phil38
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Post by phil38 on Apr 19, 2018 23:17:55 GMT 1
Just found a classified ad for a bike for sale close to me. Pics are pretty poor quality but descriptions sounds honest. What's are your views on value for money?
This is my Yamaha RD 350 LC, it's a UK bike not matching numbers (due to engine change for a lower mileage engine in the 1980s). It's a non runner, it needs a new fuel tank, crankshaft needs rebuilding and the brake calipers need restoring . Engine is free and kicks over fine. It's had three owners on the log book (the original owner, my brother, then me) it's on sorn in my name now. This bike is not standard, it has race pipes, LC2 wheels and forks, xj 600 twin piston calipers and chain and sprockets. number plate is broken, rear half of rear mudguard is missing, also centre stand. I want £3200 for the bike it is not negotiable, many thanks.
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Apr 19, 2018 23:38:33 GMT 1
sounds well overpriced to me.
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Post by sparx on Apr 19, 2018 23:44:09 GMT 1
I’ve seen it on eBay. Overpriced and says he won’t accept any less
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Post by donkeychomp on Apr 19, 2018 23:45:10 GMT 1
Kicks over but crank is knackered?? Avoid
Alex
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Post by fozzy17 on Apr 20, 2018 7:15:16 GMT 1
£1000 on a good day, none matching, needs a rebuild and paint? only reason you buy something like that is for parts or its cheap
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Post by dusty350 on Apr 20, 2018 7:28:54 GMT 1
Yea, he's very optimistic with that price. New tank = new paint and probably total engine rebuild, plus everything else. That sounds like an expensive project.
Dusty
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Post by phil38 on Apr 20, 2018 7:31:36 GMT 1
Kicks over but crank is knackered?? Avoid Alex Yeah, I didn’t understand than either. How do you know the crank is knackered? What to people think a sorted, non matching numbers, uk bike is worth? I reckon I’d sink about £1500 on that including paint based on what I spent on my N2. |
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Post by earthman on Apr 20, 2018 7:34:09 GMT 1
Just found a classified ad for a bike for sale close to me. Pics are pretty poor quality but descriptions sounds honest. What's are your views on value for money? This is my Yamaha RD 350 LC, it's a UK bike not matching numbers (due to engine change for a lower mileage engine in the 1980s). It's a non runner, it needs a new fuel tank, crankshaft needs rebuilding and the brake calipers need restoring . Engine is free and kicks over fine. It's had three owners on the log book (the original owner, my brother, then me) it's on sorn in my name now. This bike is not standard, it has race pipes, LC2 wheels and forks, xj 600 twin piston calipers and chain and sprockets. number plate is broken, rear half of rear mudguard is missing, also centre stand. I want £3200 for the bike it is not negotiable, many thanks. Would it cost you another £1800 to get this bike complete/in good rideable condition? My guess is that it would cost more so either he'd have to reduce that price or I'd look for another bike. |
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Post by jon on Apr 20, 2018 7:35:06 GMT 1
IMO it seems the value of LCs that are complete, roadworthy and reasonable all round condition is between £4K-£5k.
This seems to be the price they actually sell for as opposed to the chancers.
Therefore I’d say £3200 is overpriced considering the work needed, but £1000 is selling it short. In fact if he’s adamant he’ll take no less then he’d probably slam the door in your face with £1000 offer.
You’ll have to factor in how much it would cost to get to a level yo are happy with.
If you know you need an engine split to replace the crank, then it’s a good excuse to check the rest anyway. Tanks not a problem these days.
I’d say £1500 to £2000 tops if the rest is good.
