New to me

[RustyRD]

Okay, so I have spent the last month trolling FBmarketplace and stumbled across this find. I would like to know what you guys think as to what the value is as pictured would be. I will disclose what I paid after a few post are made. Thanks for playing along. I was very excited to find a stock, basically unmolested example of an RD. No keys to the bike so I have to map out the key situation.I am so curious as to how the inside of the tank looks.

[m in sc]

500-1200

[IR8D8R]

I paid $800 for a 73 in similar condition around 5 years ago. It came with a spare engine and a box of spare parts. The engine in the bike wasn't stuck. About the same amount of rust as yours. I hosed it down with penetrating oil a few times and everything came apart OK.

IR8D8R

[Kawtriplefreak]

It's rough. I think that is an $800 motorcycle. If it has a title $1000-$1200.

[RustyRD]

Thanks for the input, I scored the new project for $300.00 . reminded me of deals back in the day. LOL

[85RZwade]

I hope you bought a lottery ticket as well, because it was clearly your lucky day. Congratulations on a great find!

[RustyRD]

     lottery ticket  dang it... your right Wade.   Thanks I feel like was a good deal..the plan is to keep a very stock appearance, I have the RD400 engine that John Ritter built a crank for and extensive and head work. I now have a fire lit under me to finish assembling the engine and install into the frame. Tires chain and sprockets, brakes ya know yada yada yada... 

[350GUY]

WOW! Congrats RUSTYYY

[Simoniz]

A very nice deal and a fun project. Good score there!

[RustyRD]

Thank you guys.  Should be fun to put one back to stock appearance instead of going away from stock.  At least in appearance. 

[m in sc]

yeah, good score indeed. they are def out there.

[Jung]

That's a cracking deal. Nice one!

[SoCal250]

Congrats! Nice score.
Keys should be fairly easy to acquire. Just get the key number off the lock and order from ebay. I've bought OEM NOS keys from seller rigentinc-cycle in the past.

[RustyRD]

Thanks for the info on the keys.

[STLMike]

Nice score
I'll allow you to double your money and sell it to me for $600