1977 Yamaha RD400
VIN: 1A1-314746
As seen is a fully restored 1977 Yamaha RD400D. Ready for daily driving or just to show. Garage kept for most of its life and has a clean California title. The engine did have a full rebuild back in 2014 however the milage at that time was not recorded. The only items that were not touched are the paint, harness, frame, and chrome. Below is a list of everything that was done.
- Gearbox drained and inspected for excessive wear with a borescope.
- Gear oil was replaced with a Lucas full synthetic.
- Cylinder heads removed and inspected cylinders. No damage was found.
- New rings installed and gapped to correct size.
- Several parts where sent to be professionally powder-coated. The frame was not powder-coated in order to keep the original Yamaha VIN sticker.
- The carbs and oil pump were removed, cleaned, and rebuilt with new seals and gaskets.
- All hoses were replaced including oil lines and fuel lines.
- Brand new Bridgestone Battle Axe tires installed both front and rear.
- Battery replaced.
- New main drive chain replaced.
- Braking systems were all flushed and rebuilt with new seals.
Items that are not original to the bike.
- Original handlebars are replaced with cafe racer style handlebars.
- Seat has an aftermarket seat cover installed.
- Intake was upgraded to a K&N pod filter.
- Brand new reproduction mirrors.
- HVC Cycle kickstand relocation kit so expansion chambers can be fitted.
Damage (As seen in photos)
- Scratches/paint wear on both sides of the engine covers.
- A ding and some small scratches on the front fender.
- Blemish on the top of the right exhaust.
- Paint damage on the right of the gas tank.
- Rust pitting on the rear fender and some around the versus parts of the frame.
- Scuff on the top of the rear tail light.
- The factory center stand is removed.
THIS MOTORCYCLE TO BE COLLECTED FROM TRACY, CALIFORNIA.
The Motorcycle has been consigned to the Classic Motorcycle Online Auction hosted by the Classic Car Auction Group. The auction is Saturday, May 9, 2026, with online bidding only. To consign your motorcycle and/or to register to bid on this and other bikes in the auction go to http://www.classiccarauction.us.
