Dead RD400 resurrection

[JBeasty]

Got side tracked trying to find an adapter for the R1 blue spot caliper. I see they are available for the RZ, but not for the RD? I then found Mark's zip file for the adapter in the Speed Shop. I printed the jpg, but it's too big, and it won't let me resize it. I guess I don't know how to play with zip files... 

http://www.2strokeworld.net/forum/index.php?topic=184.0

Does anyone know where I can find an adapter for the RD400, or if there's a way to print out a template so I can attempt to make one?

[m in sc]

that should have the dxf file in it, and its def drawn to scale.. thats the file we used in the laser. you cant just print up the jpeg. aslso, its drawn in mm, will try to convert to inches, so if you are using a cad program or cad reader, be aware of this. ..02

PRINT THIS PDF 1:1 should be good.

https://www.2strokeworld.net/wp-content/uploads/lightweight-rd/forks/adapter1.pdf

[JBeasty]

Once again, Mark to the rescue, saving me from myself 

[m in sc]

cad: Cardboard Aided Design. 

[RDnuTZ]

Hey everyone, new to the forum - 1st post.
So I spent way too much money on this emotional buy. I know it's a POS. I thought I needed a new project...
I've never really done a total restoration on a motorcycle, let alone a 2 stroke, but here goes. Looking at the bike as a whole is overwhelming, so I thought I'd focus on one thing at a time, shelf it, and move on to the next piece. Right now I'm doing the gas tank. So far I've de-rusted it, taken it down to metal, bondo'd the dents, primed and base coated it. I think I'll take off the chambers next.

I was in a similar situation...back in 1995. Found a Chappy Red runner that was all stock but rusty and needed full restoration. Had a title + key too I tore it down to the frame and had blasted and powder coated Silver. Left engine with carbs intact thinking to do last. Bought lots of new parts dreaming of putting it back together as my main rider. Then a couple major house moves and 11 year detour into VMX pushed it to the back burner. Then a major relocation from SoCal to SW CO put it into deep storage for last 5 years. Hoping to finally dig it out and finish the job as NEXT year's Winter project 

I'm sure yours will be done before mine 

[JBeasty]

Hey everyone, new to the forum - 1st post.
So I spent way too much money on this emotional buy. I know it's a POS. I thought I needed a new project...
I've never really done a total restoration on a motorcycle, let alone a 2 stroke, but here goes. Looking at the bike as a whole is overwhelming, so I thought I'd focus on one thing at a time, shelf it, and move on to the next piece. Right now I'm doing the gas tank. So far I've de-rusted it, taken it down to metal, bondo'd the dents, primed and base coated it. I think I'll take off the chambers next.

I was in a similar situation...back in 1995. Found a Chappy Red runner that was all stock but rusty and needed full restoration. Had a title + key too I tore it down to the frame and had blasted and powder coated Silver. Left engine with carbs intact thinking to do last. Bought lots of new parts dreaming of putting it back together as my main rider. Then a couple major house moves and 11 year detour into VMX pushed it to the back burner. Then a major relocation from SoCal to SW CO put it into deep storage for last 5 years. Hoping to finally dig it out and finish the job as NEXT year's Winter project 

I'm sure yours will be done before mine 

I wouldn't bet on it...

[85RZwade]

It's almost time for New Years resolutions!

[pidjones]

It's almost time for New Years resolutions!

And we know how well they are kept.

[m in sc]

spend 30 mins a day on it, and sooner than later it will be done. 

[SoCal250]

spend 30 mins a day on it, and sooner than later it will be done. 

I have a large dry erase whiteboard on my garage wall. On it I have each bike project with a master list of all the tasks that need to be done to complete it. I usually select a couple items from the list every couple days (or each week) to focus on and attack those. As items are completed they get crossed off the list on the whiteboard. It's a great way to track your progress and not get overwhelmed. And as the master project list items get crossed off one by one it helps enforce that you're making progress and the end is achievable. 

[JBeasty]

Wow, look at everybody piling on! Guess I better get to work.
I have made a little progress. Decided on a location for my shock mounts - ~ 1 1/2 inches forward (same distance as the swing arm pivot to the upper shock mount), and ~ 1/2 inch inward so the shocks hang straight. Got the frame and swing arm powder coated. New bearings for the steering stem assembly and all mounted up. Got a call from John Ritter yesterday about my cylinders, head and manifolds. He's trying to talk me into pulling my engine apart again and sending him my crank... 

[TPR5]

Great project ! keep it up ..

[JBeasty]

Got some parts back from John Ritter this weekend! The rust & pitting was so bad he had to go 2mm over on the bore. He's calling the porting "Stage 1 on steroids". He's got my crank now too.
Edit: after looking at the last pic and seeing all the spots, I ran out to the garage to check them more closely. The spots are oil from machining.

[m in sc]

YEAH, THAT LOOKS GREAT.  you should be real happy w the way this turns out. 

[JBeasty]

Made a little more progress. Front forks rebuilt with MikesXS emulators (with lots of help from the wizards on here).

http://www.2strokeworld.net/forum/index.php?topic=3767.45

Also put on some cheapo RFY shocks (temporarily). Crank is on its way, should be here tomorrow or Monday.