YPVS engine worth

[jon]

HI all,

I'm after a bit of guidance on what you all think a good YPVS engine is worth.

I think I've decided to sell my spare engine.

Trouble is I'm not sure on the best way (for me and buyer) of doing it.

Currently it is a pile of bits and maybe 95% complete.

Do I sell in bits so the buyer can see with confidence all the parts are really nice condition, or do i build it up at extra expense and have the buyer unsure of the parts?

Furthermore I was going to spray head, cylinders, top and side case satin black 2k. What if the person buying doesn't want black?

Again I could build up and put in a chassis to show it working, just run it for a minute or so with no coolant as this is what I do anyway to bed in the head gasket?

Really not sure which route to take.

Jon

[LC_BOTT]

A hard one to answer, personally as someone who builds their own engines, I'd prefer to see it in bits, but if someone else can't or doesnt have the time, a fully working enging is better for them?? I've got a new crank sitting on a shelf, and been wondering the same over the last few months.

[4l04ever]

Maybe list it as it is in bits and offer to build it for a fixed fee? That way, the buyer could choose what options they want.

[Mr Kipling]

Nov 23, 2017 20:37:50 GMT 1 4l04ever said:

Maybe list it as it is in bits and offer to build it for a fixed fee? That way, the buyer could choose what options they want.

This is a good idea , think I,ll  do this when this when I pop my RD up for sale but without the fee...

[Tobyjugs]

I go with Robs suggestion, plus your a regular member on here with a good reputation. I don't think you would want to ruin that by short changing someone 

[jon]

Thanks guys, I might take some pictures of the parts, and offer several options.

The crank was bought from a forum member on here as a recon that had sat in a project before being broken. It has new rods, TZ bearings etc.

Cylinders are from a running bike on 0.5mm. Power valves and head are execellent.

Cases are 4CE mint cases with perfect gasket faces and threads.

Gearbox, primary and secondary are all nice.

Jon

[coose]

I would sell it as-is on here as I'm sure you'll find a buyer who could and would want to build the motor themselves to their own spec.
Unless, someone wants a running motor and is willing to cover your costs of building it. It's a tricky one!

[markhoopy]

Selling it in big-ish lumps - complete top end; clutch with crank gear; gearbox with selector forks and drum etc will get you around £200-250 more than you would if you built the engine up and sold it complete.

[jon]

Nov 23, 2017 23:43:31 GMT 1 markhoopy said:

Selling it in big-ish lumps - complete top end; clutch with crank gear; gearbox with selector forks and drum etc will get you around £200-250 more than you would if you built the engine up and sold it complete.

Mark, I know what your saying, and I'm not out to make maximum money, but I had wondered this myself. More to the point there might be 5 people out there that need individual sections but not need a full motor. Trouble is I didn't want to get left with odd bits?

if anyone is after a complete top end, crank, or cases and gearbox, flywheel and stator, clutch and pinioned then let me know via PM and it might help me make a decision on how to sell it.

Jon

[zedixe13]

From experience , parting out an RZ motor will get you around $1000. in Canada . Selling and shipping a complete one is a pain as it's heavy and require a wooden box plus a shipping company willing to take it , regular mail won't . Not all parts will sell , used crank , side covers and clutch are slow moving items .

[Shytalk]

What barrels are they Jon? 31k or 1ua