Modified And Titled RG500 In CA

It may not be the unmolested beauty queen you have been dreaming of but it sounds like it has some nice mods made to it.  I think a proper paint job would probably do wonders. 

Read on for details from the ad:

1986 RG500 with big bore kit by Rick Lance (http://www.lancegamma.com/) kit so approximately 570 cc. Chassis aligned by GMD Computrak. See link: http://www.gmd-computrack.com/This is an extremely strong running RG. I have owned three of these bikes and this is by far the strongest probably due to the big bore kit although my other ones were modified as well. This bike has Suzuki Katana wheels to accommodate larger rubber, a very common modification, as well as expansion chambers, air filter lit, EBC rotors and pads, steel braided brake lines, Fox rear clicker shock, GSXR upside down forks and a couple of other modifications that I cannot think of at the moment. The bike currently has a vintage GSXR front fairing with the dual headlights. I took these pictures prior to the installation of the side fairing pieces which will be installed prior to the sale of the bike. All this bike really needs is cosmetics to make it a show stopper besides probably adding close to $3000 in value to the bike which will only appreciate over time. I had planned on putting on all new bodywork from http://www.lancegamma.com/and having it painted in the livery of the racing RG500′s or RGV500′s of the day. In fact, I still have new in the box the full Lucky Strike decal set that was used on the Kevin Schwantz RGV500 when he raced that particular bike. If you want to get an idea of what it would look like just Google Kevin Schwantz RGV500 Lucky Strike. I also have some additional parts that come with the bike as well; some rough bodywork, gas tank, as well as a trick banana style swingarm from an RGV250. The bike is legally registered in California and it is currently in non operational status so there are no penalties for back registration. Needless to say, I also have the clear and cloud free title to the bike. I cannot describe in words what it is like to ride one of these bikes when it comes on the pipe other than to say it is a rush like no other. You really have to experience it yourself.

 The seller is asking $8750 for the old square four and the bike can be found here on Craigslist.

IK

This is a draw dropping RGB500MK6 on eBay!

Bike:  1981 Suzuki RGB500MK6

Location:  Camano Island, Washington

If you’re into motorcycles, it doesn’t get much more serious than this!  According to the seller, this bike was purchased new from Heron Suzuki in 1981 and run at Daytona & other U.S. National events.  It’d be nice to know more details but, I’m sure you can contact the seller and he could speak of this bike’s history for sometime.  This bike has just been fully restored using all OEM parts and comes with an extensive spares package.  This bike has been restored to Heron Suzuki GP colors and looks fantastic.

This bike looks ready to go and hopefully the spares package can make it feasible (22 pistons included!) to run the bike at an event or two through out the year.  Unfortunately, I do not know the market on these big Suzuki’s but, the asking price of $50,000USD doesn’t sound completely unrealistic based on condition but, I’m sure the history will play into it’s value depending on who has ridden it.  If you can provide any insight into historic values of the RG/RGB series, we’d love to hear from you!  See the RGB500 that Doug posted previously that had a $60k B.I.N. here.  See the seller’s TZ250A on eBay here, too.  See this RG500 on eBay .

AG

1997 Suzuki RGV 250 SP VJ23 for sale on ebay

All I can say is here it is if you’ve been holding out for a clean VJ23.  I didn’t say it would be cheap but here it is.  What is really unique about the bike is that this thing is bone stock.  And I mean stock, it doesn’t even look like the grips have been changed.  If you are in the market for a 23 this is a double edged sword.  On one hand you are getting a bike that is close to showroom fresh.  On the other hand you could easily be spending another $1,500 on derestricting it:  if you want it at it’s full potential.  On a side note, prices for full power CDI’s and pipes have skyrocketed on Yahoo Auctions Japan and other resellers.  Before  judging the price on this bike factor in the other costs if you are after the extra ponies.  No mention of a title but the bike is plated.  It should be question one for the seller though at this price point.

Mmmmm pictures:

Here is my 1997 Suzuki RGV 250 SP vj23 this bike needs no description. For those who are looking for a RGV-250 SP   know what it’s about.

Perfect and in pristine condition.

THIS BIKE IS EXTREMELY RARE.  (I am the only owner)  An absolutely stunning example of an all original Sport Production, Racing Replica,  imported by SUZUKI OF MEXICO from Japan for the Mexico MOTOR SHOW 1997

Take note the bike is 9.8 on 10 and cost me a lot of money to make sure it will be perfect. It drive perfectly and all original. It starts and runs perfectly, no issues to be worried about.  It is ready to ride and be enjoyed.  NEVER been abused, raced o drag

the bike had 2 issues

1. – some minor but annoying scratches on the front section and the front left turn signal

2. – The front right caliper wet’s (moisture) the brake disc, due to a aged O-ring in the piston caliper, very easy to change

the bike looks new and runs awesome.

