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Yamaha Rz500 Rd500 on 2040-motos

US $4,250.00
YearYear:1985 MileageMileage:999999 ColorColor: grey
Location:

Kapaa, Hawaii, US

Kapaa, Hawaii, US
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Yamaha RZ500 RD500, US $4,250.00, image 1

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Yamaha RZ500 RD500, US $4,250.00, image 2

Yamaha Other tech info

TypeType:Sport Bike Engine Size (cc)Engine Size (cc):500 WarrantyWarranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty For Sale ByFor Sale By:Private Seller

Yamaha Other description

This is a sale I will regret but here it goes...

This is an 1985 RD500 rebuilt and customized. It has the following parts upgraded or added to the original:

The Good:
Titled and registered!
Rebuilt engine by a yamaha mechanic and former racer (new old stock heads and pistons)
Sand blasted frame and repainted
YZF 750 Forks 
R1 Calipers w/ steel braided lines 
R6 Radiator 
FZR 1000 wheels, rotors, and rear brake 
Ohlins Rear shock 
SpeedCell Battery (size of a pack of smokes)
A heavily modified RC30 race fairing 
The Bad:
The bike has been sitting for the last six months and will need the carbs gone through, but starts and runs.
Not a stock bike

The bike is located in Kauai, but I will crate and assist at buyers expense 

Video of the Build:




Video of the Bike running and riding:

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