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Me and my mates all have Kendon lifts:
https://kendonusa.com/collections/stand-up-folding-motorcycle-lifts-and-bike-lift-for-motorbikes
I've had mine for many years now and it has been fantastic. What I really like about it is that you can stand it up vertically when not in use to save space.  It can be hand-cranked or attach an airline to raise it quicker.
They are not cheap but they do come up on the used market from time to time. I got mine used.

Agree with all the above. I was wondering if he added a zero by mistake. For $300 I'd go check it out.

Not mine. Posting says CS3 but I'm pretty sure this is a CS5. Looks like a lot of missing parts and zero info about the bike/title etc. I'd be tempted but not at that price!
https://www.facebook.com/share/17hX3SHNnT/

I would think you'd want to use the RD harness for your build as that will match up with the charging system of the motor. If you go on the Partzilla website and search for the correct year Yamaha RD400 and the Electrical page you'll get a detailed parts fiche with pics of the various components.
https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/yamaha/motorcycle/1976/rd400c/electrical
Hope this is helpful. Another option would be for you to post pics of the parts you can't identify and the forum will chime in. Good luck with build!

If you have complete wiring harnesses for both FZ and RD, I would think the FZ harness would have mostly multi-pin connectors vs the RD which would be mostly bullet connectors. Hope this helps!

I found them useful for setting the correct initial front-end sag. Once that is set to the correct height I don't fiddle with them. Just my 2 cents.

Thank you all for the kind words & compliments! It's taken forever, but in a way that was deliberate so I wouldn't be tempted to rush it and then have to find another project haha. There's some work to be done on the front forks as there is some bad stiction so that's next. You never know but if the planets align and the dates work out in 2026 I would like to make an appearance with it at 2-stroke week. Fingers crossed!

Here's a couple of pics: what I started with and how she turned out

Ready for some road testing! It's been a long journey to get here but I think it's been worth it.

My Swiss Army Knife bike....Yamaha XSR900. Bought it new in 2016 to celebrate our (me & Yamaha) 60th birthday. I strap on some hard bags and take off to the NC mountains when not on the track.

My friend is doing the paintwork for me had some challenges with the tank. After he stripped the paint to prep it he discovered a large area of "filler" which he removed and found a large number of holes. We were mystified as to what could have caused such carnage. In any case, he came up with a clever solution using old Phillips head screws. He cut them flush and welded around them to seal the holes. He then pressure tested the tank before painting. The last pic is right before he applied clear coat.

Body parts are out for painting. Will update when I get them back. Otherwise it's pretty much complete except for a few minor tweaks.

I contacted the seller this morning but he already has a sale pending. He will let me know if it doesn't go through but I'm not hopeful

Not mine, looks clean:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/780036891682445/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A02ff4644-99c4-4de9-98c2-6296c9cdbc3c

I'm somewhat interested as I remember these well from late 60's, but anyone know what parts availability is like nowadays?

Not mine:
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4011989685705696/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Aa2854a50-5e2b-466f-a46d-95a0d0d1a21d

Looks in good shape.

Well, it's been a while but in the end I've decided to keep it and finish the job. Body parts are out for painting. I  also went through the whole surety bond process to get a title in NC and I now have it. That was interesting as it is a custom so License & Theft had to come out and do an inspection. Will post some more pics when I get the painted stuff back.