1985 Yamaha RD500LC For Sale

I bought this RD500 in Feb 2014. The V5 (in my name) states 7 former keepers. One key fits all locks and the clock reads 23298 miles. Given the MOT history there is an MOT from 2004 stating 22246. I suspect the bike milage on the clocks is correct but of course, all I am going on is the MOT history. There is no other history with it. My intention was to rebuild the bike but like many people, I changed my mind from having mint machines to preferring patina as long as the bike works well. I rebuilt the carbs with correct mikuni jets, put in a new clutch a few years ago and last winter replaced the rear shock with a Hagon unit, rebuilt the front forks including the anti dive units decoked the heads (new head gaskets) and refurbished the power valve system. This bike would be described as being in a survivor condition. Fully functional with cosmetic patina. The fairings have the usual cracks and splits around fastenings. The tank has a couple of dings in it and the belly pan is warped. Perhaps with heat, I'm not sure. It's been like that since I bought the bike. I do have and original new replacement and could be purchased separately if required. They are hard to get and not cheap! The seat has a couple of small tears but nothing serious. If you're looking for a useable bike which you're not too sensitive about taking out for a run, this is the one for you.

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