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Offline Industrial Rat400f Killer

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Needed a ride for summer that smoked
« on: February 26, 2012, 08:54:44 AM »
More Doctors smoke Camels than any other cigarette!


I sold my cb400f so I can now finish building the cb400 engine I have. I've got a titled cb400 frame that the engine will go into when its done. That created a problem though, what do I ride while I build my 400?

I searched around and grabbed this. It's got period correct aluminum rims and rear shocks and a bunch of other neat stuff. I think it will suffice. All I need is dry pavement so I can ride it without being in a constant rear wheel spin :P


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Re: Needed a ride for summer that smoked
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2012, 09:14:39 AM »
Very cool, I want one too!  I remember riding my buddy's, it blew me away how fast it was.
Nice find.
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Re: Needed a ride for summer that smoked
« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2012, 09:16:05 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on February 26, 2012, 09:14:39 AM
Very cool, I want one too!  I remember riding my buddy's, it blew me away how fast it was.
Nice find.

I might have a line on another one  :)
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Re: Needed a ride for summer that smoked
« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2012, 10:41:33 AM »
The nice thing about the Yamaha RD's is that they have good handling.  Looks like a nice bike.
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Re: Needed a ride for summer that smoked
« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2012, 10:47:30 AM »
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Re: Needed a ride for summer that smoked
« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2012, 11:20:10 AM »
Hey Greg there is an article in the new issue of Motorcycle Classics about Backfire Moto and there is a picture of you riding your 400F. Page 84.
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Re: Needed a ride for summer that smoked
« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2012, 11:22:51 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on February 26, 2012, 10:47:30 AM
Quote from: Industrial Rat400f Killer on February 26, 2012, 09:16:05 AM
Quote from: Stev-o on February 26, 2012, 09:14:39 AM
Very cool, I want one too!  I remember riding my buddy's, it blew me away how fast it was.
Nice find.

I might have a line on another one  :)

I hope it's not this one, kinda pricey.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1975-Yamaha-RD-350-Barn-Virgin-Orginal-Runs-and-looks-good-/300670127709?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item4601560e5d#ht_500wt_948
If that was mine I'd remove the industrial shelving from the back.
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Re: Needed a ride for summer that smoked
« Reply #7 on: February 26, 2012, 01:26:02 PM »
Quote from: brandEn on February 26, 2012, 11:20:10 AM
Hey Greg there is an article in the new issue of Motorcycle Classics about Backfire Moto and there is a picture of you riding your 400F. Page 84.


I saw that and picked up two copies. Thanks!
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Re: Needed a ride for summer that smoked
« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2012, 02:48:08 PM »
I bought a 75' RD350B back in the day New...$995.00 in 1975' ; that Ebay guy is hoping for a lot  :o....Nice bike you've got there  ;)..don't put anything on that luggage rack..it'll flip it over !
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Re: Needed a ride for summer that smoked
« Reply #9 on: February 26, 2012, 03:06:56 PM »
That seller on fleabay describes the colour as green!
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Re: Needed a ride for summer that smoked
« Reply #10 on: February 26, 2012, 05:41:49 PM »
IR400K,
   Has the engine been rebuilt lately? the heads have a refinished look to them.
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Re: Needed a ride for summer that smoked
« Reply #11 on: February 26, 2012, 06:31:28 PM »
Quote from: grcamna2 on February 26, 2012, 02:48:08 PM
I bought a 75' RD350B back in the day New...$995.00 in 1975' ; that Ebay guy is hoping for a lot  :o....Nice bike you've got there  ;)..don't put anything on that luggage rack..it'll flip it over !

The bike on eBay is not mine.

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Re: Needed a ride for summer that smoked
« Reply #12 on: February 26, 2012, 06:32:44 PM »
Quote from: grcamna2 on February 26, 2012, 05:41:49 PM
IR400K,
   Has the engine been rebuilt lately? the heads have a refinished look to them.

