No Reserve – 1985 Yamaha RZ350R

SOLD FOR: $10,272

Reserve price has been met.

This auction ended on June 23, 2023

Winner: COB704

Winning Bid: $9,600
Buyer Fee: $672
Total: $10,272

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Description

Please Note: we cannot find a VIN on this motorcycle. It is being sold on a Bill of Sale.

Vide of Olly’s Test Ride:

Additional photos are available here for your perusal.

Only sold in the states from 84-85, the RZ350 was the first bike in the US to come equipped with catalytic converters and the first Yamaha street bike in the US to use a perimeter frame. It was also one of the last street-legal two-strokes available in this country.

Estimated production of these bikes was around 20,000 – accidents and time have worn down that number significantly. You’ll note the YPVS acronym on the engine: that stands for Yamaha Power Valve System, a computer-controlled valve that could adjust exhaust port timing. This enabled increased torque at low RPMs while maintaining horsepower higher up in the rev band.

There is no VIN visible on the headstock. It is unclear to us if the VIN was ground off or if it’s been powdercoated over. It came to Iconic as an import from South Africa; prior history is not known.

The engine number is 31K026065.

The odometer shows 47,697 kilometers (29,637 miles).

Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us replace the battery, clean and sync the carbs, rebuild the forks, replace the turn signal relay, and service the front brake calipers with new seals, pistons, boots, and brake pads. We also flushed the coolant, replaced the water temperature sensor, replaced the transmission oil and fuel filter, and installed new Shinko Podium R006 RR tires with date codes of 3421 and 4021.

Olly did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:

Tire Years – Front/ Rear: 2021
Tire Life – Front/ Rear: 100%
Tire Pressure – Front: 33PSI; Rear: 35PSI
Brake Life – Front: 100%, New; Rear: 60%
Hydraulic Fluid – Front: Ok, New; Rear: Ok
Transmission Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: New
2T Injector Oil Level: ***PREMIX ONLY***
Coolant – Level: Ok; Quality: New
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light: Ok
Parking Light: Ok, front bulb out of headlight
Plate Light: Ok
Killswitch: Ok
Horn: Ok
Battery: 12.22V
Test ride: Bike operates as intended

BIKE CONDITION:
***BIKE SET UP FOR PREMIX***
**VIN not visible on steering neck**
– Parking light for headlight not fully installed
– No front brake switch installed
– Water temp replaced, still not reading accurately

Finally, we sent the tank out to GTL to have it lined.

Modifications:
Bosson exhaust.

Braided stainless steel brake lines.

Battery tender lead.

Inside of the tank:

The sale includes one key.

Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:






Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Yamaha is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any RZ350 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!

Please Note: we cannot find a VIN on this motorcycle. It is being sold on a Bill of Sale.

Additional Information

Location

Santa Monica, California

Year

1984

Make

Yamaha

Model

RZ350R

Mileage

29,637

VIN

N/A

Title

Bill of Sale Only

Title State/Country

N/A

Private Party/Dealership

Private Party

Additional Charges

No

Total Bids Placed: 72

Auction has ended.

