RD400 Cafe Racer

[848]

I've always had an interest in older bikes and especially cafe racers so l decided to have a go at building one myself. Alot of people tend to base them on old CB's, SR's, but l wanted something a little different. Surfing ebay l found a 76 Yamaha RD400, engine running but smoky and only $500.

Below is a pic of the bike, on the left is when l bought it and on the right is a mock up of roughly what l am hoping to create. The bike is currently completely stripped down awaiting a respray and the engine has been fully rebuilt. I intend on having it finished in the next few weeks and will add progress photos the closer l get to the end.


RD400 before and mockup

Matt

[Ezyryder]

Great to see a fellow enthusiast here and also good luck with the RD - Looks like it will eventually be something definetely different. Be keen to see how you go with it

[Tarzan]

geez she's come a long way...love what you're doing with the pipes...keep us posted on her progress for sure

[cruisingal]

OMG, I remember those...showing my age

Can't wait to see her finished 848, goodonya

[Bandit12]

You have my interest......love strokers, especially air cooled. RD's will always be a favourite, best of luck with the project and be sure to keep the pictures coming!!!

[Mad-Biker]

something different mate, ive been umming and aring for a few years about doing something similar to a RD/RZ350. She will look good, what are you planning to do with her once she is finished?

[glitch_oz]

An RD cafe racer??
Christ...you're game, mate

Absolutely LOVE that hammer and gaffer tape in front of ther bike bike...that's how any good project bike should start off !!!

Congrats....and can we swap rides at some stage?
Got a 650 V-strom mongrel on offer....well....it'll be a few months, but still





It's been over a decade that I had my bum onm an RD....


From one greasemonkey to another:
Congrats and hats-off!!