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Interestingly, there was no variable advance built into the Hitachi TIA02-01 CDI controller used on the 350. Whatever ignition advance the tuner set was the advance right through the rev range. ( This was not the case with the TZ 250 ). | Interestingly, there was no variable advance built into the Hitachi TIA02-01 CDI controller used on the 350. Whatever ignition advance the tuner set was the advance right through the rev range. ( This was not the case with the TZ 250 ). | ||
==TZ350B== | |||
[[Image:Brand-New-Yamaha-TZ350B.jpg|left|thumb|Brand New Yamaha TZ350B]] | |||
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In 1974, the "B" model was released, with very few changes to the previous "A". As if this wasn't frustrating enough, TZ racers had to sit out 1975, waiting until the next year for a new version. The wait was worth it.... | |||
==TZ350C== | |||
The "C" model, of 1976 was another matter entirely. Here was a radical departure chassis and running gear wise from the earlier TZ's. Adjustable "mono-shock" (spring preload and compression damping only) rear suspension, combined with twin piston front and rear disk brakes set the world on fire, with the new bikes selling like hot-cakes from Yamaha dealers worldwide. The retail price of around £ 1,550 including a comprehensive spares kit was incredible value for money and did no harm at all to sales. The clutch basket "boss" was improved by changing it's method of attachment to a male / female spline system from the previous model's "dog" type. The exhaust header picked up an additional o-ring and a new mounting system. Power jumped up slightly to 62bhp @ 10,000rpm. | |||
[[Image:Yamaha-TZ350E-Macau-Museum.jpg|left|thumb|Yamaha TZ350E Macau Museum]] | |||
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