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Yamaha September 22, 2022 posted by Donn

Smoother – 1994 Yamaha FZR1000

As the 80’s turned into the 90’s, Yamaha’s superbike had ceded some of the sportiest territory but evolved into a mile-eating GT. Today’s has a few choice additions and the original colors in very good shape.

1994 Yamaha FZR1000 for sale on eBay

Genesis and EXUP can’t be found on current Yamaha’s, but back in the day five valves helped the engine make 145 hp and exhaust plenum stretched the 79 ft.-lbs. of midrange torque so the bigger gears of a five-speed transmission could be used. Long-awaited USD forks were fitted with 6-piston calipers, and one finger could haul down the 520 lbs. wet weight. The Deltabox chassis angled around the four downdraft Mikuni’s, and the concept is still found on a new R1. The 1,002 cc’s kept the FZR out of some racing formulas, but open class endurance racers did well.

At this age the list of owners could blow up the comments section, but this FZR presents very well, with a custom seat, Zero Gravity windscreen, and Power Commander to go with the D&D exhaust. New expendables and tune-up are mentioned in the eBay auction –

In original condition with the exception of a four into one exhaust system. The bike has new tires front and rear and a new battery. The carbs have been cleaned and the bike is ready to ride. Condition is cosmetically an 8 out of 10.

The FZR name gave way to YZF for 1996, the Thunderace using much of the FZR tech but put on a strict diet. The almost liquid power of the FZR has stayed legend, with short-shifting the norm, and 134 mph through the 1/4-mile traps. This one is on a regular auction and has a reserve indicating the seller still loves the black with neon livery. GLWA and looking forward to seeing where it ends.

-donn

Featured Listing August 22, 2022 posted by Donn

Featured Listing – 1998 Yamaha YZF-R1

Yamaha knocked its superbike rivals back on their heels with the R1, packing 149 hp into a light, tight package. Longtime RSBFS reader Erik is making his R1 available, quite excellent with 8,348 miles.

1998 Yamaha YZF-R1 asking $15,000

Trying to keep the chassis compact, Yamaha positioned the transmission input and output shafts vertically, making room for a swingarm that could cope with superbike power. Five valves per cylinder took advantage of the well-developed EXUP exhaust valve, making for a progressive torque curve starting at just 5,000 rpm. The Deltabox II spars are folded alloy, along with a triangulated MonoCross rear. Even components are trimmed for the lighter, faster mission – 41.5 mm inverted forks and 298 mm semi-floating brakes.

Erik is detail-oriented and beside caring for his R1 beautifully, his spec sheet speaks for itself –

Blue/ White all original bodywork/ paint.

8,400 miles

Clean Indiana title in my name. No lien.

All original with very few modifications and tasteful desirable ones at that. With all OE parts included in the sale.

Minor blems. I would give the bike a 9/10 and I am fanatical about keeping my bikes clean. None of them are 0 mile museum pieces, but this one is pretty close.

Stock rear fender intact. Stock OEM turn signals. Even has the warning label on the gas tank.

No rust in the tank.

New OEM engine side covers from previous owner scuffing them.

Bike runs amazing, needs nothing. recent tune up with all fluids changed- engine ice coolant/ oil and filter change and new spark plugs. Always have run Motul 300V under my ownership.   Surprisingly it was as strong on the dyno as my later model R1s.

Mods:

Ohlins Steering Damper with Graves mount Refreshed.

Ohlins rear shock with remote reservoir. Refresh/ revalve sprung for 200 lb rider with gear by DMR suspension.

DMR Suspension Fork revalve

Galfer blue stainless brake lines front/ rear

Galfer brake pads front/ rear

Michelin Power RS tires recent date codes within last 3 years. Less than 1,000 miles on them.

Lower fairing heat guards replaced.

I even have the original tires the bike came with- worn.

Firepower lithium battery- approx 3 years old. always kept on Battery Tender. Battery Tender lead installed

Yoshimura swingarm spools

Factory Yamaha OEM seat cowl- obviously these are rare

Stomp grip tank pads

3M paint film professionally installed

Givi tank lock adapter ring installed. this can be easily removed for the sale if the new owner does not want it. I love the Givi system because the tank bag never touches the paint.

Akrapovič Carbon Fiber canister slip on exhaust/ dyno tuned/ rejetted. The bike made 135.7 hp at 10,500 rpm/ 74.2 ft lbs torque at 9,000 rpm on Mounds Motorsports Dynojet dyno, and I have the dyno results.

