2 strokes maybe going the way of the dinosaur, there’s no denying that smokers are fast, fun, and smelly (in a good way). What better way to celebrate the death of 2 strokes by bagging a 80s Yamaha 2 stroke race bike and putting it on display on your living room (bet the wife won’t be too thrilled, but what the heck)? If that sounds good, then check out this :
Yamaha TZ 350 G. Originally owned by an AMA expert and raced nationally with many podium finishes, stored in a dry garage and sold to me by the original owner’s widow. Campaigned as a 250 with AHRMA, WERA, UCRA with many podiums finished. Completely rebuilt and converted into a 350 prior to the 2004 Daytona AHRMA race, however not ridden at the event due to the rider having and accident in the 750 class. The bike has been stored since then and is race ready condition. The engine has been rebuilt with a new crank, seals, bearings, cylinders, pistons, reeds and powerjet mikuni 38 mm carbs. The frame was completely gone over and re safety wired in preparation for teck inspection. Rear brake is stock Yamaha and the front brake is a duel piston Grimeca. A fine example of a fantastic racing bike. READY TO RACE!
I’m no TZ expert, but Greg Bennett over at the TZ350 website is – he even wrote a reference manual for the TD/TR/TA/TZ series! Also, there is a very healthy following for TZ (new and old) race bikes, especially in Europe. If older TZ race bikes interest you, surf on over to Greg’s website, read up on them TZs and bid accordingly! Good luck!
phil
