I was thinking about getting one from the mid 70's for a pimp around town bike. Not sure if this would be a wise decision. Thoughts?

 

My brother had an RD250 and now has an RD400. No issues, but he does not use them much. What are you looking for info on, specifically?

 

Oh, just problems they have and parts availability I guess. Was wondering if they can be sustained as a daily rider.

 

I had a 76 rd400 and use as a daily in town and short trips on the freeway,
long rides on the freeway it could do but my hand would be numb after my
20 mile commute.

 

Was it good for 65 mph? Was it dangerous to ride being a two stroke?

 

There is a HUGE difference in older bikes vs current bikes in the handling and braking departments. If I were daily riding I'd go for something newer personally.

After riding my dads '74 Kawasaki H1 triple 750 I learned that turning and slowing does were never part of the design process.

 

Yeah well, I'm riding around on an '81 bike right now, so how bad could it be? Besides, I'm not looking to bomb the canyons. Just point a to point b stuff.

 

No problem I crused 80 top speed about 110 or so. Always started had oil
injection I probly put 7000 miles on it.

 

why wouldn't it be a wise decision to but a badarse bike to just a/b it around town? there great bikes once you learn the nuances and intricacies of maintenance and repair. there are plenty of parts being made for these bikes...

Dont plain on taking any long trips though, and always ride around with at least two spare plugs. I wouldn't want you to break down out on the highway somewhere... i've done that, it's a friggen drag

 

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