All service records under my ownership.

I have all of the OEM parts including the stock OEM exhaust, OEM rider and passenger seat, two keys and owners manual, rear shock, brake lines, and as I mentioned even the original tires.

Blems:

Silver wheels show some marks/ scratches and slight discoloration in spots. Could be powdercoated to look as good as new but I did not want to do that preferring to keep the bike original.

Some small air bubbles from the 3M paint film. Very hard to see, but I am a perfectionist.

Small piece of plastic missing from the left lower fairing. Cracked during removal from previous owner.

As per the norm, the white Yamaha lettering on the fuel tank is showing some cracking. It is actually not that bad on the left side, minor cracking on the right side on a couple of letters.

For the full $15k asking price I will include:

brand new in the box OEM Yamaha blue seat cowl (a second for a spare)

OEM lower fairings that look to never have been installed.

Yamaha official 1998 R1 banner featuring Scott Russell. These were unobtainium even back in 1998. I received it as a gift from the head of Yamaha’s marketing department when I was a district manager with them for many years. in all of my years and hundreds of visits to dealerships across the country I have maybe seen 2 of these other than this one.

I would be happy to deliver the bike for free within 150 miles of Indianapolis IN. I can help deliver on the east coast for a mileage fee with my enclosed Sprinter van.

Erik asks $15,000 for his R1 and can be reached via email – here -.

And here’s his walkaround video – Plus cold start video and hot start video:

The R1 is eight generations on, without the trick Genesis valve heads but now with five electronic stability systems. Can’t really compare an original R1 to the latest thing, but Yamaha packed so much expertise into the 1998 launch that it’s still a benchmark. For an ask that is in line with recent collector quality R1 sales, Erik picked an excellent example and has made some nice improvements for the next owner.

Maybe you’re looking for a rider rather than collector, Erik also has a 2000 R1 with low miles and well done flush undertail – check with him via email at deltaboxii@aol.com

-donn

Yamaha May 4, 2022 posted by Donn

Red Shift – Original Owner 1989 Yamaha FZR1000

For 1989 Yamaha packed a host of updates into their 5-valve FZR-1000, making it a very performance-oriented liter. This San Diego owner had a custom design done by a notable painter, and then parked it for a generation. Looks to be ready for a new rider !

1989 Yamaha FZR1000 for sale on eBay

Yamaha added the EXUP power valve for 1989, stretching an already prodigious powerband. 145 hp are on tap, making even its 520 lbs. ride-away weight disappear. The engine was rotated back 10 degrees to “sporten” the wheelbase, and multiple changes to the engine made it more compact, lighter, and more powerful. The engine bolts into the Deltabox chassis, strengthening both. 43mm forks are single adjustable, while the Monocross rear has a remote reservoir and rebound adjustment. Ports in the full fairing send fresh air though the spars to the airbox. Mirror are big and wide enough that you might be able to see what’s quickly receding.

This original owner FZR was professionally repainted early on, and more recently renewed in every way. The period Telefix fork brace and Supertrapp muffler are the mechanical mods, while a solo-look Corbin makes the rider more comfortable. Just 8,280 miles over 33 years, and the seller has made it ready for the next contestant. Comments from the eBay auction:

Painted by Dennis Wells in San Diego in 1991, the paint is in excellent condition

Bike has been recently gone through after having sat in my garage for 25 years.

Following work and parts have been installed –

All new fluids, including fork oil, brake fluid, engine oil, & coolant.

Front and Rear brake master cylinder and calipers completely rebuilt

with new seals and EBC brake pads.

Stainless Steel brake lines on front wheel

Clutch Master Cylinder rebuilt

with new Yamaha clutch slave cylinder & new stainless steel clutch hose installed

Fork Rebuilt with new seals

Brand new Dunlop Q3’s front and rear

New DID 530 VX3 Chain

Rebuilt petcock, new fuel filter, new fuel lines, and new fuel pump installed

Carbs rebuilt

Caswell Tank Sealer installed

New NGK Spark Plugs

New Yuasa Battery

K&N Air Filter

SuperTrapp Slip-On Exhaust which retains EXUP valve

Wrapped Headers

Telefix Fork Brace

Custom Corbin Matching Solo Seat

Original Seat Included

Bimota was taken with the Genesis engine(s) and commissioned 400, 750 and 1000cc YB’s in the late -80’s. Yamaha’s own models were a little longer, a little heavier, and about 1/4 of the MSRP. Quite a bit less rare it’s true, but this FZR1000 seems to be one of a kind. No bids yet but it’s early in the week.

