Bringing Back a 2-Stroke Beast: The 1973 RD350 Revival

Name: Bringing Back a 2-Stroke Beast: The 1973 RD350 Revival
Uploaded: 2025-06-24T17:00:06+00:00
Channel: Motorcycle Rewind

Motorbiking6/24/2025

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Bringing Back a 2-Stroke Beast: The 1973 RD350 Revival #vintagemotorcycle #motorcyclerewind #RD350 In this episode, we drag out a 1973 Yamaha RD350 that hasn’t made a sound in decades. This little two-stroke rocket was one of the hottest things on two wheels back in the day—if you were brave enough to ride it. With its legendary reed-valved twin and a reputation for wheelies and high-side crashes, this RD350 earned its nickname: The Giant Killer. But this one? It’s been sleeping a long time. Seized, neglected, and forgotten. We check compression, free things up, clean out the carbs, and do everything we can to get this ring-ding legend to fire up again. Will it bark to life, or will it fight us every step of the way? Either way, you’ll get plenty of smoke, frustration, and probably some bad decisions along the way. 🛠️ Subscribe to Motorcycle Rewind for more revivals, adventures, tips, and stories from the garage. Share your thoughts and questions in the comments below-we love hearing from our community of motorcycle enthusiasts and DIY heroes. ⬇️Get your Motorcycle Rewind Gear Here ⬇️ https://be40a4-4.myshopify.com Check out our great sponsors: Cycplus AS2 E-Pump https://www.cycplus.com @cycplus_official Crocodile Cloth Wipes https://crocodilecloth.com/product/powerscrub-80-count/ LOKITHOR Portable Jump Starter https://amzn.to/4cdlwtX Rabaconda Street Tire Changer https://rabaconda.com Website link: https://tinyurl.com/Mukkpetninja Exclusive discount code: EM80 VEVOR Tough Tools, Half Price https://s.vevor.com/bfQUyH 5% off code for your viewers: DISCOUNT23 (Valid for all the items) The DigiSync http://tinyurl.com/thedigisync Use Promo Code "MotorcycleRewind" for $10 off your purchase Buy ANPUDS Torque Wrench https://tinyurl.com/33nf8kh2 F40 Jump Pack https://www.jfegwo.com/products/f40-4000a Use Coupon Code - REWIND and save 10% Join us on our social media channels: Facebook: www.facebook.com/motorcyclerewind Instagram: www.instagram.com/motorcyclerewind Sponsorship opportunities: If you would like to sponsor our channel contact us at motorcyclerewind@gmail.com and put the word "Sponsorship" in the subject line.