. Mine wasn't heavily modified, but it certainly could embarrass many with much larger displacement engines. Would love to find another just like it someday...
Best bike video I've seen for ages
IM CONVINCED, I WANNT ONE
Man that bike flies and you are one heck of a rider
If you think he's good than you haven't seen a good driver sori
Ooohhhh Yeah ! From my "often visited" file again and will not be the last time. Man, what a ride. Be Panigales, MTs, H2RS and other shit others', just gimme this bike...
I felt like I had my virtual reality set on and I was riding that was so cool.Reminds me of way back in 1980 when I went to the tt on my x7. I filled the tank at Ramsey 3.3 gallons and after one lap I hit reserve that's about 15mpg riding in the red everywhere but it was such a rush.That,s what two strokes do to you.Many thanks for letting me relive my youth.
Why Why Exactly
Wish I had an x7
Beautiful. Engine singing sweetly. Probably just about to shatter a piston ring if I recall the days lol. V. Cool.
When he blips the throttle before shifting the gear down why doesn't the rpm gauge show any change?
It's like the last 40 years went away for a moment.
Imortal RD 350 pra sempre dois tempos ....magnífica...like
Well done. You had me on the edge of my seat, riding along! Thanks.
F@kin awesome. God that Elsie has got some grunt and handles pretty well. Thanks for sharing. More videos would be great 😎
Uhuuuu!!!
Cadê a Amazonas Mario demora da porra
That bike is nicely tuned 👍
watched again this morning, Agos. This vid makes my day. Checked your profile and I was disappointed that this is the only one. Anyway, worths hundreds of vids. That nerwous buzz of that crazy machine... keep safe, take care... now it's time to post the link to my friends.
Outstanding 👏
What a show ! Obviously part of your daily routine - it looked like your daily commute to work when being a tad late , but a perfect opportunity to embarrass some talentless show offs 😅👍
This driver is just terrible, I would love to show him how to drive properly, I have seen enough,poor engine
I agree. Terrible shifting among other things.
Wow is it liquid cooled ?2stroker ✌️😘
I had both RD350LC and YPVS in the early 90's great days this brings back so many memories!!!
I wonder what a good running YVPS bike with chambers...with a true professional ace on it, would circulate the isle at? Would anyone guess 95mph average ??
2stroke oil dotted on the back or the jacket !:)) great dayz! man perfume
The sound! Nothing sounds quite like being on a power valve. Took mine around the island in '95.
That overtake at the end was absolutely reckless, if he wants to kill himself fine but he nearly took out the other rider. Overtaking someone who was also overtaking. Absolute Moron
Excellent video, really enjoyed it. That bike is superb and you can ride!
Uma orquestra sinfônica nos meus ouvidos, 'Mozart em 432 hertz no coração, na alma, na saudade' ...
Cars and motorcycles on the same circuit at the same time..., only in the UK.
Nice riding takes me back to the 80s
More video pliz :) tq for sharing one of the best rd/rz video.. :)
It’s people like you who give motorcycles a bad name - Well done 😀🤣
i think it's my favorite video on youtube...
Nowt sexier than a ragged 2 stroke. Pity its not smell o vision.
Keep it calm on none race days lad. Remember... shit happens!
My late brother raced 2 stroke twins from the late sixties throughout the 70s and this video is the best memory of the sound of his bad ass rd 400 ! I remember the day he bought that bike brand new in 76 , rode it home and we started tearing it down and heavily modifying the engine . he was so knowledgeable making expansion Chambers for race bikes. He used to scare the living shit out of anyone who dared to ride on back. I thought for sure the racing would have taken his life but ALS did. I'm sure Swenson is in heaven doing this all day long.....miss you Terry ....godspeed my brother!
What does ALS mean?
@@haristahir9911 It's a disease where nervous system deteriorates and thereby also use of muscles
MAGIC - The RD350 was king of the road - Bring her back
Don't show your Mum this vid😉
Nice, thank you. I like the fork. I remember my 1984 Rd with ohlins and steer damper all wobbly bond 12th. Ride slow brow.
My ears just had the best 7min of all these years !!
