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A pristine UK Yamaha RD350LC in showroom display condition.

EQUIPMENT
Quartz-halogen headlamp, monocross suspension, chrome rear grab rail, speedometer, tachometer, temperature gauge, ignition switch incorporating steering lock, turn signal switch, headlight switch, dimmer switch, neutral indicator, oil/brake tail light, high beam light, hi/lo tone horns, rear footrests, fuel valve, helmet holder, lockable fuel cap, circular rear reflector.

EXTERIOR
Finished in black the appearance of this most lusted-after motorcycle of the 1980’s can only be described as immaculate.   The attention to detail is outstanding with every nut and bolt removed, refurbished or replaced and meticulously put back.  The plastics and decals are unmarked and all the switches, lights and controls work perfectly.  The frame and swingarm have been professionally powder coated with rider and pillion foot rubbers having been replaced.  The original seat material has one minute mark but is of a show standard.  Manufacturer stickers remain attached and even the 0-300 mile transparent break-in sticker is on the rev counter.   A beautiful piece of Yamaha history.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
This matching engine and frame numbers motorcycle is fitted with the legendary liquid-cooled 347cc two-stroke twin delivering 47bhp at 8500rpm and 59Nm of torque.  A top speed of 110mph is quoted and the sound through the near impossible correctly stamped 4Lo standard Yamaha exhaust pipes is wonderful.  The engines and crank has been completely rebuilt with Yamaha seals and bearings.  The wet multiplate 6-speed close mesh gearbox is very positive and operates correctly.  (Please note if the motorcycle is to be put to use a running-in period of 300 miles is recommended).

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
The RD350LC is fitted with stylish cast-alloy italic wheels which are powder coated and presented in fabulous undamaged condition.  Bridgestone Battlax 90/90-18 front and 110/80-18 rear tyres are fitted still with new pimples!  Dual 267mm discs with single piston calipers and a drum at the rear perform correctly.

HISTORY FILE
Owned by a Yamaha connoisseur of the highest standing, this motorcycle reflects a no expense spared mentality to the build.  A new owner will be utterly amazed with the precise attention to detail with empty NOS boxes having been kept along with invoices for all the parts used.  A spreadsheet breaking down the source, the price and quantity of every part purchased amounts to £8,116 alone even before accounting for the labour time!  All stages of the meticulous build have been photographed and are included on a memory stick for safekeeping.  Forming part of a jaw dropping Yamaha collection including iconic bikes such as the RD125LC, RD500LC and an RD400E, rarely does such an offering come to market.

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A new and unregistered UK 1981 Yamaha RD250LC with 0.9 miles!

EQUIPMENT
Steering lock, twin adjustable mirrors, seat lock, locking fuel cap, helmet holder, kick starter, manual choke, speedometer, tachometer, engine temperature gauge, oil warning light, high beam light, neutral light, parking light, turn signal switch, headlight switch, pass switch, horn, engine stop switch, tool kit, fuel valve, brake fluid level indicator, adjustable rear shock absorber, rear footrests.

EXTERIOR
This incredible Yamaha RD250LC is a genuine UK 4L1 1981 model finished in the new for that year, Black.  The early 80/81 twin stripe decals soon replaced by the three stripes of later models are pristine.  All control switch gear is in immaculate condition and the speedometer proudly displays the amazing 0.9 miles covered and the tachometer the 0-300 mile breaking-in sticker!  Natural aging can be seen on some components which is utterly forgiven due to the originality and preferred by many over refurbished examples.  Replacement NOS forks are supplied to replace the originals if exhibiting is the new owners preference.  The full Yamaha tool kit is present under the immaculate seat and even the ‘Caution’ battery label has been retained!   The pinnacle of a motorcycle collection.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
This matching numbers 2-stroke liquid cooled twin has a displacement of 247cc and produces 35.5bhp at 8,500rpm.  Purists will be amazed at the stock appearance and factory perfect specification.  The exhaust pipes are the correct and desirable ‘80 to ’82 design with stamped part numbers 4L0-14711 and 4L0-14721.  A multi-plate wet clutch operates a 6-speed gearbox.  This unregistered example has had a PDI in 1981 by Padgetts Batley Ltd and has never been run since so is sold as a display machine.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
This unique RD250LC remains fitted with the stylish cast-alloy wheels with black detailing and polished edging and are in fantastic undamaged condition with only mild patina visible under close scrutiny.   Correct factory supplied Yokohama 3.55-18-4PR rear and 3.00-18-4PR front tyres are fitted and although perfect in appearance, if use is intended a change to new items is advised.  A standard hydraulic front disc brake and rear drum is fitted.

HISTORY FILE
This incredible 1981 Yamaha RD250LC was imported into the UK by the official importer Mitsui-Yamaha UK and supplied boxed and new to Padgett’s Batley Ltd, a Yamaha Main Dealer.   The founder and owner, Peter Padgett, decided to assemble, carry out a pre-delivery inspection and store a handful of these machines for his personal collection.  A Certificate of Newness for chassis number 4L1-302605 is included and signed by the Padgett Directors.  Eventually sold to a Mr M Denton in 2001 after constant requesting and forming part of phenomenal collection from Fantic Choppers and Yamaha FS1-E’s to Kawasaki Z1’s, all in concours condition.

Supplied with the owners manual and two keys this really is a fantastic opportunity.

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A superb UK Yamaha Enduro DT175MX with 3,888 miles and matching numbers.

EQUIPMENT
Monocross suspension, long-travel damper, speedometer, tachometer, trip meter, ignition switch incorporating park light, turn signal switch, headlight switch, dimmer switch, neutral indicator, two-stroke oil light, horn, Magura-style levers, rear view mirrors, rear footrests, fuel valve, steering lock, helmet holder.

EXTERIOR
Finished in classic White this iconic and successful motor-crosser looks fantastic. The petrol tank has no markings and the distinctive blue and black decals are vibrant and clear. The removable plastic side panels have no scuffs and the seat material is original and undamaged which still displays the Yamaha logo clearly and even an unbroken pillion strap! The black specially-fabricated sub-frame is clean with a few touched in marks and the flexible, high level louvered front mudguard is straight. The correct Koito headlamp remains fitted with a chrome protector along with two rear view mirrors. All lighting and instrumentation is functional. A fabulously usable example.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The famous Yamaha Torque Induction is one of the reasons for the fun power delivery of the Endro engine unit displacing 171cc. The correct Mikuni carburettor is still fitted along with the original MX high level exhaust system. 15bhp is quoted at 7000rpm and 16Nm of torque making this a capable performer both on road or trail. This is a matching engine/frame bike. The toughened 6-speed gearbox is smooth and the gears are widely spaced to take advantage of the power band.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Factory spoked wheels still display a mirror chrome finish thanks the minimal use and indoor storage and correctly sized 2.75-21 front and 3.50-18 rear tyres with ample tread are fitted. Drum brakes front and rear provide adequate braking.

HISTORY FILE
First registered on the 11th April 1980 this UK matching numbers bike has only had two former keepers and covered just 3,888 miles. MOT certificates dating back to 1985 help verify the low miles covered. The previous custodian purchased this motorbike in July 2000 having owned one when new and wanted the very best unmolested example he could find. Fast forward 16 years and after removal from careful storage and full recommissioning this iconic and fondly remembered 2-stroke is ready for the next proud owner.

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