Hybrid on Ebay

[kirkhd]

YAMAHA RD350LC HYBRID YPVS

[liffy16]

Very nice will be interesting to see what it makes

[andy748]

I like the look of that, it's totally to my taste, let's see if the auction runs, as he'll take a sensible offer? Andy.

[geoffb]

Oh yes, I like the look of that too but is it too good to be true? 🤔

[jon]

Feb 5, 2023 17:08:12 GMT 1 geoffb said:

Oh yes, I like the look of that too but is it too good to be true? 🤔

Too good to be true in what sense? It’s not a BIN but an auction. That will sell for way more than the current £3.6k.

Jon

[abar121]

Any bets? Reckon it'll close around 5k.

[Chewie01]

It's been going up like a rocket since it was posted. already at 4K1 and I'm sure it will go above my budget.

[jon]

Feb 5, 2023 17:19:16 GMT 1 abar121 said:

Any bets? Reckon it'll close around 5k.

I reacon £5.5k this time of year.

Jon

[headcoats]

Headlamp brackets upside down !

£150 in that ,lots of money spent

[veg]

Be interested to know what the reg number is?

[jon]

Feb 5, 2023 18:11:33 GMT 1 veg said:

Be interested to know what the reg number is?

Why are you going to clone it? 😂

Do you think it might be your old one?

Jon

[veg]

Just checked Jon , it isn’t mine but lots of similarities and I know it’s now been re-painted in white. I’m going to say upwards £7500 it’ll go for.

[jon]

Feb 5, 2023 18:36:12 GMT 1 veg said:

Just checked Jon , it isn’t mine but lots of similarities and I know it’s now been re-painted in white. I’m going to say upwards £7500 it’ll go for.

I’d agree for good price for the seller in late spring. Let’s see.

Bike prices are definitely seasonal rather than cars. I’m waiting to advertise my F2 until spring,

Jon

[yamman1066]

6.5k to 8k on a good day

[headcoats]

You can have my Yellow Kenny Hybrid for 8k

Engine is a meccano kit though 🤣

[veg]

Feb 5, 2023 18:38:48 GMT 1 jon said:

Feb 5, 2023 18:36:12 GMT 1 veg said:

Just checked Jon , it isn’t mine but lots of similarities and I know it’s now been re-painted in white. I’m going to say upwards £7500 it’ll go for.

I’d agree for good price for the seller in late spring. Let’s see.

Bike prices are definitely seasonal rather than cars. I’m waiting to advertise my F2 until spring,

Jon

I don’t disagree and I could be miles away, just hybrids aren’t that common it looks half decent and you get the right buyer, but like I say could be miles away.

[nash88]

Do you think that he might sell the headlight bowl separately?

[stevesmith]

Nice ,but not my sort of thing...

"Stands back whilst opening the can of worms".... 🤭

[shaunthe2nd]

I agree, not my cup of tea either, but I love the fact that people build, buy and ride these things and makes the 2T world a more interesting place.

[geoffb]

Feb 5, 2023 17:11:57 GMT 1 jon said:

Feb 5, 2023 17:08:12 GMT 1 geoffb said:

Oh yes, I like the look of that too but is it too good to be true? 🤔

Too good to be true in what sense? It’s not a BIN but an auction. That will sell for way more than the current £3.6k.

Jon

Hi Jon,

I wasn’t referring to the price but more a question of the build quality.  I have read many horror stories on here where hybrids look the part but have been botched or improperly built.

I know nothing about this bike or the seller so assume it is as good as it looks. 🤞

Cheers

Geoff

[donkeychomp]

I'd be wary. The engine almost certainly needs a rebuild. After all, the seller drives a Zafira and is now looking for a motor home...

Alex

[jessy03]

I’d also be a bit wary, the balance pipe doesn’t look fitted properly, the barrels look like they’ve had petrol on them, perhaps a leaky tank at some point.

[JonW]

The 'NK RD500 kickstart' is actually a YZ modded kicker... not one from a 500.

There are some nice (and these days either NLA or very exy) parts on there for sure, not least the RGV stuff let alone the aftermarket bits n bobs.

Also, there are some nice smaller parts on there that were exy when they were around, like the rear wheel adjusters etc. Some nice bolts as well. Like a good 'brid builds the devil is in the details and lots of us spent too much money and ages doing those small things, so thats nice to see.

Be aware that I dont think the Gully seat is real, its a recreation. Its not mentioned in the advert so the seller isnt claiming it is real so thats good. They are just too exy these days to assume they are real etc. Not taking anything away from the bike or the seller re this, just saying.

IMHO... but... like all hybrids, its the bits 'you would have done' not what 'has been done' lol ie like the house you modified for your family or the car you tuned, its great 'for you'. But, the next buyer wont want some things and will want more of others. This is a prime example. Lots to love, but some things dont work 'to me'. And yes, Im aware not everyone likes my hybrid either. Same reasons

So... Personal preference, but while its a brave thing to do and im sure the owner/creator loved it, Im not a fan of the paint scheme. It seems to have dulled the classic LC lines.

IMHO (and its just my opinion) it looks a bit 'low rent late model small bike yam' for me... ie it looks like one of the 'long in the tooth' models they refresh every year with just paint and decals until the paintwork is way too modern for the lines of the bike just to keep it looking like the stuff they are selling that year, ie the modern styled models.

Eg they did this with the DT175 which sold here until the late 2000s etc, they kept painting it to look like it belonged in pics with the latest YZ and WR models, but it looked weird in the modern metallic blue and modern graphics.

IMHO on this one, the mirrors reenforce that look for me, much too modern for the rest of the bike.

...in fact i reckon that tank 'stripe' decal is off something from yams 2000s off road catalogue isnt it?

I'll post the pic of it here save people looking for the advert. anyone recognise it? YZ?



As mentioned the balance pipe's incorrect fitment is scary, that will pop off at some point!

And... those filters are not ideal on these bikes, probably the worst ones you can use etc.

[veg]

Xjr 11/1200?

[JonW]

1300 maybe? defo the look they were going for tho I would think. Its a stylised speedblock I guess.

[Norbo]

I think its lovely clearly had a lot of money and time spent on it and it well put to gather. its only let down by the old microns. if i had it i think some mice spinneys a cool head billet manifolds and a lock up and billet cover to match on the stator side and it would be spot on. id be happy paying 6K for it but i can see it fetching 7K may a little more

[midlifecrisisrd]

I like it. Even the Crons don't offend me (but let's face it selling them on ebay would pay for some new SS modern ones)

Yep mirrors need to go and the balance pipe needs sorting

Engine wise I'd want it out and stripped for inspection anyway as not saying it was ever rebuilt and not used for 8 years (bin the Yambits clear oil lines and clips while at it)

Some very nice parts on it

Steve

[midlifecrisisrd]

Oh and import frame by the looks of it

Steve

[elsiefan]

Not my cup of tea, but I can appreciate the time and effort and thought (and money!) that has gone into creating a very tidy looking bike. Certainly it's a one of a kind, that will attract a crowd.

I do agree with JonW though, about the paint and styling cues looking like a 'refreshed' earlier model.

[bare]

Simply Astounding .. Not the bike as it views as a decent example.
But the prices People in economically ravaged UK are seemingly willing to pay,
for a 40 yr old motorcycle of small intrinsic value.