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RD400 advice
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 11:32 am
Author: Coxy
A friend of mine has been offered this RD400, one owner 9300 miles from new, been off the road since 2005, original bill of sale, all MOT's, toolkit etc - £4000.
Any of you know enough about RD's to say if that seems a good buy?
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 11:34 am
Author: Taffus
mmmmmm speed blocks
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 11:38 am
Author: z650freak
Looks good to me. Have seen similar for £4.5K.
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 11:39 am
Author: tlc
Does he have a shop to run ?
Seems a lot but how many are there around in that condition.
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 11:46 am
Author: Coxy
Yes, lovely isn't it.....
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 3:58 pm
Author: Pigford
Loverly bike
Not exactly a "bargain" - but if you really want want one, probably worth the extra mile (& £££££££'s) if its all kosha
rd
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 5:17 pm
Author: ac/dc
Top money i would say,but if all orignal.?
Would need to be mostly orignal parts no repro bits
Uk bike with matching numbers
engine rebuilt ? with genuine parts etc etc
but it looks nice
pic is my Rd 400 reasonable nick uk bike matching numbers 4 owners
I would say it was worth £2300 ish hope this helps
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 5:24 pm
Author: Tonto
Nice looking bike: I would love one.
There is a good article re RD 400's (Vs. GT380 & KH400) in this months Practical Sportsbike. They quote "Minters" as having a current market value of upto £4k: so the price looks realistic for the bike being offered.
Cheers
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 7:48 pm
Author: redzee
That is a 'D' model with points ignition. Later 'E' and 'F' models (electronic ignition and footrests mounted on frame rather than underslung below silencers) are probably slightly more sought after but if all bits are original and mint with matching frame and engine numbers it's about on the money. I think the earlier 350's are better looking and better value but I'm biased. Lots of used parts for 350's on e-bay.com as well unlike the 400's !!
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 8:21 pm
Author: Coxy
Cheers Guys, I've passed on what you've said, it's up to him now.
Thanks
Dave
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 9:21 pm
Author: nanno
That said, as with any old smoker, you will have to invest a couple o' quid in things like new crankshaft seals (they will surely stick to the crank) and probably some other minor things... But deffo do the crankshaft seals or you will have endless "fun" sorting the jetting out and wondering, why on plug is always sooty and your gearbox oil decreases constantly.
Cheers,
Greg
Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2012 9:38 pm
Author: Garry.L
It'll never fit in your garage, Dave.....
Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 9:51 am
Author: davy thomson
Nice bikes,and fetch silly money for a bike you would only run round the block.got a mate with a F model still in the crate that is gold dust.
Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:41 pm
Author: davy thomson
Might be cutting a wee deal on this one.
Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 8:45 pm
Author: Pigford
Great bikes........ even the 1/4 litre version
