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Yes, I saw that in the Diagram, Does that go between the washer and the bushing. Then only the play will get reduced.

I am in the process of building a 1979 RD400 Daytona Special.  After replacing the swing arm Bushings, I noticed that the swing arm can be moved from side to side about 0.5 to 1 mm.  It is not sloppy loose, but I can move one side to other easily by hand.  Looks like the Two bushings + The spacer length > swing Arm with Brass Bushing. Is this Normal, or what kind of spacer you guys put to remove the side way movement.

FINE looking motorcycle; well done, sir 

Thank you

1976 RD400 Built at Corona Time.
Head Volume Corrected, Head O Ringed & Doweled. YZ125 Reed and RZ350 Cross Over.
Whole Painting, Decal has been Pin-striped and Seat Stitched by me to keep low on Budget.
Also added extra packing in the Muffler to dampen the Noise.
Dave F Mod has been done, running very good with 32.5 Pilot,220 Main and 4th on the Needle.

I've even considered dilling and tapping mine.

Considering this option. Or go to the Welder and have a stopper tig welded to stop the extra turn.

Don't know how he miss the Chain Cover

Maybe take a look if they are damaged - lower triple and bottom of the stem.

Yes, bottom of the stem, stopper is damaged, allowing the handlebar turn too much.

Hi All,
Does RD400 has stock Steering Damper like RD350, My Handle is kind of turning too much and touching to the tank.
Buying aftermarket are only are the options ?

Use the oem gasket between the cylinder and the exhaust flange and red high temp silicone where the pipe slides into the flange.

OEM Gasket could be used because Diameter is smaller than the DG.

 

Hi All,
Where can I Buy the exhaust gasket for DG Pipes (RD400)

Update :

Found the issue. It is the rear wheel wobbling. Looks like a worn out bearing, need to dismantle today and update.

Dismantled the front end again and Checked the Wheel bearing, Looks good. Tripple tree also checked, bit tight it was. Will check the Swing arm and get back to you.
Thanks Mark

Hi All,

Got an RD400 from a friend. I find the front end is wobbly while riding, specially when applying rear brake. It has HVC golden color fork pipes which is rebuilt by a mechanic he said. I dismantled the fork and re assembled with new fork oil (nothing seems to be wrong) and the situation is same. May I know where to look. Could not figure out if it is the Tripple Tree. any help is much appreciated.

I just bought a pair.  

i probably bought them 3-4 ? years ago.  beats me. I'll just go regular from here out.