Who would like me to do this again soon and what would you like to see?

Just picked up a "basket case" D model. (RD400D, the 77 year model.) Only my second D model. But, I've has ALL the other models, including the grandpa R5. Had the crank bearings go out, so while that crank was being rebuilt, ran the R5 crank and cylinders. The flywheel plates are smaller than the 400 plates. Injector oil would puddle there, if I wasn't on it. But, when I did get on her, all that oil was sucked into the head, all you could see behind me, was a LOT of blue smoke! My Daytona Special had an RZ350 engine in it. I know, don't do that to a Daytona! Put the engine, radiator, and the whole front end. (Forks, wheel, and the lot.) Twin front discs on an RD, just amazing! steve

Dude this fucking awesome! Love it when i show up to the track and see people still ringing the shit out of vintage 2-strokes!

I had an RD250C, D. Followed by an RD400D, E & F. Absolutely Loved those bikes.

Could've left that second key at home to save a little weight. Nice vid

Had a 77 Red, 78 silver and a 79 Daytona which I still have. Buddy that had a 750 Honda sold it and bought one as he couldn't keep up with me except on a straight road. Still couldn't keep up with me but he was a lot closer. It's more fun to ride a slow bike full out than a fast bike slow. Nothing better from 76 to 80.

This is awesome, love the clip ons. Kinda want one of these for a daily rider. 2 strokes are love, 2 strokes are life.

All day long love it

I had an 76 RD 400 20 years ago. I have never experienced the same level of fun until I bought an S1000rr in 2013.

I wish I still had my RD.

yup that was the sound of me being late for jr. college in 1983...on my 77' RD 400 (my friends called it "rapid death 400) and I smoked VF 750 on a every Friday!

5:00 the dicing begins (I won't ruin it for you) Very enjoyable. The engine doesn't scream like the LC, I prefer the 400 power delivery and extra torque.

That was so much fun. Would like to have seen a view from trackside as well just to see how far over you were in the corners. It looked pretty close to the ragged edge. Thanks for taking us along. I built a yamaha tr3 replica from an rd350 for street use but often wonder what it would do on a track. After this video I'm thinking I should get my butt out to mosport pk for a track day. Thx. J.

i started out on a rd 200 went to a rd 400 silver and blue then at 18 kenny roberts special rd 400 bad ass! GIVE ANYTHING TO HAVE THEM BACK! THE ORIGINAL CROTCH ROCKETS!

Looks like so much fun!!!

I miss my RD250. Had it beefed up, and that thing would run. Was hard to find anyone to run with me from stop light to stop light on the main drag in town. Took a KZ900 to beat me.

i like the spare key on the key ring. Ha! I had a 1974 RD-350 and and 1977 RD-400 (Red) that were loves of my life at 18 y.o. All it took was a ride on the back of an RD-400 Daytona Special to make me lust for my own.

In the early 80s I had a RD 400 what a bike it was I had to watch sometimes because the front used to come up in the air. At the time I put some Micron exhausts on it you could hear from miles away. They were fun but the brakes wasn't up to much but I suppose that was 70s technology.

That's decided. Want one. Just have to get rid of my mint 2000 955i first. And only 12k miles. Reason is finding biking boring now. Need to get a two stroke stinkbag. Any takers for px or swap?

Hi! Seeking a new daily rider, and have always loved the looks of the RD/RZ and the 2 stroke soundtrack. My knowledge of them is very limited though! Are these reliable enough to use daily, and even take on some longer multi day freeway trips? How’s the handling in stock form? A lot of older bikes I’ve ridden tend to feel very shaky in the front end. No clue if I’m unlucky, and end up on bikes with bad head bearings, or what? Are these stable machines? Apologies for the million questions!

great vid where did you get or make the spring pre load adjusters on the forks? also what tires you running? I've got a set of Morris Mag wheels and building a crazy Rd would love some input!

Wish I still had my RD. I can't figure out why you let that dual sport get away from you. Looks like you could use some cylinder porting and bigger carbs

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Proud of u and the bike. What track was that?

It would have been nice to see the whole bike at some point

What’s your setup? Like what carb , exhaust.. etc

hay Dustin: Is it an optical illusion or, is you'r "Crown nut" loose ? The front forks seem to be shaking allot . Not a broken head weld ? May you keep the rubber side down and, the wind to you'r back oh and, keep the Barnies off you'r oss. LoL

Empty circuit and he is slowing down for the corners, ring it's neck wide open. IMHO

La moto cross se le fue a la mierda 😮😂

I had to stop riding them , too expensive . They love rpm till they go bang and as the old ditty goes “ yam yam yam goes the crank , pistons and barrels , Rds eat engines “ lol

In the late 70s i was top 5 AFM & ARRA 400 cc Production racer In So Calif, I hate to say this but this guy is extremely SLOW.

Those supermonos and supermotos sound like an irritating farting cow. And listen to the sound of nervous buzzing 2 strokers. Does not matter if opponents are stronger or faster, I would ride the smokey ones.