Up for grabs is, RSBFS viewer, Juan’s ZX7R with super low miles. When I was first contacted about listing the bike on RSBFS I was skeptical and I literally put Juan through the ringer about his bike. We at RSBFS don’t like to misrepresent, get scammed or post bogus bikes on our site and that is the very reason I made him jump through hoops…
Have a look and you’ll see why:
Now, I know what everyone is thinking and it is a K1. It seems as though the previous owner went against the grain and wanted a 2 up bike and sourced the parts to do it, which as we all know is the complete opposite of the majority. Most guys want a racier look and spend hundreds of dollars buying solo tails and having them painted to look like the 7R’s. I’ve seen many plain Jane 7′s made to look like 7R’s, but I’ll have to admit this is the first one for me in this form.
So there you have all of the photo’s to prove that this bike is in fact a K1 Homologation Super Bike.
Juan tells me that he has cared for his bike and hates to see it go, but it is time. He has it priced right and ready move.
You can contact him via email at jrbaseball2006@yahoo.com. He was more than accommodating with all of my request and I’m sure he’ll do the same for you.
Yup, this one is for real and looks to be in real nice shape. The only down side to it is…well there are a few downsides.
1. The price is too low!
2. It’s missing the “Hoover” hoses
3. It has those silly LP 1992 flush mount turn signals. Yes, I had them on my bike at one point.
4. Did I mention the price is too low?
Have a look:
For those of you that may not know me or how much I loathe the Kawasaki Homologation Super Bikes these really do it for me. I had mine out Sunday and turned about 120 miles on it through the back roads of Indiana. Yes, it is a little quirky and can be temperamental with the flatslide carbs. And don’t forget how much of a pain it can be driving in traffic with the super tall first gear. But, putting all of that specialness aside; when you ride one of these it takes you back to the good old 90′s and how raw the bikes actually were. Oh, make no mistake because in 1992 this was cutting edge technology and K1′s would set you back about twice as much as a run of the mill ZX-7. That cutting edge technology consisted of FCR carbs, aluminum gas tank, a flimsy, thin fiberglass tail section, a close ratio six speed transmission and a slipper clutch. That’s right, a slipper clutch which isn’t widely known about the 7R’s. Everyone seems to know about the tank and tail section, but these were The Real Deal Holyfield!
The K1′s are a little down (cough) on power when compared to today’s bikes, but they are still a ton of fun to flog around. You can view all of the ZX-7R specs here.
Here’s a picture of mine sitting next to one of today’s Super Bikes.
I know it looks a little outdated next to a $40,000 1098R, but for what you can pick this one up for you can still have a cool $36,000 in the bank.
Did I mention these are collectible and sought after by many RSBFS followers? If you look closely at the pictures you’ll see exactly where the reserve is. I can tell you that it is under priced and in my unprofessional opinion- it is well under priced! If you were to offer me, my buddy Joe or any other ZX7R guy that price for our bikes…. well, let’s just say you would get a very robust laugh in your face.
RC30′s need no introduction on RSBFS.com so I won’t bore you with the specs. This one is a rider and not a garage queen and I commend the owner for using it as it was meant to be used. I asked a couple RC owners what they thought about this bike with a no reserve auction price of $16,000 and they both thought it was a good price for the bike with all things considered. I personally think the price is in line and fair.
As you can see in the picture this RC30 does have the 17″ 3 spoke Dymag, which is period correct, an aftermarket exhaust and it sports a Ohlins rear shock. There are many other modifications to this one and if you’re still reading this you must be interested.
Here is what the seller has to say:
I am selling my 1990 Honda RC30. I never had any intention of selling this bike, but sometime life gets in the way. If you are looking for a garage queen, keep looking. I have ridden this bike as it was meant to be. Never raced and always taken care of. The engine has been modified by Mike Velasco (he built Freddie Spencers Two Brothers bike). It has HRC pistons, jet kit, cams, black box, exhaust, upper radiator, and temp guage, It has the HRC air scoop under the gas tank to bring more air to the airbox. It has a Dymag magnesium 17 inch rear wheel. It has an Ohlins rear shock with ride height adjustment and front fork springs. It has approx. 125 HP at the rear wheel. Steel braided brake lines front and rear as well as the clutch line. New clutch plates with less than 200 miles. It has an alarm installed as well.
