https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-546429/1977-yamaha-rd400/
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-535131/1985-yamaha-rz350/
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-535151/1984-yamaha-rz350/
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-535152/1976-yamaha-rd400c/
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-535168/1976-yamaha-rd-400/
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-535186/1983-yamaha-rz350/
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-535385/1972-yamaha-r5/
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-535402/1976-yamaha-rd400-c/
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-546397/1973-yamaha-rd-250/
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-535703/1985-yamaha-rz-350/
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-535713/1984-yamaha-rzv500/
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-535715/1984-yamaha-rz350-sport-street-bike/
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-534790/1976-yamaha-rd400/
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-534789/1973-yamaha-rd250/
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-534911/1972-yamaha-r5c/
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-534930/1974-yamaha-200/
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-534964/1979-yamaha-rd400-daytona-special/
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-534967/1976-yamaha-rd400c/
The Geneva green RD400 looks awesome. Not the "best" color green imo, but it sure looks cool! I had a shot at buying obe backj when the RD was still on the surgery table. Guy sold it for $4k. Oops, missed out.
Quote from: DaytonaBarnFind on December 30, 2022, 09:27:27 AM
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-535152/1976-yamaha-rd400c/
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-534930/1974-yamaha-200/
That RD400C raises some questions. It looks like it could be a Euro or Oceania model with the wire wheels and larger tank, however the VIN is something I've not seen before and doesn't jive with a bike from one of those regions (or the US/CAN for that matter).
1A1-200908 :umm: The "2" series was not used by Yamaha for 1A1 models. And the graphics are not '76. The cylinders and heads are painted all black, and the seat is overstuffed and obviously not stock.
And it's a different bike than this one that the Vegas dealer has been trying to sell for almost 4 years:
https://www.2strokeworld.net/forum/index.php?topic=10.0
http://www.2strokeworld.net/forum/index.php?topic=2557.0
The RD200 is actually a 1975 RD200B not a '74
I was thinking about going out there again this year to check it out, but I'm still on the fence. It's a pretty cool event to see in person. And a must if you're going to buy anything. I can tell you that none of the bikes look like they do in the photos when you see them in person. Most look much worse than the pics when viewed up close, but there are a few exceptions and some are actually nicer than they appear in the listings.
If you plan on attending I would advise ear plugs and limiting the number of days you plan on sitting in the auction hall. It's VERY loud and sitting there listening to an auctioneer going "beh-bedda-bedda-badee, beh-bedda-bedda-badee" for 8 hours will drive you nuts. After leaving the building at the end of the day you will still hear that echoing in your head the rest of the night! :eek:
Quote from: SoCal250 on December 30, 2022, 01:13:40 PM
It's VERY loud and sitting there listening to an auctioneer going "beh-bedda-bedda-badee, beh-bedda-bedda-badee" for 8 hours will drive you nuts.
Ah so that's what they are saying!
I went through a lot of the cars and bikes on the Mecum site. It's really disappointing how little usable information they include on most vehicles.
Quote from: AAAltered on January 10, 2023, 12:39:41 PM
I went through a lot of the cars and bikes on the Mecum site. It's really disappointing how little usable information they include on most vehicles.
Yep, that's why you really need to be there to inspect, and make an informed purchase. Otherwise you may get a big surprise when the shipper drops it off!
While browsing the lots it looks like they've added quite a few. Here are a couple
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-540476/1979-yamaha-rd400-daytona-special/
Canadian version. Not sure what they mean by this comment: "Off Highway branding"
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-545546/1980-yamaha-rd400g/
The digital catalogs are now available too
https://mecum.dcatalog.com/v/Thursday-Digital-Catalog-Mecum-Las-Vegas-Motorcycles-2023
https://mecum.dcatalog.com/v/Friday-Digital-Catalog-Mecum-Las-Vegas-Motorcycles-2023/
https://mecum.dcatalog.com/v/Saturday-Digital-Catalog-Mecum-Las-Vegas-Motorcycles-2023/
i don't see a 73-75 rd350 in the list. maybe people are holding on to them.
