In 1976, I bought a brand new Yamaha RD400. Loved it, but in '79 was mature enought to know that I was not mature enough to have it in the Kentucky/Tennessee mountains where I planned to move when I got out of the Navy that summer. So, I sold it to a shipmate. Life happened and it wasn't until '04 that I had another motorcycle. I've had mostly GoldWings since, but always longed for another RD. Things like this are hard to find when you are looking for them. Actually doing a search for a TW200, this bike poped up. Like the folks that would prefer a rescue dog over a breeder's choice pure bred, I prefer a project bike. And this is.
1976 Yamaha RD400 in Chappy Red (that will change to Geneva Green). Engine in frame and a roller, plus a bin full of parts. 360+ miles away. Road trip! Picked it up, spent the night with a cousin, and brought it home. Missing are: brake calipers, mufflers, one muffler boot, air cleaner cover (and element), plug leads, rear fender, rear hoop (called a stay in the parts list), tail light and bracket, all signals. Lots in need of repair, too. Seems to have been stored in the dry except the seat pan. Engine turns over, but didn't test compression.
This should keep me out of trouble for a while.
1976 Yamaha RD400 in Chappy Red (that will change to Geneva Green). Engine in frame and a roller, plus a bin full of parts. 360+ miles away. Road trip! Picked it up, spent the night with a cousin, and brought it home. Missing are: brake calipers, mufflers, one muffler boot, air cleaner cover (and element), plug leads, rear fender, rear hoop (called a stay in the parts list), tail light and bracket, all signals. Lots in need of repair, too. Seems to have been stored in the dry except the seat pan. Engine turns over, but didn't test compression.
This should keep me out of trouble for a while.