I have most of the stock parts as well, including the radiator, rear wheel, exhaust can, reflectors, another stock air box, a couple of used mirrors, the stock turn signals and a couple of spares. I also have a couple of the Honda specific tools.
I am the second owner, but the original owner only had 50 miles on the bike when I bought it in 1993. Always garaged.
It has some rock chips in the front of the bike, the clear coat on the forks should be refinished, the windscreen has been changed with an aftermarket screen. The fairing lower needs to be refinished due to the HRC exhaust pipe. If you know about these pipes, they hang lower than the stock and will burn a hole in the fairing. I took a lot of precautions but this happened anyway.The HRC exhaust can has a dent in it as well. You can see this in the left side photo.
Like most RC30′s, that have been ridden, you can see where the header has scorched the lower fairing. I wouldn’t consider this a defect, but a natural occurring cycle in the life of a RC30. I like these types of Rare Sport Bikes For Sale because when you buy one you can actually ride it and feel the excitement and understand what all of the hoopla is about. I have a hard time understanding the RC collectors who mothball and display their RC’s in the bedroom only to become a cloths rack. I just don’t understand…..
Two 1987 Suzuki GSX-R750′s: One Restored, One Original
While I did enjoy my new shirts for Fathers Day (yawn), I would much rather have one of these GSX-R750′s. If you didn’t feel the love on Fathers Day then maybe it is time to take matters into your own hands. Here are two really nice examples of early model GSX-R750′s. They still may be the purest examples of a race bike with lights. Do you remember the endurance bike pictured in this promo shot that Suzuki based the GSX-R750 on?
Lets start with the restored one.
From the auction:
I have owned this bike for over 3 years and have been restoring it ever since. This bike is so rare, as it still has the original air box, exhaust and all original parts (reflectors, trim pieces, etc) !! Not to mention, it also has the optional rare REAR SOLO COWL and SIDE VENTS (not yet installed in pics – doing that this weekend) that you can no longer buy and rarely see on any 1987 GSX-R750.
In talking to representatives from Suzuki, they have told me that there are less than a hundred left in this condition !!
The paint has been Color Matched and Restored to the ORIGINAL COLORS and PATTERNS!! All original decals were used as well!! Paint and decals alone cost over $2000 !!
Basically everything has been restored or replaced. New Tires, New Brakes, Rebuilt Calipers, Rebuilt Front Forks, New Chain, New Sprockets, All New Body Fasteners, MANY New Trim Pieces, New Windshield, New Headlight Bulbs, New Battery and much much more !! Z
I rode this bike before I put the body back on and it runs great !! Carbs were just cleaned !! NO MILES HAVE BEEN PUT ON THIS BIKE SINCE PUTTING THE BODY BACK ON
From the looks of it, the bike has had a really nice going over. It my worth asking how much of the engine has been replaced or inspected. I didn’t see too much of that mentioned. As with any older bike you should take extra time to give it a thorough look over. As far as the outward appearance goes, it looks sharp. The bidding as already started and there is a buy it now option on the bike. What do you think, the seller is asking almost $5000 for the buy it now option. .
On to the second bike.
Is that thing clean or what? I thought I keep my bike in nice shape. This one is all original and I mean original. The seller states it still has some of the various warning stickers on it. You know, the ones we all rip off 30 seconds after we have the bike home. You really have to read the sellers auction. It is quite lengthy and he goes over almost everything you could want to know about the bike.
Here is just a portion:
The GSXR is truly stock and complete. Everything is there, and nothing is missing. All major items are intact, and all small ones are too. For example, all of the original stickers are still on the bike including the one warning you not to modify the aluminum alloy frame. The foam cushions for the fuel tank, the heat shields under the tank and behind the carburetors and all cable ties are still there. Even the paint dabs on the rear brake caliper bolts as well as on other fixings are still visible.
There are only two modifications from as-delivered condition, and both could easily be undone. We installed an Ohlins shock absorber with a ride height adjuster to give us a little extra cornering clearance. We bought the shock from Noleen Racing and still have the original box and installation instructions. We also have the original shock, so you could reinstall it if you wish. The only other mod was the addition of bungee hooks to the seat. They simply clamped on, so you could remove them too if you wanted.
