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I just built a new wire wheel for my RD400.  It wasn't that hard to do once I figured it out.  +1 on getting the right tool for the nipples and using the motorcycle as the "stand".  I'm a tool junkie, so I bought a stand, spoke tool and spoke torque wrench.

Rob

I gave up on the OEM condenser and bought individual ones from Autozone.  This resolved my spark problem on multiple RD400s I've own.

Rob

It was a great time. I always like hanging out with Chuck. I always learn something. We also rode to Columbus GA to see "rustyrd" and his 350 (Very cool and great guy) and hand some BBQ.
I have no fabricator skills and am no mechanic. Chuck transformed this bike for me like I never could have.
Glad I met him.

You guys were about 30 minutes from me.  I'm in Opelika, AL right now during the Covid-19 pandemic where I've been working remotely on our tree farm since March.

Rob

I use Oury grips whenever possible.  They are softer than other grips and larger diameter on the outside, std 7/8" diameter on the inside. 

Rob

I sent Sakis a message via Facebook when I received that email letting know his email may have been hacked.  He's aware.

Rob

Cuisinart with built in grinder for me that grinds the beans I get from Independence Coffee Company in Texas.  I like flavored coffees and since finding this vanilla bean coffee that doesn't clog up the coffee maker, we've stuck with it for many years now.  I have a french press I used to take on camp-outs when I was a Scoutmaster.  Maybe I'll switch back to it one day, who knows.

Rob

It looks great.

Rob

What forks did you use on this project?

Rob

Somehow I missed that.  Thanks.

Rob

Can any one of you provide me the numbers stamped into the wheel bearings for the following models?

RD350 - front wheel.  P/Ns 93306-30317-00 and 93306-30302-00
RD400 - rear wheel.  P/N 93306-30317-00

I don't have any bearings to look at right now and searching online for clear enough pictures has been pretty fruitless.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Rob

Thanks.  Various motocross and motorcycle wheel websites are saying to torque between 30 and 48 in-lbs.  My RD350 manual is in storage, so I was hoping there would be info in the manual, but maybe not.

Rob

I know there's a spec for torquing the spokes, I'm just trying to find out what it is. I would think it would be in the manual, but I don't have one for an RD350 handy (mine's buried in storage).

Rob

What is the torque spec for RD350 spoked wheel spokes?

Rob

I run C12 in my racing RD400 (and my VW Super Beetle from time to time).  I guess I'm lucky, I have a VP gas station a couple of miles from me that stocks what I want, and our local farm/coop is a VP dealer and always has C12 in stock.  For a stock RD, I run premium and keep the carbs drained.

Rob

I have all my cars/RV with Progressive.  Had to switch to GEICO for the motorcycles, as Progressive increased my insurance by 50% in one year.  No wrecks, no tickets.  Go figure.

Rob