This is amazing video showing exactly what it was riding the RD400 on its day....still gives me goose bumps.....Thank you and your build buddy for bringing this great machine to all its glory! Vamos Guillermo, todavia!
i had a rd250, beautiful machine, have always regretted selling it many years ago, i'm from scotland on sundays we spent the day on the bike going around the bars around loch ness, you have done a fantastic job with your bike, enjoy for many years.
Nice bike brother, I think you said that you were over 300 lbs, well it's never too late to get in Shape. I lost 50 lbs myself. Watch your blood pressure. Have a good day. Enjoyed the video. Thumbs up!
Good for you, bro. I think they were the best value in motorcycle history. Owned two in high school and tricked out my blue '77 and raced it later. There is always more you can do, such as a CDI ignition and a lightened crank. That has the '79 head on it. I used '79 cylinders with the '77 head and Gary Shumake at Spec II built the engine w/Stage 4 porting,the lightened crank, etc. The air cooling is the big limitation of the RD400, so I'd rig an exhaust/head temp gauge.
Damn that is one beautiful bike and it sounds incredible! I have been wanting to restore one of these for a while but this video is getting me pretty serious about it!
Yes I agree. He had helped me already. Very generous with his time and a huge assets to the 2 stroke community! My bike is gong to him in 2 weeks for the 'Guillermo" treatment. Cannot wait.
Vehicle at 6:48 just about took your lane. Beautiful RD, I had a brand new 1978 RD 400. In my later years at 56 I still ride a 'Yamaha Vstar 1300t. Regret not keeping my RD
I had a RD 250 it was great. You can stop the popping wheelies by adjusting the clutch lever or you can change gear up to 5th gear early at about 4000rpm and the going up to the gears until yo get to top gear. Remember the higher the gear you go in the lower the revs will be.
Man that's an amazing project, congrats! I'm about to pick up an old RD400 in Colombia and do some custom work. Do you have a good contact for spare parts that you could share? Cheers.
Yoyoyo..... you know wassup with dem 2 strokes, SON! Port dat ish and polish the exhaust port..... lower the deck, squishband thingy, piston window, etc etc. Na'mean? Dat shit will be flying to da moon! :)
Hey. Did you have the mag rims redone if so what procedure powder coat or paint I’m in middle doing my wheels I painted them aluminum color so they look like factory but I like that color you have on your wheels. And you have a beautiful bike I can’t even go to a store without some guy 60 or so stopping telling me about when he had one In high school I tell them I just got it true but next time I’m going to say I bought it new in1976 when I was 16 I never parted with it that’s going to be my story lol
that is so cool, i have one in my garage and want to do what you have done, i found the flatsides and was wandering about what reeds you have in your bike. could you upload a new video on the engine work maybe make a list of what you know you had done? would be a real trip to ride a bike like yours especialy if i had one, oh hells yeah!
Hey man! Sorry to bother you again but I'm looking for some pointers on doing the caliper conversion just like what you did on the front wheel. Any pointers would be awesome! I know that the yamaha "blue dot calipers" can be used but I don't know much more than that. Thanks!
Hey man gra400c on the 2stroke world forum makes the caliper adapter. Hit him up and order one. After that it's pretty much plug and play. If you need more help let me know and I'll send you my email.
Hey Rodriguez, im actually rebuilding/restauring/ re-everything an 77' RD400. Ive seen several videos from you guys in the US and you always have this cool hadlebars, whats the brand/model? Ive bought the 350LC stock bars but its not as straight as yours. Can you help me man?
eBay is your friend. Some drag bars with a slight bend always helps rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F112761838213
Hey man! Quick question regarding tires. I'm getting my garage find RD400 street worthy and need some advice on tires/tubes. I honestly have no idea what to get. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Hey I got one too mines been sitting outside for 8 years and I want to rebuild it but i need help 'cause I don't really know much about it. If anyone can help me it would be really appreciated.
Axel 45 their are a lot of forums that give great detail on literally everything RD related... I think the website is called AirCooledRDs.com but I’m not 100% sure, and just go to the forum part 🏍💨💨
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This is amazing video showing exactly what it was riding the RD400 on its day....still gives me goose bumps.....Thank you and your build buddy for bringing this great machine to all its glory!
