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Middleweight Production RD400

Postby etcheh » Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:44 am

I tried selling my RD that I restored in the 90's and rode on the street for a couple of years, but no one was interested. SO! I'm converting it to a racer and it will probably be up for sale this spring. Follow the build here on the site.
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Re: Middleweight Production RD400

Postby BrianL » Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:12 am

Will be a nice addition to the class! Let's hope someone pick's her up from you!!! Cheers, Brian.. :D
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Re: Middleweight Production RD400

Postby etcheh » Thu Jan 31, 2013 10:41 am

Hey Brian, if I don't sell it maybe I'll race it instead. Battle of the "Badges". Jean-Marc Ethier #356. :lol:
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Re: Middleweight Production RD400

Postby BrianL » Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:08 pm

Would love to have you out there with me, Roger, Derek, Matt, Dan, Neal, Graham, Brent and all the rest of the folks who's names I've left out!!!! We have a sponsor for the class too! Evans Auto !!! Come join us!! :D :D :D
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Re: Middleweight Production RD400

Postby Fastfearnie88 » Thu Jan 31, 2013 3:06 pm

I will be on the RD team.......
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Re: Middleweight Production RD400

Postby rdhunt1 » Thu Jan 31, 2013 3:37 pm

More RDs for p2 middle??!! sweet! Come on guys lets smoke out them hondas! A couple of us out front mixed 24:1 and it could be like a smoke screen!
of course my snowblower has excellent transient throttle response...doesn't yours?
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Re: Middleweight Production RD400

Postby bwaller » Thu Jan 31, 2013 9:37 pm

Yes indeed, bring on your RD. Let's grow this class too, the more the merrier, plus the race fans relate to these street weapons!
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Re: Middleweight Production RD400

Postby BrianL » Fri Feb 01, 2013 9:12 am

You guys keep smokin' the place up and I'll just tuck in behind Brent and clear the smoke!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: Middleweight Production RD400

Postby rdhunt1 » Fri Feb 01, 2013 2:47 pm

four strokes do kinda remind me of vacuum cleaners...

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Re: Middleweight Production RD400

Postby BrianL » Fri Feb 01, 2013 3:11 pm

I'm not getting "sucked in to this one"... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: Middleweight Production RD400

Postby etcheh » Tue Feb 05, 2013 1:02 pm

A few pics of the build, mocking things up and then off to North Bay Powdercoating.
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Re: Middleweight Production RD400

Postby BrianL » Tue Feb 05, 2013 2:27 pm

Looks great Marc.....Keep 'em coming!
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Re: Middleweight Production RD400

Postby etcheh » Sat Feb 09, 2013 10:11 am

Just going over the motor and noticed a squeaked mag side piston. Ordered a new PRO X piston kit 1.25mm o/s. The clutch side is in great shape so it will stay at 0.75mm o/s. Also ordered an MZB power dynamo race ignition, magura front master cylinder and a few other goodies. It should be done by the end of March, early April. Chambers are at the Powdercoaters for black ceramic coating. Carbs to be jetted and ready to rock.New HEIDENAU race rubber as well. This thing has dowelled heads, little bit of squish .028, Barnett clutch kit, bronze swingarm bushings,tapered steering bearings ,new brake seal kits,clubman bars( more weight over the front wheel and wider grip for gettin in them corners),S/S front brake line. Y boot with K&N filter, Motor otherwise is stock,no porting. Things are coming together, I'm getting essited. Also doing a P1 350 racer.
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Re: Middleweight Production RD400

Postby etcheh » Tue Feb 19, 2013 4:20 pm

Parts just arrived, piston and cylinder in for a bore job. Pipes back from the powdercoaters, It will start coming together. Stay tuned
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