1973 Yamaha RD350 Unregistered US Import Barn Find Classic Restoration Project

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Price: £1,220.00
Condition: Used
Item location: Stoke 0n Trent, England, United Kingdom
Make: Yamaha
Model: RD350
Type: Super Sport
Year: 1973
Mileage: 17,709
Color: Black
Engine size: 347
Power: 39
Gears: Six-speed manual
Start type: Kick start
Drive type: Chain
Contact seller: Contact form
Description

1973 Yamaha RD350 Unregistered US Import Barn Find Classic Restoration Project Manufacturer: Yamaha Model: RD350 Year: 1973 Engine No: 351-110401 Frame No: 351-110401 Colour:Black/Red Mileage:17709 Capacity:347cc Starting at: ??1199. 99Stock Number. 71357WINTER MADNESS SALE. LOOK BID BUY!!!It's now officially winter & that time of year when a man needs something to tinker with in the garage. SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE PIC's & DESCRIPTION. This very rare and much sought after 1st edition tax exempt Yamaha RD350 has recently been imported from North America where it has spent all its life ?ˆ“ the air is thin and the climate is far kinder to machinery than ours. This and the fact it's only showing 17709 miles and has been in dry storage for the last umpteen years have helped maintain its boyish good looks. PLEASE CHECKOUT THE PICTURES. If you can see past the paintwork & handlebars you'll recognise this is a cracker!!!. It is very nearly complete missing just the Mirrors. Ignition key. tank lock. horn button & ball end off the brake lever. The bike has obviously stood a while so the tyres are perished. BUT NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS. The bike is every bit as nice as it looks here & is simply ripe for restoration. The wheels are straight with nice clean chrome rims. good hubs. brake plate. disc. caliper & working master cylinder. Forks & yokes look straight with good chrome. Mudguards are both solid & very tidy. Tail light assy is good as are the headlight & hangers. Instruments look great. Fuel tank. side panel. oil tank etc are ready for your paint guy to transform. Carburetors are free sliding off the twist grip. Exhaust system is original & solid. Seat is in very good condition throughout. Chain guard is tidy. Shox are damping fine. The engine is cosmetically very clean. it turns over nicely off the kick starter ?ˆ“ sounds/feels great & has compression but we haven't run it up. If you require any further information please give us a call or better still visit our showroom and have a good look over the bike for yourself ?ˆ“ after all who are you going to believe me or your own eyes?If you have been looking for a classic Yamaha RD350 to restore then look no further ?ˆ“ THIS ONE COULD BE YOURS so get bidding!!!

We are listing this bike as a trade clearance item with a super low WINTER MADNESS SALE starting price and NO RESERVE so get bidding and grab yourself a bargain. Ask your self the question ?ˆ?CAN I AFFORD NOT TO BID??ˆ?

Please call NEIL WILSON or MARK RUSHTON on 01782 861100 ext 241 or 244 who will be more than happy to answer any questions you have. and can facilitate viewing of this bike.

The bike is currently unregistered. The registration process is reasonably uncomplicated.

WE HAVE GOT THE ORIGINAL AMERICAN CERTIFICATE OF TITLE

We will provide proof that VAT & Duty are paid on the NOVA system.

REGISTRATION

1. You need to get the bike MOT?ˆ™d.

2. You need to prove the year of manufacture. The American Title will do this.

3. You need to have valid insurance on the bike. You can insure it on the chassis number.

4. Send all this paper work to the DVLA. who will charge you ??55 for the 1st registration & the current fee for the road tax.

5. The DVLA will send you your age related registration number.

Spares you may need

Our used spares dept may carry items you need for this project. give them a call on 01782 862200. if parts are available they will be happy to list them on EBay so you can purchase.

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