"Money no object" RD400 restomod

[Dvsrd]

Some may already have seen this build, I just saw it on BikeExif. BST carbon fiber wheels and Ohlins fork and shocks. Extremely high budget, I'd say, but still tastefully done.
http://www.bikebound.com/2021/03/23/ultimate-rd/

[The Red Scourge]

I think this one was posted in a 2 stroke facebook group the other week.  I've always been under the impression the term "resto-mod" referred to restoring a bike, but with era-appropriate modifications done.  Maybe I'm wrong, but I've seen a lot of "resto-mod" bikes with 80's-90's components.  Just my thought.

[m in sc]

very very very nicely done.

would have gone with a scotts damper (or similar style) to clean up the look but that's it. beautiful.

[Jspooner]

 

[sav0r]

He has great taste in grips. I use the same ones.

[rodneya]

I think this one was posted in a 2 stroke facebook group the other week.  I've always been under the impression the term "resto-mod" referred to restoring a bike, but with era-appropriate modifications done.  Maybe I'm wrong, but I've seen a lot of "resto-mod" bikes with 80's-90's components.  Just my thought.

Resto-mod is restoring an old vehicle with modern components.
That said, I'm surprised that they did not use USD forks and radial calipers. Those caliper brackets and spiderweb spool things o the swing-arm are the only things I don't really like. The rest of the bike is pretty sweet. Definitely big $ spent

[Czakky]

  260lbs and 78hp. It looks great too.

[RDFL]

IMO, RD's look better with Regular forks. Beautiful bike, great color choice and seat.

[retaRD]

There's nothing about it I don't like. 

In fact, the bike has 17" wheels but it's set up correctly to run them.  I guess that's how things go when you have Harris modifying the frame and making the trees/swinger.   
Usually when 17's are slapped on an RD the bike sits too low and looks 2' longer. 

I love it.

[The Red Scourge]

I think this one was posted in a 2 stroke facebook group the other week.  I've always been under the impression the term "resto-mod" referred to restoring a bike, but with era-appropriate modifications done.  Maybe I'm wrong, but I've seen a lot of "resto-mod" bikes with 80's-90's components.  Just my thought.

Resto-mod is restoring an old vehicle with modern components.
That said, I'm surprised that they did not use USD forks and radial calipers. Those caliper brackets and spiderweb spool things o the swing-arm are the only things I don't really like. The rest of the bike is pretty sweet. Definitely big $ spent

Ah, I stand corrected.

[Gill]

  Some guys know how to pull off a good rebuild. :evil:

[sav0r]

It's probably hard to find USD forks long enough. At least ones with proper performing internals. Who knows what they did chassis wise though?

[Seizer]

I like it a lot. Would love to try a test ride lol.