That’s the way... like your being chased haaaa
Wow simple Awesome ride. Thank you sharing
Il vient de tomber 25 centimètres de neige ici, cette vidéo me l'a fait oublier pendant 8 minutes... :)
Do you have Facebook accound? i would like to see more pictures of your bike.
This video was pure entertainment! A well tuned 350 as well...what chambers and porting are you using?I really was looking forward to seeing Kate's to Brandish.
When your dead your dead says Guy Martin !!! Do it while your still here , you've only got one shot at life ! New rings aren't what this guy is worried about ! Him having a good day out . Bloody good show what what !!!
Love Guy Martin, but he is factually incorrect lol
These bikes rip but are delicate on jetting and tuning in general. Would the machine here tolerate a full bore flogging down Sulby or down to Brandish from the Creg without locking up solid? ??
Time for a "Plug chop" down Hillberry on the way down the mountain may be? But sounds very well sorted not lick it'sa old super six or any other old air cooled bit of kit
Love it, great clip I love these bikes and owned quite a few in the 80’s......Thanks for posting
@7:04Minutes Just barley Dispatched the Super ugly & Stupidly Slower 3rd.Right side passenger Door Wankle RX8
barley and hops?
Incredible riding mate..My kawa gpz750 turbo will find it hard keeping with you,cheers.
What was that they say about 2 strokes ? .
I would sell a kidney for that !
The Power,the Sound and the smell from Oil 🤔You love it,or hate it 😷✌
terrible use of the throttle,wtf it all about
This was my first bike. Every other bike I had paled in comparison.
Absolutely awesome....my #1 fantasy....The IOM TT was the original "Extreme Sport".
I had a highly modified RZ350 here in Los Angeles but stupidly sold it years ago...
Would you mind telling us what modifications you had done to the bike? What about wider swing arm and rear tire??
Fantastic video...thank you!!!
Try on You Tube for BRIAN REID ON BIKE TT 1993 YAMAHA TZ250 JUNIOR
PRACTICE back in the days of early morning practice pre 7am maybe light
but a dull cold flat one !
Hi, I run a Facebook page for Drivetribe. I would like to share your video. Are you ok with this?
Wild thing!! Love this bike!! I used to have the old model (1974) more than 30 years ago... did You modify the engine too? Here in Brazil there's a mechanic in São Paulo who makes them run on alcohol extracting about 75 hp from the modified engines. Congrats on Your RD, it looks amazing and runs so too!
You gotta love an RD on the pipe and the Powervalves are certainly serious bits a of kit. Can’t wait to get my F2 back on the road. 👍🏻
Dudes running out of tachometer !
That was fun thanks I I haven’t been on aRD in a long time
what pipes are you using?
ARE YOU STILL ALIVE?
jon : Should that bother you now that you have enjoyed this ... Hypocrisy
No reply from the poster/rider. Hmm 😉
thats singing nice one,ive seen your bike here before
That's up there with some of the best TT rides I've ever watched, made even better as it's on a stroker.
Love the sound of it but can't help thinking:
If your Dad knows how much time you spend at the wrong side of the road, he will not expect to see neither you nor the bike again.
ja wie geil ist das denn :) RD heizen vom feinsten.........
looks like fun
one word priceless!!! Best place in the world to feel true freedom if only for a few minutes across the mountain between crashes!! Go and experience it while you can. Respect to you Agos great ride and respect to the old man for building such a great bike
Two of my friends died on one of these after buying it. This machine was so advanced in the year it was brought out, it too everyone by surprise whilst riding it.
Haha good to see someone that will think, Fuck it, and get in and have a Go, and man you love that throttle too hey? lol great video. man.
Amazing driving, wow....
tiring watching... stressful.
my arse hurts.
nice crisp bike but poor rider
Wrong side of the road on blind corners...
Not too smart...
thanks for sharing, who is rider and what mods have been done, sounds nicer than mine;)
Good video
I'm an ex-RD pilot..loved them bikes...only ones that made me feel alive..the king is dead....Long live the king!!! Peace..over and out!!!
Trust me John Maulton, the king still lives. I'm 17 an rip around on my 1985 RD125LC. Not as quick as the 350, but rules the 125 world today and keeps up with modern 250s
I have been 5 times to the tt on my 350lc and jeez if you could have seen footage. still got it too.