Remembering when they use to smoke

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Hi Razor! Happy thanksgiving! A good friend of mine gave me his '74 Rd350. It sat in his garage for over 30 years. It was to be one of his projects when he retired. Well, he did retire and a month later was diagnosed with kidney cancer. I said to myself I could get this bike running again for him. Found all the parts to rebuild it from HVC cycle in Lincoln, Nebraska. With the help of a friend, we rebuilt the motor first overbore with new seals. The bike has j&r chambers on it. I brought the bike back to him and he sat and worked the throttle while I kicked it over. What a sound! What a moment! That Rd is super fast with the 6 speed and the front end just wants to lift off! It was the greatest gift I could give Rob. A month later, he passed away. The Rd is parked next to my Cb in the garage. My wife named the Rd "Old Smokey." Russ