History:

THIS BIKE IS EXTREMELY RARE.  (I’ am the only owner)  An absolutely stunning example of an all original Sport Production, Racing Replica,  Imported by SUZUKI OF MEXICO from Japan, for the Mexico MOTOR SHOW 1997

I was a former SUZUKI DEALER and got this piece as a sales history award

I receive the bike with 0 kilometers so I really know the history on this bike, right Know It’s only 5,400 kilometers or 3,200 miles on it!

Always serviced by Suzuki Technicians and with Motul oils and fluids.

I’ve hinted at it a couple of times; the price.  The auction is ongoing but the seller has also listed a buy it now price.  Are you holding on to your wallet?  $14,500 and it can be yours.  On one hand that is outlandish.  On the other hand he is pricing in the pain in the ass factor of getting a clean/low mile VJ23 into the United States.  You can find an extremely clean VJ23 in Japan for $6,000 to $7000.  Then you have to factor another $1,500 for shipping.  Another $500 if you are going to have someone break down the bike for shipping.  There will be fee’s to be paid at customs as well.  You could easily be in for over $10,000 and you have to be squeezing your cheeks for months worrying if the bike will get through customs and once home worrying if you can get a title.  It can be done cheaper but it is a gamble.   All that being said, I still think the price is a bit high.  That price might be appropriate if this was the ultra rare V model (only a few hundred made and derestricted) in say Lucky Strike colors.  I can vouch for the VJ23 though, they are a blast to ride.  The engine is strong, the chassis is rock solid and there is that exotic factor.  I spent over 5 years restoring mine so I’d be more than willing to answer any questions you might have about these bikes.  If you are ready to throw down some cash, you can find this 23 here. 

IK

Shrinking Economy Special-50cc Madness:  GSX-R, YSR, NSR (Sorry No Kawi)

This is my tribute to our “sluggish” economy.  To go along with smaller salaries, smaller portions at restaurants and (my pet peeve) smaller tubs of ice cream: I’ve put together a few smaller bikes for sale.  A search around the internet revealed some nice low mileage bikes out there if you have a thing for cc challenged bikes.  I tried my damnedest to find small Kawasaki but with no luck.  There were a couple AR50′s out there but they were serious project bikes.

First up is a little GSX-R50 on Ebay.  It looks to be in good shape other than the lower.  It appears to have been deformed from heat.  A definite sign of some other problem as that obviously should not be happening.

This is Suzuki GSX-R50 Japanese mini-bike. The bike runs excellent and is in good shape except the bottom of fairing is distorted possibly from heat see pictures for details. Disclaimer: The bike doesn’t have an odometer so mileage is unknown. Also, I am guessing on the year of this bike. Local pickup only or buyer makes alternative shipping arrangements. Let me know if you have any questions.

is nearing it’s end so be sure to jump in soon if you have an interest.

Next up are a couple of super clean NSR50′s, well one is actually brand spankin new.  Remember the NSR’s were track only bikes; where with the GSX-R and YSR you can terrorize the neighborhood.

 Honda NSR50 imported from Japan for only one year.
Extremely rare only around 4000 imported
interested in trades for jet boats and sea doos specifically but am also interested i nquads dirtbikes other streetbikes, motards or sided by sides, maybe even a nice car or truck
price is negotiable

The seller is asking $2,500 and as above he is open to trades and offers.  Check it out on Columbus, Ohio Craigslist.

If you don’t want an NSR touched by some heathens hands then the next one is for you.

 NEW NEVER BEEN SOLD!

2004 Honda NSR50 R
Stock Number: HR10027

BUY NOW and SAVE $$$

$2,599.99 plus fees, doc, tax, and license

This one is at a dealership in California.  Check it out on Sacramento Craigslist if you are interested.

For you Yamaholics I found this tidy YSR 50 in my backyard; Atlanta.

 THIS IS A VERY RARE YAMAHA YSR 50 WITH ONLY 600 ORIGINAL MILES. ITS NEVER BEEN TITLED AND COMES WITH THE ORIGINAL MSO ! IF YOU KNOW WHAT IT IS YOU BETTER HURRY ! FIRST $2500 GETS IT.

If the Wayne Rainey in you wants this one, it can be found on Atlanta Craigslist.

Obviously none of these bikes are as rare as most of the bikes we post here on RSBFS but ones in good condition definitely are a rare find.  Little bikes like these were usually treated as toys and time and lack of up keep has gotten the better of them. 