Highest bidder was: COB704

Bidder Name Bidding Time Bid Auto
COB704 June 23, 2023 11:05 am PDT $9,600
jdmevo8 June 23, 2023 11:05 am PDT $9,500 Auto
jdmevo8 June 23, 2023 11:03 am PDT $9,200
szelinsky June 23, 2023 11:01 am PDT $9,100
jdmevo8 June 23, 2023 11:00 am PDT $9,000 Auto
szelinsky June 23, 2023 11:00 am PDT $8,900
jdmevo8 June 23, 2023 11:00 am PDT $8,800 Auto
szelinsky June 23, 2023 11:00 am PDT $8,700
jdmevo8 June 23, 2023 11:00 am PDT $8,600
szelinsky June 23, 2023 11:00 am PDT $8,500 Auto
szelinsky June 23, 2023 10:59 am PDT $8,300
jdmevo8 June 23, 2023 10:59 am PDT $8,200 Auto
szelinsky June 23, 2023 10:59 am PDT $8,100
jdmevo8 June 23, 2023 10:59 am PDT $7,975 Auto
szelinsky June 23, 2023 10:59 am PDT $7,875
jdmevo8 June 23, 2023 10:59 am PDT $7,775
szelinsky June 23, 2023 10:59 am PDT $7,675
COB704 June 23, 2023 10:58 am PDT $7,575
jdmevo8 June 23, 2023 10:58 am PDT $7,500 Auto
jdmevo8 June 23, 2023 10:58 am PDT $7,301 Auto
szelinsky June 23, 2023 10:58 am PDT $7,201
jdmevo8 June 23, 2023 10:58 am PDT $7,101
szelinsky June 23, 2023 10:57 am PDT $7,001
superdave49 June 23, 2023 10:57 am PDT $7,000 Auto
superdave49 June 23, 2023 10:57 am PDT $6,901
szelinsky June 23, 2023 10:56 am PDT $6,801
jdmevo8 June 23, 2023 10:56 am PDT $6,800 Auto
jdmevo8 June 23, 2023 10:55 am PDT $6,701
banpul June 23, 2023 10:55 am PDT $6,601 Auto
banpul June 23, 2023 10:54 am PDT $6,600
jdmevo8 June 23, 2023 10:53 am PDT $6,500 Auto
szelinsky June 23, 2023 10:53 am PDT $6,475
jdmevo8 June 23, 2023 10:50 am PDT $6,375 Auto
szelinsky June 23, 2023 10:50 am PDT $6,275
jdmevo8 June 23, 2023 10:48 am PDT $6,175
superdave49 June 23, 2023 10:47 am PDT $6,075
banpul June 23, 2023 10:47 am PDT $6,050 Auto
banpul June 23, 2023 8:30 am PDT $5,970 Auto
superdave49 June 23, 2023 8:30 am PDT $5,870
banpul June 23, 2023 8:29 am PDT $5,770 Auto
superdave49 June 23, 2023 8:29 am PDT $5,670
banpul June 23, 2023 8:29 am PDT $5,560 Auto
superdave49 June 23, 2023 8:29 am PDT $5,460
banpul June 22, 2023 5:07 pm PDT $5,200 Auto
Bird427 June 22, 2023 5:07 pm PDT $5,100
banpul June 22, 2023 5:06 pm PDT $4,900 Auto
Bird427 June 22, 2023 5:06 pm PDT $4,800
banpul June 22, 2023 1:32 pm PDT $4,700
COB704 June 22, 2023 1:32 pm PDT $4,600 Auto
COB704 June 22, 2023 11:53 am PDT $4,250
Cordogdyer707 June 21, 2023 4:54 pm PDT $4,150
MSL9499 June 21, 2023 4:54 pm PDT $4,100 Auto
MSL9499 June 21, 2023 9:11 am PDT $4,050
Cordogdyer707 June 20, 2023 9:14 pm PDT $3,950
Motos June 18, 2023 5:37 am PDT $3,850
Dopaytoplay June 18, 2023 5:37 am PDT $3,800 Auto
Dopaytoplay June 17, 2023 8:03 pm PDT $3,700
Akash rj 47 June 17, 2023 7:49 pm PDT $3,600
katsumikasai June 17, 2023 7:49 pm PDT $3,500 Auto
katsumikasai June 17, 2023 3:26 pm PDT $3,400 Auto
Akash rj 47 June 17, 2023 3:26 pm PDT $3,300
katsumikasai June 17, 2023 12:36 pm PDT $3,100
banpul June 17, 2023 12:36 pm PDT $3,000 Auto
banpul June 17, 2023 5:32 am PDT $2,951 Auto
johnix23 June 17, 2023 5:32 am PDT $2,851
banpul June 17, 2023 5:31 am PDT $2,651 Auto
johnix23 June 17, 2023 5:31 am PDT $2,551
banpul June 16, 2023 6:55 pm PDT $1,600 Auto
Bird427 June 16, 2023 6:55 pm PDT $1,500
banpul June 16, 2023 6:54 pm PDT $600
Bird427 June 16, 2023 6:54 pm PDT $500 Auto
Bird427 June 16, 2023 6:13 pm PDT $1 Reserve
Auction started June 16, 2023 2:32 pm PDT
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