@@bubbalo3388 yeah it opens from both sides. I don’t remember the exact dimensions but the front and back clamps both slide around 5-8 inches front and back from what I remember. So it’s a very universal fit
I had a 2000 model, and I liked it a lot. In city traffic I would walk away from cars without any effort but screaming at 85mph. on the highway. It struck a nice balance between weight and power on most trails. It actually had more power than I needed ... for me, I almost never got out of 2nd gear on tight trails I rode on. A smaller bike would've worked a little better. None the less, it's a nice bike ... Yamaha tuff!
@@saxon1177 definitely a tough bike! And yes definitely a little heavy for some of the tighter trails! Especially the old steel frames! So much fun though! Zip around town and hop on some trails, doesn’t get much better than that!
I still have my 1988 Xt350 that I bought brand spanking new. At 68 I’m passing her down to my sons whom I took on many rides on that big seat when they were young. When my sons were six years old, I bought them AJR 50 Suzuki, and they followed me all over with it. Many precious memories on that XT 350 and it is still in excellent condition. GREAT MACHINE. 👍
@@kennithmorella2693 wow! That is so cool! Thanks so much for sharing! Not many things would stand the test of time like the xt’s! Seems like it may have a whole new life ahead of it too! Hahah
I love my XT 350 I change the oil every 500 miles keep the filter clean with KN oil I use mine for overland riding nothing better then being in the literal middle of nowhere with your trusty machine.
@@jonathanheinz164 yo! So this is I think my third kenda trak master in a row. And maybe my second for the front but I believe it is 90% off-road and 10% highway use. But I have a new one that I plan on putting on soon actually hahah I personally love this tire, especially for my area, considering all my riding spots are relatively close to my house. But I highly recommend if you ride a lot of trails. I feel like this tire lasts a really long time even with a decent amount of highway miles as well.
Love this,.... we are waiting for our RX350 to arrive in England before we drive it back to Australia. Zahra & Paul @twoheadnorth ru-vid.com/show-UCwk009U_yuJjrV9KVScFFeA
Unfortunately I bought mine second hand so I don’t have a link where I purchased them. but I do have a video of the specifics of the wheel and tire setup and I believe in the comments there is more info on the wheel size and offset as well! Let me know if you can’t find what you’re looking for and I’ll try and look into it further for you!
I try and be mindful and let it cool and try not to override it especially if I cruise the highway to get to trails but I’ve never had any troubles caused from overheating! But it’s an old bike! Gotta respect the old thing! Haha
@@takiniteasy2337 same man I love mine but she gets hotter than I’d like. Wanna say 220-240 sometimes. Might look into an aftermarket cooler to save a few degrees
I definitely have to hit the gas when I start mine lol does that mean I need carb work or valve adjustments or engine rebuild I do have a small oil drip when hot
Thanks for your feedback! Seems pretty common with any old bike I would start with replacing gaskets In order to try and stop the oil leaks but i am not entirely sure. Seems like some old bikes need a little extra fuel when they get going hahah doesn’t hurt to have the carb cleaned either way!
@@dreadnaught688I live in a valley in Southern California so it doesn’t ever get that cold but it has definitely been getting warmer the past few months
@takiniteasy2337 they used to make them very durable. I don't mind new bikes, but the old ones just work and they're relatively simple to deal with. Something we, the riders like.
I have a 1991 XT350. Is there a knack to starting it? It always starts in the end, but takes some kicking. Sometimes when i kick it seems to stop hard, other times I can kick all the way down. I don't have much mechnical knowledge so a "How to start your XT350" tutorial would be much appreciated!
Very cool! Awesome old bikes! That is a great idea! I’ll definitely try and make a video soon! Yeah it’s hard to explain via text. Appreciate your input and hopefully have a video up soon! Safe riding!
Make sure you have a good spark plug (replace if don’t know the last time that was done), make sure the carburetor is clean and the air filter intact and not all clogged up. Check if the switch on the handle bar is to run, fuel in set to on, pull out the choke and it should start in 1 or 2 light kicks. Always let the kickstart come up fully before kicking. If you have to use a lot of force, don’t keep kicking as you will break things, but check the decompression cable setup
@@takiniteasy2337 also check the carburetor intake boots, if air gets in between the carburetor and cylinder, not only will it be difficult to start, the bike will run lean and overheat
@@erwinvb70 Hi and thank you for the reply and good advice! A couple of the things you suggest I can do myself, the rest I will pass on to the Yamaha dealer that will be storing the bike for the Norwgian winter. It's a very enjoyable bike to ride, the starting hassle however is somewhat disheartening. Hopefully when that is resolved I can enjoy it even more! Thanks again! Mattthew
The RX 300 is becoming kind of a cult car with a huge RU-vid following. I check in very often to see the latest updates. I really liked your review and how you made your RX 300 into a camper. I’m thinking of making a similar rig and using it for touring national parks. My RX 300 is a 1999 and I’m about to turn 333,333.3 miles on her! I do all the maintenance myself and bring it to my Lexus dealer for the major fixes. I plan to keep her until the engine or tranny gives up. Good luck with your RX 300 SUV RV. Again I Enjoyed your video. Bill B.
Tengo una modelo 2001 llevo casi dos años con ella he viajado desde San Francisco a las Vegas , las Vegas , San Francisco, San Francisco , Los Ángeles de ahí a las Vegas y viaje a Abilene Texas regresé a las Vegas después volví a Abilene y estoy esperando ir a San Francisco en estos días es el mejor carro que he tenido aunque viejito pero es lo mejor ❤
That was a cool place to ride.. love those old xt350s my dad bought on bran new in 1986.. when he let me ride it I fell in love.. but at 13 it seemed like a huge powerful bike lol
I found these wheels on the method wheels website but there are a couple different offsets. If you know the offset of these could you please let me know? I’m trying to get this exact setup for my ‘03 rx300!
