1979 Yamaha RD400F Daytona Special $5500 - CL - Lancaster, CA

[SoCal250]

(not mine)
Several Daytonas have popped up recently on Craigslist nearby. This one is interesting. I don't recall ever seeing a fully faired Daytona before. FPPs on it too The rearset/passenger peg brackets are...let's say unusual.
Not sure why he thinks it's a race bike or that 16K miles is "very low" 

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/ant/mcy/d/lancaster-1979-yamaha-daytona-special/7843883545.html

1979 Yamaha Daytona Special - $5,500 (Antelope Valley)
1979 Yamaha Daytona Special, street legal racing bike. Very good condition but I am too old to ride this bike. Beautiful bike, very low miles 16,000 miles.

[RDnuTZ]

I actually kind of like the full fairing on there- gives it more of a TZR250 look. Agree the extended foot peg brackets are weird- looks like maybe they used the stock location of passenger pegs incorporated into their home-made rear sets? Race bike with stock shocks lol. 16k isn't anyone's idea of low miles that I know 

Overall the price seems good for Daytona if it runs good and doesn't need a ton of sorting out to be a reliable rider.

[mixedbikes]

It certainly has possibilities, but those mirrors,,,wow

[mnein]

I like Daytona Specials so it seems worth the $5500. I suppose if the motor craps the bed in the first week you own it then it's not a good deal. Kinda like the fairings, the paint scheme just ehh.

[grcamna3]

I guess it's not running now?
Would be interesting to see if the seller would allow a prospective buyer to remove the fairings and fully inspect it;sellers don't usually allow that though,do they..

[SoCal250]

Also on eBay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/365581966836

This AI-created description makes me want to vomit after reading it. What a load of word-salad-crap!
"Immerse yourself in the nostalgia of the 1979 Yamaha Daytona Special, a true classic among Café Racer enthusiasts. With its striking red exterior, this model is not just a mode of transportation but a statement of style and performance. The bike features a robust 400cc engine, offering a perfect balance of power and agility, ideal for both spirited rides and long-distance adventures. The Yamaha Daytona Special comes from a rich racing heritage and is a standout piece with its RD400 sub model variant. Boasting a clean vehicle title, it has covered a modest 16,733 miles, ensuring that it has been cherished and maintained over the years. This motorcycle is an embodiment of the bygone era of motorcycle design and performance, ready to grace any collection or take on the open road with its timeless appeal."

[RDnuTZ]

seems he's got too much downtime to dream up shiz like this now that he can't ride his 16k low mileage racebike anymore due to his bad back