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1978 Yamaha Rd400 Race Bike Race Only Very Fast No Reserve on 2040-motos

US $3,000.00
YearYear:1978 MileageMileage:1111
Location:

Harriman, Tennessee, US

Harriman, Tennessee, US
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1978 Yamaha RD400 race bike race only very fast no reserve, US $3,000.00, image 1

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1978 Yamaha RD400 race bike race only very fast no reserve, US $3,000.00, image 2 1978 Yamaha RD400 race bike race only very fast no reserve, US $3,000.00, image 3 1978 Yamaha RD400 race bike race only very fast no reserve, US $3,000.00, image 4

Yamaha Other description

 1978 Yamaha RD400 converted to road race bike. 66.5mm Banshee pistons, CNC ported cylinders, Boyesen dual stage reeds, PVL ignition, handbuilt GP expansion chambers with carbon fiber silencers, Avon race tires, rearset pegs, fiberglass tank and race bodywork, steering stabilizer. Very fast, very explosive power. Not for the faint of heart.

Winning bidder must contact within 7 days of auction end and arrange any pickup or shipping. Cash on pickup preferred. No title but can provide bill of sale. No warranty expressed or implied.

Moto blog

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