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1976 yamaha RD400

Taking it Apart Ain't Easy

Bikes in this condition have lots of hidden challenges

Totally Baffled!!!

Another simple job made difficult by 30 years of neglect

Master Cylinder

One of the worst master cylinders ever!!!

Zinc Plating Hardware

Trying my best to restore the hardware


Removing Damping Rod

Trying to hold the damping rod so I can unscrew the damper bolt


Don't Guess on Wiring

My process to verify my electrical harness is in top order!


Assembly Begins

Getting the bike back together


Installing the Front End

Is the suspension over...

Rear Fender Installation

There are a lot of parts involved in the RD400 rear fender 

Correct Rear Wheel Installation

The parts diagram and service manual are WRONG!!!

The RD400 read wheel installation is not as simple as you would think

RD400 Caliper Rebuild

My process for rebuilding calipers on the RD400

RD400 Carburetor Rebuild

Can we salvage these RD400 carbs? 

More Videos 1976 RD400 Restoration

Chain Guard, Throttle, Turn Signals

More assembly of the RD400

RD400 Foot Peg Assembly Installation

Installation of foot peg assembly and controls

RD400 Headlight Bucket and Turn Signals

More progress on the 1976 RD400

RD400 Dash Restoration and Check

Getting all the indicator lights to work properly

RD400 Engine Installation

Getting the power plant installed and buttoned up

RD400 Final Wiring and System Check

Almost finished 

RD400 First Start Up!!!

Does it start and run??? 

RD400 Final Reveal

The Finished Project


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