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Thank you very much. I'm calling them today !!! 

Hi 76RD. If I may ask, what's the rest of your coverage. Comprehensive, Non Insured, Theft, etc.
The reason I'm asking is cause I've never heard of such low payments.
Thank you.

Thank you Singh.
Lots of info I didn't have.

Thanks for the reply Andrew. Niche did not have it when I contacted them but Economy Cycles got me both things. They just arrived yesterday.

Thanks to all that pitched in to help. Just to clarify your concerns and advice.
I bought a nice manual that includes 76 to 79 RD400 models. Unfortunately the only spec list I looked for at the end of the manual, only had RD400 F specs. After your reply I tried harder and found an Appendices list that included all models. So, now I have the jet sizes I need, able to read it with a well used magnifying glass. LOL!!! Still, my big problem is I need 1 of the P-2 needle jets as the threads for the main jet are messed up. I'll check Niche and Yambits as they seem to be the only ones that might have one.
If a member here would have one for sale, I would definitely buy it.
Thanks for the usual concern and advice to a new member. 

Hello again, Still in help on carburators information. On my 76 RD400, the carbs have a 25 pilot jets and an unreadable number on the main jets. One of the carb main nozzle, where the main jet screws into, has the threaded part a little buggered up that the jet won't screw into. It has  175 stamped on it. Are these numbers the correct ones and where could I buy an emulsion tube ? That's what I've always called that nozzle.
Thanks for any advice. 

Hi everyone again. I finally go the bike titled in FL with the help of Bud in Vintage Motor Titles. Before his involvement it was the biggest pain in the arse. Basically impossible to do in FL if the bike came from another state with no title. If anyone needs a title let me know Ill be happy to post his web site.
Now I can spend some money in geting it running.  
I have a couple of questions. Needing the carb kits, do you guys recommend any brand in particular or is Economy Cycles a good spot for any parts ? My motor is stock with air pods and RD mufflers. What main and pilot should I use ? They have a 25 pilot and can't read the main. What about needle height ?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
By the way m, I'm trying to post pictures but with my phone as I don't have pictures in my computer. Thanks for the explanation above.

Hi Desmo. I'm in Tampa. Maybe we can meet sometime for a ride. Still working on my FZ600 with the 76 RD400 motor in it. I ride a 79 Yamaha XS1100 that's been beautifully maintained since I got it in 1981 if I may say so. LOL!! Glad to know some 2 stroke folks down this way. 

Good morning.
Is any of the members in Florida ??

Thanks again SoCal for the helpfull information. It definitely helps me in the process.
I'll try the posting pictures idea. We'll see how that goes !!   

In my cars I use Mobil1 Synthetic.
on the 2 Yamahas, a 1979 XS1100 F and a 2015 VStar 950 Tourer, I use Yamalube. If not for the only reason that if they warranty their new bikes for 3 years, their oil must be good enough.

Thank you SoCal for your concern and advise, it's well taken.
Like m says, since I mounted the RD400 motor on a FZ600 frame, I still have to find an oil reservoir and a mounting place for it. Have a few ideas. Before I spend $ on anything else I would like to see the motor start, run and shift as it should. Somebody else rebuilt it and has never been started. Hence the premix as a first step. Hopefully everything will go well and then I'll hook up the pump. 
Another thing i noticed is the fittings where the oil feed hoses (circled in red in SoCals picture) attach to the carbs are crushed. Can I get those with the lines from pump to carbs from a vendor?
Hopefully I can get someone to help with posting some pictures. It would be a lot easier to explain my needs and work done. Thanks again to all for your input.

Hi all. I'm back at it after Holidays, family visits, etc. Think I have everything to start it. One nagging question is what do I disconnect and/or plug at carburetors to not use the auto lube pump and run with pre mix ?? Pump is installed where it goes with no cables or hoses leading to it as of now. Will it spin and seize as there is no oil to it ?
Later on after everything is running smoothly i will connect the auto lube system.
Hope this is not a too confusing request. 

Thanks to all that replied with their choices.
Didn't mean to start an oil thread or poll, but I can see where everyone is proud of what they have chosen and use.
I'll see what's available around in my cycle shops and go from there.
Appreciate the input.

I have a freshly rebuilt 76 RD400 motor completely stock. What's the most used gear oil for regular use, not racing ??
I'm planning to start it with premix and then check the pump to make sure it is in specs.
Is it 4oz of oil to the gallon ?
Thanks.