Description
Please note: We made a mistake on this bike when it was previously listed incorrectly on a California title. There was not fault on the seller and it does in fact have a clean Florida title. We apologize for the discrepancy.
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1985 Yamaha RZ500.
When Yamaha debuted the RZ500 (known in some other markets as the RD500) in 1984, it was arguably the first production race replica.
Built to emulate Kenny Roberts’ YZR500 factory racer, the RZ500 was the closest thing two-stroke enthusiasts had to a GP competitor for the road… as long as you didn’t live in the United States of America. Emissions rules put in place by the EPA prevented Yamaha from selling the RZ500 in the US, so the select few we get to enjoy had to be imported (typically from Canada).
If you’d like to know more, the RZ/RD 500 Owner’s Group is an excellent source of information and as well as this article explaining some of the best improvements one can make for the bike.
This example is VIN: JYA52X003FA000260. The seller purchased the bike four years and has decided to sell as he is downsizing his collection.
The odometer shows 12,439 kilometers (7,729 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us clean and sync the carbs, replace the transmission oil, coolant, and hydraulic fluid, and install new spark plugs. We also rebuilt the fuel pump, sent the tank out for cleaning, removed and replaced the fork seals and fork oil, and lastly, installed new tires.
Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Cleaned
Transmission Oil Level: Ok
Transmission Oil Quality: New
2T Oil Level: Ok
Coolant Level: Ok
Coolant Quality: New
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: NA, Cable Clutch
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: NA
Final Drive Condition: Cleaned and lubed
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: NA
Parking Light: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 90%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 90%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Ok
Tire Date Code Front: 0325
Tire Date Code Rear: 4124
Tire % Remaining Front: New
Tire % Remaining Rear: New
Tire Press. Front: 33 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 36 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.94V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.60v
Running Condition: Runs
Test Ride Completed: Yes
Test Ride Distance: 3 mi.
Tires Installed
-Front: 120/80-16
-Rear: 140/70-18
Notes:
*Jollymoto pipes installed
-Pattern screen installed
-Cosmetic Blemishes: Rub marks on RH fairing upper; RH fairing inner tab broken; cracks on LH fairing
Modifications:
Jollymoto exhaust.
Teardrop turn signals.
Aftermarket windscreen.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Bridgestone Battlax BT-46 tires with date codes of 4124 and 0325.
The sale includes one key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, this Yamaha is offered on a clean Florida title. Have any RZ500 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
