1977 Yamaha RD400D custom, NR - BaT - Austin, TX

[SoCal250]

(not mine)
Nice bike with Euro-model bits and spoked wheels

No Reserve: 1977 Yamaha RD400
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1976-yamaha-rd400c-4/

[SoCal250]

Sold for $5,000 on 7/19/22

[1976RD400C]

It seems the big buck bikes have to be untouched US models that are in good running condition. 

[Striker1423]

That was always the case. Chopped and rodded bikes almost never go for the unrestored money.

[pdxjim]

It seems the big buck bikes have to be untouched US models that are in good running condition. 

Or, one of a few very desireable models.  A friend in San Diego recently sold two incomplete H2 rolling chassis for $5k each to a buyer in Japan.