+blackhat400 The bike is a little small for my 6 foot frame, but is comfortable and fun to ride. Check out the restoration at : yamaha-enduros.com/index.php/forums/restorations/2232-crusty-dt400-1977-barn-findThe bike has come a long way since.
I JUST STARTED ON MY 1978 DT400 , I'VE HAD FOR ABOUT 12 YEARS NOW. I BOUGHT IT FOR $100 AND PUT IT AWAY AND JUST KEPT PUTTING IT ON THE BACK BURNER. THE ENGINE SIDE CASE WAS BUSTED FROM A THROWN CHAIN, A LOT OF PARTS WERE MISSING , STRIPED OFF FROM SOME ONE MAKING A DIRT BIKE OUT OF IT. AND THE COIL AND IGNITION SWITCH IS GONE. I NEED A BATTERY AND COIL, AND MAYBE A FEW OTHER PARTS. I GOT THE MOTOR BACK TOGETHER . I WILL DO A VIDEO OF THE PROJECT AS I GO ALONE MAKING REPAIRS, TO THE DAY I FIRE IT UP. I DON'T HAVE A TITLE. BUT I HAVE TO MAKE IT ROAD WORTHY WITH ALL THE LIGHTS AND THINGS BEFORE THEY WILL INSPECT IT AND LET ME APPLY FOR A TITLE. WATCH FOR MY VIDEO . IT WILL BE TITLED " 1978 YAMAHA DT400 COMING BACK TO LIFE "
Ha dave , am on the forum too, . never knew this was yours, I see you"ve 70mm of forks thru the clamps, it would be taller if slipped thru to top, . mine is,
Uumph a 600 mile bike that needs and 2 month restoration.That isn't a true restoration anyway but some of those wear indications are not consistent w/ 600 miles. Standing off the kickstand to start a bike? Needling yes but must be a ultra niche thing. Nicer bike not fully restored w/ mixed elements but need to recalibrate provenience imo.
