the RD350 what's it worth thread...

[MaybeGuy]

this is a bit of a ''build to order'' thing, but may as well put it out.

im building a YPVS 31k that should be finished by about june or july time. will look something like this (same colour too)

https://www.bikez.com/pictures/yamaha/1988/12871_0_1_2_rd%20350_Image%20credits%20-%20mac%201%20brazil.jpg

now, im after ideas of how much they're worth in decent nick (ebay doesnt help too much as its rare you get one like this on there (at least when ive checked)

itll have 12 months MOT and tax.

19k miles

full engine rebuild about 300 miles ago.

all standard

[edit=g] - Thread title changed, please use the for sale section if you wish to sell, that way it means we don't have another flame war on our hands . [/edit]

edit @ edit G. go fuck yourself. its asking what theyre worth. if someone makes me an offer thats their problem.
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Blue_SV650S wrote: it was a sh1te wheelie, but it proves that he can get it up in 3rd and can do angles. In summery, mattsprattuk is a gobby little sh1tebag, dopehead tw4t, but sadly for all of us, he probably isn't THAT full of sh1te!!
Kickstart wrote: Hi I tend to agree with Matt. All the best Keith

[The Artist]

20p and half a bag of wotsits.

Seriously though, if it is done up with new stuff e.g. C&S kit, oils, tyres, and everything is damn near perfect then maybe 3-4k

[ms51ves3]

Allymoss, it will never be worth £3,000. Maximum I'm going to say £2,000 but I wait for a more knowledgeable person of RD350s to come along and put me straight.

[The Artist]

I am sure I saw some for sale for over 2k that weren't in good nick. Maybe it was my imagination.

[smegballs]

I'll give you a hand job and a pack of smarties

[Kickstart]

Hi

Suspect £3k might be reasonable for a low mileage original one in very good condition and never restored.

All the best

Keith
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[MarJay]

That isn't a picture of a 31k.

https://www.seemar.co.uk/yamaha%20rd350ypvs%20black%20mousemat.jpg

THAT is a 31k. It has different wheels, different forks, different brakes and various bits of detail that are different.
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[27cows]

Powervalves are going for increasingly barking money these days. £3K is entirely feasible for a particularly nice example with a sound motor. Yam were always good at making bikes with more go than the chassis and brakes could handle and this type of bike is growing in popularity in these days of exceptionally dull 4T shite.
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[MaybeGuy]

in that case, i see this as a very worthy investment
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Blue_SV650S wrote: it was a sh1te wheelie, but it proves that he can get it up in 3rd and can do angles. In summery, mattsprattuk is a gobby little sh1tebag, dopehead tw4t, but sadly for all of us, he probably isn't THAT full of sh1te!!
Kickstart wrote: Hi I tend to agree with Matt. All the best Keith

[flat spot]

2 grand. It would have to be very good to ask for more.

[Clanger]

It might be worth your while going around some bikes and shows, and get a story done in a magazine, or UBG...get some coverage; because there will be people out there, who have hankered after getting one, who might be willing to offer you a bit of money!!
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[Blau Zedong]

It would have to be very very good to be worth 2K plus. You can still buy a decent YPVS for under a thousand quid if you look hard enough. By good I mean -

Proper LC2 nosecone and front end / clocks.

LC2 Wheels and swingarm

Matching engine and frame numbers

One key fits all locks.

Original paintscheme (preferably white / blue / red as most of the UK bikes were).

Original fasteners, not stainless shite.

Original shock, complete with belt

Although the good news is the LC2 is the most collectable of the YPVS models, so if any model has a chance of making stupid money then the LC2 is it. Ironic as they are actually fucking horrible to ride compared to the F1 & F2.
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[Welshd1k]

You will be verry lucky to see 1k ....

i assume its goignt o have matching numbers? original plastics? proper colours? then you might see £1400 ish -2k

a imaculate 31k with ALL original parts and matching numbers would be VERY lucky to pull in 2k. i got £500 for a n1 .. matching numbers etc. engine untouched on stock bore. needs a new crank and abit of tlc.... probs be worth 1.4k ish after 500 spent on it .... 2k is near on never. and marjay that would be a 31k but a lc11 31k.

gotta remember there is 3 variants of 31k.
lc11 = orignal ypvs bikini fairing and headlamp fairing. forkbrace on the forks and a swingarm with a rounded end where the adjusters are.

n1= nakid undaired bike. forkbraced. box sectioned swingarm

f1 = faired bike braced forks , box section swingarm.



for a bitsa with a 31k lump and a 31k frame in REALLY good condition you might get 1k ish ....
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[Blau Zedong]

I've edited my post to specify LC2, although I thought F1 and N1 were 1WT and F2/N2 were 1UA, although it appears google says otherwise.

Fucking hate powervalves anyway
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[Welshd1k]

[Billy Balthorpe]

I loved my N1. My first big bike. Used to embarrass the big bikes my mates had at the time, old Z1000's, CB900F's, Z750's, even GPZ900R's on most roads. I've often though of getting another but i think it's best if i just leave it in my memory. Years of riding modern machinery would probably dull the experience of riding an N1 now.
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[Vincent]

Unless it's a minter with matching numbers etc, there's a good chance you'd get more for it if you break it. Sad but true. If it looks lke the F2 in you pic rather than a 31K, it'll be worh less. It's only the best examples that are fetching bigger bucks. Keep it instaed -0 they're brilliant fun.

[MarJay]

[MaybeGuy]

even if i sell the bike for £400 im still making a massive profit.
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Blue_SV650S wrote: it was a sh1te wheelie, but it proves that he can get it up in 3rd and can do angles. In summery, mattsprattuk is a gobby little sh1tebag, dopehead tw4t, but sadly for all of us, he probably isn't THAT full of sh1te!!
Kickstart wrote: Hi I tend to agree with Matt. All the best Keith

[Welshd1k]

[Welshd1k]

[Welshd1k]

[MaybeGuy]

[Welshd1k]

if the motor is fresh and the frame dont match etc. you'd be better off splitting it £400+ for the lump ..
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[MaybeGuy]

want to give me £400+ for the lump? Its only just run in. Crank etc
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Blue_SV650S wrote: it was a sh1te wheelie, but it proves that he can get it up in 3rd and can do angles. In summery, mattsprattuk is a gobby little sh1tebag, dopehead tw4t, but sadly for all of us, he probably isn't THAT full of sh1te!!
Kickstart wrote: Hi I tend to agree with Matt. All the best Keith