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RD400E Project Finished!!!
« on: December 16, 2022, 02:40:50 AM »
Finally finished this project! Mahalo to Ed Erlenbach, Ian Halcott, Montgomery Powersports, Cycledelic Customs, Economy Cycle, HVC Cycle, & Super Webco for all the help!!!

R6 front w/ Ohlins cartridge kit & rear reservoir shocks, Ducati brakes, street port, undercut gears, TZ inspired, Fukui Ti chambers, and bits…
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Re: RD400E Project Finished!!!
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2022, 07:30:47 AM »
Congratulations! That is really nice.

Have you ridden it yet?
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Re: RD400E Project Finished!!!
« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2022, 09:16:54 AM »
Wonderful! That's a great looking bike, and I love how restrained you were with the anodized bits. Just a touch here and there is perfect!
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Re: RD400E Project Finished!!!
« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2022, 10:25:43 AM »
very very nicely done. tasteful.  :patriot:

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Re: RD400E Project Finished!!!
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2022, 10:40:02 AM »
Wow, it's beautiful!
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Re: RD400E Project Finished!!!
« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2022, 12:39:50 PM »
Congrats on the finish :clap: Looks awesome. Really nice work!
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Re: RD400E Project Finished!!!
« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2022, 01:03:28 PM »
Very nice work.

 :umm: I'm confused though. Did this start life as a 350 or a 400? 400 internals in 350 engine cases? Was there a specific reason for that?

It is beautifully put together.

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Re: RD400E Project Finished!!!
« Reply #7 on: December 16, 2022, 06:15:49 PM »
Time to ride!  You can get a safety check at Moped Garage: https://www.mopedgaragehawaii.com/

Inspections are Monday through Friday 10:30-10:45 and 2:30-2:45.  If you are in line by 10:45 or 2:45 they will take care of you.  I think a front fender will be required.

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Re: RD400E Project Finished!!!
« Reply #8 on: December 16, 2022, 06:41:15 PM »
Impressive!

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Re: RD400E Project Finished!!!
« Reply #9 on: December 16, 2022, 10:52:49 PM »
Finished? They're never "finished"..................D, Does look sweet though.
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Re: RD400E Project Finished!!!
« Reply #10 on: December 17, 2022, 01:20:19 AM »
Beautiful work  :patriot: :patriot:

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Re: RD400E Project Finished!!!
« Reply #11 on: December 17, 2022, 11:36:54 AM »
Congratulations! That is really nice.

Have you ridden it yet?

Thanks, I have & it handles well. I did all the fab, suspension, & tuning before I broke it down to powder coat & paint.
Engine wise it's still on the first tank so doing more break in runs this week. I went one up rich on the main jets with all the machine work, hopefully all  is well.

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Re: RD400E Project Finished!!!
« Reply #12 on: December 17, 2022, 11:55:08 AM »
Wonderful! That's a great looking bike, and I love how restrained you were with the anodized bits. Just a touch here and there is perfect!

Thanks!  :clap:

Beautiful work  :patriot: :patriot:

Thanks!  :olaf:

Finished? They're never "finished"..................D, Does look sweet though.

 :wink: Appreciate it. I usually get pretty thorough on my builds, but you are correct "no regerts"

Impressive!

Thanks! :vroom:

Time to ride!  You can get a safety check at Moped Garage: https://www.mopedgaragehawaii.com/

Inspections are Monday through Friday 10:30-10:45 and 2:30-2:45.  If you are in line by 10:45 or 2:45 they will take care of you.  I think a front fender will be required.

Aloha, Mike

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Very nice work.

 :umm: I'm confused though. Did this start life as a 350 or a 400? 400 internals in 350 engine cases? Was there a specific reason for that?

It is beautifully put together.

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Congrats on the finish :clap: Looks awesome. Really nice work!

Thank you, I appreciate it!  :thumbs:

Wow, it's beautiful!

Thank you!

very very nicely done. tasteful.  :patriot:

 :patriot: Thanks!


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Re: RD400E Project Finished!!!
« Reply #13 on: December 17, 2022, 09:38:54 PM »
Looks great !!

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Re: RD400E Project Finished!!!
« Reply #14 on: December 19, 2022, 02:37:04 PM »