Are you asking about the bike I posted pictures of or the bike on eBay?
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Re: Needed a ride for summer that smoked
« Reply #13 on: February 26, 2012, 06:36:35 PM »
I know where to get a 73 RD350 thats in good shape and just sitting in a garage. I have been contemplating getting it for a year now. The only problem is I feel huge sitting on it. a 350 and a 6ft man don't mix.
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Re: Needed a ride for summer that smoked
« Reply #14 on: February 26, 2012, 06:37:30 PM »
What is the model Industrial Rat400f Killer? Is it yds7 or 5...I get them mixed up.  ::)
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Re: Needed a ride for summer that smoked
« Reply #15 on: February 26, 2012, 06:42:18 PM »
Quote from: brandEn on February 26, 2012, 06:36:35 PM
I know where to get a 73 RD350 thats in good shape and just sitting in a garage. I have been contemplating getting it for a year now. The only problem is I feel huge sitting on it. a 350 and a 6ft man don't mix.

PM me the contact info if you don't mind. I need another one for The Wife. ;)
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Re: Needed a ride for summer that smoked
« Reply #16 on: February 26, 2012, 07:02:19 PM »
Quote from: Industrial Rat400f Killer on February 26, 2012, 06:32:44 PM
Quote from: grcamna2 on February 26, 2012, 05:41:49 PM
IR400K,
   Has the engine been rebuilt lately? the heads have a refinished look to them.

Are you asking about the bike I posted pictures of or the bike on eBay?
The one you posted pics of...yours  :).
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Re: Needed a ride for summer that smoked
« Reply #17 on: February 26, 2012, 10:33:00 PM »
Quote from: brandEn on February 26, 2012, 06:36:35 PM
I know where to get a 73 RD350 thats in good shape and just sitting in a garage. I have been contemplating getting it for a year now. The only problem is I feel huge sitting on it. a 350 and a 6ft man don't mix.

How about a 6ft man popping wheelies on a small bike.  That might be cool. ;D
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Re: Needed a ride for summer that smoked
« Reply #18 on: February 26, 2012, 10:49:18 PM »
I got one too!...it's gonna be a project but notice all the smoke hangin' around 'cuz it just fired up...just got done swapping  a tx500 frontend on for dual discs...
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Re: Needed a ride for summer that smoked
« Reply #19 on: February 27, 2012, 05:54:55 AM »
Quote from: brandEn on February 26, 2012, 06:36:35 PM
I know where to get a 73 RD350 thats in good shape and just sitting in a garage. I have been contemplating getting it for a year now. The only problem is I feel huge sitting on it. a 350 and a 6ft man don't mix.
If that's the thing then some of us would be stuck on a Goldwing  :-[...I just love a small bike w/ lot's of Power and a short wheelbase...just point & shoot. It's great when you want to avoid a near miss too !  :)
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Re: Needed a ride for summer that smoked
« Reply #20 on: February 27, 2012, 06:24:39 AM »
Quote from: grcamna2 on February 26, 2012, 07:02:19 PM
Quote from: Industrial Rat400f Killer on February 26, 2012, 06:32:44 PM
Quote from: grcamna2 on February 26, 2012, 05:41:49 PM
IR400K,
   Has the engine been rebuilt lately? the heads have a refinished look to them.

Are you asking about the bike I posted pictures of or the bike on eBay?
The one you posted pics of...yours  :).

The seller flamed he pulled it out of storage from where it's been since 1994. He didn't mention doing a top end so if it has been done it was in the 1980's.


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Re: Needed a ride for summer that smoked
« Reply #21 on: February 27, 2012, 06:25:00 AM »
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Re: Needed a ride for summer that smoked
« Reply #22 on: February 27, 2012, 08:27:26 AM »
Sweet Ride Dude!
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Re: Needed a ride for summer that smoked
« Reply #23 on: February 27, 2012, 01:56:04 PM »
Is she a Stand Up bike ?  ;D I used to get mine up in 3rd when I was 17.
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Re: Needed a ride for summer that smoked
« Reply #24 on: February 27, 2012, 04:52:15 PM »
Quote from: grcamna2 on February 27, 2012, 01:56:04 PM
Is she a Stand Up bike ?  ;D I used to get mine up in 3rd when I was 17.

I'll let you know after I get some time on it.
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