Yep no RD350 A/Cs that I could find, but one LC
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-545542/1981-yamaha-rd350lc/
And a bunch of R5s
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-534796/1971-yamaha-r5-350/
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-534911/1972-yamaha-r5c-350/
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-535162/1972-yamaha-r5-350/
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-535385/1972-yamaha-r5/
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-548510/1971-yamaha-r5/
Found a nice 78 and RD60 too
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-535299/1978-yamaha-rd-400/
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-535377/1974-yamaha-rd60/
Some decent deals in the morning on Thursday, but in the afternoon the prices shot up. 3 different H2s each went for $27.5K+, a green 74 H2 went for $28.6K, the 81 350LC hammered for $8.8K, and a 95 TZR250SPR sold for $17.6K. The RD60 sold for $6.6K! A Daytona sold for $8.8K, the red 76 RD400 with wire wheels went for $9K, and the 78 RD400E sold for $10,120.
From FB Group:
Danette Danny Harmon
we were at Mecum and I may be mistaken but recall a bike shop mechanic in CA. for his employer did this 500 and a couple other 750's in the auction. He told us his charge was to get them as nice shined up riders and did not get defensive that the paint and many other details were not correct. i did not point out the bitsa issues but was standing there when an "expert" was pointing out stuff. 8gs seemed pretty fair for this decent rider, add the auction fee and transport home costs and 10g's was likely the buyers costs.
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This is insanity
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-540172/1972-kawasaki-h1-500-mach-iii/
^ WOW! :eek: :smiley: :huh:
No, I think this beats that one for true insanity. (although it's not a 2T)
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-540152/1972-honda-cl350-k4-blue-flying-dragon/
$71.5?!
F@#$%, my kids are gonna be rich when I pass.
they're going really long time-wise today. Still almost 100 bikes to go and it's 5:30pm!
Should be interesting to see what the 86 RG500 WW and the 84 RZV500R bring. There are a couple RZ350s coming up and at least 2 Kawa triples that I saw in the lots for later today.
The RG went for $35.2K, the reserve went off around $15K. The RZV sold for $22K
An 85 RZ350 RWB sold for $7.7K, and an 84 RZ350 KR Y/B with 3300mi went for $27.5K!
Quote from: dgorms on January 27, 2023, 08:27:15 PM
F@#$%, my kids are gonna be rich when I pass.
You'd best make sure they want them, know their value, and what to do with them. I've seen too many collectors pass on and their collections not disposed of wisely by children that didn't know or care. One friend was selling his 13 bikes off because his son said the bikes would go to a scrap metal recycler.
Quote from: pidjones on January 28, 2023, 10:47:29 AM
Quote from: dgorms on January 27, 2023, 08:27:15 PM
F@#$%, my kids are gonna be rich when I pass.
You'd best make sure they want them, know their value, and what to do with them. I've seen too many collectors pass on and their collections not disposed of wisely by children that didn't know or care. One friend was selling his 13 bikes off because his son said the bikes would go to a scrap metal recycler.
My son is well aware of the value and rarity of my collection! He's an avid enthusiast as well.
Quote from: SoCal250 on January 19, 2023, 01:33:48 PM
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-540476/1979-yamaha-rd400-daytona-special/
Canadian version. Not sure what they mean by this comment: "Off Highway branding"
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-545546/1980-yamaha-rd400g/
Just saw these two hammer for $9K and $7K, respectively. The reserve on the 400G was lifted at $6K
And this one hammered for $40K. Reserve came off at $38K, I think it was
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-545257/1974-yamaha-tz700a/
Thanks for the updates SoCal250. Seems like it would be fun to be at one of these.
Quote from: Mgmark on January 27, 2023, 01:48:46 PM
This is insanity
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-540172/1972-kawasaki-h1-500-mach-iii/
Yeah this guy's been pedaling his 72' H1 on and off again on Ebay for a long time. He must've seen that Mecum Auction and of course is dying to sell his....and I still think although his asking price is cheaper still big money.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/185753385553?hash=item2b3fc3ba51:g:n6sAAOSwLgFjhUUe
if we only knew when we were young to keep every bike we have owned. you might end up rich or just have a lot of cool bikes.
What condition did that TZR SPR look like.
Low mile clean correct parts throughout, or typical Japanese import with lots of corrosion throughout.
Quote from: busa1300 on February 02, 2023, 05:07:38 PM
What condition did that TZR SPR look like.
Low mile clean correct parts throughout, or typical Japanese import with lots of corrosion throughout.
From the photos it looked very clean. 9K miles, plated in AZ
https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0123-535410/1994-yamaha-tzr-250-spr/
One of 19 bikes from a collection in AZ. There were some really nice ones in the group!
https://www.mecum.com/auctions/las-vegas-motorcycle-2023/collections/estenson-collection/