Looks like a good deal, wish I lived closer to this one.
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Wrong side of the continent for me; someone had better snag it!
403 miles one way for me. I am trying to talk Frank B into pulling the trigger...
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is it really that great of a deal with 27k KMs on it and no reason why it is apart? I mean I hope it is a fair price and snapped up quick- because it bodes well for me selling my 1987 TZR250R Japanese domestic market bike with CA title in similar condition with only 12k miles :vroom: .
I think it's a generally fair price, and the fact that it's a fully faired model that wasn't sold here adds appeal. The built engine and pipes are attractive, as well.
yeah, I completely missed the rebuilt motor in the description. My eyes were glossing over with all the minutiae of "license plate holder, passenger grab rail, shifter linkage" etc. :rolleyes: Makes more sense now.
Fun fact, I visited Vancouver around 1994 and these things were buzzing around everywhere. Long time ago but I seem to remember "RD" on a lot of them and there were even 4 cylinder "RD500" versions but don't remember "RZ" on any of them. Some alternate paint schemes like a really nice blue/yellow. I had previously owned a Canadian imported White/Blue 1981 LC350 and surprisingly saw none of those on my trip.
Quote from: RDnuTZ on February 21, 2026, 10:36:03 AMyeah, I completely missed the rebuilt motor in the description. My eyes were glossing over with all the minutiae of "license plate holder, passenger grab rail, shifter linkage" etc. :rolleyes: Makes more sense now.
Fun fact, I visited Vancouver around 1994 and these things were buzzing around everywhere. Long time ago but I seem to remember "RD" on a lot of them and there were even 4 cylinder "RD500" versions but don't remember "RZ" on any of them. Some alternate paint schemes like a really nice blue/yellow. I had previously owned a Canadian imported White/Blue 1981 LC350 and surprisingly saw none of those on my trip.
I was wondering about that but you're not alone as I had the same thoughts about how great of a deal it really is but a lot of that is personal for me in terms of what I would want from the bike and my budget and my experience here on this forum also with my RD. I think in terms of parts its a very good deal, a good starting point.Now you have to assume the engine/motor is all there and was built right the first time and very much plug and play but who knows? Maybe the crank seals need replacing, maybe it would have a oil leak. Maybe the clutch will slip and a whole lotta of other maybes. Never mind the condition of the wire harness and ignition parts but it's got bigger carbs as stated. I really do like the condition of it cosmetically and the pipes are nice. There's a wicked lot to like about it. If you really want an RZ you can do it right the first time with this one, you'll have too :whistle: and maybe your only into it for the asking price and a couple grand more plus sweat equity but maybe more like you into it for double the asking price. :lol:
Quote from: RDnuTZ on February 21, 2026, 10:36:03 AMFun fact, I visited Vancouver around 1994 and these things were buzzing around everywhere. Long time ago but I seem to remember "RD" on a lot of them and there were even 4 cylinder "RD500" versions but don't remember "RZ" on any of them. Some alternate paint schemes like a really nice blue/yellow. I had previously owned a Canadian imported White/Blue 1981 LC350 and surprisingly saw none of those on my trip.
The only water cooled RD models that Canada got were the 81 & 82 350LC, everything else was designated RZ. The 500 V4 sold in Canada was the RZ500, they did not get the RD500LC which was a Europe/UK version.
Thanks for the history on that. I never saw any of them up close and personal and it was a lifetime ago. blame it on Oldzheimers :umm: