LOT 45

c.1986 Yamaha RD350 F2 YPVS Registration no. G857 YWL Frame no. *1WT-017966* Engine no. *1WT-017966*

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Lot 45

c.1986 Yamaha RD350 F2 YPVS

Motorcycles Online - The Summer Sale|24 June 2024, 12:44 BST|Online, Milton Keynes

c.1986 Yamaha RD350 F2 YPVS
Registration no. G857 YWL
Frame no. 1WT-017966
Engine no. 1WT-017966

After only a couple of years in production, the original RD350LC was superseded in 1982 by the RD350 LCII, a model better known by the initials 'YPVS' standing for 'Yamaha Power Valve System'. Developed on the firm's Grand Prix bikes, the electrically operated power valve varied the effective exhaust port height according to engine revs, enabling Yamaha to tune the engine for increased top-end power while maintaining mid-range tractability. Yamaha slotted this heavily revised engine into a new frame equipped with linkage-operated mono-shock rear suspension, while the old rear drum brake was replaced by a disc. After little more than a year the LCII was dropped, being replaced by the faired RD350F and naked RD350N models. Production continued in Japan until 1988 and then in 1992 was revived in Brazil.

Purchased by the current vendor in June 1993, he used it to get to and from work before dropping it going into a bend whilst on his way to work. Minimal damage was caused but it has been laid up since and will need recommissioning/restoration before returning to the road. The engine turns over and is offered with the belly pan fairing and other assorted items. We're advised by the vendor that the mileage (13,605 miles) is from new. Offered with a V5C, old style V5 and expired MoT's.
Offered with key

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