Vamos Guillermo, todavia!
I've never seen an RD400 rev so easily and pull so strongly.
3:30 when you blip it down 2 gears, then open the throttle......oh what joy.
And that's with my longer highway gearing. I'm running a 15t front sprocket now and it's nuts.
i had a rd250, beautiful machine, have always regretted selling it many years ago, i'm from scotland on sundays we spent the day on the bike going around the bars around loch ness, you have done a fantastic job with your bike, enjoy for many years.
Nice bike brother, I think you said that you were over 300 lbs, well it's never too late to get in Shape. I lost 50 lbs myself. Watch your blood pressure. Have a good day. Enjoyed the video. Thumbs up!
Had me one, back in the day.
Out of the hole they could take on the big bikes. Lots of fun to ride
Great job on your build 😎🤟
Stop telling lies lad
@@billybarr7443
How would you even know what I rode back in the day. ?
Go Troll a different lake Billy Bob.....
Stop telling lies lad
Stop telling lies lad
Good for you, bro. I think they were the best value in motorcycle history. Owned two in high school and tricked out my blue '77 and raced it later. There is always more you can do, such as a CDI ignition and a lightened crank. That has the '79 head on it. I used '79 cylinders with the '77 head and Gary Shumake at Spec II built the engine w/Stage 4 porting,the lightened crank, etc. The air cooling is the big limitation of the RD400, so I'd rig an exhaust/head temp gauge.
one of the best rd vids i've seen, cheers
Great vid, fantastic sound thanks for sharing
Damn that is one beautiful bike and it sounds incredible! I have been wanting to restore one of these for a while but this video is getting me pretty serious about it!
I appreciate it brother. Ride safe!
Stop telling lies lad
@@billybarr7443 ok, I'm about to spend on my bike, what is all the who ha about?
Enjoyed riding with you tonight man! Sweet ass bike man!
Sweet machine brother. Sounds mean.
Sound like just melted my ears 🤌
Proof positive Chuck is the man.
Paul Needham he is the most knowledgeable and standup guy I know.
Yes I agree. He had helped me already. Very generous with his time and a huge assets to the 2 stroke community!
My bike is gong to him in 2 weeks for the 'Guillermo" treatment. Cannot wait.
Get ready because you will not be disappointed! lol
Nice Video, Nice Bike..I have owned 28 RD.s,ok timer now , but stop gotta dig the RDs..TY Ride Safe
Haha that's awesome! This one is for sale if you know anyone who is interested sir!
300 lbs. can’t keep the front wheel on the ground. That’s one bad ass RD!!!
You'r stingers sound sweet.
joooooooooy !!
Vehicle at 6:48 just about took your lane.
Beautiful RD, I had a brand new 1978 RD 400.
In my later years at 56 I still ride a 'Yamaha Vstar 1300t.
Regret not keeping my RD
I appreciate it sir. Keep on riding.
snapy little , big bike.
Sounds awesome!
I had a RD 250 it was great. You can stop the popping wheelies by adjusting the clutch lever or you can change gear up to 5th gear early at about 4000rpm and the going up to the gears until yo get to top gear. Remember the higher the gear you go in the lower the revs will be.
Stop telling lies lad
What a fantastic bike
Thank you sir.
I should be getting my rebuilt engine back in a week or soo
Fantastic build, she pulls.
What bars are these, i am digging those.
If you are looking for stock bars I have 1976 rd400 bars
@@mikekrodose123 How much.. and where are you at?
Recommend mirrors, good ones.
Man that's an amazing project, congrats! I'm about to pick up an old RD400 in Colombia and do some custom work. Do you have a good contact for spare parts that you could share? Cheers.
Very nice, good luck with sale
Yoyoyo..... you know wassup with dem 2 strokes, SON! Port dat ish and polish the exhaust port..... lower the deck, squishband thingy, piston window, etc etc. Na'mean? Dat shit will be flying to da moon! :)
All that stuff has already been taken care of. Thanks for the comment!
Nice bike
Thank you.
