1977 RD400 Rebuild First Start

1977 Yamaha RD400 Cafe Racer project.
Wilson performance Crankshaft With ProX Rods and bearings
Wiesco Pistons
Wiesco forged clutch basket
Barnett Clutch kit
Boyesen Dual stage reed valves
Mild porting
Vintagebrake.com Caliper and seals
Avon Tires
Giuliari Custom Seat
K&N two into one filter
Bell Ray SI injector oil
Bell Ray Gear Saver crankcase oil
DG Chambers

[@mehmetmutluoglu1542]

Heeelll Yeah....A great bike, a bike that is a real bike. Low clip-on handle bars look soooo sharp on these vintage nakeds. All the best.

[@TheDustinlangston]

Thank you!

[@vonSnook]

It's alive !!!! They rejoice . (yea ) ?

[@vonSnook]

Mr. Langston;
Hope you don't mind me asking but, how tall are you ? The reason I ask is I'm
building a RD400 and, when I sit on it (with both feet on the ground) I'm on my
tippy toes. That's after cutting 3" out of the stk. seat. I'm useing 13"shocks (mounting point
to mounting point) how long are you'rs ?

[@TheDustinlangston]

vonSnook, I'm 6'2". I believe mine are 13" as well. I've got the RD dialed in nicely since this video.

[@TheDustinlangston]

vonSnook, here it is in its current state of tune-
th-cam.com/video/aL0TXxVtspk/w-d-xo.html

[@vonSnook]

All you-all need to check-out that link .
Dustin and his bike "hot-footen" it thru the Ozarks
with his buds. Impressive , (got to go get my oxygen mask
so I can catch my breath).

[@AimlessMoto]

whats your cylinder to piston gap?

[@TheDustinlangston]

AimlessMoto, squish? I'm not sure. The bike runs fantastic now that it's dialed in.