Product description

FOR SALE

A UK eighties Yamaha RD125LC in White 1 former keeper and with 23353 miles from new.

DESCRIPTION

With quarter faring and under-cowl, Speedometer and tachometer pod, Along with temperature gauge, ignition switch incorporating steering lock, turn signal switch, headlight switch, dimmer switch, neutral indicator, horn, rear footrests, fuel valve, helmet holder.

EXTERNAL

Finished in Yamaha 80’s style White with Blue decals, One of only three colours the models were produced in, The plastics and decals present well along with the switches, lights and controls all working perfectly. The petrol tank has a lovely glossy shine and the frame presents as Yamaha intended. The seat has no rips and the bikini faring and front screen have none of the usual stress fractures. A piece of Yamaha’s liquid gold 2 stroke-history.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

With being a UK 12A restricted bike, this liquid-cooled 123cc single-cylinder power unit delivers 12. 2bhp at 7, 500rpm and 8. 68 ft lbs at 7000rpm, and will carry on upto 70mph. The components of engine parts are bright and present in very good order. With having a close-ratio six speed gearbox operated via a smooth remote linkage offers fast and precise gear changes.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES

The RD125LC is fitted with the same stylish cast-alloy ‘italic’ black and silver wheels as can be found on the bigger models such as the RD250LC and RD350LC and present in very good condition. 2. 75–18 front and 3. 00-18 rear Michelin tyres are fitted, Both are new with ample tread. Hydraulic front disc brake and dustproof-waterproof rear drum brake combine to provide confident, controlled braking in all weather conditions.

HISTORY FILE

The Yamaha RD 125LC was a motorcycle relaunched in 1982 as a new model and continued production until 1987. The new model was fitted with a two-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine with a smaller displacement than its predecessor, This particular motorcycle was first registered within the UK on 1st June 1983, With the allspeed exhaust which was an option at the time of purchase. With a cantilever mono shock swing arm and Italian wheels this bike was the one to have in the eighties a true classic and loved by the many with such few still in existence this has to be on the dream list of any Yamaha fanatic along with low 1 former keeper credentials.

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