 IK

Note: This is a special post for one of authors who is selling this lot. If you’re interested in selling parts on RSBFS, check out our classifieds area. -dc

Well it is time to move on to a new project and I’ve decided to sell of my
remaining race kit parts. Please note that these are VJ23 race kit parts and
not interchangeable with the more common VJ22. Autorimessa, who made the
official VJ23 race kit, stopped making these parts back in 2006.

Here they are:
- Set of carbs set up for kit throttle cable
- Kit radiator that works with thermostat (Extremely low miles but dinged by
me and fixed-works perfectly-)
- Kit tach and mount
- Kit on/off switch
- Kit front number plate
- Kit Fork Springs .7kg
- Autorimessa CDI (works oil pump and light-sold to me in Japan as same as Sugaya
R2-sticker underneath is 42E10 which is the derestricted V model CDI)
- Set of kit clutch plates (New)
- Set of kit clutch springs(New)
- Set of reeds(new-stock item)
- 2 kit flywheels
- Kit wiring harness
- Kit bracket for moving cutoff for quickshift
- Orange rubber piece to pressurize tank and block off for underneath
- Race upper
- Race tail

All the used parts are in good condition and ready to go. I’m asking $2500 for
everything +shipping. I may sell pieces individually at a later date. If you
have questions feel free to email me.

Ian

This is a one-owner TL1000R with less than 1,500 original miles!

Bike:  1998 Suzuki TL1000R

Location:  South Plainfield, New Jersey

Mileage:  <1,500

This is only the second TL1000R we’ve featured–not counting Bimota’s–and it seems to be another good find!  The seller states that they purchased this bike in June of 1998 and it has less than 1,500 miles because of college and moving.  They don’t mention much other than that the bike is free of modifications which the pictures seem to agree with.

Having TL experience I can say these are quite nice bikes on the road.  On the track they may not keep up with the RC’s and Duc’s but, on the street they are more than adequate.  The bike pulls strong from idle and all the way up to just before red-line.  They are very nice in the city because of the torque and the radiator positioning doesn’t cook you in the summer.  The opening bid for this bike is $3,700 with no reserve, I think you’ll find that is right about where TL1000R’s with 10-20k miles are on Craigslist, making this bike a bargain if it doesn’t go up too much!  If you’re a Suzuki collector, why not pick up a low mile, first year, TLR for the collection?  See the other TLR we featured here.  See this bike on eBay .

AG

Mint (really mint)- 1994 GSX-R 750 On Ebay

Obviously a GSXR750 is not a rare model but a 1994 model in this condition is quite rare.  I would make the argument that finding a GSXR of this age, in this condition is more rare than  75% of the bikes we post on here.  GSXR’s live a much harder life than any Bimota, Ducati limited edition or lusted after grey market two stroke.  This bike might even be a bit more rare because it wasn’t a particularly popular model year.  The old cradle frame had reached the end of it’s lifespan and engine technology was marching on.  Over the years the 750 had gained a lot of weight and lost touch with it’s roots of light weight minimalism.  To top everything off Suzuki must have fired their better designers and the old GSXR got a pretty unattractive paint scheme.   It wasn’t any better at the  track.  These were pre-Mladin days here in the US and Suzuki was barely involved in WSB. 

Here is some info from the auctin:

You have an opportunity to own and ride a virtually brand new, legendary 1994 GSX-R 750 that has been in a private collection since new. This awesome classic Suzuki has never been abused in any way; just lovingly stored and maintained. The motorcycle runs, looks and rides like it did the day it was brought home from the dealership. The condition is nothing short of spectacular; this is a museum quality time-capsule Gixxer. Get the best of both worlds – the beautiful classic styling of the bike that started it all with 118 lively horsepower, excellent handling, light weight and six-speed transmission (this bike was way ahead of its time), all of which make this bike perform like a modern sportbike at a fraction of the cost!  The reserve is set very low……..bid with confidence and good luck!

It’s a bit cliche but I think you really could  eat off of this one:

Now what is it worth?  Well used but clean examples I’ve seen have been offered from roughly $2,500 to $3,500.  How much should the condition of this bike add to its’ value?  $1500?  $1700?  The reserve for the bike has not been met but a hint can be seen at the bottom of the auction.   They are requiring a $3000 deposit within 48 hours of the auctions close.  Hmmmm, if they want that large of a deposit are they placing something like a $6000 reserve on this thing?  I’m just guessing here on the reserve of course but that bike might sit for a bit if that is the case.  You can  on one of the cleanest GSXR’s you will ever see.

