Thanks for the vid . I still have the Daytona I bought new in '79 ! It sat for a long time in the garage before I got it resurrected a few years ago . It's still just under 6000 miles with original pipes .Always a fun ride .
Ive owned and ridden Many Two Stroke bikes. It's refreshing to see someone give the bike true Respect. That bike truly Scares You! I ca! hear it in your throttle hand. If you haven't already you should ride the H-1 and H-2 from Kawasaki... Enjoy...
nice bike. i took a ride on one in 1975. powerband was so crazy. the front end just floated up. my cb450 felt so big and slow compared to this bike. enjoy.
We rode with 'em back in the day, but they had to stay at the back of the pack if in a group. Like having a city bus in front of you . But that looks like fun.
I'm looking for an 400 engine to swap into a 01 - 06 Yammy R6 frame. It's gonna be a killer strong build with the HVVC heads (I think thats what they are called) Hottest porting I can run on the street, JL pipes, CDI ignition, 34 mm mikuni squarebores etc.. You can pick up R6s with blown engines for less than $1500 here all day. But I love my classic 2T's , but I know the standard frame has all the rigidity of a noodle, the suspension ain't great (gonna rebuild and Ohlins kit all the shocks on the R6, so why not address those shortcomings in one fell swoop and have a bike which sounds and smells wicked and goes around corners like a modern bike?
@@alanunruh7310 Make that four, after I stumbled across a rough 400E project a few months back. It will take some work but is matching numbers and means I can now do one in yellow as well as white.
That's one thing I have a hard to adjusting to on my ke 100 the way you gotta slip the clutch slightly on this old bikes they just do pull like newer ones I my first bike was built klx 125 for track use. I Rhode it on the trails and back a rodes the kid before I had it raced it.
I had a few of these back in the day. I reckon it sounds a bit lean on the needle. Also it sounds like it has a lot of piston slap on the overrun. It might need new pistons or maybe a rebore.
Joe Nevarez hey, there are plenty of paved roads in IOWA. We know how to ride on paved and unpaved roads and can run 4 strokes, 2 strokes and rotary’s to full potential. We can race anything ON anything and love to throw on turbo’s, superchargers and nitrous just for fun. We GOT THE BEST OF ALL WORLDS!!
Nice bike. Still has the oem pipes on it. I've been looking for one of those for 20 years. Found several, not a single one had the original pipes, and they are impossible to find. It is VERY easy to stall a 2 stroke taking off in second gear. 2 strokes make most of their power near redline, and have very little down low. Even if first you need to rev them a little to get going. That one sounds like it is not tuned quite right. I had a chance to buy a brand new Daytona Special back in 1980, instead I bought a Suzuki GS450L. I'm still kicking myself over that one
I used to own one of these and this video brings back so many memories. Sounds exactly like mine ! Looks like your front forks are a little tweeked. Thanks for sharing !!
Tony Reynolds..............I had one too back in 82 when I was 18. I put expansion chambers, jetted the carbs, K & N filters, dropped handle bars, rear sets and some Pirelli Phantoms. I took the indicators off and it was race ready. That bike flew! A nice cool day with the tires nice and warmed up and you GOLD baby. :) Cheers bud
Johnnywhamo Its a gr8 bike bud,I weelied that many times lol. I put a deposit on a new 1980 model then backed out when I heard the 350 lc was coming out in '81. I waited a year for them to get the kinks out and bought a new '82 350lc. what a rocket!Flipped a 83 RZ350 while doing a wheelie on the hiway. Then in 84 bought the RZ 350 and in 85 the RZ500. It's in the profile pic opposite the hog lol. I hope you still ride.
Dragan M.............Hey bud, yes I ended up getting a 350lc as well. You had the 500! If I'm not mistaken those things are going for a fortune if you can find one. They were track ready out of the box pretty much. Unfortunately I'm not riding but it's not out of the question. Insurance is getting ridiculous though, they want a fortune.