We have all of the other items that really complete a motorcycle but often go missing when it’s time to sell. The tool kit is complete; the owner’s manual is in good condition, and we have both keys. We have a genuine factory service manual as well as a sales brochure. In addition and unknown to many, a seat cowling for that mono posto look was included when you bought a GSXR. We have the cowling, all hardware and the installation instructions. Lastly, we have a pair of genuine Suzuki accessories for the machine, a tank bag and a tank bra, both in great condition. All of these things go with the bike.
The auction on this bike has a ways to go and has a reserve set. This is the type of bike that could really set a market price for early model GSX-R750′s. It is bone stock and in incredible shape. I’d keep on eye on what it goes for so you can judge the price of future late model GSX-R750′s that end up for sale. If you say heck with the future I want it now then follow .
Here is another Suzuki promo shot of the endurance and the GSX-R production bike.
This is a nice Ducati collection in Silver Spring, Maryland!
1995 Ducati 916
This Ducati 916 is from the last of Varese factory bikes and features 4,000mi. The bike looks to be a Bi-Posto model. The asking price is $7,500.
1988 Ducati 750F1
This bike features the rarer solo seat rear. The asking price is $16,000.
1983 Ducati 900MHR
This is the electric start Mike Hailwood Replica. The bike comes with an original Kangol helmet. The asking price is $20,000.
2000 Ducati MH900E
This bike has 400 miles and the asking price is $14,000.
1996 Ducati 900SS/SP
“Low, Low Miles” The asking price is $5,500.
Ducati 750 Paso
Showroom new, asking price of $5,000.
It sounds as if there are some great bikes in here that are worth a call if you’ve been looking for one. The price don’t sound to be deals but, the seller also appears to be a dealer (The photos might be file photos removed from eBay and not actual photos of the bikes for sale). Regardless, this may be worth a look. See the bikes on Craigslist here.
So today I found out that I have two soft spots in my heart… one for 916′s and one for cherry MV F4′s with only 4,145.
More sex appeal than the law should allow without having blacked out windows and pink and blue neon hanging above the door is the only way to describe the F4. Okay, so I’m sure there are many other ways to describe it… Now keep in mind I’ve only driven by those joints and I’ve never been inside of them Scouts honor!
So, this one is for sale by the same owner as the previously posted 916. The owners pride is apparent in the photo’s. I’m going to hit him up and ask him what kind of polish he uses because mine isn’t so good anymore..
Mint condition. 4,145 Miles. Runs great. Everything works. All Stock. Hardly a blemish on it. Michelin Pilot Power tires with less than 1,000 miles on them. Comes with original rear stand, cover, instruction book.
This is a one owner Ducati 750 Sport in mint condition with 10,850 original miles. Located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts is a 1990 Ducati 750 Sport with 10,850 original miles. I’ll let the seller–who is the owner’s son-in-law–explain the bikes condition and history:
The bike is SPOTLESS. It really is more of a collectors piece than a daily driver…This Ducati has been PERFECTLY and METICULOUSLY Maintained since it was new. My father-in-law got this bike imported from Italy and, in fact, still has the end of the original shipping crate with all of the factory info and numbers on it!!! The crate end along with all the original manuals, documentation, magazine articles, and tool kit are on hand and will go with the machine. It has NEVER been down and NEVER been abused. He hasn’t really ridden it that much in several years although he puts just a few miles and fresh gas in it every year to keep it running at its best. It is in driveable ready to go condition. It is in need of nothing. All Paint and Plastic are in perfect condition too. Tires are in excellent shape and it even has a new battery last season. The bike is currently configured with “DELORTO PHF 36MM Carbs” and K & N Filters. Also, it has Stainless Steel Silencers in like new condition. It has a few other “extras” such as F1 turn Signals and Front and Rear Ventilated Racing Type Clutch Cover from Pro Italia. ALL original factory parts are on hand and in new condition, and will go with the bike, so, if you choose to, you can reconfigure it back to the original specifications.
The 750 Sport features the same motor as the Paso with a frame similar to the 750 F1 but, with a modified front section and the wheels are 16″ front and rear. The bike features conventional Marzocchi 40mm forks, a Marzocchi swing-arm, a 421lb weight wet and a liquid-cooled L-Twin producing 74.5hp. This bike isn’t as sought after as the 851 that it shared showrooms with at the same time but, I believe this is a solid collectible from the time that could hold it’s own with the competition. The asking price is $5,495 which doesn’t sound outlandish given the history, condition, and the prices that the F1′s are going for. See it on Craigslist here.
