1987 Yamaha RD350F YPVS Frame no. *1WT-003299* Engine no. *1WT-003299*

1987 Yamaha RD350F YPVS Registration no. D496 HHM Frame no. *1WT-003299* Engine no. *1WT-003299* After only a couple of years in production, the original RD350LC was superseded in 1982 by the RD350 LCII, a model better known by the initials 'YPVS' standing for 'Yamaha Power Valve System'.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. This RD350 was purchased new by the current vendor from Cosmopolitan Motors Ltd in 1987 (purchase receipt on file) and currently displays 21,629 miles from new. Throughout the ownership of the Yamaha, the vendor had it serviced regularly and MoT'd with the last service stamped in the booklet being 2005, it has been unused for a number of years and will need recommissioning before returning to the road, it should be noted the engine doesn't turn over. The original petrol tank is offered with the Lot and was changed due to a hole appearing in the bottom of it and in need of repair. Documentation consists of a V5C, old style V5, Yamaha service booklet, aforementioned purchase receipt, various expired MoTs, Yamaha RD350F sales brochure and invoices. Offered with key Footnotes: All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTE Please click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles. To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving Motorcycles To request an International shipping quote - Shippio For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing