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Title: RD400 at Kaplans on E bay
Post by: suey1958 on March 23, 2021, 07:17:54 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1976-Yamaha-Other/363332213956?hash=item5498499cc4%3Ag%3AhmUAAOSwsVtgP4MK&LH_ItemCondition=3000
Title: Re: RD400 at Kaplans on E bay
Post by: Jspooner on March 23, 2021, 11:25:31 PM
It's a sportstuRD
Title: Re: RD400 at Kaplans on E bay
Post by: RDFL on March 24, 2021, 12:59:05 AM
Has one of those let the squirrels know your braking taillights.
Title: Re: RD400 at Kaplans on E bay
Post by: m in sc on March 24, 2021, 08:11:54 AM
at a shop, no title.. and they lost me with the seat and tank.   :whatever:
Title: Re: RD400 at Kaplans on E bay
Post by: Jspooner on March 24, 2021, 08:51:06 AM
Quote from: m in sc on March 24, 2021, 08:11:54 AM
at a shop, no title.. and they lost me with the seat and tank.   :whatever:

What....................you mean you've never heard of a two stroke sportster bobber  :eek:
Title: Re: RD400 at Kaplans on E bay
Post by: suey1958 on March 24, 2021, 09:10:37 AM
He says it's investment quality,...LOL
Title: Re: RD400 at Kaplans on E bay
Post by: m in sc on March 24, 2021, 10:19:48 AM
Quote from: Jspooner on March 24, 2021, 08:51:06 AM
Quote from: m in sc on March 24, 2021, 08:11:54 AM
at a shop, no title.. and they lost me with the seat and tank.   :whatever:

What....................you mean you've never heard of a two stroke sportster bobber  :eek:

i try to forget.  :shocked:
Title: Re: RD400 at Kaplans on E bay
Post by: Greaser Greg on March 24, 2021, 10:39:50 AM
I called a local retired dealer about his collection.  Told me to cal him two days later and he'd let me in to shop.
When I called back he said this Kaplan guy had offered to buy it all.  There were many vintage bikes in various stages of completion and condition.  Everything from rusty "parts" bikes to pristine early cbs and bmws.  About 40 bikes.  The owner said he wanted to check with Kaplan and see if was ok with him if he let me look at a couple of bikes I was interested in.  Never heard back from him and two weeks later they were all gone.  Hauled off to New York to be bastardised and sold to the highest bidder.  Lame.  Dude probably doesn't even ride.
Title: Re: RD400 at Kaplans on E bay
Post by: m in sc on March 24, 2021, 10:44:02 AM
I've met the type.

we have a local guy that does boutique builds, and has a shop with at least one tech i know making like 12 bucks an hour. i've shredded his builds to his face at local bike nights. Pretty from a distance but usually garbage.
Title: Re: RD400 at Kaplans on E bay
Post by: Greaser Greg on March 24, 2021, 10:55:09 AM
 :dawg:
Title: Re: RD400 at Kaplans on E bay
Post by: suey1958 on March 24, 2021, 11:30:11 AM
I don't know but I'm guessing that since it is a museum that he is pretty much tax exempt
Title: Re: RD400 at Kaplans on E bay
Post by: RattlecanResto on March 24, 2021, 03:13:36 PM
Quote from: Greaser Greg on March 24, 2021, 10:39:50 AM
I called a local retired dealer about his collection.  Told me to cal him two days later and he'd let me in to shop.
When I called back he said this Kaplan guy had offered to buy it all.  There were many vintage bikes in various stages of completion and condition.  Everything from rusty "parts" bikes to pristine early cbs and bmws.  About 40 bikes.  The owner said he wanted to check with Kaplan and see if was ok with him if he let me look at a couple of bikes I was interested in.  Never heard back from him and two weeks later they were all gone.  Hauled off to New York to be bastardised and sold to the highest bidder.  Lame.  Dude probably doesn't even ride.

This has happened to me before. Fortunately, I knew the guy who bought them all and he sold me a couple bikes (would not sell the Suzuki Stinger I wanted though :sad:)

Next time, make sure YOUR the guy offering to buy it all...
Title: Re: RD400 at Kaplans on E bay
Post by: SoCal250 on March 24, 2021, 06:08:32 PM
That 400 needs help  :harley:
Title: Re: RD400 at Kaplans on E bay
Post by: RDFL on March 25, 2021, 05:21:56 PM
Aw, come on throw some saddle bags with fringes on it you would be stylin.
Title: Re: RD400 at Kaplans on E bay
Post by: Greaser Greg on March 26, 2021, 02:28:15 PM
Quote from: RattlecanResto on March 24, 2021, 03:13:36 PM
Quote from: Greaser Greg on March 24, 2021, 10:39:50 AM
I called a local retired dealer about his collection.  Told me to cal him two days later and he'd let me in to shop.
When I called back he said this Kaplan guy had offered to buy it all.  There were many vintage bikes in various stages of completion and condition.  Everything from rusty "parts" bikes to pristine early cbs and bmws.  About 40 bikes.  The owner said he wanted to check with Kaplan and see if was ok with him if he let me look at a couple of bikes I was interested in.  Never heard back from him and two weeks later they were all gone.  Hauled off to New York to be bastardised and sold to the highest bidder.  Lame.  Dude probably doesn't even ride.

This has happened to me before. Fortunately, I knew the guy who bought them all and he sold me a couple bikes (would not sell the Suzuki Stinger I wanted though :sad:)

Next time, make sure YOUR the guy offering to buy it all...
I'll be the guy that says, "Sure, you want some parts or a new project for enjoyment, not profit?  Come on by and I'll make you a sweet deal!"
Title: Re: RD400 at Kaplans on E bay
Post by: 1976RD400C on March 26, 2021, 05:28:02 PM
Interesting way to hold the tank on. Imagine that with 21 pounds of gas in it and the whole mess slides back when you hit the throttle and winds up on your lap.
Title: Re: RD400 at Kaplans on E bay
Post by: RDFL on March 28, 2021, 05:47:44 PM
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1981-Yamaha-xv750-virago-/164776047884  Actually doesn't look bad, not something I would be into though.