Jon
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Post by jon on Apr 20, 2018 7:38:35 GMT 1
Kicks over but crank is knackered?? Avoid Alex Yeah, I didn’t understand than either. How do you know the crank is knackered? What to people think a sorted, non matching numbers, uk bike is worth? I reckon I’d sink about £1500 on that including paint based on what I spent on my N2. I went to see a YPVS once. Started and revved fine, but at tickover there was the inevitable big end rumble. Wouldn’t have lasted too long if ridden for any distance. At this stage it’s a red light to change it before possibly takes out cases and barrels. Jon |
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Post by dusty350 on Apr 20, 2018 7:42:54 GMT 1
Race pipes ?? Could be totally useless on a road bike - maybe that's why the crank is knackered !!  Expect the worst regards engine, and then you'll sink anywhere between £600 - £1000 building it right. We can keep guessing about potential costs though. Go and view it, but take a mate who isn't an Lc lover who will have an objective view - most of us here want to rescue every rough one we see !! Good luck Dusty  |
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Post by phil38 on Apr 20, 2018 7:43:35 GMT 1
IMO it seems the value of LCs that are complete, roadworthy and reasonable all round condition is between £4K-£5k. This seems to be the price they actually sell for as opposed to the chancers. Therefore I’d say £3200 is overpriced considering the work needed, but £1000 is selling it short. In fact if he’s adamant he’ll take no less then he’d probably slam the door in your face with £1000 offer. You’ll have to factor in how much it would cost to get to a level yo are happy with. If you know you need an engine split to replace the crank, then it’s a good excuse to check the rest anyway. Tanks not a problem these days. I’d say £1500 to £2000 tops if the rest is good. I think that’s probabaly fair. I think prices have been stable for a while on LCs, YPVS bikes seem to be on the rise, but there are few LC project bikes from UK these days, and we all love a project! If he sayin no offers then he unlikely to drop a grand off the price so I won’t bother to view it. If it was £2500 I’d have probabaly taken a punt. Jon |
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Post by earthman on Apr 20, 2018 7:58:58 GMT 1
IMO it seems the value of LCs that are complete, roadworthy and reasonable all round condition is between £4K-£5k. This seems to be the price they actually sell for as opposed to the chancers. Therefore I’d say £3200 is overpriced considering the work needed, but £1000 is selling it short. In fact if he’s adamant he’ll take no less then he’d probably slam the door in your face with £1000 offer. You’ll have to factor in how much it would cost to get to a level yo are happy with. If you know you need an engine split to replace the crank, then it’s a good excuse to check the rest anyway. Tanks not a problem these days. I’d say £1500 to £2000 tops if the rest is good. Jon Spot on with the price I'd say, apart from having a max of 5k myself to spend, I struggle to see how an LC 350 is worth anymore really but I bought one just to use/for my own pleasure rather than an 'investment' as such. |
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Post by fozzy17 on Apr 20, 2018 8:43:32 GMT 1
My bad for some reason I though it was a late ypvs (too early) would agree with above comments £1500 maybe a bit more but not much.
I sold my none matching numbers for £3300 rebuilt motor pipes new mot good paint although bright orange.
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Post by 4l04ever on Apr 20, 2018 10:10:49 GMT 1
You should be able to get something quite nice for £4000, so why spend £3200 on one that needs 2k+ spending on it?  |
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Post by wassy06 on Apr 20, 2018 12:38:56 GMT 1
He’s on crack !
Pay a bit more for a decent bike, get this summer out of it then do any little jobs over next winter.
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Post by andy71330 on Apr 20, 2018 12:51:57 GMT 1
You should be able to get something quite nice for £4000, so why spend £3200 on one that needs 2k+ spending on it? Totally agree |
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Post by phil38 on Apr 21, 2018 0:05:18 GMT 1
He’s on crack ! Pay a bit more for a decent bike, get this summer out of it then do any little jobs over next winter. I think you're right! Taking the piss. I already have an N2, so maybe I'll feed the need to tinker by fitting microns and Vforce reeds and gettin it painted rather than "investing" in a 4L0! |
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Post by jon on Apr 21, 2018 7:02:37 GMT 1
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Post by phil38 on Apr 21, 2018 15:02:06 GMT 1
. Yeah, I didn’t even bother putting the link to eBay as the pics tell you nothing. It’s easily near enough to go and look but can’t be arsed if he’s looking for that kind of money. |
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Post by 4l04ever on Apr 22, 2018 8:28:52 GMT 1
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