BaT versus Iconic for auctions…

[SoCal250]

Good luck Warren!

[SoCal250]

So far it sure has attracted a lot of people who have no idea what they're looking at or what they're talking about.

[1976RD400C]

It took a little while for them, but I think it has finally sunk in, it's a RD350 

[Yamanatic]

Hey SoCal, and anyone else contributing in the 'Comments' section there - thanks for the clarifications; a little home schooling never hurts in the RD world. I think a few of the same tire-kickers have responded to the CL ad - similar comments about the 'Cosmetic' brake upgrade too.

If I just break even on the sale I'll be happy; appreciate the well-wishes

Warren

[SoCal250]

Warren,
Regarding the paint colors listed, what what the source used? Those are incorrect for a '73. Stormy Red and Silky White were not used until the mid-80s, and I believe some versions of the 350LC got them so maybe that's where the confusion came from.
The correct color for the US '73 RD350 is Brandy Red (00A2). I've not seen the white color specified in any official documents from Yamaha but I'm fairly certain that it was Clean White (0036) as that color was used on other models in the timeframe. Yamaha seemed to interchange Clean White with Pearl White (0046) back in the day in official paint documents I have so I think those colors are relatively the same.

It's a great looking bike with some awesome mods. It should do well.

[Yamanatic]

I agree with your assessment, but if you turn the lights off and squint really hard they are right I guess. The color combination was put in by the 'Listing Advisor;' I put down Red in the Fill-in-the-Blank part of the submission. They must have somewhere they pull 'facts' from, or the AI does it on it's own.

There are many parts of the description they excluded or added, but from experience, trying to correct or add to the verbiage turns into a very time consuming back-and-forth that usually ends in their favor anyway. I approved the listing to save time, and figured I'd add the points I felt important to the Comments section as the auction progresses.

It's kind of a 'When in Rome' deal with BaT...   

[SoCal250]

Understood. 
AI strikes again!

[AAAltered]

Good luck with the 350 Warren.  I submitted the 200 last night, let's see where it goes...

[Yamanatic]

I'll be watching for the 200, and spread the word around my little world when it starts - good to see vintage Yamaha 2T's are showing up on BaT; strength in numbers!

WW

[Yamanatic]

The Auction has ended.
Since I had a reserve that was not met, BaT gives the option to submit an offer to the highest bidder, which is what I did since the auction ended close to what I wanted. The seller has 24 hours to submit an offer, and the buyer has 24 hours to accept or counter-offer. You can only do the offer thing with the high bidder.

Also if you do have a reserve, the option to lower the amount goes away towards the end - I looked at 15 minutes before the auction ended, and the option was gone.

Have not heard from the high bidder, so we'll see if the RD hangs around a while longer. It's great eye-candy and really dresses up the shop!

WW