I had red/white envy, but how could another FJ compete with Wizard for my time? I needed something different... Here's the alternative I came up with:
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'79 RD400F Daytona Special with full resto done 6 miles ago, period correct hotrod mods, and a built engine. I couldn't resist. :biggrin:
If it looks as good in person it will be mine Sunday. Lord (or at least Father Pat) forgive my mortal soul... :diablo:
Frank
im green with envy, half your luck, i hope its as good in the flash
Wow, that is one good lookin' bike!
Cap'n Ron. . .
Wow, she,s cute, :good2: ,,
Quote from: ken65 on September 20, 2013, 09:34:38 PM
luck...
I was locked on a vmax as a third bike... made more garage space and need to fill it. Problem is I HATE CRUISERS! Nothing personal intended for anyone here, but they just don't make me comfortable with the level of control I have over the situation. Too heavy, too laid back, too... well too Cruiser! Once I rode a few again I was reminded why I've never had one.
Then the thought of an old RD hit me and there it was on CL... posted just before I looked. I've ridden one a couple of times and really memember the big poke you get at 6K. They were a cheap rocket leveraging all the Yamaha racing success of the day.
This one comes with a bunch of NOS parts and the original parts (footpegs, head, pipes, etc) were restored as well to enable a quick change to original if desired. After a bit of negotiation he threw in a pneumatic, shop-grade motorcycle lift as well.
I'll report back...
Frank
they are fun, fast on the pipe and are going up in price, if i lived in the US id be getting as many as i could, my rd is the next generation with water cooling so they got a little more out off them, , theres a daytona on ebay overhere at the moment ,hes asking 15 grand, an rd like mine went for 28 grand about 18 months ago, admittedly only had 1 km on it but needed work , as usual a photo..
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WOW!! Very nice bike and thanks for sharing.
I bet there are lots of RD stories out there guys... bring 'em if you got 'em.
Frank
here's the 1 on eBay, an acquaintance up the road from sold a nice daytona for just under 9 last year from memory
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/YAMAHA-RD400-1979-DAYTONA-SPECIAL-NEAR-NEW-ONLY-88-MILES-SINCE-NEW-NOS-RD-RD400F-/181207036765?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item2a30c7f35d&_uhb=1 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/YAMAHA-RD400-1979-DAYTONA-SPECIAL-NEAR-NEW-ONLY-88-MILES-SINCE-NEW-NOS-RD-RD400F-/181207036765?pt=AU_Motorcycles&hash=item2a30c7f35d&_uhb=1)
Wow,rd,s used to be cheap fun , think I'll look for an rz , rgv , or rg or have these skyrocketed to :scratch_one-s_head:
Quote from: Flynt on September 20, 2013, 10:02:51 PM
I'll report back...
I picked up the RD yesterday, trailered her home, then began fiddling with stuff and took a couple of test rides... what a hoot! It is not broken in obviously (6 miles since restoration), so I set my rev limit at 6,500-7,000 and kept throttle <1/2 open. Right at 6K the bike tries to lift the front wheel in 1st and 2nd. I'm running 32:1 premix through the first 500mi, so she's earning the "smoker" title... My chase car (a friend in his '73 240z) actually had to back off a ways due to fumes.
Here are a couple more pics for the RD fans... then I'll stop. This is an FJ site after all...
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We now return to your regular programming...
Frank
very nice indeed, a thing that i like with these strokers is its like having 2 different bikes, dr jeckle and mr hyde, take it easy around town, then go out and have some real fun.
quote " rd,s used to be cheap fun , think I'll look for an rz , rgv , or rg or have these skyrocketed to"
the rz's are starting to go up, especially the 350 more than the 250,real big bucks for an rz500, same with good rg500's , nice ones are around 12-15 grand, a fair bit less for the 400,
the rgv is holding its own, good ones around 3 1/2 to 5 grand although sometimes you get lucky if your patient.
No need to "stop".. Damn that looks great ! Perhaps a new category could be started "Restorations and Fun" :good2: :good2:
George
I fondly remember the Gingerelli brothers riding the RD's and beating out (as in embarrassing) the 650/750's back in day.
Those little dudes are rockets. Nice find Frank!
George, let's see if we can get Frank to post some Picts of his 240z.....
Quote from: Pat Conlon on September 23, 2013, 07:38:58 PM
I fondly remember the Gingerelli brothers riding the RD's and beating out (as in embarrassing) the 650/750's back in day.
Those little dudes are rockets. Nice find Frank!
George, let's see if we can get Frank to post some Picts of his 240z.....
Yea, I bet that's all wore out to.......... :lol:
George
Burn Klotz BeNol to really keep them at bay. :) I recognize the the DG heads, looks like some monster carbs... Did the PO say what pipes those are? Also do they roll the odometer back - How'd they get one with zero miles, NOS? And pictures aren't doing justice anymore, now I want video...
