Vintage 1971 Yamaha RT1-B 360 Enduro

1971 Yamaha Other

Price: US $2,750.00
Item location: South Hadley, Massachusetts, United States
Make: Yamaha
Model: Other
SubModel: RT1-B 360 Enduro
Type: Vintage
Year: 1971
Mileage: 7,002
VIN: 10928
Color: Black & Red
Engine size: 351
Vehicle Title: Clear
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Description

If you're looking at this auction. then you already know what this is. 1971 Yamaha RT1-B. In great condition for a fourty four years old. Award winner from The Lanz Anderson Auto Museum in 2008 (see photo). Stored in temperature control. my livingroom. Starts on first or second kick. This Beauty was built in September 1970. an early 1971. with a low 10*** serial number. YAMAHA factory Tool Kit. Tools have stamped YAMAHA on them on their original plastic bag. A true time capsule from 40 years ago! Title on hand. This Motorcycle has ALL MATCHING NUMBERS I bought it on Ebay in 2008 (from original owner) with 5150 miles. got it shipped all the way from San Diego. Frame of paint restored by Jack’s Recon. New point. carb cleaned. new oil pump and tune. Runs great! Except for the seat cover (new). seat foam (replased with memory foam) and gas line all other parts are original or NOS (to many to number but. I have receits on all NOS parts). New original tires with about 1000 miles. Never touch dirt after the restoration. This is an excelent collectors oportunity. a true head turner every where it goes. A Great piece of conversation. with some history and TONs of Bragging Rights. The RT1-B was the winner of the 1970 Baja 1000. The BIG ONE. The longest non-stop (off road) race in the world. with a new record for motorcycles of 18 hours 31 minutes. over 2 hours faster than the previous record in the 500cc category. In 2012-2013. my RT1-B. was part of the “KAIZEN Exhibit” ( a one year exhibition) at Motcyclepedea Museum in Newburgh. New York (first antique japanise motorcycle exposition in a mayor museium in the U. S. A. ) sponsored by the Antique Motorcycle Foundation. I have not ride it or start it since I got it back from the museum but. everything looks good. I do not have the time or space to help her with her Needs: help with. neutral light stays on. We disconect decompression valve. Other than that no more needs that I can identiffy. I still rode it like is (carefull releasing the clutch. it still have a lot of power!). I will include a copy of original Poster from 1971. with the specifications of the Bike. One or two copies of original magazine ads also from 1971. A few extra parts like gaskets and washers. Battery charger. service manual and you can have a photo (digital) of the award from The Museum. Please check the photos for more details. This motorcycle is sold as is. but you will not be disappointed. Buyer is responsible for shipping or pickup unless otherwise arranged before the sale is finalized. Cash or cashier check from US bank. Bike will be surrender after check clear. I have a reserve price. (Need to make sure the next owner appreciate and take good care of the Bike. ) This year. ended Feb 13 a 73 YAMAHA 360 ENDURO RT3 sold for $4. 10. 00. In December of 2009 a RT1 MX sold for $5. 00. 00 and a RT2 1972 360 Enduro sold for $5000. 00 on E Bay. And are no where as collectable as the RT1-B. You may inspect the bike in person BEFORE the end of the auction if you like. it is in the Springfield. MA area and easy to arrange. Shipping can be USA only as long as YOU make all arrangements. I will not crate the bike but. nbsp; I can work with your shipper. Paypal accepted for non-refundable $200. 00 deposit within 48hrs from close of auction. Good luck and Happy Bidding.

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