Hey guys, New to site and new to the RD400 model. Owned many 2 strokes over the years but mostly RZ's and Kawasakis.
Came across this 76 RD and bought of a good friend. Spent most of 2020 spring modifying bike to what I wanted for design to match my RZ350 I restored in 2019.
Updated RD with custom tail I made from aluminum, installed uni pod filters, DG Exhaust, Twin temp gauges. Suspension upgraded with aftermarket piggyback shocks and front upgraded with emulators and R/T springs. Running Pirelli Sport Demon tires front and back. Currently running on premix 32:1 with Belray semi synthetic during break in and will go full synthetic Amsoil shortly.
I painted bike with the same color I used on my 86 RZ which is close to the color Yamaha used on its competition bikes back in late 70's. I had my local graphic shop make me up some decals similar to Kenny Roberts scheme back in that era. Decals were cleared over as final step
Since picture taken I updated RD with TDR Reeds, boost bottle, 15T front sprocket and steering damper. Thanks to John at Economy Cycle for all his help during my build... Great guy and company for parts.
Having so much fun riding this bike... pulls strong and puts smile on this old guys face every time I ride.
Thanks for the space
Paul
Came across this 76 RD and bought of a good friend. Spent most of 2020 spring modifying bike to what I wanted for design to match my RZ350 I restored in 2019.
Updated RD with custom tail I made from aluminum, installed uni pod filters, DG Exhaust, Twin temp gauges. Suspension upgraded with aftermarket piggyback shocks and front upgraded with emulators and R/T springs. Running Pirelli Sport Demon tires front and back. Currently running on premix 32:1 with Belray semi synthetic during break in and will go full synthetic Amsoil shortly.
I painted bike with the same color I used on my 86 RZ which is close to the color Yamaha used on its competition bikes back in late 70's. I had my local graphic shop make me up some decals similar to Kenny Roberts scheme back in that era. Decals were cleared over as final step
Since picture taken I updated RD with TDR Reeds, boost bottle, 15T front sprocket and steering damper. Thanks to John at Economy Cycle for all his help during my build... Great guy and company for parts.
Having so much fun riding this bike... pulls strong and puts smile on this old guys face every time I ride.
Thanks for the space
Paul