1981 Yamaha RS100 *Sold £1,700*

Description

• Matching engine and Frame numbers
• Recently recommissioned
• Original Paintwork
• Fantastic collectors’ example
• From a large private collection
• UK Model
• Only two previous owners

Yamaha RS100 Torque induction series, is a series of two-stroke motorcycle models manufactured by Yamaha Motors Co. Ltd as a successor of the Philippines’ most popular 2T motorcycle/tricycle model.

Coming from the same collection as our other listing, the RD200, having been purchased from a prominent two-stroke collector and recommissioned, it is now ready to be passed to its new owner.

Again, with matching numbers to the frame and engine it is an extremely original bike and is just as likely to be a correct and true mileage bike. As you can see from the images the mileage currently reads 18,066 and at the last MOT in 1992 the reading was 15,985.  It’s believed that the bike was stored shortly after that MOT.  The V5 is present with only two former owners listed and will be supplied along with the previously mentioned MOT plus one other, the original service book with 5 dealer stamps is also present.

The Bike

This truly is another fabulous find that has been recommissioned wonderfully and is ready to enjoy or join that collection that we all dream about.

With totally original paint that is in great condition with only the very smallest of blemishes. These appear to be predominantly wear and tear marks, specifically along the bottom of the petrol tank seams, most likely where the tank has been off the bike during its recommissioning.

As with the RD200, also featured in our auctions, the engine has been fully checked over and rebuilt where needed, again all new bolts have been fitted to the freshly painted engine cases, our vendor has shared that it again starts and runs sweetly with no issues from either the engine or gearbox including the dreaded oil leaks, who wants a motorcycles dripping oil all over the conservatory floor? What, don’t we all keep them there? Surely bikes this good are?

As you can see from the images this little baby was completely stripped down during it’s recommissioning and the frame, swingarm, headstock and headlamp backing have all been powder coated and are in perfect condition.  They have even powder coated the rear lamp, number plate carrier and centre and side stands.

The original seat is in fantastic condition with only the slightest of wear to the gold Yamaha lettering, the front and rear indicators are brand new, the headlamp glass and chrome look spectacular, a truly exceptional example.

As with the RD200 the only thing that is stopping this bike being described as a concours example is the brightwork, but don’t let that put you off as even that is in decent condition and should you decide to, it will all be in a good enough condition to be re-chromed.  Again, we would not bother as the patina genuinely gives it such an originality that in our opinion it would be sacrilege to lose that.

Again, our vendor has appraised this bike in an extremely honest fashion that leads us to describe it as another beauty of a two-stroke that some lucky bidder is going to be absolutely chuffed with.  As previously mentioned, this wonderful example is literally ready to enjoy with nothing needed doing or if you really must finish it off, then re-chroming the brightwork will turn it from a fantastic example to a concours collector piece.  Happy bidding.

Vehicle Location: Loughborough, Leics LE12 – it’s the responsibility of the winning bidder to make collection / transportation arrangements directly with the vendor.

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