-donn

Red Shift – Original Owner 1989 Yamaha FZR1000

Yamaha December 26, 2021 posted by Donn

Supervivor – 2nd Owner 1985 Yamaha FZ750

Yamaha introduced their 5-valve engine for 1985, turning a sportbike corner with 103 claimed hp. Super clean though un-restored, this FZ750 looks ready to ride in an outstanding number of high-res photos.

1985 Yamaha FZ750 for sale on eBay

Engineers from Iwata found an ideal solution to increasing intake flow and reducing valve mass and friction losses. Smaller valves made the 10,500 rpm feasible, with accessories built behind the crankshaft to keep the engine as narrow as any four. The head was angled forward at 45 degrees, making room for a set of 34mm Mikuni downdrafts under the tank. Weight distribution was just about optimal and a 16-inch front wheel was employed to sharpen the handling. Air-adjustable forks were an -80’s regular, and carried vented front disks. A full fairing would’ve been racier, but the supersport garb allowed the engine easier access to cooling air.

Just two owners is unusual for a 36 year-old machine, and 8,868 miles is rather low. But time marches on, and finishes show some patina in the close-ups. Still it appears stock, complete and without an major mishaps. Even the black chrome four-into two exhaust has somehow made it through. Notes from the eBay auction:

The cosmetic condition of this machine is just as it looks in the photos. Every finish on the machine is original. No part of the bike has been re-painted or re-finished. There are a few imperfections here and there, mostly from the first owner’s long-term storage over the years, but it is a legitimate 8,800 original mile machine that runs like it’s brand new. It is not a trailer queen, and it’s not cosmetically perfect, but it’s a bike that’s perfect for taking out just about any time the weather allows and run it hard. The running condition of the machine is flawless, starting immediately.

This Yamaha has had two owners during its life, the first owner and me. This bike has been part of my collection for a while and is now ridden on a regular basis. It runs and rides with absolutely no issues.

Everything on this motorcycle is original, including the exhaust system, which was usually removed by now. The seat is also in original condition and is beautiful.

The 750 runs and rides the way you expect a machine with this type of mileage to run. All of the mechanical components have been checked over to ensure they work properly including the clutch and brakes. The carbs were completely gone through this season and function perfectly, and there is a new battery installed. The Bridgestone Battlax tires currently installed have comparatively few miles on them, and have plenty of service life left, but they are not new, so if you plan on riding this machine hard, you might want to replace them. There is absolutely nothing you will have to do to this motorcycle to ride and enjoy it this season.

The FZ750 might not’ve been an unbridled success, but was up against GSXR competition and certainly proved the Genesis five valve concept. As ever, Yamaha had the engineering chops but the style department stayed a little conservative. Air forks were more sensitive to changes than many expected, though the forward riding position at least kept the rider in the loop. Just a day into the auction, bidding is quite active and we’ll check back to see when someone clears the reserve.

-donn

Supervivor – 2nd Owner 1985 Yamaha FZ750

Yamaha November 23, 2021 posted by Mike

Track Day Tuesday: 1985 Yamaha FZ750 AHRMA Vintage Roadracer

RSBFS is bringing back Track Day Tuesday for this great looking Fizzer 750! The staff cannot resist motorsport exploits, and with the conclusion of both MotoGP and WSBK seasons we are already jonesin’ for next season. But if participation rather than spectating is more your speed, let us regale you with a 1980s Genesis-powered, 5-valve wonder. If Yamaha is your brand – or if blue is your color – this could be your track bike!

1985 Yamaha FZ750 Racer for sale on eBay

While many a bike has been stripped of lights, bodywork and other non-essentials to produce a track-day steed, converting a street bike to a race-legal mount as blessed by a legitimate sanctioning body is a bit more difficult. Track days allow you to tape up lights rather than remove them. Track days are generally OK with a stock cooling arrangement (i.e. coolant). Ditto for stock fasteners and bodywork. Race organizations key into safety-related items that can not only be detrimental to the bike in question, but can go further into placing other competitors at risk. That means complete removal of all lights, as well as straight water in the radiator (most allow for additives such as Water Wetter, or similar). Both could cause follow on riders problems. So, too, is the requirement for a belly pan that can capture out that might leak out of the sump. All critical fasteners must be safety wired, including the oil drain plug and brake caliper fasteners. This all takes parts, work, and some know how to successfully implement.

