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#41
why do the posted pics come out so small on some of the posts
It has to do with whether you've uploaded a photo to OldMiniBikes or attached a link to another site where the photo is hosted. The second option is better, IMO. All of my photos are on a Smug Mug page and it lets me choose the size of the attachment, from small to huge. If you go the the OldMiniBikes general forum there's a stickie at the top of the page that shows how to post photos.
 
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#42
The hunt for this bike took several years.

I have had many bikes in my 51 years from mini bikes, Honda 125 twin, DT 250, CBX, V-Max ect... but with out question my favorite was the 77 RD 400. Looked exactly like your bike but had black expansion chambers.
The smell and sound of a 2-stroke on the street puts a smile on my face still.

My brother BeeKeeper had the Suzuki 2-Stroke triplets, the GT 380, 550 & 750 water Buffalo but none were as "spirited and snappy" as the RD 400.

Fun Fact: If you don't follow through when kick starting it the motor can start and run backwards ... ask me how I know!

Tom, that bike is a work of art and 2-stroke prices just keep going up ... she is a keeper!!
 
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#43
The smell and sound of a 2-stroke on the street puts a smile on my face still.
:thumbsup: I'm also a long time fan of old two strokes. I had a 305 Suzuki I rode the wheels off of. My friend had the GT550. Later on in the USMC, a bunch of guys had the Kawi H-series.

Just for the heck of it, there's a pretty nice RD 350 on Craigslist in O.C. (California) right now. I cant now afford any of the bikes we used to run in the 70's. :laugh:
 
#44
:thumbsup: I'm also a long time fan of old two strokes. I had a 305 Suzuki I rode the wheels off of. My friend had the GT550. Later on in the USMC, a bunch of guys had the Kawi H-series.

Just for the heck of it, there's a pretty nice RD 350 on Craigslist in O.C. (California) right now. I cant now afford any of the bikes we used to run in the 70's. :laugh:
That's the truth! I used to pick up those bikes at the curb on trash night.

I pulled 40 Japanese bikes out of a barn- free, because the owner needed to tear down the barn. There was over 2000 bikes in there, most went to scrap.
 

WrenchDad

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#47
My buddy's brother had one of those. Love those 80s cruisers! :thumbsup:
That bike was the carbon copy to the Vulcan 750 (other than engine) and was exactly 1/2 the Ninja 900 (908cc ) 10,000 Red line 6 speed 50 HP.
Ugly fast for that little bike. the EN 440 was 27 HP and The EN 500 was only 37HP. I dropped the clutch (by accident) once on a quick start at a red light to turn left, after a sky view and a pucker check a guy on the side walk clapped for me. Little did he know I wasn't showing off. I paid attention to my clutch work a little closer after that.
 
#57
At 95% parts American made that's a lot more then any jap bikes. I'm not saying I wouldn't own a foreign made bike but now that I can I wouldn't buy anything but American products.
 
#58
Not to many years ago a lawmaker wanted to create a law that would require a certain percent of a product be made in the good old U.S.A. to be able to wear a "Made in U.S.A." label and Harley fought it tooth and nail, because none of their bikes would meet the criteria. As a matter of fact, at that time the Honda Gold Wing was the only bike that would. I don't have time right now to look up the actual article but it was surprising.
I think 95% American made is way off the mark, as I look at my Brother's 2014 Tour Glide, I see forks, levers, tires, wheels, hubs, lights, throttle body, injectors, electrical harness all made overseas and that is at a glance. It is what it is.....If you like it, ride it!
 

MB165

Active Member
#59
I worked on a RZ350 about 20 years ago....... still remember how easy it was to pull wheelies on, lots of fun, I kept it a extra day to test ride....:001_tongue:
 
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