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#1
(not mine)
@ m in sc - do you know this bike? It's local to you

1984 Yamaha RZ350
https://iconicmotorbikeauctions.com/auction/1984-yamaha-rz350-3/
#2
(not mine) This would be so cool to cruise around town and down PCH! It's not too far from me.
Almost looks like something you would need a red & white striped tophat and white gloves to drive :dawg:

20-Years-Owned 1958 Messerschmitt KR201
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1958-messerschmitt-kr201/
Powered by an air-cooled Fichtel & Sachs 191cc two-stroke single
#3
Race Discussions / Re: 2024 MotoGP - BMW coming?
March 21, 2024, 12:09:18 AM
BMW joining the grid in 2027?
#4
General Chatter / Re: Garage dog
March 21, 2024, 12:05:54 AM
My condolences Dennis :sad: It's always difficult losing a pet best friend.
#5
Boy, that's rough.
I'm going to pass. Everyone knows the red ones are faster! :wink:
#6
Turning Wrenches / Re: Rear Sprocket info needed
March 20, 2024, 03:53:25 PM
Quote from: Joe6v6 on March 20, 2024, 01:52:19 PM
Quote from: m in sc on March 20, 2024, 11:32:23 AMalso remember.. the large axle nut is on the opposite side from 350 to 400. so it -may- have a 350 swing arm in it as well.
The swing arm, where ever it came from was lengthened 3" so I didnt want that. I found a nice one on Ebay.  . 
If you purchased a replacement swingarm did you get one for a 400 or a 350? As Mark pointed out, the axle slots are different between the two to accommodate the different wheel collar diameters. If you have a RD350 wheel, which it seems you do, you'll need an arm designed for the 350. (or you'll need to fab up some custom collars to make it work with a 400 arm).
RD350: wider L axle slot
RD400: wider R axle slot (and the arm is about 1" longer than the 350)

Post up some photos of what your working with. :thumbs:
#7
Turning Wrenches / Re: Rear Sprocket info needed
March 20, 2024, 12:03:50 PM
Quote from: 1976RD400C on March 20, 2024, 06:59:46 AMBoth my 2 1976 RD400s have a serial number 1A1-00****   :umm:
Sorry, you're correct. First digit after the dash is a 0 on '76 model 400s. It's a 1 on first year 250s & 350s.
I'll correct my previous post
#8
Ducati is locking up riders for next season already. They previously announced that Bagnaia had signed a contract for 2025 & 2026. Well now they've signed Aldeguer to a 2-year deal starting next season.
https://www.roadracingworld.com/news/motogp-ducati-signs-aldeguer-for-2025-and-beyond/
#9
Show Off / Re: Whats in my garage
March 19, 2024, 10:35:21 PM
quagmire-giggity.gif
#10
Turning Wrenches / Re: Rear Sprocket info needed
March 19, 2024, 10:30:33 PM
All RD400s were disc brake rear, whether cast wheels or spoked. The 400 did come with spoked wheels in some markets, however the drum rear was never a factory option in any market on the 400. (I have never seen a stock RD400 with a drum in back regardless of country of origin.)

The brake shoe part description at Mike's XS is an error because it lists the shoes as fitting RD400C, RD400D and RD400E. It will not fit any of those models on a factory original bike.

@Joe6v6 if you're unsure of the year of your bike, if your frame and engine numbers begin with 1A1-30xxxx or 1A1-31xxxx it's '77 RD400D. (If 1A1-0xxxxx it's a '76 RD400C)
#11
Mark, too fancy of a place to get donuts? :homer: Enjoy the trip
#12
Turning Wrenches / Re: Stator question
March 19, 2024, 12:41:15 PM
The stator issue is resolved! Extremely happy with the service, communication, and support I got from RM Stator. They're a great company and I highly recommend them! :thumbs: Their stators come with a 2-year warranty.
Support timeline:
   -Reported the issue to them on a Thursday, and Friday they provided an RMA # and I supplied additional details, test results, and photos as requested.
   -Saturday morning they confirmed the unit was defective and that they would be shipping a warranty replacement unit on the next business day.
   -Monday the part shipped from Coaticook, QC, Canada by FedEx.
   -Wednesday at noon the new part arrived at my house.
They provided daily status updates each morning by email, including Sat & Sun mornings. Pretty unheard of in business today.

I'll post a follow up in the 4-stroke section for this particular bike.
#13
Turning Wrenches / Re: Rear Sprocket info needed
March 18, 2024, 10:14:06 PM
Rear spoked wheel with drum is not stock for a RD400.
Sounds like your rear wheel is from a RD350. Here's a sprocket diagram from JT
JTR848.png

Not sure what shoes you got for a RD400 as they all came with rear disc so only used pads, not shoes. :umm:
#15
Turning Wrenches / Re: Ears and Bucket 75 RD350
March 17, 2024, 04:44:39 PM
Looks great Tim! Nice work :thumbs: