1977 Yamaha DT 400 (SOLD)
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941-755-4341
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2-Stroke with working oil injection pump. Pretty much looks its age, and has a large dent in the gas tank. However, it runs nice. Carb. had a 170 Main jet, but was changed to a 180 when the carb was just rebuilt. It ran better, but changed to a 190 and it ran even better. Opend the carb up one more time and move the needle jet clip down a groove and it was better still. Inside of tank is good. Put a new fuel valve on, as the old one leaked and didn't flow much fuel. The lights work, with the exception of the neutral indicator on the tach. Both the tach and speedo work. The needles are a little jumpy. I'm not sure if that's normal on this bike. Just switched the chain to O-Ring, and put a 39 tooth rear sprocket on (down from 42). Put a new 17 tooth sprocket up front, but it then the O-Ring chain would have rubbed on the engine case. I put the 16 tooth on and there is no clearance issue. Then, just to see, I put the 17 tooth back on and the non-ring chain. That combo also had no clearance issue. However, I ride this mostly (all so far) on the street and went back to the 16 tooth and O-Ring. The change in rear sprocket made a huge difference and an indicated 60 mph is at ~ 4600 RPM. The tires are Kenda and in very good shape. (This bike really is for sale, but at the moment I'm just kind of testing out this web site) Also, the title says 1976, but it's a '77. The numbers do match (VIN on bike and VIN on title). If interested, please just call: 941-755-4341. Thx.