I used to have an RD400 back in my college days, 1978, with 2 Bassani expansion chambers, and I used to ride it past the redline in every one of the 6 gears, how much fun and adrenaline.... I thought that I could relive some of those moments watching your video, Big Bummer, you my friend drive slower than my great grandmother. not fun. naaaah.
I see you trying to start this. Really exerting energy! (Seriously, put your foot on the kick starter, and let gravity take over.) Easiest engine to kick over. Well, the RZ 350 may be close. Once, with a warm engine, I was able to put my feet as far forward as I could, push back and pop the clutch. Fired up, and my feet never moved. I wish I still had that 79 Daytona Special! Oh, someone got to you. The Daytona Special only had 1 head. 76 through 78 had 2 heads. Is there a tube between the rubber boots on the intake? Another feature of the Daytona. It was a boost bottle setup, but using the other cylinder, instead of a bottle. And, please get some expansion chambers! Chambers and Boyesen type reeds will DOUBLE your HP. Above 5K, HANG ON! steve
In Argentina back in early 80's theese motorcycles were called "The White Death". Many users lost their lives riding them. Too much power and very light weight, and of course the human factor of unexperienced riders of the time.
Fabrizio, lo que comentas es mas o menos cierto, no era demasiado poder" , 40 cv, son buenos pero no una exageraciòn...el tema era que como dices era liviana y media bruta".... pero habia otros factores q provocaban accidentes, he leìdo muchos estùpidos que se regocijan en ese maldito apodo" ( sin haber tenido una) como si fuera gracioso o se tratara de una super turbo moto",,,,,,,, las cubiertas no eran de lo mejor y los frenos no tenìan potencia dosificable, especialmente el de atràs que bloqueaba y lo peor de lo peor, los discos eran de acero inoxidable....sin agujeros, se recalentaban, las pastillas no mordìan, el agua hacia de pelicula, y otra cosa, el motor era desparejo y normal hasta llegar a las 7 mil y pico, luego se disparaba de golpe....todo esto lo se porque fui dueño de una de estas en el año 1982.....saludos!, Hugo (Rosario)
@@mariadeorozco3375 Tiene bién merecido el apodo. Conozco tipos de 50 años que la tuvieron de pibes en los 80's y lo corroboran, la moto era una patada en la nuca en todo sentido. Mucha potencia.
Had one in early 80s... but I revved the shit out of it (being 16!) so had to rebuild the top end -- the mechanic had to use 125cc pistons and rods. Too bad, had to leave it behind when moved!
wring that thing out, my first i ported the shit out of it had pipes i shifted a 13000 rpm, my 2nd one had a tz250 lower end and gear box that one was insane wicked scary fast. shifted it at 17000 rpm
I honestly didn't think this video was going to get 100 views let alone several thousand. The bike wasn't totally jetted correctly, was just a quick warm up run. next time I'll run her flat out just for you :)
140 main jets you only use the main jets when you have the throttle fully open. Try running it up to 7k rpm and understand the "power band" that characterises 2-strokes. I owned one of these, your handlebar mount is bent and you'll never "Get" this bike riding along straight roads. Find some mountains. Otherwise good vid, cool bike.
Bike looks nice nice but is there something tweaked or twisted in the front end? It looks as if the handlebars have a bit of a rightward bias, suggesting the forks aren't quite right. Or is that just an optical illusion?
+Blackfinity1 forks are straight, however the right handlebar mount bushing let loose cocking the handlebars, got another set of bushings ready to install.
Im not suprised for one Jeff looks like a pretty big boy. Not sure what quarter miles times the rd400 got but Im sure it was fast for a 350-400 bike and the ducati probalby slow for 750 known more for its handling. My friend who always snapped the throttle had a hard time keeping the front wheel down so perhaps a more expericed rider would have done better. The trouble with 2 strokes is they always feel quicker because of the narrow power band but disapointing quarter mile times......Unless a kawi 750 triple
A bit of piston slap is quite normal. This engine sounds like it is in good condition. The 500cc three cylinder Kawasaki usually has much louder piston slap than this on the overrun. 😮
Quiero una..!!!! le pondria carburador comunicante y para que no suene gorda en las mañanas le pondria un presurizador de aire en el carburador para que encienda del patada
Had one myself, built by Erv Kanmoto, remember Freddy Spencer, set a lap record at Lugana Seca, at 123mph. I've owned a 84 Rz-350, 71 r-5 ,74 rd-350, & every year of Honda 400/450 Hawks, sorry but the 83 450 was faster than a Daytona Special except for the Rz-350!!!!
