c.1976 Yamaha TZ350D Project

The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|20 April 2024, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

c.1976 Yamaha TZ350D Project
Frame no. 383-993305
Engine no. R5-993305

Following its successful adoption on the works twins, water cooling first appeared on Yamaha's over-the-counter racers with the introduction of the TZ range in 1973. Apart from the water cooling, which made it more reliable, the engine was little changed from that of the preceding air-cooled TD/TR. The customer TZs changed little until the arrival for 1976 of the TZ250/350C, which was equipped with Yamaha's mono-shock rear suspension that had been developed in the works moto-crossers. With the new rear suspension came a longer-travel front fork complete with single disc brake, while changes to the TZ250C's porting and exhaust opened the door to further advances. Yamaha made few changes to the succeeding 'D' and 'E' models.

Comprising of a frame (numbered 383-993305); engine (numbered R5-993305); forks; wheels; fairing; shocks; tools; carburettors and other sundry spares. We're advised by the vendor that he purchased this machine in 2006 where it was reputedly raced by Bengt Elgh of Scandinavian fame. Purchased complete, the vendor stripped it down for restoration but never got round to finishing it, however he was able to have the forks and bottom half of the engine refurbished whilst the frame and swinging arm were refinished. Offered with sundry invoices and correspondence from 2006.

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