RD250lc

[lazoulis]

Hello
I just find a RD250lc in a barn and it has (0) kilometers.
The owner says that from the time he get it from the dealer that time he never fired up the bike..he didn’t put gasoline either never.
How much you guys think it may be worth ?

[tipfinchy]

whats the condition of it?

mart

[vectisitch]

You lucky lucky................

[blaine]

Hello Lazoulis,

Do you have a tin of custard? If so it will help with the valuation. 🧐

[JonW]

Ahh the old 'whats it worth' threads... deep joy!

[chrisg]

Jul 14, 2021 14:10:58 GMT 1 JonW said:

Ahh the old 'whats it worth' threads... deep joy!

Not so difficult really. Probably worth between £250 and £14000. Give or take.

[Gunny]

Great first post, looks your going to be a great addition to the forum, I`m sure you`ll be making loads of great posts, look forward to reading your input.

[steve h]

Worth a big box (or several big boxes)of curly wurlys. I am able to purchase them anytime from the wholesaler.... so name your weight of them.

[jon]

I know it gets some people’s goat about a first post ‘what’s it worth’ thread, but I can sort of understand why in some cases.

I’ve been on the receiving end myself. I had some really nice leather Vauxhall cavalier seats once. Joined a cavalier forum to offer them to enthusiasts. Wasn’t after a valuation. Got the same sort of response so sold them through eBay to a chap who collected them that was very happy with them.

In fairness to the OP he seems polite, which is more than some newbies.

Jon

[chrisg]

Jul 14, 2021 18:55:43 GMT 1 jon said:

I know it gets some people’s goat about a first post ‘what’s it worth’ thread, but I can sort of understand why in some cases.

I’ve been on the receiving end myself. I had some really nice leather Vauxhall cavalier seats once. Joined a cavalier forum to offer them to enthusiasts. Wasn’t after a valuation. Got the same sort of response so sold them through eBay to a chap who collected them that was very happy with them.

In fairness to the OP he seems polite, which is more than some newbies.

Jon

I don't think any malice was intended, just a bit of fun. It's a case of how long is a piece of string? Condition is everything.

[yamman1066]

a photo may help ??

[Gitram]

if you pop up a couple of photos that might help.. we've seen everything from absolute minters to things that you might want to leave on the seabed..

a few words about how you found it and pics can help us help you..

and welcome to the forum..

marti

[29davyt]

Welcome in buddy, get a few pictures up and people can the advise ,,

[avb]

seen it on faceache looks a survivor think hes in greece

[steve h]

It would be much easier to find out how much money it will need to be re commissioned, such a shame it wasn't stored better or had a coat of oil sprayed on it before it was put away and forgotten.

[3tj6]

A packet of hobnobs and a well thumbed copy of razzle

[geoffers997]

As an old and wise mate of mine used to say ‘until I’ve seen it - 2 goldfish and a balloon’

[liffy16]

Welcome put it on eBay starting at 3k you'll find out what it's worth that way ?

[chrisg]

Jul 15, 2021 9:20:29 GMT 1 liffy16 said:

Welcome put it on eBay starting at 3k you'll find out what it's worth that way ?

Only when it's got 3 seconds to go though 😒

[dusty350]

Found these pics on Facebook;

218472613_10225485093611110_6719311976773817322_n by dusty miller, on Flickr

217431082_10225485093411105_5884166147617681193_n by dusty miller, on Flickr

[oldbritguy]

What a shame.
Original unrestored in need of full restoration would be a truthful description for any advert and if put on an auction site it will find its own value. It is complete though and that is a big bonus.
Good thing about it is that any prospective buyer knows what they are in for and should factor that in
engine rebuild (hopefully time in storage hasn’t wrecked the crank or gear clusters and get away with hone, seals and bearings only) Carb rebuild, Fork tubes? Paintwork refresh,(hopefully tank is not rotten) tyres, All rubbers. Seat cover and probably foam too. Hopefully no mice have been eating stuff and it will be a nice bike
In today’s market, it will sell no problem and with a simple wash and clean will find a new home. My guess £2.5-3k plus shipping and tax now 😕
John

[steve h]

No probs...
thebikeflippingexpert.com/importing-a-motorcycle-to-the-uk-customs-vat-import-duty-documentation/

There is a plus with this bike. Its suffered no abuse and its intact with no damage from hamfisted teens! Get it bought!!

Just realised...the tyres might possibly have a puff of Japanese still inside them!! Thats enough for rivet counters to faint/wank over...not to mention the original tyres and tubes....

[Robbieben]

Jul 16, 2021 10:55:00 GMT 1 steve h said:

No probs...
thebikeflippingexpert.com/importing-a-motorcycle-to-the-uk-customs-vat-import-duty-documentation/

There is a plus with this bike. Its suffered no abuse and its intact with no damage from hamfisted teens! Get it bought!!

Just realised...the tyres might possibly have a puff of Japanese still inside them!! Thats enough for rivet counters to faint/wank over...not to mention the original tyres and tubes....

I brought 2 bikes in from Germany recently, it isn't as straight forward as it was but it is still relatively easy, especially if you have done it before and are conversant with the required forms.

[steve h]

I think its a bit like wiring, folks see a mass of wires and think they cant do anything with it or it's to complicated.
When in fact it's just a sit down, find the info, and get on with it. I hate anything involving paper work and reject it instantly, but happy enough up to my armpits in circuits.

[dusty350]

I don't know how accurate this is, but one of the comments on the aircooled Facebook page where I found these pics, state the bike is for sale on a European selling site, asking 30k.

Dusty

[yamman1066]

is that 30k ONO ??

[JonW]

Euro? ouch.

It may well be zero miles, but its a barn find now and needs a full resto. Price accordingly.

[arrow]

Welcome in.
2~2.5k if it were me parting with the money.
As the guys have said, zero miles is only a small part of the deal, at 40 years old.

[29davyt]

£4K tops for me, can’t use it, doesn’t look pretty , needs a full restoration , different story ( value)  if it was a 4LO bike …

[ypvs1985]

Well I’m jealous, no matter how I try I can never come across anything of this calibre , mind you not rd related but going to look at a cb750 over the weekend £50 he wants but been stood in a leaky barn since 1983 , 🛵🛵🛵