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Don't you love that exhaust note! It's intoxicating!
My 1st bike! Start-up put a big smile on my face ...and took me back. Thanks!
Thanks for letting me ride along. Reminded me of an RD350 I rode in San Diego in the mid 70's.
Thanks for the vid . I still have the Daytona I bought new in '79 ! It sat for a long time in the garage before I got it resurrected a few years ago . It's still just under 6000 miles with original pipes .Always a fun ride .
Oh, it pulls nicely from low revs : 60mph at 4k rpm, that is a lovely country road cruising speed.
It brings back memories. Nice video.
Gloves, my friend. Gloves!
pussy
1976 , Blauw metallic Yamaha R.D.kleur blauw metallic Yamaha motor België ✌️.
400cc.
Love the old 2 strokes. You can tell it was happy above 6 grand.
Thanks so much for this. Takes me back to high school. Great bikes. Limited to two per dealer.
The red line is there to hit. wring that thing out brother! I bought one brand new in 79. Loved it.
Me too. Fkn A.
Great video I have one just like it all stock 8000 miles love the old two strokes great choice in a collectors bike! :)
Ive owned and ridden Many Two Stroke bikes. It's refreshing to see someone give the bike true Respect. That bike truly Scares You! I ca! hear it in your throttle hand. If you haven't already you should ride the H-1 and H-2 from Kawasaki... Enjoy...
I owned an RD400D purchased in 1979. Loved that bike - fast and very reliable.
nice bike makes me miss my 1976 Yamaha rd400 bad ass sports bikes
Great bike. I purchased one used in 1982. Nothing revs like a two stroke twin and I could keep up with most bikes with twice the displacement.
I owned a RD400 in the early 80's. Took a hacksaw to the foam on the seat to lower the seat/lower the riding position . Big improvement
nice bike. i took a ride on one in 1975. powerband was so crazy. the front end just floated up. my cb450 felt so big and slow compared to this bike. enjoy.
We rode with 'em back in the day, but they had to stay at the back of the pack if in a group. Like having a city bus in front of you . But that looks like fun.
This bike is bad ass. My dad just passed away and left us one in pieces. It was his retirement project. I'll get her done for him one of these days 👌
sweet looking bike .
Those are some sweet bikes right there.
this is such a cool bike
looking forward to buy one of these and restore it😍
Looks (and sounds) so much better with the original exhaust.
I want one of theese or one of the old kawai 2 stroke tripples, such fun and man the sound
That’s a cool bike
I'm looking for an 400 engine to swap into a 01 - 06 Yammy R6 frame. It's gonna be a killer strong build with the HVVC heads (I think thats what they are called) Hottest porting I can run on the street, JL pipes, CDI ignition, 34 mm mikuni squarebores etc.. You can pick up R6s with blown engines for less than $1500 here all day. But I love my classic 2T's , but I know the standard frame has all the rigidity of a noodle, the suspension ain't great (gonna rebuild and Ohlins kit all the shocks on the R6, so why not address those shortcomings in one fell swoop and have a bike which sounds and smells wicked and goes around corners like a modern bike?
Would have liked to see you gas it more. Felt like we were going to church on Sunday.
My first bike. I'll never be able to afford it again. So many memories.
I wish they bring this bike back my dad used to have one got it when he graduated in 76
Wow Grandama, open it up! LOL
You gotta love an RD400 and I certainly love the three that I have. Simply one of the best bikes ever made. #legend
i cant even find one and you got three?! lol guess no one lets them go once they got em
@@alanunruh7310 Make that four, after I stumbled across a rough 400E project a few months back. It will take some work but is matching numbers and means I can now do one in yellow as well as white.
