1975 Yamaha YZ250B - first year Monoshock motocross - European edition.

1975 Yamaha YZ250B
First-year Monoshock
I am listing this Yamaha and several other high-quality restorations for a collector in CA who is selling on consignment with me. He values his privacy and has asked my assistance in selling his bikes. He chose me because of my experience with vintage motorcycle restoration and sales. I am very familiar with vintage motorcycle valuations, nd also own and operate Vintage Moto Factory - a restoration shop in CA. You can find us on the web at vintagemotofactory dot com and on Facebook as Vintage Moto Factory.With this listing, ou have the opportunity to buy a 1975 Yamaha YZ250B - a museum quality bike. This listing may end early with a direct sale, o don't hesitate to call if you are interested in this bike. I am happy to answer questions for those with genuine interest.If you came home empty-handed from the recent Bonhams and Mecums Auctions in Las Vegas, his is a great opportunity to purchase a fine bike without the questionable auction prices and buyer's premiums paid to the auction house.
History of the Yamaha YZ250B:The early seventies were a fast-moving time for Yamaha. In the United States, amaha along with Don Jones and his sons Gary and DeWayne, ad developed the DT-1 enduro bike into a motocross racer. That early Yamaha MX 250 later evolved into the stunning 1974 YZ250A model. Meanwhile over in Europe, amaha hired 4-time World Champion Torsten Hallman in 1971 (from Husqvarna), o develop and race bikes in the European World Championship Series . By June 1972 a prototype monoshock bike had been developed, nd racer Hakan Andersson took this bike to a first-ever World Championship in 1973. As this new "works" bike became successful on the world stage, amaha continued plans to bring it into full production. This first-year monoshock bike - and the technology behind it - was introduced to the United States and the rest of the world as the brand new 1975 YZ250B.
About this motorcycle:
Complete mechanical and cosmetic restoration. This bike was built to a high standard. Special attention was paid to the fit, inish and appearance of the entire bike, ut like all restorations, s not a perfect motorcycle. Not every imperfection was sanded, ainted or polished out of the finish of the bike. The small imperfections that remain are a nod toward the racing history and heritage that makes these motorcycles special. That said, his YZB is a professional build and it is one of the best I have seen. Many NOS parts were collected over a 2 year period and used in this project. All throughout the bike, he attention to detail is evident and the fit and finish of all parts is superb.Cosmetically, want to mention two two small blemishes I saw while inspecting the bike. The first is a very small nick in the clear coat of the gas tank - located just forward of the gas cap. The second is one small blemish on the anodized finish of the front rim.Mechanically, he bike was rebuilt top to bottom with new parts, ncluding a lot of NOS parts used in both the engine and the chassis. The only variance from stock is the substitution of a CDI unit from a Yamaha MX model in place of the YZ unit which had failed. I would have never noticed this, s the two CDI units are identical in appearance except for part number. The owner made me aware of this change in order to ensure full disclosure on the build. The YZ CDI unit comes with the bike if you choose.The owner tells me he has spent approximately $12,000 for the core bike, he parts and the restoration costs. I don't doubt it based on the receipts I've seen and the typical costs of a high-end restoration of this quality.
Note: The bike is sold with a Bill of Sale - No Title
International Buyers: We welcome international buyers and can get a legal title for the bike - for export - at an additional cost of $325 USD. The process take 4-5 weeks and involves an inspection and submitting paperwork to the appropriate government agencies. We will store the bike while this paperwork is being processed for you, ut the bike and title must be paid for in full.
Shipping: The bike is located in Santa Barbara, A 93105. Make your shipping arrangements accordingly. Shipping is at the buyer's expense, ut I can provide the names of several reliable shippers. The bike can be delivered anywhere in the lower 48 States for $250-700 dollars. I am happy to meet your shipper after you have made your arrangements.
A non-refundable $500 PayPal deposit is required within 48 hours of the end of auction.
For information on this, r any other bike, all Bill at (805) 708-1129

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