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Corki framed special...

Ported heads...

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Someone should rescue these.  A pair of 1970's in Las Vegas.  $2000.


I would love a set of 1970 tins.

I saw one that was running around the pits at NJMSP a few years ago.  Those suckers are absolutely ear splitting.

Tempting.  Even after rebuilding/rebushing my last gen MC rearsets they are just ok. 

Regarding the rearset interference.... If you have a torch and vise, they can be bent.
The easy way is to use an RZ kick lever.  It's plug and play.

You have *got* to look at charging voltage and generator brushes.  In the past my R5 would die on the road, the battery was slow draining.  You need to maintain a full charge to run well.

As far as I could tell, there weren't good instructions ever published.  Nick *did* (for some reason) publish "European RD400" docs, which may help.  Also, they aren't that complicated so like Mark said...

http://vintagesmoke.com/vsmedia/European-Australian-RD400-Dyna-Instructions-05.05.13.doc

Also it's been discussed here a few times...
https://www.2strokeworld.net/forum/index.php?topic=2562.0

I am old enough to remember when Panteras were new.  The ads in the car magazines had them listed at $11,250 MSRP if I recall cor.

Regarding front drum brakes, I also had an older front drum Enfield when I got my R5, so was already trained in braking anticipation.



On the R5, a new set of shoes and proper setup ( you can have them professionally done but I haven't) and they work pretty good, again braking anticipation is key.

When bits are polished and rechromed, it sure looks koool...

I ruined my originals by trying to "polish".  Ended up with Buchannons stainless and they look fantastic ten years after Sandy...

Regarding pistons, I got my R5 in 2007 and finding pistons and rings back then was a big chore.
Along came and HVC and Wossner with options.  Seems like after that, hoarders began making NOS Yamaha pistons sets "available" at reasonable prices.

I happen to have HVC's +.75 repops in mine since the last rebuild and have >3000 miles on them (knock wood).  I also put a six speed trans in at that time but continue to enjoy the piston port motor.

Ed

Finally ready for spring.   Saw a window today for garage time.
All set, I was dying to fire it up but the pipe sealant needs a day to set up.
Spit polished, battery charged, oil changed, heads torqued, aluminum polished, carb leak resolved, pipes repaired and painted.

Jim FYI, your RD is on the daily "ending auctions" email splash page that I get...
Good luck theres lots of room to run today.

Ed