@@markleadbeatter6196 that's awesome!! ❤ love knowing old legends getting the TLC they deserve
That sounds bad ass!
That's one thing I have a hard to adjusting to on my ke 100 the way you gotta slip the clutch slightly on this old bikes they just do pull like newer ones I my first bike was built klx 125 for track use. I Rhode it on the trails and back a rodes the kid before I had it raced it.
I had a few of these back in the day. I reckon it sounds a bit lean on the needle. Also it sounds like it has a lot of piston slap on the overrun. It might need new pistons or maybe a rebore.
Awesome one
Gawd that brings back memories lol
By the angle of your fork crown when going straight, I'd say yur rear wheel is way out of alignment, or the frame is bent....
fork and frame are straight, however the right handlebar mount bushing let loose cocking the handlebars, got another set of bushings ready to install.
Joe Nevarez hey, there are plenty of paved roads in IOWA. We know how to ride on paved and unpaved roads and can run 4 strokes, 2 strokes and rotary’s to full potential. We can race anything ON anything and love to throw on turbo’s, superchargers and nitrous just for fun. We GOT THE BEST OF ALL WORLDS!!
Loosen the triple clamp pinch bolts and straighten everything up like you would on a bicycle.
Nice bike. Still has the oem pipes on it. I've been looking for one of those for 20 years. Found several, not a single one had the original pipes, and they are impossible to find. It is VERY easy to stall a 2 stroke taking off in second gear. 2 strokes make most of their power near redline, and have very little down low. Even if first you need to rev them a little to get going. That one sounds like it is not tuned quite right. I had a chance to buy a brand new Daytona Special back in 1980, instead I bought a Suzuki GS450L. I'm still kicking myself over that one
vulcan1753 Interested in an RZ500? just kidding lol, it's a keeper.
Once up to temperature with a cold atmosphere it should go better !!.
Had a couple when I was a teenager. I'm 48 now and I'm thinking I'm going to have to get me another one.
Why not at least wear fingerless gloves to protect your palms? That way your palms won't have to serve as brake pads.
I used to own one of these and this video brings back so many memories. Sounds exactly like mine ! Looks like your front forks are a little tweeked. Thanks for sharing !!
Tony Reynolds..............I had one too back in 82 when I was 18. I put expansion chambers, jetted the carbs, K & N filters, dropped handle bars, rear sets and some Pirelli Phantoms. I took the indicators off and it was race ready. That bike flew! A nice cool day with the tires nice and warmed up and you GOLD baby. :) Cheers bud
Johnnywhamo Its a gr8 bike bud,I weelied that many times lol. I put a deposit on a new 1980 model then backed out when I heard the 350 lc was coming out in '81. I waited a year for them to get the kinks out and bought a new '82 350lc. what a rocket!Flipped a 83 RZ350 while doing a wheelie on the hiway. Then in 84 bought the RZ 350 and in 85 the RZ500. It's in the profile pic opposite the hog lol. I hope you still ride.
Dragan M.............Hey bud, yes I ended up getting a 350lc as well. You had the 500! If I'm not mistaken those things are going for a fortune if you can find one. They were track ready out of the box pretty much. Unfortunately I'm not riding but it's not out of the question. Insurance is getting ridiculous though, they want a fortune.
i used to own one of those about 17 years ago. its a fast bike. i kinda miss it.
nice fast bike -be carefull
It's an Ingada Binggada. Nice!
Monster!!!!
I used to have an RD400 back in my college days, 1978, with 2 Bassani expansion chambers, and I used to ride it past the redline in every one of the 6 gears, how much fun and adrenaline....
I thought that I could relive some of those moments watching your video, Big Bummer, you my friend drive slower than my great grandmother. not fun. naaaah.
Glad you enjoyed it! Have a nice day!
Top speed bro
Ive always been curious on how to mix oil in the tank. Or is there like a seperate tank for oil
Had its own oil tank. Lasted about 4 tanks of gas
I see you trying to start this. Really exerting
energy!