From the seller:
1985 YAMAHA FZ750 VINTAGE ROADRACER , AHRMA AND WERA LEGAL . THE MOTOR IS BASICALLY STOCK , TUNED , MOTUL OIL , ENGINE ICE COOLANT , REJETTED CARBS WITH KN AIRFILTERS AND A SUDCO FULL RACE EXHAUST , PROGRAMMABLE CDI ,IGNITECH IGNITION, KOSO TEMP GAUGE . BRAIDED CLUTCH AND FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LINES , SUPERBIKE HANDLEBAR SETUP ,PRO GRIPS , CASE SLIDERS , POWDER COATED VALVE COVER , CLUTCH COVER , EXHAUST , WHEELS AND HANDLEBARS , FOX SHOCK , THUNDERACE SWINGARM AND FRONTEND . NEW 1 PIECE UPPER AND NEW BLUE PAINT , POR15 LINER IN THE TANK AND A NEW WINDSHIELD . FLUID RETENTION PAN . HEALTH FORCES SALE . AWESOME BIKE NEEDS A RIDER .

Today’s example starts with the magnificent FZ750 Genesis platform, which enjoyed a heyday on track back in the 1980s and early 1990s. It has been made ready for the track via the aforementioned mods, and the suspension has been upgraded with bits based on technology closer to the current century. The motor remains (what appears to be) fairly stock, which is great for track day longevity, meaning that you can enjoy all there is of the 5-valve motor without worry about it been too high strung or ready to come apart on the next blip of the throttle.

Pricing for race bikes has always been difficult. Certainly this is not a current-level Moto2 machine, but it is welcome in WERA and AHRMA events. Alternatively, this could be a purpose-built bike for track days and schools; it is focused on the track mission, and you don’t have to mess with your street bike and worry about potential damage. This bike looks to be in great condition, and by all counts appears to be set up for serious fun. But few things depreciate like last year’s race bike, and although the vintage series helps hold up the bottom of the market, this is still a bike from the 1980s. The seller is asking $3,700 as an opening bid, and I doubt you could convert a stock 1985 FZ750 to track ready condition like this for that amount. There are still several days left on this auction, so check out all of the details here, and then start planning your track days. Do you have a track-day specific bike in your stable? Let us know in the comments, and Good Luck!!

Yamaha November 2, 2021 posted by Donn

Ready to Rumble – 1996 Yamaha YZF-750R

Update 11.2.2021: Last see in August of 2020 from the same seller, this one is back on eBay with a buy-it-now of $7,150. -dc

For a while in the 1990’s, sponsorship from Marlboro led Yamaha down a red-liveried path, and the torn paper graphics on this 1996 YZF-750R makes reference without saying it too loud. It’s a low-mileage example with a recent major service, and looks smashing.

1996 Yamaha YZF-750R for sale on eBay

Yamaha took the successes of their late -80’s World Superbike mounts and ran them by production engineering, preserving as much of the good stuff while bringing the cost out of the stratosphere. Kept was the forward canted inline Genesis, with the EXUP exhaust tuning system – in road trim worth 125hp. The aluminum Deltabox chassis evolved with re-designed frame connectors. New brakes were 320mm disks with 6-piston calipers. The fox-eye headlights look a little less drop-dead serious than those on the OW-01, but the painted pillion cover passes for a single-seater under way.

The seller’s other auctions seem to indicate a dealer rather than motorcyclist owner, but either way, this YZF is in special shape for its age. Hard to find fault with the presentation, except maybe to pine for an SP homologation special. The last service call made everything ready for the new owner. From the eBay auction:

Parts:

Float bowl gaskets

Needle and seat

Fuel line

Oil (semi/syn)

Battery

Rear brake caliper kit

Rear pads

Front pads

Fork seals

Pirelli Rosso Tires

Labor:

Service carbs

Oil change

Install tires

Fork seals

Rebuild rear caliper

Front pads

Complete degrease/clean

This bike is very special to me as you can see with all the investments made .

A cleaner example for sale will be very difficult to find today .

The bike is ready to ride .

The YZF750R sold better across the pond than here, but trailed the 916 and CBR900RR and gave way to the R1 in 1998. The race version did well in endurance events where Yamaha’s quality shown. This one is right on the edge of too nice to ride too much, but the classic mid-size package and recent maintenance call for at least an occasional back road afternoon.

