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I finished my RD 400 project a few days back thought will share the pics here.
The bike was a WB registered RD 250F that has the same body and frame as the RD400F
The bike was in shagged condition when i bought it. As usual i was told that the bike was on un-sleeved 3rd OS barrels and it turned out to be std sleeved.

The bike wasn't running at all even though it was in decent condition to look at. used to do around 75mph

The plan was to do up the bike and the estimate came up to close to a lakh. with un-sleeved barrels, ART pistons, crank rebuild, paint , chrome etc

Then i got this idea of importing the Rd 400 engine completely and make it a 400.
So i bought an engine and got it shipped over a period of time. It costed a bomb though ;-)
So finally after the whole engine was here minus the clutch we stripped the bike for painting and chrome etc.

Then i had this idea of using a P220 front and Rd350 rear on the bike for better braking.
one the spoke wheels were on the bike it didn't look like a Rd400 so put the alloys back on the bike and stuck to stock looks.

So finally after 18 months and spending 1.8L including the bike cost and other charges. This is how it looks. the bike is still on WB reg and says RD250 but who cares.

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sunilg

Topic approved.

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Shivanshu

amazingly good work, keep it up brotherm more pics would be appreciated

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Congrats Jagadeesh Bike looks awesome! Money well spent!!

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Thanks Bigbore and shivanshu. I am still waiting for the clutch to come. ordered new clutch and throttle cables and a NOS pilot lamp cover.

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yamdoot

I was expecting this post long back Jagadeesh! Your patience and dedication is truly admirable. Great rebuild. Good you retained the stock mags.

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Thanks nitesh. Yeah the post was long due the bike was done 2 months back.
I was waiting for the clutch which is still not here BTW. thats the last piece that needs to be fitted

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jagadeesh.b

Thanks nitesh. yeah the bike was finished 2 months back. i am still waiting for the clutch to come. rest all is completed.

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SriramEfunds

Great job! Set the road on fire with this monster!

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Thanks sriram. I might actually end up selling this RD400 and my RX. i have one zx9r in my sights that i want to buy so need funds

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