Mecum Motorcycle Auction, Las Vegas 2024

[SoCal250]

Starting today at 10am and running through Jan 27. 2000 bikes
https://www.mecum.com/auctions/las-vegas-motorcycles-2024/lots/

It appears there are only 2 broadcasts of the event
Fri Jan 26, 3:00-8:00pm EST on Motortrend+ and Motortrend Fast TV
Sat Jan 27, 3:00-8:00pm EST on Motortrend+ and Motortrend Fast TV
For those without a subscription like myself, you can watch Motortrend Fast TV free on Tubi.

And of course Warren's TZ will be there on Friday, Lot F165
https://www.2strokeworld.net/forum/index.php?topic=6159.msg51221#msg51221

[Yamanatic]

Thank you for the mention and link - hate to see the beast go.

If you or anyone in the neighborhood wants to attend, I will be there all day Friday to show the bike and answer questions; I have a 'Visitor' pass to share ... just PM me for my phone number to make contact and hand-off the pass.

Compared to other years, this is definitely the year of the two-stroke - there is some really nice stuff! Looking through Wednesday's results, it looks like day-one had some deals, but that's normal. The Kawasaki H1's and H2's were gold, and even those sorry toad Low-boy TZs went for a lot IMO. That H2-R750 sells a few lots before the TZ750 - it will be interesting to see if it meets reserve ... which I suspect is Very steep:
H2-R750 Kawasaki

I believe there were only 3 H2R's built compared to a total of 600 TZ750's; no waiting around to bid on the 'other' one!

Warren

[SoCal250]

Just discovered that there's a live feed available on the Mecum site!
https://www.mecum.com/auctions/las-vegas-motorcycles-2024/live-feed/

[Evans Ward]

It is also going to be on Motor Trend TV this weekend!

[SoCal250]

It is also going to be on Motor Trend TV this weekend!

Unfortunately it will not be on the regular Motortrend TV, only on Plus and Fast TV

[Evans Ward]

It is also going to be on Motor Trend TV this weekend!

Unfortunately it will not be on the regular Motortrend TV, only on Plus and Fast TV

 

[SoCal250]

Saw a restored RD400C hammer for $13K! ($14.3K with buyers fee)   https://www.mecum.com/lots/1100643/1976-yamaha-rd400/

[SoCal250]

I was browsing the lots for today and came across this one. The color and year stuck out to me.
How many incorrect things can you spot on this "Original example"?

https://www.mecum.com/lots/1103002/1973-yamaha-rd350/
ENGINE NUMBER: 351113463
FRAME NUMBER:  351113463
  -Original example
 -347cc 2-stroke parallel-twin engine
 -6-speed manual transmission
 -Orange tank with Black trim
 -Polished fenders

[747drvr]

wrong front brake reservoir, looks like the front wheel is the wrong size, headlight ears don't look right, seat strap looks like poop, braded front brake line wasn't factory, don't remember if the rear brake pedal came painted black??

[Evans Ward]

Incorrect graphics/ colors for a '73 as graphics/ color on bike looks to be a '75. Seat may be incorrect as something doesn't look right there and front and rear turn signals are a mis-match with 2 different designs.

[SoCal250]

Lol, yep lots wrong with it. The first thing that caught my eye was that it's in the listings as a 1973 but it's painted Portuguese Orange. The VIN is correct for a '73. I noticed the listing stated "Original", and I thought WTH, not really!

Here's what I noticed from the photos:
1) wrong paint and graphics for 73 model
2) tank graphic is placed too low and does not wrap around the rear
3) wrong fuel tank & fuel cap
4) front wheel is wrong diameter (no fender clearance)
5) incorrect front master
6) front brake hose should be black, not braided
7) incorrect clutch lever
8) incorrect grips
9) missing right mirror
10) missing chrome trim rings on front signal stalks
11) missing dampers, cylinder heads and cylinders
12) carbs are natural finish, should be black
13) seat strap should go under metal trim strip
14) seat is over-stuffed and wrong shape (should be more flat and have kick-up on the rear)
15) incorrect rear turn signals (look to be from an R5)
16) incorrect rear turn signal lenses (should be red)
17) missing rear fender damper (for license plate)

[SoCal250]

Well someone on the Internet wanted it. Went for $5K! ($5500 with fee)

[SoCal250]

I really like this one!
https://www.mecum.com/lots/1105036/1974-tecnomoto-special-50/

[SoCal250]

The RZ350 market is going nuts. Two low-mile Y/B 84 models sold for $22K and $24.2K!

[85RZwade]

Crazy. I never thought of my RZs as a retirement plan!
But to paraphrase Elliott in the movie E.T: I'm keeping them.