(Seriously, put your foot on the kick starter,
and let gravity take over.) Easiest engine to
kick over. Well, the RZ 350 may be close.
Once, with a warm engine, I was able to
put my feet as far forward as I could,
push back and pop the clutch. Fired up,
and my feet never moved.
I wish I still had that 79 Daytona Special!
Oh, someone got to you. The Daytona
Special only had 1 head. 76 through 78
had 2 heads. Is there a tube between
the rubber boots on the intake?
Another feature of the Daytona.
It was a boost bottle setup, but using
the other cylinder, instead of a bottle.
And, please get some expansion chambers!
Chambers and Boyesen type reeds will
DOUBLE your HP. Above 5K, HANG ON!
steve
In Argentina back in early 80's theese motorcycles were called "The White Death". Many users lost their lives riding them. Too much power and very light weight, and of course the human factor of unexperienced riders of the time.
Part of the 1980s. 😎
Here in Argentina I still see those from time to time. A collectors piece!
Fabrizio, lo que comentas es mas o menos cierto, no era demasiado poder" , 40 cv, son buenos pero no una exageraciòn...el tema era que como dices era liviana y media bruta".... pero habia otros factores q provocaban accidentes, he leìdo muchos estùpidos que se regocijan en ese maldito apodo" ( sin haber tenido una) como si fuera gracioso o se tratara de una super turbo moto",,,,,,,, las cubiertas no eran de lo mejor y los frenos no tenìan potencia dosificable, especialmente el de atràs que bloqueaba y lo peor de lo peor, los discos eran de acero inoxidable....sin agujeros, se recalentaban, las pastillas no mordìan, el agua hacia de pelicula, y otra cosa, el motor era desparejo y normal hasta llegar a las 7 mil y pico, luego se disparaba de golpe....todo esto lo se porque fui dueño de una de estas en el año 1982.....saludos!, Hugo (Rosario)
@@mariadeorozco3375 Tiene bién merecido el apodo. Conozco tipos de 50 años que la tuvieron de pibes en los 80's y lo corroboran, la moto era una patada en la nuca en todo sentido. Mucha potencia.
Mi viejo me contó de esta moto. En La Plata se la vivían poniendo de gorro.
Hi only yamaha rd400f(love)
linda!!!
Como te subes a una moto sin guantes ???
Didnt even hit band, wtf, you should buy a ct110.
I had a 76 400 RD....only bikes that ever beat me were the 750 triple 2-stroke & the 900 Kawasaki......anything else...the 400 took care of.
Nice...absolutely correct .What the he'll is a poweband anyhoo.!
鬼カッコいいわぁ～！いつかわっちも転がしたい！
i had a 78 silver rd 400 and this bad ass brand new i bought it in fla! kn black pipes i put on bad ass!
This bike is a real monster back in 80s! The exhaust is awesome
Your forks are twisted in the triple clamps. Loosen them, straighten them and retight.
they are not, one of the handlebars insulators gave out cocking the handlebars a bit.
The first half was rather painful to watch. At 4000RPM the poor thing was laboring, not upshift point ;-)
At its happiest between 6000 and 8000.
Had one in early 80s... but I revved the shit out of it (being 16!) so had to rebuild the top end -- the mechanic had to use 125cc pistons and rods. Too bad, had to leave it behind when moved!
wring that thing out, my first i ported the shit out of it had pipes i shifted a 13000 rpm, my 2nd one had a tz250 lower end and gear box that one was insane wicked scary fast. shifted it at 17000 rpm
I really like the scenery, do you mind telling me where you shot this? It looks like absolutely beautiful country. PS gorgeous bike :)
+Tobias P-L Based on the Dakota V-Twin sign at 1:59 I'd say it's South Dakota. Beautiful landscape out there.
+Tobias P-L yes like Blackfinity1 said, Its Spearfish South Dakota
The song 🤤
Re-deaux this video and get this thing in the power band for crying out loud!
