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Just when I was giving my thoughts, the power went off just long enough to shut the computer down.

I think it could be pretty nice, if you could build or buy a nice cover for the battery that would make a big difference. Then maybe put a nice low seat on it. Just my opinions but it's a good find.

Richard

I have the stock battery cover.
Plans, short term:
Seat
Bars
tires
Paint
forward controls
Little stuff like a derby cover, loose the geeky Live to Ride points cover

If I have it long enough it might get a more radical treatment which would no doubt have a 60s chopper flair, for sure loose the dorky wheels for some spokes. I never like the FX back fenders much either. Also the narrowglide is really tweaky, needs a brace, back brake was a rattling pos on these bikes..
Maybe I should just pull the engine and can the rest of the bike, maybe keep the frame and hardtail it.

funny you mention picking up a bike, i just picked up one of these babys for free!! 1977 yamaha rd400 2 stroke and its all there except the rear fender and rear lights and a battery.

Originally Posted by gassersrule_196

funny you mention picking up a bike, i just picked up one of these babys for free!! 1977 yamaha rd400 2 stroke and its all there except the rear fender and rear lights and a battery.

I can see a cool little bobber bike there. Is it called a Ram Air or something like that?

Originally Posted by gassersrule_196

funny you mention picking up a bike, i just picked up one of these babys for free!! 1977 yamaha rd400 2 stroke and its all there except the rear fender and rear lights and a battery.

Funny you should mention picking up a RD400. I bought one new. It was maybe the nicest riding and handling bike I ever owned. Also had a RD350 that I made into a cafe racer. I think the designation on it was S2a. Currently riding a '82 Honda XR500L. Love the sound of the big 4-stroke thumpers. By the way, I don't know if you saw my roadster project. I tagged it onto the Jets/Funnys at Firebird thread. Take a look and tell me what you think. Richard.

Originally Posted by gassersrule_196

funny you mention picking up a bike, i just picked up one of these babys for free!! 1977 yamaha rd400 2 stroke and its all there except the rear fender and rear lights and a battery.

I bought a 78 RD brand new for $1300. Very quick and handled great. I almost bought a Daytona on Ebay last week.

Originally Posted by dmw56

I bought a 78 RD brand new for $1300. Very quick and handled great. I almost bought a Daytona on Ebay last week.

hey those daytonas were neat they have the fin scoops