Is this rare???

[royalstar09]

Ok I have researched a little bit. Definetly am finding things that support this being a possible bike that is hard to find. Would make a neat little project.

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/mcy/2235914172.html

[Beau-Kat]

I'd say it's not all that plentiful, but not necessarily in the rare/valuable sense. Twenty miles on the clock sounds good.

I'd make an offer on it if I lived near there. Just for something to tinker on and teach young/small folks to ride on.

I have been a Yamaha guy forever, but have never seen one of these in person.

You can research the YSR50 too.

Those two strokes were tough. If needed, you can re-ring them in an hour or so.

Parts can still be found (see the links below).

Hopefully, the tank is in good shape.

Without proper care, tanks easily rusted on the 80s model Yamahas. My first 1981 XJ650 Maxim's tank rusted and had to be sealed. It wasn't because it sat up, I commuted on it 40 miles a day during college. But if you didn't keep the tanks full of fuel, they would quickly rust, at least here in humid SC. College folks don't have a lot of money, so I rode on fumes a lot, hence the condensation and eventual rust.

Don't have any idea what you should offer on this bike. I wouldn't worry too much about a title, unless gas goes to 5 bucks this summer like we are hearing and you need to commute on it!

 

If you get it, post us some pix and let us know how you like it.

 

http://barrysbikes.blogspot.com/2009/04/this-1983-yamaha-rx50-is-one-of.html

 

http://forum.motorcycle-usa.com/default.aspx?f=18&m=232215

 

Rusty

[Flyinfool]

I do not know about titles in MO, But I went through that drill here in WI on a lost vehicle title, It took over a year of running in circles.

The last time it had been registered was 10 years ago, title was issued to a person that had passed away, and the persons that handled his affairs had all also since passed, and were all from IL. The dealer that I bought from had the title at one point but lost it.

 

I would at least make a call to the seller for the VIN and then call the state to see what the status of the title is, and what would be involved in you getting a title in your name. That VIN is registered to someone somewhere that has a title. You certainly would not want to receive stolen property.

[royalstar09]

I'd say it's not all that plentiful, but not necessarily in the rare/valuable sense. Twenty miles on the clock sounds good.

I'd make an offer on it if I lived near there. Just for something to tinker on and teach young/small folks to ride on.

I have been a Yamaha guy forever, but have never seen one of these in person.

You can research the YSR50 too.

Those two strokes were tough. If needed, you can re-ring them in an hour or so.

Parts can still be found (see the links below).

Hopefully, the tank is in good shape.

Without proper care, tanks easily rusted on the 80s model Yamahas. My first 1981 XJ650 Maxim's tank rusted and had to be sealed. It wasn't because it sat up, I commuted on it 40 miles a day during college. But if you didn't keep the tanks full of fuel, they would quickly rust, at least here in humid SC. College folks don't have a lot of money, so I rode on fumes a lot, hence the condensation and eventual rust.

Don't have any idea what you should offer on this bike. I wouldn't worry too much about a title, unless gas goes to 5 bucks this summer like we are hearing and you need to commute on it!

 

If you get it, post us some pix and let us know how you like it.

 

http://barrysbikes.blogspot.com/2009/04/this-1983-yamaha-rx50-is-one-of.html

 

http://forum.motorcycle-usa.com/default.aspx?f=18&m=232215

 

Rusty

 

 

Im going to offer $250.00 for it. I know that wont buy it but at least I can check the guys temperature with that offer. It is pretty close to me, and pretty convenient being in Macon where Mo highway patrol Troob B headquarters is. I know quite a few patrolman out of troop B. I just thought it would make a nice little project, and something to occupy my time. Ill keep you posted. Getting a title is not a big deal unless it has a lein somewhere. A trip to Macon to inspect, then hop over to the troop b headquarters before the purchase should let me know whats up with it.

[royalstar09]

Yamaha dealer cleaned the carbs. Tank is not rusted. It runs fine, gears are all there. Just needs some TLC. $300.00 owns it. Checking vin with Mo highway patrol in the morning. It will be a really fun restoration project.