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Item:1980 Suzuki RM
1980 Suzuki RM
1980 Suzuki RM400 RM 400 Very Low Hour NICE!! AHRMA NRResearch 1980 Suzuki RM
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Ended:Nov 08, 200919:18:34 PST
Bid history:21 bids
Winning bid:US $3,350.00
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Deposit of US $500.00 within 48 hours of auction close. Full payment required within 7 days of auction close.
Shipping:Buyer responsible for vehicle pick-up or shipping.
Item Location:Peoria, Arizona, United States

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Item number:250522223048
Item condition:Used
Sells to:Worldwide
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Last updated on 05:20:30 PM PST, Nov 06, 2009 View all revisions
1980 Suzuki RM
Title: 1980 Suzuki RM400 RM 400 Very Low Hour NICE!! AHRMA NR
Mileage: 0 miles
Location: Peoria, Arizona
Vehicle Information
VIN: RM400111522
Warranty: No
Vehicle title: Clear
Condition: Used
For sale by: Private seller
Features
Engine size (cc): 400Type: Off-roadExterior color: Yellow
1980 Suzuki RM400 RM 400 Very Low Hour NICE!! AHRMA NR
Vehicle Description

Well the evil woman found another one of my pride and joys!  This is a 1980 Suzuki RM 400T.  It is the lowest hour bike I have ever had. 

When I got it, it was on its standard bore.  I put a fresh first over.  The original piston shows very little wear or even heat (I have photos)  I bet the bike wasn't even broke in.  It had the original tires, sprockets and chain.  I have replaced the tires and chain.  Sprockets are original and show very little wear.  I replaced the front tire with a NOS period correct Dunlop.  It is a 3.25-21. If you are going to ride this bike, I would suggest taking off the Dunlop - not because it isn't good, but because they are hard to find.  Being such a low hour bike I pulled the clutch cover to see what the motor internals looked like.  They look good (see photos).  The cylinder head had very little carbon build-up as did the exhaust port and silencer.  The carbon was so minute that it cleaned off with paint stripper (wiped right off).  The forks have gone through and fork seals and fluid changed.

All parts have been powder coated, polished, re-plated or re-painted.  Not a bunch of hardware store or wire wheeled nuts and bolts here. All OEM.  The rear shocks have good dampening.  If you are going to race, I would suggest you put new ones on.  This was the last year of the twin shock RM400. Front number plate and side panels are genuine Suzuki products.  Fenders are Vintage Suzuki products.  The gas tank is starting to crack.  For a show bike it would be okay.  I would be leary of putting gas in it.  I will include a 1979 RM250/400 gas tank also.  If this auction reaches $3,000 or above I will purchase a new Clark tank (ebay # 350263395269   ).  Fork boots, fork caps, airbox cover and tank strap are all original and in excellent condition. These airbox covers are hard to come by (especially in this kind of condition).  This is the NEWEST 30 year old bike you will find.  This bike runs great and everything functions fantastic.  It is a first or second kick bike.  It even has the kick stand.  I purchased two almost identical bikes in San Diego.  I decided to keep one and sell this as our Angel Bike. 

For the last two years we have sold bikes (two years ago a 1978 RM400 and last year a 1974 YZ 80A).  We use the proceeds of these bikes to purchase gifts for the Angel Trees.  This is our way of giving to others for a nice holiday.

There is no reserve on this bike.  Please be prepared to complete the transaction if you bid.

Verbal contact must be made within 24 hours of end of auction.  A $500.00 non-refundable deposit must be made within 48 hours of end of auction via Paypal.  We would prefer the balance not be paid by Paypal due to the fees.

We travel to Southern California often and could possibly deliver the bike for a fee.  We have also been told that Patriot Express LLC is a very good transportation company.  You can contact them at:  (319) 217-2257, (319) 217-2259, (319) 367-2229, sdonald45@yahoo.com  They are centrally located and reasonable.

We will ship internationally.  We have in the past dismantled the bike and shipped in 7 or 8 boxes.  If this is of interest to you, we can talk in more detail.

We have sold several bikes on ebay.  Please bid with confidence.

If you would like more detailed pictures, please send your e-mail address.  We will try and get some video but no promises.

Thank you for looking at our auction.  Happy bidding and please let us know if you have any questions.




On Oct-30-09 at 14:57:05 PDT, seller added the following information:

Forgot to include the following information:

The crank seals have been changed and the crank bearings are tight and there is no out.


On Oct-30-09 at 15:19:44 PDT, seller added the following information:

Crank seals have been changed.  Crank bearings are tight and there is no run out.


On Oct-31-09 at 12:29:26 PDT, seller added the following information:

Had a couple people ask if it is as nice as the pictures look.  It is not perfect but it's pretty darn close.


On Nov-04-09 at 18:58:56 PST, seller added the following information:

The frame and motor serial numbers are only three numbers apart.  The motor serial number is RM400111522 and the frame is RM400111525.  Yamaha numbers typically match but Suzuki's don't.  This is pretty rare that they are this close together.

 


On Nov-06-09 at 17:20:30 PST, seller added the following information:

FYI - I have checked a couple of countries for shipping out of the country.  To ship to the U.K. or Germany it is  about $900.00 USD to $1,100.00 USD to dismantle and ship in boxes.  To ship in a crate it is about $1,500.00 USD to $1,800.00 USD.  Please note that these are only estimates as nothing can be exact until the  auction is complete and the bike is either dismantled and boxed or crated, etc.  These are just ESTIMATES!  It could be lower or higher and to a different country could be a totally different amount.

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 Q: Thanks for letting me see the bike. It is even more amazing in person! Your attention to detail is incredible. Thanks again.
A: Your welcome. And thanks for coming by.
Nov 07, 2009 
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