RSBFS generally only posts rare bikes in outstanding condition. Occasionally there are specific models that are so desired and popular that we will risk posting a less than pristine version on these pages. While not a museum-quality example, you can think of this as a pound puppy – it may not be full-bred with papers, but deserves a good home.
Like many of the big RZs we tend to find, this one has probably had a hard life. With nearly 8k on the odometer, it has clearly been ridden. And like most older bikes of this vintage, there is little by way of verification concerning the miles. Speaking of concerning, the cause of the plastics replacement/repair and the rash on the pipes might be something to dig into deeper (new chambers can’t be cheap). Do other issues lurk beneath, or is this just a cosmetic job away from RZ awesomeness?
From the seller:
***NO RESERVE***
For sale: 85 RZ500 with clear title in my name.I purchased this bike one year ago with the intention of restoring it to new condition. Unfortunately, things didn’t work the way I’ve planned. I’m out of work now and I’m in the middle of restoring my RZ350. The bike runs very good and fast, all lights and instruments work. The fairings had a few cracks but I sent to Phillips Plastics and got them welded professionally. The belly pan is fiberglass after market. Both lower pipes have a small dent and the turn signals have minor scratches. It needs cosmetic work. Speedometer shows 12273 kilometers = 7626 miles, witch I can’t verify.
Please see the picture and video(Use the links below), and feel free to ask questions. The bike will be sold as is.
Does it run? Here is a video of the actual bike:
The market for RZs is nothing short of HOT (like Phoenix in the summer). There was a time you could hardly give one away, and a few grand could score you a rideable beater. Those days are long gone, my friend. This bike has great potential and many questions. Still, bidding has gone up to $6,800 as of the time of writing, and will certainly cross the $7k threshold before long. Is this a RZ bargain in the making, or a market-priced work in progress? Check it out here and let us know what you think!
MI
“Pound puppie” <>. This thing would eat my bank account getting it up to respectable condition.