1976 Yamaha RD400 Restoration - Ground up motorcycle restoration of the worst basket case yet

This is a quick overview of the longest and most technical restoration yet. It has taken 3 years and hundreds of hours to get to this point.
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• Yamaha RD400 Restoration
It would not be possible without help from:
Engine Rebuild and Chrome Restoration
Mazzoli Sales and Service - Cicero NY
Media Blasting and Powder Coating
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Wheel Vapor Blasting
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[@VeryNiceSmileDental]

Great video Steve !

[@pushrodfury6644]

Thanks Rich!

[@blainekinsley829]

Awesome restoration! And you’re gettin jiggy with the music! 😂

[@pushrodfury6644]

Thanks Blaine! Im lovin this new access to music; totally worth $8 for the life of the video

[@KoJaksKranium]

Seriously, nice job. Great looking paint as well. I'm curious about what was done with the aluminum on the fork tube bottoms.

[@pushrodfury6644]

Thank you! The fork lowers we’re polished with 300, 800, 1500 then 0000 Steel wool, followed by Mothers Polish. If you want a satin finish you can then use Scotch Brite and twist the leg to give it a consistent brushes look.

[@michaeljkasnter]

Is this tbe same bike that Kaplan Cycles just list for sale 15 days ago?

[@pushrodfury6644]

Hey- I thought that was nuts too! No, I’ve been building this for 2.5 years and still have it. But at least I feel Ike I could break even on a sale, assuming my labor was free 🙄