-donn

Yamaha October 29, 2021 posted by Donn

Almost Pre-Sports – 1985 Yamaha FZ750 with 1,586 Miles !

Though big red dominated, Yamaha’s FZ750R / OU45 regularly appeared as the best of the rest in mid-eighties AMA Superbike. Here’s a collector which has somehow escaped the suburban Dallas heat, and dodged a lifetime’s worth of garage elves.

1985 Yamaha FZ-750 for sale on eBay

Yamaha had reportedly toyed with as many as seven valves per cylinder, but settled on five for the Genesis engine. Laid forward to straighten the path through the 34mm Mikuni’s, 105 hp was the result. The four was wedged across a double cradle chassis, with right side up forks and a monocross rear. 270mm brakes are period correct but seem undersized for the mission, and the 16/18-inch wheel stagger would be seen as under and over-sized just a few years later. Riding position was a pretty good tuck and helped the rider get behind the upper-only fairing.

The comments say the bike has been in the back of the garage for a generation, so this might be the original owner. Condition is hard to believe with none of the usual bumps, bruises, or mods that might be expected. A fork brace is visible and a Fox shock is hidden. Otherwise it looks original right down to the tires. Notes from the eBay auction:

This bike has been in a controlled environment for the past 35 years. The 80’s motorcycle market is getting hot and this is a perfect opportunity for a collector or lover to own an iconic bike. It runs and rides like a new bike with a couple of original 80’s upgrades remote adjustable rear Fox Shock and a fork brace. The miles are original, I was putting it in my collection but it needs to be ridden and because of my age and old racing injuries I can’t manage the low bars. The value will only increase as this is the only FZ 750 I have seen come on the market over the last 2 years. One sold in January of 2019 for $9,000 with 39,000 miles on it and needed attention. This bike is as good as the day it came off the ship.

Part of the design concept was the five smaller valves which didn’t require double valve springs, allowing higher revs and an easier life for the cams. Yamaha stuck with the Genesis for several years, attesting to the idea’s success. The conventional auction ( high reserve though ) reflects the almost super-stardom of these early superbikes. It might take a re-list, but interest in an FZ in this condition will come.

-donn

Almost Pre-Sports – 1985 Yamaha FZ750 with 1,586 Miles !

Yamaha July 20, 2021 posted by Tad Diemer

Feisty Fizzer: 1989 Yamaha FZR400 for Sale

Update 7.20.21: Previously seen this time last year, this exceptionally clean and low mileage FZR400 is back on eBay. Current bid is $5,600 reserve not met with 4 days remaining. Links updated. Thanks for the heads up, William! -dc

“Probably the nicest in existence” is an overused phrase on eBay, but might be an apt descriptor for this Yamaha FZR400 with less than 1,000 miles on the odometer. Modern liter bikes scream around the dial to 14,000rpm and beyond with regularity, but back when the FZR400 could be found in dealer showrooms 11,000 was much more common. And you needed every one of those 14,000 revs to make full use of the 64hp produced by the 399cc inline four.

1989 Yamaha FZR400 for sale on eBay

That Genesis inline four was canted forward at 45° to allow the air a straight shot into and out of the engine, and lowered the center of gravity for better handling. There were just four valves per cylinder, instead of the five valves found on the FZR1000, but the aluminum Deltabox frame was just as trick as the one found on the bigger machine. All-in weight was around 410lbs wet, and that endowed the little FZR with impressive agility. A 17″ front wheel was matched to an 18″ rear, and both were wrapped in relatively fat rubber for such a small machine.

Lacking the Honda NC30’s race-bred glamour, values of the FZR400 have remained surprisingly low, considering the sophisticated specification, and many found themselves turned into cheap track-hacks, or had FZR600 engines stuffed into them to create hot rod canyon carvers. Very few remain with low miles, and this does look to be one of the best you could possibly find, and it appears to be bone-stock.

From the original eBay listing: 1989 Yamaha FZR400 for Sale

I have decided to sell off some of my collection and the bike you are looking at is probably the nicest FZR400 in existence and this is an excellent opportunity for collectors and enthusiast alike as bikes of this caliber don’t come along often so now is your chance. I think the pictures will speak for themselves. Call or text Jamie with any all questions 703-407-1242

Bidding is up to $5,500 at the time of writing. FZR400s have been pretty cheap to buy for a long time and, although prices haven’t really shot up yet, there can’t be many left in such time-capsule condition. That should increase the value for sure, and I’m curious to see where this one ends up.

-tad