1978 Yamaha DT400E DT 400 E DT-400-E

1978 YAMAHA DT 400 E - 4,080 Original Miles

1st Year of the Rear Mono-Shock design.

The bike was stored for many years under a blanket in a heated shop - out of sight - out of mind - forgotten. It has retained it's bones!

I am the 3rd OwnerandI spent a year &half slowly going through a restoration process.

Also almost every "renewable part" has been replaced for safe & reliable operation. I wanted this bike to be like new and BOTH able to be ridden with confidence or go straight into a collection/museum. I have drove itapproximately 400 miles last summer in 3 different Vintage rides to allow for any adjustments and to verify there were no issues un-addressed. It ran great without any incidents (other then a 12 volt blub got put in the tail light instead of the correct 6 volt - quickly fixed)

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Here is a listof the main things that have been done to make the bike as close to it's original YAMAHA OEM condition (Not in any order)

1- Professional Re-paint using OEM color codes / OEM decals and two applications of clear coat - buffed out to a mirror finish.

2- The top end of the engine was sent to COMETIC in Concord, hio where it was re-sleeved & ported to Yamaha OME specs and sized to .002 clearance - original Yamaha specs with a new Yamaha OEM Piston / Rings / Wrist Pin / Wrist Pin Bearing and all new gaskets throughout to make it totally fresh and new.

3- Frame wasRe-painted and all 3 grounding wires are now attached to bare metal surfaces.

4- Carb was totally rebuilt with OEM Yamaha parts - needle / float needle & seat / pilot jet / #190 Main jet / Float / Gaskets Etc.

5- Oil pump cleaned and proper operation verified and adjusted to specs.

6- New tires front & Rear / tubes / Rubber Rim Bands / rims trued and spokes adjusted as needed. The wheels are alloy and only needed cleaning and buffing.

7- New brake shoes front & Rear.

8- New fork seals & 15w fork oil installed.

9- New GOLD - DID O-ring chain - and - Front & Rear sprockets.

10- New Reed Valves installed.

11- Installed new updated Pulser Pick Up Coil for max electrical output.

12- New battery.

13- New clutch cable.

14- New Transmission oil and new Two Stroke oil in the injector oil tank.

15- New engine case bolts for that new fresh look.

16- Battery tender hookup.

The only reason I am selling this beautiful motorcycle as that I am now slowly moving my collection towards Japan Domestic Market bikes that were never available here in the United States and I only have so much room. I am only selling my current collection as new JDM bikes are acquired.

PLEASE NOTE - This bike has a Oregon "SPECIAL INTEREST" license plate because of it vintage status and the plate NEVER has to be renewed and is good forever without any costs going forward. If the buyer of this bike lives in Oregon the "SPECIAL INTEREST" Plate will go with the bike. If the buyer is out of the state of Oregon I will keep the plate & transfer it to one of my other bikes in my collection.
If you choose to bid on this beautiful motorcycle have you finances lined up BEFORE the end of the Auction. Paypal can be used as described and allows for instance money transfers. You also have to have a Paypal account to even bid on this auction.

If you have less the 10 Ebay histories or less then 100% feedback please email me 1st so we can talk - other wise your bids can be canceled out.

While I will assist YOUR shipper in picking the bike up after full payment received . . . the bike will need to be picked up at my location. Zip Code is97007 - Beaverton, regon.You will need to get your own shipping quotes which can also be done inside this auction. I will sell this motorcycle to a buyer outside of the USA but I will not handle any governmental relatedpaperwork concerning shipping.

With the bike being over 25 years old most cross country boarder transfers are greatly relaxed - but you'll need to check out your own needs.

I highly Recommend Federal Companies/Allied Van Lines for shipping. You can call Mary at 1-800-747-4100 EXT. #2341 for a free quote. Just tell her you're considering buying a motorcycle from David in Beaverton, regon 97007. They are the BEST & provide up to $15,000 insurance cover with ZERO deductible during transport to your location!!!

Please understand that this is my bike & my auction & my terms of sale - So . . .

$1,000 non-refundable down payment is due within 24 hours only via PayPal.

The balance is due in 3 days & can be paid via PayPal with us each sharing 50% of the 2.9% PayPal fees OR cash In person - OR wire transfer. If you Bid you're agreeing to these purchase terms so, gain . . .PLEASE ask any questions you may have before bidding. Thank you!

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