Nice.the subcarrier
Hey. Did you have the mag rims redone if so what procedure powder coat or paint I’m in middle doing my wheels I painted them aluminum color so they look like factory but I like that color you have on your wheels. And you have a beautiful bike I can’t even go to a store without some guy 60 or so stopping telling me about when he had one In high school I tell them I just got it true but next time I’m going to say I bought it new in1976 when I was 16 I never parted with it that’s going to be my story lol
Thanks dude. It's powder from prismatic powders. Don't remember which color I selected though.
What a rocket! And you were being conservative!
Yeah and that's with a 17t front sprocket lol.
that is so cool, i have one in my garage and want to do what you have done, i found the flatsides and was wandering about what reeds you have in your bike. could you upload a new video on the engine work maybe make a list of what you know you had done? would be a real trip to ride a bike like yours especialy if i had one, oh hells yeah!
Yeah man they're yz85 v force 4 reeds.
Stop telling lies lad
@@billybarr7443 ive since found out they are 125 YZ reeds. He may have forgoten, you shouldnt be taking peoples advice blindly, right!
Stop telling lies lad
Niceeeeeeeeee bike, whats with a shakkkkkkkky camera.
Hey man! Sorry to bother you again but I'm looking for some pointers on doing the caliper conversion just like what you did on the front wheel. Any pointers would be awesome! I know that the yamaha "blue dot calipers" can be used but I don't know much more than that. Thanks!
Hey man gra400c on the 2stroke world forum makes the caliper adapter. Hit him up and order one. After that it's pretty much plug and play. If you need more help let me know and I'll send you my email.
@@e30gangsta Thank you very much. I'm sure ill need more help soon especially with the rotor setup hahaha!
@@Nick-ov7yg it's an sv600 rotor.
@@e30gangsta Ok sweet. Did you use the stock bolt spacing or did you use a custom adapter to mount the rotor? That's the part I'm most confused on.
@@Nick-ov7yg different spacing. If I remember correctly. There's a ring adapter to allow the bigger caliper/rotor.
Hi! I'm japanese old man.What country is the blessed environment where this bike is running in?
In this video it was filmed in Savannah Georgia in America.
@@e30gangsta Thanks for your answer.
I would love to visit Savannah, Georgia in the near future.
Que hermosa moto
Hey Rodriguez, im actually rebuilding/restauring/ re-everything an 77' RD400.
Ive seen several videos from you guys in the US and you always have this cool hadlebars, whats the brand/model?
Ive bought the 350LC stock bars but its not as straight as yours. Can you help me man?
eBay is your friend. Some drag bars with a slight bend always helps rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F112761838213
so bad ass man.
Thank you sir.
@@e30gangsta oh no!, thank you Sir, for the fine ride and walk around. very interesting video,... my man.
Where are you located and where is Chuck shop?
Clearwater Florida Sir.
Hey man! Quick question regarding tires. I'm getting my garage find RD400 street worthy and need some advice on tires/tubes. I honestly have no idea what to get. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Shinko 712's in stock sizes is what you want
@@e30gangsta Excellent. Those Shinko's seem like decent tires for the money. Thanks again
hi Guillermo, Did you say 34mm or45mm carbs?
Good afternoon sir. They are tm 34's. 45'd would be overkill on any rd400 even a race rd.
Is it rebuilt from the ground up? LOL!
yes, this was on the wrong front sprocket though.
Yo hacía wili y picadas coneja moto
So you rebuilt motor ?
Yes motor is fully built.
Hey I got one too mines been sitting outside for 8 years and I want to rebuild it but i need help 'cause I don't really know much about it. If anyone can help me it would be really appreciated.
Axel 45 their are a lot of forums that give great detail on literally everything RD related... I think the website is called AirCooledRDs.com but I’m not 100% sure, and just go to the forum part 🏍💨💨
Stop telling lies lad
@@billybarr7443 How many time have you posted the same pointless comment? If you have nothing positive to contribute please quit commenting.
Enlève cet horrible rack. Très bien filmée la promenade. Très bonne sonorité d'échappement.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Man please take that rack off it’s ruining a masterpiece
It's been taken off for months sir.
Very nice, good luck with sale