I honestly didn't think this video was going to get 100 views let alone several thousand. The bike wasn't totally jetted correctly, was just a quick warm up run. next time I'll run her flat out just for you :)
140 main jets you only use the main jets when you have the throttle fully open.
Try running it up to 7k rpm and understand the "power band" that characterises 2-strokes. I owned one of these, your handlebar mount is bent and you'll never "Get" this bike riding along straight roads.
Find some mountains.
Otherwise good vid, cool bike.
This guy has no clue . Doesn't deserve the bike.
Ken Swanson bring it to Iowa and let me drive it for your video. I won’t hurt or abuse it but I will make everyone quite happy.
in fact 2 stroke engines have more acceleration than 4 stroke thats why i like 2 strokes engine
me too
Oh gee, so exciting! My grandma used to ride her 800 lb. Harley faster than that.
thanks for the love! Glad you enjoyed the video!
I have that bike . People love it when I’m
At the gas station
Bike looks nice nice but is there something tweaked or twisted in the front end? It looks as if the handlebars have a bit of a rightward bias, suggesting the forks aren't quite right. Or is that just an optical illusion?
+Blackfinity1 forks are straight, however the right handlebar mount bushing let loose cocking the handlebars, got another set of bushings ready to install.
thansonmopar riser bushings??
The cold air should actually make it faster, not sluggish.
Also something is not straight, or the rear wheel is not aligned with the front.
Poco huevo ese piloto!!!
i love yezdi bike
Esta moto semi sueño aguante el 2t
nobody's complaining about 8:08 with the tough guy on a harley tiptoeing a u-turn??
Im not suprised for one Jeff looks like a pretty big boy. Not sure what quarter miles times the rd400 got but Im sure it was fast for a 350-400 bike and the ducati probalby slow for 750 known more for its handling. My friend who always snapped the throttle had a hard time keeping the front wheel down so perhaps a more expericed rider would have done better. The trouble with 2 strokes is they always feel quicker because of the narrow power band but disapointing quarter mile times......Unless a kawi 750 triple
FAST FKIN BIKE
it looks like the handle bars are off center
very nice,on a hunk of crap
kudos for the driver
thanks for watching :)
Mikell Derheim you can't be serious? That was known as a 4 stroke destroyer . With an experienced rider it would embarrass much bigger 4 strokes.
dale gaaaaas
NICE.............road
Thanks for adding to the views!
it sounds like yz-250,with taller gears
Holy crap listen to that piston slap! that thing will blow very soon
Which sound
thats the cooling fins rattling, they all do that
A bit of piston slap is quite normal. This engine sounds like it is in good condition. The 500cc three cylinder Kawasaki usually has much louder piston slap than this on the overrun. 😮
What a ding dong. That thing will fly, grab some throttle and let it rip.
I think that your plugs are fouled. Mine would do 100 mph all day long.
Didn't look like a Daytona cylinder head?
so a aaah what you want for it? Is it for sale ???
Not for sale, too much sentimental value
Bummer . Oh well, keep the rubber side down man .
Nods to Ken, the power band makes this bike a completely different animal. Also Please put some gloves on !
does he know ho to ride one lol
Quiero una..!!!! le pondria carburador comunicante y para que no suene gorda en las mañanas le pondria un presurizador de aire en el carburador para que encienda del patada
always wear gloves mate...you did say it was cold...plus ...well if you fall off!!
yup fingers are the first to go
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Had one myself, built by Erv Kanmoto, remember Freddy Spencer, set a lap record at Lugana Seca, at 123mph. I've owned a 84 Rz-350, 71 r-5 ,74 rd-350, & every year of Honda 400/450 Hawks, sorry but the 83 450 was faster than a Daytona Special except for the Rz-350!!!!
U willong yo sell it
Can I get some R's! -The motor
new rings
Needed top end
Your headset is out of alignment. You need to get that in order. H.A.N.D.
Skip to 4:30 minutes your welcome
YUP-THAT FKER WILL MOVE
thrash it thrash it
Didnt know neutral was technically a gear, oh brother,,