86 WR400 review

Flush out the cooling system completely and fill with the premix coolant I mentioned a few posts ago. Otherwise you will be starting the process all over again

thanks for the advice. I would imagine the bottom end should be flushed as well huh?

I would flush the gearbox with kerosene or another mild solvent. Do not use gasoline

thanks I have recieved sooo much good advice from this site.

Your case was not as bad as the mag cover on my 85 400WRX . I repaired mine with JB Weld inside and out. Also had to remachine the seal pocket into the JB Weld. It machines well too. Do not toss your cover as it appears to be an otherwise non-marred cover like mine was. Repair it and keep it for a spare

good idea.

tks for posting it

have a look at my post on the vintage resto section, i repaired the case with epoxy and milled and drilled. all looks good. i also ran a small earth lead from my radiator to the frame in case this reduces the issue.

its on page 2. cheers hope it helps

Hi Kelly ,
Read your writeup and thanks.
I'm intrested for one of these vintage left kickers WR 400 1986 , I was able to locate one locally fully stock and in fully working condition
will go see it this weekend , guy is a collector has many old bikes such as Maico , Moto Villa , bultaco etc.....

Anything I should look out for , had these bikes any problems ??? What would be an even proper price ???
I just want her for a keeper and some short rides then in she will go......


Thanks
Petros

Thanks Kelly , I will check .......but doubt it.
He claims that the bike is fully stock , store inside , six day edition with upside fork ,
only a few came out the factory in fact with these forks ..... ( limited edition )
any one know about this ???

Here is a photo of the bike ........




Thanks
Petros

Snap it up, that looks sweet!!!

I'm starting to fall in love with this vintage bike ....... It's all the time on my mind .........work office , home , every where and imagine I have'nt seen it in flesh yet.....
Will ofcourse this weekend.

Just a quick question ,
what would be a proper price ????
as per seller info it is completely stock , in fully working condition , six days limited edition with upside down forks , even stock speedo which is rare to find he said. He is a collector though and will not reason easily.

He is asking 2000 euro = 2500 $ is that a reasonable price or should I try to lower the price , but on the other side do want to loose it also.


Petros

IMO a good price, costs more than that to restore one and make it look like that.

Darn nice bike, other him 1,600 euro, and negotiate from there.

Cool thread. Did 3 years of racing enduros on an '86 400 back in the day
Ended up with kx 125 forks on the front- light years better.
Loved the drum brake- lives forever. [I now have a bucket of torched disc brake pads from my wr250.]
Had to cut a little notch on the inside face of the 400 clutch pressure plate to keep it consistent.
Rode my '94 wxe today while the wr's are getting the winter rebuild.