This looks to be a very nice Laverda, fully-faired, 750S with low miles! Located in Greenwich, Connecticut is a 1999 Laverda 750S with 4,086 original miles. The seller makes no mention of maintenance history or condition other than that the bike is in “Very good condition.” The asking price is $7,500. This appears to be a bit high but, with the mileage and the fact that we’ve seen very few 750S that actually sell to gauge a price on, it’s worth it to ask!
This was the first new bike to be released from the new Laverda ownership which started in 1993. These 750s’s feature adjustable Paioli 41mm USD forks, Termignoni factory exhaust, Brembo Goldline calipers with 320mm rotors and Marchesini cast wheels. These bikes were introduced in 1997 and lasted through to the take over by Aprilia in 2000. I haven’t had a chance to ride one of these but I don’t doubt they just as intriguing as the Ducati SuperSports and just as good looking. If you’d like something that is just as special as a SuperSport but also just a bit more so, see this 750S on Craigslist here.
1990 Suzuki GSX-R 750 ‘Slingshot’ in Red, White and Black with only 6,330 miles.
Located in Marion, IA is this clean, low mileage Gixxer 750 and it looks to be the real deal Holyfield. It appears to be all stock except for the Yoshi, an aftermarket tinted windscreen and the ever present shorty and flush turn signals. These early oil-cooled Suzukis had an intimidating look and stance about them and I always like them. I remember thinking how fat the rear tire was back in the day and wishing that my 88 Ninja had one to match it.
Even though these beast weighed in at 515#’s they had good balance and a proven oil-cooled engine that offered up 112hp at 11,500 RPM’s. The owner states that he’s never pulled a wheelie, but that’s almost hard to believe because I remember these things being like a pogo stick with the front wheel always bouncing off the pavement. This one is listed on ebay with a current bid of .01. That’s right 1 penny is the current bid, but the reserves is obviously still on.
Take a look at this time capsule:
Quotes from the seller:
Bike is in very good shape with only 6,330 miles. I have never had this bike at full throttle, I have never pulled a wheelie or anything like that as it is very powerful. It has 50 Miles ON REAR TIRE, 50 Miles ON ALL NEW BRAKES, 50 MILES ON SYNTHETIC OIL CHANGE, front tire is good, no leaks, starts perfect and runs great. I cover the bike indoors when storing it winters and always keep it indoors when I’m not riding it. I really only ride it to work and back during summers sometimes about 5 miles each way. Original owners manual included.
New tires, fresh oil change and it runs great! What are you waiting for??? and check it out..
Here’s my own personal 1991 Kawasaki ZXR750R homologation special for sale. I bought it initially with the intention of restoring to it’s former glory, but with our new baby daughter arriving in May, it’s probably not the best time to take on such a project, so would prefer to see the bike to go a new owner who would take good care of it.
The ZXR750R is the homologation special of the standard ZXR750, with Keihin flatslide carbs, close ratio gear box, aluminum gas tank, single seat (the previous owner added rear pegs and a passenger ‘pad’) and even a slipper clutch (called a ‘Back Torque Limiter’ – bet you didn’t know that!) There’s a wealth of excellent ZXR750R info on Andy’s ZXR750R site. This specific sample has 19,493 km on the clock bike has new fork sliders plus Racetech gold valve internals, Ohlins rear shock, Akrapovic header with Micron carbon exhaust, and new Michelin tires. Cosmetically it’s a bit ratty and could do with some restoration (or you could get some race bodywork from Airtech and turn this into an awesome 90s track bike!), but then again I’m only asking for $2000 or best offer. There is a slight catch though – the bike is located in Hong Kong.
In any case, please allow me to share my vision of what I had planned for this ZXR750R – I’ve always had a thing for endurance racers (as in the bikes, not the riders!). Inspired by the original endurance racing ZXR-7 (see attached photos below), I wanted to restore the “Zed” with a complete strip down, and rebuild it with completely new body work and paint it up as a ZXR-7 endurance replica. Actually, a limited number of ZXR750R were available in the red/white/green endurance colour in the UK back when:
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