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1979 Yamaha RD400F

Sale price: $US 5,100.00
Last update: 16.02.2020
For sale by: Dealer

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Condition:Used
Year:1979
Mileage:8050
Model:RD400F
Sub Model (Optional):RD400, RD350, RZ350
Engine Size (cc):400
Exterior Color:White & Red Daytona Stripe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Manufacturer:Yamaha
Type:Sport Bike
Warranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
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img{max-width:100%}1979 Yamaha RD400F Daytona Special1 of 5,000 ever producedLow Mileage Original Engine-This example has been father son owned since brand new.We Just Invested $12,358.00 Into this Bike;  106 Hours Of Shop labor and $2,000+ In parts During the Month RestorationYouTubeVideo will open in new window
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ALL NEW Fuel LinesFlush Oil Injection System with new Bel-Ray SyntheticBleed Oil PumpINTAKE EXHAUST:COMPLETE Carburetor Ultrasonic Clean, Dyno Tune Jetting set to ChambersNew float bowl gaskets New Accordian Carburetor RubberRemove, Clean, and Oil Air FiltersELECTRIC IGNITION:New Yuasa BatteryComplete Charging System OverhaulNew Regulator RectifierSet Clean New Points, Set timingBRAKES RUNNING GEAR:COMPLETE Front Rear Brake RebuildClean Hone Brake CalipersClean Rebuild Front Rear Master CylindersInstall steel braided brake lines bleed with fresh brake fluidBRAND NEW DOT APPROVED PERIOD CORRECT TIRES Front RearPAINT DETAIL:Complete Professional Re-Paint on the Factory Original Tins using OE Paint codesHigh Quality Tank Side Cover Emblems, Cleared Over in our paint shopRotisserie Style Wash, De-grease, Strip Repaint Most of the Chassis, Running Gear, Etc.Full Strip, Clean, Repaint Restore Factory Mag WheelsMISC ITEMS:Custom bend kickstand to fit properly with the period chambersWire heeled all original hardwareNew Exhaust springsLube All CablesNew BarsNew GripsNew MirrorsNew Seat Cover
This Daytona Special is sold with the original 1979 Connecticut Title Document, Factory Yamaha Owner's Manual, Factory Yamaha Owner's Warranty Guide, and COMPLETE documentation (photos receipts) of the frame-off restoration completed Q4 2019 by the best in the business.______________________________________________________________________Call our shop at 860-454-7024  if you have any questions.There is more to see! The museum is now open7 days week, 10am-3:30pm.Read more at newenglandmotorcyclemuseum.orgDISCLAIMER:
You are purchasing vintage collector’s motorcycle.  Even in cases where we have completelyrecommissioned motorcycle that is now in flawless running/ operatingcondition, new problems idosyncrasies can arise over-time from sitting orregular use.If you leave your bike with us for longerthan three weeks before pick-up, we recommend long-term storage prep by ourstaff ($90). This prep includes completely draining the fuel, fogging thecylinder(s) fuel tank, and museum quality detail when pulled fromstorage. This prep will prevent degradation of the fuel system engineinternals.____________________________________________________________  THEDEALER DOCUMENTATION FEE ON THIS SALE IS: $150The buyer will pay the winning bid the documentation fee.Out of state buyers pay tax on the documentation fee only.The documentation fee includes; the option for Q1notarized bill of sale if needed, odometer disclosure, sales agreementform,  Cert. 125 tax form, dealerinvoice, retail purchase agreement, buyers guide, customer support, transfer oftitle (if applicable) etc.____________________________________________________________Here’s whatsome of our many customers have to say about Kaplan Cycles!“I bought five motorcycles from Ken and plan to buymore. Great people, honest and professional. Looking forward to the museumopening. Best of luck to Ken and your people!” – John Tylawsky

“Great bike and great experience. Everyone dealt with was helpful and madethe transaction easy. The bike was just as advertised.” – John Gandy

"Inthis crazy world where 'buyer beware' has gotten completely out of hand it's ararity to run into people like the Kaplans. The old school way of doingbusiness is alive and well here. Honesty, customer satisfaction, lightning fastfollow up and love of motorcycles is how things are done here. Trulyrefreshing!We had atiny hiccup with our transaction and they solved it faster than thought waspossible. Not only would buy another bike from them but would refer my Momto these guys! Thanks to the whole Kaplan crew." Ted Health, MotorcycleAficianado____________________________________________________________Auction Terms:All sales are final.Qualified and Serious biddersonly, please make sure this is the motorcycle you want and you have the moneyto buy it before committing!Kaplan Cycles takes pride in top-quality customer service;Please contact us prior to leaving feedback so we mayresolve any issues, questions or concerns about our motorcycles, and let usknow what we can do to resolve them before leaving feedback! We strive to do our best to makesure all our customers are 100% happy.We always provide top-qualityservice and motorcycles described as accurately as possible.We respond quickly between thehours of 9am and 5pm EST, Monday Friday

For our fastest service please call Kaplan Cycles at 860-454-7024.Warranty:All Motorycles sold "as is,where is" and Kaplan Cycles does not warranty any motorcycle sold. Noexpress warranty and/or implied warranty are made by Kaplan Cycles. Nostatements by us give an implied warranty.Payment:The deposit is due within 24 hoursof sale. PayPal or Credit Card is accepted for the deposit.The Deposit isnonrefundable.Final Payment is due within 72 hours/ three days:Cash(In-Person), PayPal (other fees apply), or Wire Transfer are our only acceptedforms of payment.Payment infull or other arrangements must be received within days of close of auctionor the motorcycle may be relisted.Shipping:Weencourage you to pick the bike up yourself; Make trip out of it, come see themuseum! We will provide ramps, dock for loading, and in some cases assistanceto load for free.Allshipping charges and arrangements will be assumed by the purchaser.We havetrusted third-party shipping contacts that handle our client’s shipments. Allcontacts are DOT licensed, have full cargo insurance (ask about deductibles),and  use enclosed trailers.
All motorcycles will be shipped ‘whole’ by motorcycle specialists. We do notoffer pallet service.Internationalshipping specialist contacts are available! They will assist in ground freight,customs clearance, and ocean freight to your country.

If you aresending your own shipping contact for pick-up, pleasenote we require 24 hour notice prior to arrival. Please call us at860-454-7024 during office hours Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm EST. .ytvideo box-sizing:border-box; .ytvideo margin:.5em auto 40px auto; max-width:480px; font-family:arial; text-align:center; position:relative; min-height:120px; background-color:#555; .ytvideo position:absolute; margin:0; color:white; background-color:rgba(0,0,0,.5); .ytvideo .yt_hd font-size:16px; width:100%; height:28px; line-height:28px; text-align:left; top:0; left:0; padding-left:10px; overflow:hidden; .ytvideo .yt_ft font-size:12px; width:100%; bottom:0; left:0; .ytvideo img display:block; max-width:100%; border:0; .ytvideo a:after content:"A025BA"; position:absolute; width:60px; height:50px; left:0; top:0; right:0; bottom:0; margin:auto; border:0; border-radius:10px; color:white; background:rgba(0,0,0,.6); font-size:24px; line-height:50px; cursor:pointer; .ytvideo a:hover:after background:#CC181E; .ytvideo .yt_inp position:absolute; top:100%; left:0; width:100%; text-align:center; padding:.5em .2em; xfont-size:18px; border:0; color:white; background: rgba(0,0,0,.7); @media(max-device-width:960px){ .ytvideo margin-bottom:60px; .ytvideo .yt_inp padding:1em .2em;

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