Mecum Vegas Auction (2023) All The Yamaha RD/RZ's

[SoCal250]

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.

[SoCal250]

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!

[pidjones]

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.

[dgorms]

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.

[SoCal250]

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/

[kpke]

Thanks for the updates SoCal250. Seems like it would be fun to be at one of these.

[RDryan]

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

[kramdua]

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.

[busa1300]

What condition did that TZR SPR look like.
Low mile clean correct parts throughout, or typical Japanese import with lots of corrosion throughout.

[SoCal250]

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/