Description
Please Note: The minimum bid increment has been reduced from $100 to $50. We have also reduced the minimum buyer’s fee from $250 to $100.
Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
Introduced in 1990, the RC36 generation of the VFR was considered by many to be one of the greatest all-around motorcycles of its time. In fact, the RC36 was sold between 1990 and 1997, and it won a “Ten Best” award from Cycle World every single year.
From CW’s 1990 story: “The VFR isn’t the fastest in its displacement category, and it won’t set the quickest lap times around the nearest racecourse. What it will do, with its balance, poise and deftness, is give its rider the best all-around motorcycle in the business.”
This example is engine #: RC36E2406168. We acquired it off of eBay for a potential project that never happened and now we need as much room as we can get – we have containers coming in to build a second story at the shop!
We have no history on the motor, but for the listing we had our service department performed a cylinder leakage test. Their test came back with the following results:
#1 = 9% Rings
#2 = 5% Exhaust valves
#3 = 4% Rings
#4 = 3% Rings
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 (please make an appointment for an inspection), this engine is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Total Bids Placed: 8
Auction has ended.
Highest bidder was: b********9
| Bidder Name |
Bidding Time |
Bid |
Auto |
| b********9 |
May 12, 2023 9:56 am PDT |
$301 |
|
| 9****r |
May 11, 2023 5:07 pm PDT |
$251 |
|
| t******y |
May 9, 2023 5:15 pm PDT |
$201 |
|
| 9****r |
May 9, 2023 3:09 pm PDT |
$151 |
|
| t******y |
May 9, 2023 7:28 am PDT |
$101 |
|
| 9****r |
May 9, 2023 3:51 am PDT |
$51 |
|
| t******y |
May 9, 2023 3:51 am PDT |
$50 |
Auto |
| t******y |
May 5, 2023 1:42 pm PDT |
$1 |
Reserve |
| Auction started |
May 5, 2023 7:10 am PDT |
Shipping Information
Continental US:
Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf. You do not need to crate your bike or drain the gas/disconnect the battery if you go with Haul Bikes. We are glad to work with the shipper of your choice as well, but you will have to arrange it.
Please note:
- spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
- the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
- additional details can be found here
Southern California
On a case-by-case basis, we can transport motorcycles in our van.
We are located in Santa Monica, California 90405.
Local Rates (one way):
0-50 miles: $150
50-150 miles: $300
Alaska/Hawaii:
Please contact concierge@iconicmotorbikes.com for a quote.
Canada:
We recommend TFX
$1,500 for Los Angeles, CA to Canada is a ROUGH ballpark, please contact TFX for an exact quote including shipping and customs.
Europe and Asia:
We recommend Shippio
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.
Australia/New Zealand:
We recommend Bikes Abroad
$1,500 for US to Australia is a ROUGH ballpark, please contact Bikes Abroad for an exact quote including shipping and customs.