(popcorn)
wow, that brings back memories, what a beautiful bike...I enjoyed riding my friends 79' Daytona back in the day. Last year I sent him a link to one on ebay that had never been uncrated. Well the ebay ad had a pic of a RD400 crate but I thought it strange they didn't show any pics of what was inside...I don't recall what it sold for...but congrats Frank!
George, let's see if we can get Frank to post some Picts of his 240z.....YESSSS!!!!...I love 240Z pics! they help inspire me to get back to work on mine
Hell with the video... I want a ride....
Quote from: Pat Conlon on September 23, 2013, 07:38:58 PM
240z.....
I guess it is vintage Japanese at least... here you go, my 1972 Datsun 240z.
Featured in a Japanese market "Vintage Auto" magazine and has won lots of shows... but not just all show and no go! Rebello built 3 liter L6 with side draft TWM injection and Electromotive TEC2 fuel injection... that's 215Hp at the wheels, 2400#, fully track prep but with a nice interior. I've had several z cars and am a member of ZONC (Z owners of Nor Cal). Rides and drives like a new car and I do use it enough to keep the battery charged. Covered in bugs just now as it should be.
Kids now days don't know the old zs and ask me what kind of Ferrari that is...
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Frank
Wow that is an awesome 240. My kid brother has a beautiful 72 as well!!!!
:yahoo: Frank what a great example of the 240z looks like it just came off the production floor, well done :good2:
Baldy
Frank, that's one of the most beautiful 240s I've ever seen! I love how you removed the side marker lights, me too, I always thought they looked like pimples on a beautiful face, and hiding the joint where the headlight bucket and air dam meet the car is exactly what I want to do, perfect.
I don't think I've ever seen front strut braces angled back to the firewall, great idea. Thanks for posting the pics, if you ever sell that thing post it on here. Did you make it to the 40th Z anniversary in Nashville?
Louie
Quote from: BSI on September 24, 2013, 09:56:09 PM
Did you make it to the 40th Z anniversary in Nashville?
No, but I did the drive from SJ to Sacramento as part of the 370 introduction... I've been pretty active in the z club for many years and have done a bunch of events and shows.
Subtleties on this car make it. The rain rails are gone too, French'd properly. The seams are filled and gapped to be nice and even throughout. The car was taken to metal, undercoated, and assembled again as new. The Hugger Orange (Chevy paint code) is like a really bright version of the red 240z... this one was red with white interior when stock.
I've gotten just to the point of considering selling this car a few times. A drive cures it every time. :gamer:
Frank
Frank, I don't see the the hand throttle lever between the seats,. Did US model not have that feature?
Harvy
that had to be an honor to be part of the 370Z intro, congrats...for the 40th Anniversary I got back in town just in time to visit the track day at Nashville Speedway. It was great to see the Bob Sharp / Paul Newman cars and a lot of awesome Z's. There was even a FJ powered Legend car there just like the one Randy races, he sure sounded different on the track but he could actually run lap times with the Z cars.
I've never seen a car with the rain rails removed but that's interesting. I've always loved and thought the basic shape of this car needs nothing extra hanging on it at all, I've always wanted to make mine as clean as possible and yours is the perfect finished example. I've owned my 73' since 79' and unfortunately it needs lots of work. If you see a good deal on a decent bodied / rust free one I'd appreciate it if you'd send me a note. Thanks for sharing the pics Frank
Louie
Quote from: Harvy on September 24, 2013, 10:55:16 PM
hand throttle lever between the seats?
Only the true "series 1" cars had this feature ('69 and '70 models - both throttle and choke levers). The stock "series 2" cars ('71 - '73) had just the choke. My car has EFI and the choke lever has been removed.
Frank
Quote from: Flynt on September 25, 2013, 09:15:36 AM
Quote from: Harvy on September 24, 2013, 10:55:16 PM
hand throttle lever between the seats?
Only the true "series 1" cars had this feature ('69 and '70 models - both throttle and choke levers). The stock "series 2" cars ('71 - '73) had just the choke. My car has EFI and the choke lever has been removed.
Frank
Ahha..... I am elucidated.
Thanks Frank....... I am envious of your 4 wheels mate.
Cheers
Harvy
Quote from: Flynt on September 25, 2013, 09:15:36 AM
Quote from: Harvy on September 24, 2013, 10:55:16 PM
hand throttle lever between the seats?
Only the true "series 1" cars had this feature ('69 and '70 models - both throttle and choke levers). The stock "series 2" cars ('71 - '73) had just the choke. My car has EFI and the choke lever has been removed.
Frank
Beautiful Z Frank!
I have the earlier "Fairlady"...a 1967 1/2 Datsun 2000 Roadster. It has both the choke and throttle hand controls in the dash. Works great to get the engine warmed up as I mess with the choke settings. Must be great having a classic car with modern fuel injection!
Cap'n Ron. . .