Awesome. I found Chuck on Craig's List when I lived in Los Gatos around 15 years ago. I had just bought a basket case 1976 RD400 and it seized on the 1st ride. When I got it back, it was like a brand new bike. I could not believe how nice it looked and how perfect it ran. I turned on a friend and my brother to Chuck, and he resto'd my Bro's Daytona. He won 1st place in the bikes show he entered it in, two years running.
Love it ❤. My first bike purchased while Stationed at Pease AFB early 80s . Pretty sure original owner stationed at base went on to purchase a Kawasaki H2 ... Nevertheless, I learned to respect motorcycles after I crashed it !!! Please Note : Never Ever underestimate the power of a TwoStroke !!! 😢
After more drive off the corners, I used ported F model cylinders in my tricked out super sport RD400 track bike. It was so perfect to race at Sears Point, but they blow up. The liquid cooled RZ350 was just plain better all around.
Cool video Michael. Hopefully you still have this bike. I met Chuck in 2015 when he put together a small two stroke ride to Alice's restaurant. th-cam.com/video/2rozJw0AbbQ/w-d-xo.html It was a fun ride and get together.
That's COOL !! I found mind in an airplane hanger all beat up and in a ton of parts and they were about to throw it in the trash. Back in the day me and my friends use to ride our old RD s every where man I miss it.
The RD400 was my "dream bike" in the late 1970s when I was a teenager. I got to ride one, but never owned one.
Awesome. I found Chuck on Craig's List when I lived in Los Gatos around 15 years ago. I had just bought a basket case 1976 RD400 and it seized on the 1st ride. When I got it back, it was like a brand new bike. I could not believe how nice it looked and how perfect it ran. I turned on a friend and my brother to Chuck, and he resto'd my Bro's Daytona. He won 1st place in the bikes show he entered it in, two years running.
Super Cool. Chuck's a great guy and has rebuilt two bikes for me - thanks for the comment.
Love it ❤. My first bike purchased while Stationed at Pease AFB early 80s . Pretty sure original owner stationed at base went on to purchase a Kawasaki H2 ... Nevertheless, I learned to respect motorcycles after I crashed it !!! Please Note : Never Ever underestimate the power of a TwoStroke !!! 😢
Beautiful.....I had the 79 when I was 19, I'm 53 now and I still miss that bike.
Its a great bike. I bought it b/c I had a poster in my room. Parents would never let me get a bike when I was young.
After more drive off the corners, I used ported F model cylinders in my tricked out super sport RD400 track bike. It was so perfect to race at Sears Point, but they blow up. The liquid cooled RZ350 was just plain better all around.
My very first bike, when I was 16 (1978), was a Yamaha 200 Electric. I sure miss that lil girl!!!
I know, I was 16 and the poster was on my wall. Couldn't afford it until now. :)
Amazing bike, this thing ran even with no battery!
Cool video Im from India And I own A 1990 yamaha Rx100. Just 100cc But I am happy
Sweet enjoy it!
Cool video Michael. Hopefully you still have this bike. I met Chuck in 2015 when he put together a small two stroke ride to Alice's restaurant. th-cam.com/video/2rozJw0AbbQ/w-d-xo.html It was a fun ride and get together.
I used to work with Chuck at Mercedes Benz in San Jose
those look so good with dg pipes
for sure...
Cool video !!!! I got a 79 Daytona which I work on from time to time its not as nice as that one .
This one was purchased from the original owner... its a badass bike... Instantly takes you back to the old days...
That's COOL !! I found mind in an airplane hanger all beat up and in a ton of parts and they were about to throw it in the trash. Back in the day me and my friends use to ride our old RD s every where man I miss it.
I know, I had an RD 250 along with this bike and it just took me back in time - lit up the road.
Nice Job Michael Mines not as nice as yours but all original and only 8,265 miles awesome machines! :)
That's awesome! Its a fun bike isn't it?
Yes it is Michael Have a few RD's and one RZ 500 a whole different animal!!
It sure is - incredible!
Great video! Is Ken still doing work on RD's?
Yes, you can look him up at For Play Racing in Los Gatos, or msg me I can send his info..
The real ride video is very barely visible
They dont have points the have electronic ignition
HOW DOES ONE CONTACT CHUCK?
Send me an email at accorsistudios@gmail.com, I'll put you in touch with him.