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Started by pdxjim, September 19, 2024, 12:07:01 PM

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pdxjim

September 19, 2024, 12:07:01 PM
Thinking hard about buying this RG400.

Very nice visual condition.  Allegedly runs well with no issues. 25,000km on the clock. 60hp in stock trim.

Half the price of a well sorted RG500.

Talk me into/out of it.

Wasting time on 2T forums since the dawn of the internet. '89 TDR250, '13 300xcw, '19 690smcr, '56 Porsche 356A

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#1
September 19, 2024, 01:06:04 PM
Not sure how rare they are or how hard it would be to source parts but I personally have only seen one on the road in the late 80's and other than that only at a couple of two stroke show's over the years.

I think it is an incredible find as old as it and  the condition, from what I can see in the pic.

dgorms

#2
September 19, 2024, 01:33:41 PM
Buy it Jim  :bacon:
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pdxjim

#3
September 19, 2024, 01:40:08 PM
A few more pics  :devil:







Wasting time on 2T forums since the dawn of the internet. '89 TDR250, '13 300xcw, '19 690smcr, '56 Porsche 356A

SoCal250

#4
September 19, 2024, 01:47:18 PM
Do it! :whoop: I'd rather have a RG400 than a RG500. More rare and unique.
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73 Yamaha RD350     77 Yamaha RD400D   79 Yamaha RD400F  
91 Yamaha TZR250R  89 Yamaha FZR400   05 Yamaha FZ6   
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Evans Ward

#5
September 19, 2024, 03:42:33 PM
Sure looks like a mighty nice specimen!  :olaf:  :clap:  :thumbs:
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2steve

#6
September 19, 2024, 04:45:13 PM
Engine ever rebuilt? Life is too short. If you have the coin, get it.

pdxjim

#7
September 19, 2024, 05:36:43 PM
Quote from: 2steve on September 19, 2024, 04:45:13 PMEngine ever rebuilt? Life is too short. If you have the coin, get it.

Dunno about rebuilds. It's FOB from Japan. Appears to have led an easy life by JDM standards.

The bottom ends are pretty robust, and I'm planning on a ported 460cc conversion. The trans is the only thing I'm worried about. 2nd gear is notoriously weak in these things, and the parts to fix it are expensive.

YOLO is right, and hopefully it'll keep me from messing with my 356 too much.
Wasting time on 2T forums since the dawn of the internet. '89 TDR250, '13 300xcw, '19 690smcr, '56 Porsche 356A

m in sc

#8
September 19, 2024, 06:57:03 PM
you like it? can you afford it? then buy it. done.  :whatever:

pdxjim

#9
September 19, 2024, 07:05:18 PM
Quote from: m in sc on September 19, 2024, 06:57:03 PMyou like it? can you afford it? then buy it. done.  :whatever:

I mean, yeah, but after my LC and buying a (nearly) new 690SMCR, I swore off old bikes.

Every time I ride my TDR it seems like a clunky old POS. The RG is even older.

I def won't be happy until I do to the suspension and get a set of newer wheels on it. 16" front tire choices sux.
Wasting time on 2T forums since the dawn of the internet. '89 TDR250, '13 300xcw, '19 690smcr, '56 Porsche 356A

pdxjim

#10
September 20, 2024, 01:34:20 AM Last Edit: September 20, 2024, 01:41:13 AM by pdxjim
"I know you said it's in great shape, but what am I gonna be disappointed about when I see it?"

Just got a load of detail pics as an answer, and boy I'm glad I asked for them.

Cracked plastics, rusty fasteners, broken bits, pitting on the fork tubes, etc, etc.

Currently getting my Dad's place in CA ready to sell, our old house in Portland ready to rent, and our new house here in Portland ready to live, and a detached garage build and whole house remodel getting underway. 

ANOTHER PROJECT IS EXACTLY WHAT I DON'T NEED RIGHT NOW. I SHOULD SPEND THE MONEY ON A NEW KTM AND SAVE MYSELF THE HEADACHE.

... I guess I could buy it now, and save the restomod til I have more time?  :devil:
Wasting time on 2T forums since the dawn of the internet. '89 TDR250, '13 300xcw, '19 690smcr, '56 Porsche 356A

m in sc

#11
September 20, 2024, 07:32:47 AM
thats negotiating currency.. just remember, go in expecting a clunky pile of garbage and you will never be disappointed.

mnein

#12
September 20, 2024, 07:57:43 AM
Always loved the Suzuki blue and white bikes, but personal preferences aside what's not to like about that? Have never seen one. I suppose parts are outrageous, but if it blows your skirt up buy it!

pdxjim

#13
September 22, 2024, 11:29:14 AM Last Edit: September 22, 2024, 11:59:33 AM by pdxjim
Quote from: mnein on September 20, 2024, 07:57:43 AMAlways loved the Suzuki blue and white bikes, but personal preferences aside what's not to like about that? Have never seen one. I suppose parts are outrageous, but if it blows your skirt up buy it!

It's a beautiful bike, and would be a fun project, but I've got too much else going on to make it practical.

Happy to share the seller's contact info if anyone else is interested. He is in Oklahoma and has a ton of desirable JDM bikes available.

At this point I think I'm gonna spend the money on a Street Triple RS and focus my motorcycle wrenching efforts on my sadly neglected TDR250.
Wasting time on 2T forums since the dawn of the internet. '89 TDR250, '13 300xcw, '19 690smcr, '56 Porsche 356A

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#14
September 23, 2024, 11:58:41 AM
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