RD500LC

[alexm]

I  am looking to purchase a RD500LC, ideally matching numbers, UK bike, original condition with a little bit of history. Could anyone point me in the right direction, either a dealer or private individual as struggling to find one.
Thanks

[hardhatharry]

There is one in Wigan Yamaha at the moment (or was last week) £10,000 they want for it, think it has a USD front end on it though.

www.wiganyamaha.co.uk/usedbikes.php?searchmake=Yamaha&searchmodel=RD500LC+YPVS&searchcc=&searchprice=&orderby=make

[4l04ever]

Contact begbie on here. He has a nice RZV500 for sale.

[begbie]

Mines for sale, low mile rebuilt engine, lots of history, matching 51x frame and engine, UK colours
 check out the link
 rdlccrazy.proboards.com/thread/27832/rzv-500-sale

[muttsnuts]

Begbie, Alexm won't be able to see it as he doesn't have 25 posts, hopefully this works

[jackjabba]

Recent engine rebuild with receipts to prove would be top of my check list if looking at RD500's and going to pay good money. The engine is an expensive beast if it needs a total rebuild. Original body work is also a must as its rocking horse poo to get new.

Nice looking bike Begbie.

Been rebuilding mine for 10 years now, still needs the engine rebuilding, but spent the money on an LC2.

[begbie]

Thanks jackjabba

[alexm]

Hi to all

Thanks for the pics, is there any information / history / price etc you can give me on the bike.

Alex

[Yogi]

If you comment on any 9 threads you can see the for sale section,take a couple of mins

[Yogi]

Offers over 7 grand

[rd350pc]

Nice 500 begbie!! Looks mint!

[begbie]

Here's my text for above bike.
Its finaly ready, and though it would be nice to keep this one to go with my red and white RD500 Iv started another 500 project so the funds will be welcomed.
This bike has been taken back to the frame and many parts repainted/replated and refurbished,
including but not limited to, forks rebuilt, carbs ultra sonicly cleaned and set up,recovered seat, all genuine Yam panels and the top cowl mid panels and belly pan have been repainted.
The more observant among you will notice that the RZV was not offered in the black and red paint scheme nor did it come with a grab rail but as the rear paint work was in good shape decided to keep it in this most handsome of colours schemes.
I have lots of history with the bike and can tie up a complete engine rebuild with an mot that shows the engine was rebuillt around 2100 miles ago but to confirm this for myself I have done a compression test on the cylinders and all 4 were within 3psi of my other newly rebuilt engine, then I carried out a crank case vac test and it held -7 psi for over 10min so the crank cases and seals are in good shape.
It has 7 months mot with out any advisery's.
This bike Is not perfect if you look hard enough you will no dought find the odd small blemish here and there, It is however a really really clean and tidy bike with a strong rebuilt engine.
best offer over £7000.
feel free to pass on these details to anyone you think may be intrested.
Pm me with your phone number and ill give you a call if you want more info.