One interesting fact about the bike is that it spawned possibly the rarest of all GSXR’s:  the GSXR740W SP.  I don’t believe any came to the US officially and I think they only produced around 150 of them.  I’ve never seen one for sale anywhere.  It was an homogation special all the way.

IK

Low Mileage And Titled 1992 GSXR400R In CA

Oh I’m a sucker for that paint scheme!  It isn’t original but it’s an eye catcher.  It appears to be  kind of be a combination of 91 GSXR400 and 89 GSXR750 SP.  Thumbs up from me.  There isn’t a whole lot of  info included but the seller does mention the bike will be available at Laguna Seca during the  festivities coming up.  As mentioned above the bike is titled and has 11,000 km’s.  The seller is asking $7,500.  That is quite steep, especially compared to a couple of GSXR400′s (with titles and low miles/km’s)  I’d seen for sale lately.  They were asking considerably less (as in thousands less).  In my opinion that price would be accurate for an absolutely stock,  extremely low mileage bike or say  an SP or SPII with low miles.  As with any of these bikes though they only pop up for sale so often,  so if you’ve been itching  for one  then you have to pull the trigger on it.

 Check it out on Craigslist San Fran (although bike is located in Los Angeles apparently).

IK

1986 Suzuki GSX-R 1100 Skoal Bandit replica

Location: Easton, CT
Mileage:15,594
Price: 8,000.00

Although we don’t make it a habit to feature standard issue bikes that are made to look like something else, we’ve made an exception to the rule and for good cause.

Submitted to us by a family member of the owner is this extremely nice replica of the Suzuki LE GSXR 750 Skoal Bandit bike.

As you can see it was a tremendous restoration undertaking and transformation of a standard GSXR 1100 to replicate a GSXR 750 LE Skoal Bandit. I’ve looked at both pictures countless times and I’m impressed to say the least. Now obviously, there are some very minor differences, but the integrity to recreate shines through in the attention to the details.

Here are some more pictures for you to look at.

Pretty impressive huh?

Here are some words from the seller:

The bike is fully stock and was fully restored from the frame up by a certified Suzuki mechanic and meticulously reassembled. Paint job is show quality Pearl (picture doesn’t do justice to the real thing!)

Entire engine has been examined by the professional Suzuki mechanic and although the odometer shows 15,594 miles, only approximately 100 have been driven after restoration (tires still new). It’s also been garage kept and covered, maintained, cleaned, and shown! A real classic bike!

The Skoal Bandit was a rare paint scheme for the 750R with only 50 produced. I created a replica of that bike with the more powerful 1100R!

The only way to obtain a product like this is to invest copious amounts of time and money into a project…or to get lucky and buy it from a fool like me who had already done so, just to sell it for HALF the money that was invested!

There are rare bikes that frequent our site on a regular basis and there are rare bikes that are never made available. The Skoal Bandit Suzuki GSXR 750 is one of the latter so as the saying goes “if you can’t beat’em, join’em!” What better way to join them than to fool everyone into thinking that you have officially “joined them”

There are a lot more pictures available for your viewing over at the auction site.

Good luck with the sale!

Cheers!

dd

1990 Suzuki GSX-R 1100 for sale and it is yet another time capsule

Make: Suzuki GSX-R 1100
Location: Westport, CT
Mileage: 9,922

I found this amazing old school GSXR lying around over on ebay this morning. It never ceases to amaze me how certain bikes come across RSBFS in waves. It might be Ducati 888′s or Ape RS250′s and this is yet another Suzuki time capsule waiting to be picked up and put in a collection.

Have a look:

Okay, so these were massed produced and a bit pigish at 515# and 112hp. But, just like with my FZR 400 I challenge anyone to find a better remaining example of this classic early sport bike. This one looks to be in great shape and very well cared for. It even has the stock rear mud flap and it appears to be untouched.

Look at how clean and shiny the lower fork tubes are!

Here we have a prime example of an un-restored low milage 1990 gsxr 1100. I am the second owner. The bike is ridden on a regular basis. Other than the tires, brakes, battery, fluids, spark plugs, front shock seals, valve cover gasket, windscreen, stage one jet kit and pipe the bike is all original and in excellent condition (the pipe ,windscreen and jet kit were done when the bike was new). Always adult ridden, never down, wheelied or beat on. I have the original exhaust (brand new) and the original tires if you want them. It’a a time capsule and jaws drop were ever i go with it.

So it has all of the ‘period correct’ modifications and even sports a Vance & Hines Super Sport exhaust (I had one back in the day as well ) This one is awesome machine and brings back memories.

What are you waiting for?

Cheers!

dd