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Yamaha 1973 RD350 - User Manual

Yamaha 1973 RD350
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Summary

CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL INFORMATION

SAFETY HINTS

Provides critical safety precautions for operating and maintaining the motorcycle.

CHAPTER TWO: THEORY, TROUBLESHOOTING, AND TUNING

TWO-STROKE ENGINE PRINCIPLES

Explains the fundamental operating principles of two-stroke engines.

ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING

Guides users through diagnosing and resolving common engine problems.

FUEL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING

Offers troubleshooting steps for issues related to the motorcycle's fuel system.

CARBURETOR

Details carburetor operation, adjustment, and troubleshooting procedures.

FLOAT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT

Provides instructions for adjusting the float level in the carburetor.

Idle Mixture;Idle Speed Adjustment

Explains how to adjust idle mixture and speed for optimal engine performance.

Carburetor Disassembly and Inspection

Guides users through the disassembly and inspection of the carburetor.

IGNITION SYSTEM

Explains the motorcycle's ignition system, including its components and function.

Point Gap Adjustment

Guides users on how to adjust the point gap for proper ignition timing.

Ignition Timing

Explains how to set and adjust the engine's ignition timing.

CHARGING SYSTEMS

Details the motorcycle's charging system, including alternators and regulators.

DC GENERATORS

Explains the operation and troubleshooting of DC generators.

Troubleshooting

Provides troubleshooting steps for DC generators and related components.

STARTER;GENERATOR

Covers the starter/generator system, its operation, and testing.

Starter Troubleshooting

Guides users through diagnosing and resolving starter system malfunctions.

CHAPTER THREE: AUTOLUBE SYSTEM

CHAPTER FOUR: ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, AND CLUTCH

ENGINE REMOVAL

Provides instructions for safely removing the engine from the motorcycle.

PISTON CLEARANCE

Provides specifications and procedures for measuring piston-to-cylinder clearance.

CLUTCH

Covers clutch removal, installation, inspection, and adjustment procedures.

Crankshaft Alignment

Details the process for aligning the motorcycle's crankshaft.

CHAPTER FIVE: CHASSIS, SUSPENSION, AND STEERING

FRONT WHEEL

Covers the inspection, removal, and installation of the front wheel assembly.

REAR WHEEL

Covers the inspection, removal, and installation of the rear wheel assembly.

Front Fork

Covers the inspection, disassembly, and reassembly of the front fork.

CHAPTER SEVEN: SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications - Models HS1 and HS1-B

Provides detailed specifications for the Yamaha HS1 and HS1-B models.

Specifications - Model LS-2

Presents detailed specifications for the Yamaha LS-2 model.

Specifications - Models YLI and YLI-E

Lists detailed specifications for the Yamaha YLI and YLI-E models.

Specifications - Model AS2 C

Provides detailed specifications for the Yamaha AS2C model.

CHAPTER EIGHT: USEFUL FORMULAS AND TABLES

Summary

CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL INFORMATION

SAFETY HINTS

Provides critical safety precautions for operating and maintaining the motorcycle.

CHAPTER TWO: THEORY, TROUBLESHOOTING, AND TUNING

TWO-STROKE ENGINE PRINCIPLES

Explains the fundamental operating principles of two-stroke engines.

ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING

Guides users through diagnosing and resolving common engine problems.

FUEL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING

Offers troubleshooting steps for issues related to the motorcycle's fuel system.

CARBURETOR

Details carburetor operation, adjustment, and troubleshooting procedures.

FLOAT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT

Provides instructions for adjusting the float level in the carburetor.

Idle Mixture;Idle Speed Adjustment

Explains how to adjust idle mixture and speed for optimal engine performance.

Carburetor Disassembly and Inspection

Guides users through the disassembly and inspection of the carburetor.

IGNITION SYSTEM

Explains the motorcycle's ignition system, including its components and function.

Point Gap Adjustment

Guides users on how to adjust the point gap for proper ignition timing.

Ignition Timing

Explains how to set and adjust the engine's ignition timing.

CHARGING SYSTEMS

Details the motorcycle's charging system, including alternators and regulators.

DC GENERATORS

Explains the operation and troubleshooting of DC generators.

Troubleshooting

Provides troubleshooting steps for DC generators and related components.

STARTER;GENERATOR

Covers the starter/generator system, its operation, and testing.

Starter Troubleshooting

Guides users through diagnosing and resolving starter system malfunctions.

CHAPTER THREE: AUTOLUBE SYSTEM

CHAPTER FOUR: ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, AND CLUTCH

ENGINE REMOVAL

Provides instructions for safely removing the engine from the motorcycle.

PISTON CLEARANCE

Provides specifications and procedures for measuring piston-to-cylinder clearance.

CLUTCH

Covers clutch removal, installation, inspection, and adjustment procedures.

Crankshaft Alignment

Details the process for aligning the motorcycle's crankshaft.

CHAPTER FIVE: CHASSIS, SUSPENSION, AND STEERING

FRONT WHEEL

Covers the inspection, removal, and installation of the front wheel assembly.

REAR WHEEL

Covers the inspection, removal, and installation of the rear wheel assembly.

Front Fork

Covers the inspection, disassembly, and reassembly of the front fork.

CHAPTER SEVEN: SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications - Models HS1 and HS1-B

Provides detailed specifications for the Yamaha HS1 and HS1-B models.

Specifications - Model LS-2

Presents detailed specifications for the Yamaha LS-2 model.

Specifications - Models YLI and YLI-E

Lists detailed specifications for the Yamaha YLI and YLI-E models.

Specifications - Model AS2 C

Provides detailed specifications for the Yamaha AS2C model.

CHAPTER EIGHT: USEFUL FORMULAS AND TABLES

Yamaha 1973 RD350 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Displacement347 cc
Bore x Stroke64 mm x 54 mm
Compression Ratio6.8:1
Power39 hp @ 7, 500 rpm
Transmission6-speed
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionSwingarm with dual shocks
Front BrakeSingle Disc
Rear BrakeDrum
Cooling SystemAir-cooled
Frame TypeSteel double cradle
Top Speed170 km/h
Engine Type2-stroke, parallel twin
Dry Weight152 kg
Fuel Capacity14 liters

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