Awesome vlog and job...bike is mint....sounds good.....looks like it'll ride good, when warmed up....(miss my RD350.L.C.).....with microns....respect...
First look at this ain't read any comments..I love the colour and detail..it looks like a 400 E to me as I have had 4 and this does sound right the way I hear it sounding a little choked but when it comes off that'll be a great smoker he's telling about when the power comes in etc..5 to 7 sounds interesting cuz most of mine were 6 right past the red...I do understand how people tune to their particular rev range but still it sounds absolutely right looks too....well done that man...
I can't stop staring at this bike in my garage now.. once the rain clears, I'll get you a real test ride video Again, BIG thanks for all of the help with this project.
Cameron : we just got another 7 inches snow in Boulder CO. I am FuK%ed. 74 Rd was out Monday when 60. Blammo. 2 Degrees. Gotta wait. Cheers on the bike.
Nice work! I just got myself a Canadian GT750 M model and I had to see some of your older videos as I'm now balls deep in the motor. Way more complex than the RD350 I built haha.
I rode my friends RD350LC track bike for a long time. Expansion box, jet work, ports polished, sprocket job etc. Few bikes could touch me but you had to know how to ride otherwise it would dump you.
Something about RD400's... I've been longing for one since the day I foolishly sold my 77 D model, but who knows what would have became of it or me had I refused to let it go? Probably would have it sitting with all the nice suspension and mild performance mods inside an expanded heated carage with other treasures because where there's a need there's the incentive to achieve it, right? Not the other way around like people who think sacraficing getting what they want until they can spare the time and investment and die never living their dreams... ( Ha! just about 19 hours ago, I had fb messaged someone whom I believe is the guy who I reluctantly sold mine to. He had layed it down within a year and I sent a message asking if it is him, and asked what ever happened to it? Never know... It could very well be sitting in a corner of his parent's garage still? ) Enjoyed the 78' resto.. I could tell it's a little hard to put your heart into a resto and watch them go with their happy owners... I used to have to see mine pass by daily attempting a feeble wheelie.. every day. And then it turned completely flourescent dayglo yellow... LOL... Ride safe!
myh uncle called thme "Rapid Death 400's"...yeah blew his VF honda 750's doors off.....didn't stand a chance, niether did the the KZ GPZ 500...the only thing that could touch it was the Kawasaki triple 750....
@@MotorcyclesandArt In a recent video you mentioned being burned out on bike restos and needed to concentrate on other things. Are you now devoting your time to getting ready for the salt flats?
To this day i regret only riding a kawasaki triple during this era,these rd bikes were superior machines
My first street bike when I was 16 was a 78 RD 400 same color as that!
Such an iconic bike. 2 strokes, back when America was free :)
Two strokes = freedom
Awesome vlog and job...bike is mint....sounds good.....looks like it'll ride good, when warmed up....(miss my RD350.L.C.).....with microns....respect...
Fun video there. Nice to see the happy owner appreciating the hard work.
Loads of memories.
That was great work mate, I wish I could find someone in Australia to do that to mine
Fly me to ypur house and I will.
First look at this ain't read any comments..I love the colour and detail..it looks like a 400 E to me as I have had 4 and this does sound right the way I hear it sounding a little choked but when it comes off that'll be a great smoker he's telling about when the power comes in etc..5 to 7 sounds interesting cuz most of mine were 6 right past the red...I do understand how people tune to their particular rev range but still it sounds absolutely right looks too....well done that man...
That motor even just sounds like a good time.
Buy an RD400, get free grins for life. I absolutely loved mine, all four of them!
I can't stop staring at this bike in my garage now.. once the rain clears, I'll get you a real test ride video
Again, BIG thanks for all of the help with this project.
Hell yeah buddy!
Cameron : we just got another 7 inches snow in Boulder CO. I am FuK%ed. 74 Rd was out Monday when 60. Blammo. 2 Degrees. Gotta wait. Cheers on the bike.
Had one. Fast and dangerous.
Sold it to a friend and he rode it up a Volkswagen . He was ok, not hurt.
Must be a great feeling to get that reaction from you customers.
Perfect vid for morning coffee, cheers dude!
Hell yeah! Enjoy!
Whoa good find!😊
Gorgeous bike.
Beautiful
Nice work! Great bike.
Fantastic
Always dig the videos. I was having thoughts about selling my 77 rd400 but not anymore! Just have to finish I few other bikes first.
My rd400 first 3 gears were in the air that thing pulled to 10500 every gear.
Goes like snot!😊
Nice work! I just got myself a Canadian GT750 M model and I had to see some of your older videos as I'm now balls deep in the motor. Way more complex than the RD350 I built haha.
Oh Yeah...hell yeah...😆..
👏👀🤙Nice work man. That M-37 💖is my dream truck! Sick brother
Yes Sir! Mine too. Had to pounce on it when I had the chance
Maquinaaaa!!!
I rode my friends RD350LC track bike for a long time. Expansion box, jet work, ports polished, sprocket job etc. Few bikes could touch me but you had to know how to ride otherwise it would dump you.
Dem Ozie Sheppeards are some Buttis!!
spent 5 yrs on my red one...should never have sold it !! $ 1085.00 new out the door
Something about RD400's... I've been longing for one since the day I foolishly sold my 77 D model, but who knows what would have became of it or me had I refused to let it go? Probably would have it sitting with all the nice suspension and mild performance mods inside an expanded heated carage with other treasures because where there's a need there's the incentive to achieve it, right? Not the other way around like people who think sacraficing getting what they want until they can spare the time and investment and die never living their dreams... ( Ha! just about 19 hours ago, I had fb messaged someone whom I believe is the guy who I reluctantly sold mine to. He had layed it down within a year and I sent a message asking if it is him, and asked what ever happened to it? Never know... It could very well be sitting in a corner of his parent's garage still? ) Enjoyed the 78' resto.. I could tell it's a little hard to put your heart into a resto and watch them go with their happy owners... I used to have to see mine pass by daily attempting a feeble wheelie.. every day. And then it turned completely flourescent dayglo yellow... LOL... Ride safe!
looks like a 78 with bassani pipes!
Awesome bike. Sounds a bit fat though
Wow what a wheelie🥴
in the day, lower the bars and add rear set shifters...
With just a shirt on? One born every minute.
I had a 400e back in 81 paid £200 lol
myh uncle called thme "Rapid Death 400's"...yeah blew his VF honda 750's doors off.....didn't stand a chance, niether did the the KZ GPZ 500...the only thing that could touch it was the Kawasaki triple 750....
Is that your truck with the bikes in the back? More bike projects? Also........ where's the 'Stang?
Not my bikes. Pretty ones though!! The mustang turned into a 4x4 truck.
@@MotorcyclesandArt In a recent video you mentioned being burned out on bike restos and needed to concentrate on other things. Are you now devoting your time to getting ready for the salt flats?
How much does it cost such bike in US ?
More than anywhere else
That's not tuned right It's running like shit If it's tuned right it'll start first kick I've owned heaps of them & worked as a Yamaha mechanic