RD400 Engine Rebuild

[AndrewT]

Where would I take a RD400 for an engine rebuild in Wellington?

[F5 Dave]

Will people stop buying RD400s:mad:

Sheesh, I've been trying for months. Damn things will be as common as muck soon. A mate made me help move his purchased one 3 weeks back.

Pete Sales Total mc in Palmy North would be a good choice, he' built up a few for racing over the years and will be able to spot issues many mechanics won' be familiar with these days.

[Dodgy]

I'm sorry about that Dave, but I do recall you keen as to see what else was in that garage! - even I was amazed at the quantity of Kawasaki triples in one place

[Cosmik de Bris]

Where would I take a RD400 for an engine rebuild in Wellington?

Don't take it anywhere, DIY, they are not that complicated.

Cheers

[F5 Dave]

Pressing cranks is an acquired skill. Also assessing 40 year old gearboxes should not be done by someone who has not seen a variety of them as they degrade in water/oil mix that passes for gearbox fluid for decades.

[Cosmik de Bris]

Pressing cranks is an acquired skill. Also assessing 40 year old gearboxes should not be done by someone who has not seen a variety of them as they degrade in water/oil mix that passes for gearbox fluid for decades.

Yes, that's probably right, but you can take those bits to an expert but do all the spanner work yourself.

Cheers

[F5 Dave]

I can't imagine not wanting to but some just aren't comfortable to dive in.

Experience helps when assessing wear of parts as not always covered in manuals (not that I usually bother reading them unless its a brand I rarely deal with.

Besides the OP is long gone and likely won't post again.

[AllanB]

Besides the OP is long gone and likely won't post again.


He will when he sells it to you Dave

[F5 Dave]

I am already betrothed to another.

Dodgy, so have you started that damn thing yet or do we need a garage session?

[bistard]

Take it to Boyles