Hi all so the search begins for a 500v4 engine
what is the sort of money i should be expecting to lay out for one
relise that this covers a broad spectrum of condition
Also what sort of cost are rebuilds and overhauls
Or is their a magical place where there siting on a shelve waiting to be dispatched to me
Many thanks in advance Les
buying and rebuild costs
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Re: buying and rebuild costs
Depending on what you want...
Do you want an original bike in top condition or a daily driver where it is not importantant that everything is in perfect original condition.
I think the most critical point are the crankshafts and the cylinders.
Everything else can be replaced by cheaper alternatives to Yamaha parts.
Do you want an original bike in top condition or a daily driver where it is not importantant that everything is in perfect original condition.
I think the most critical point are the crankshafts and the cylinders.
Everything else can be replaced by cheaper alternatives to Yamaha parts.
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Re: buying and rebuild costs
If you are looking to aquire just the motor, I'd think you can expect to pay from $2500.00-$5000.00+ US Dollars, (depending upon condition. Rebuild costs outsourced to a builder I see around the same $2500-$5000.00.lesron wrote:Hi all so the search begins for a 500v4 engine
what is the sort of money i should be expecting to lay out for one
relise that this covers a broad spectrum of condition
Also what sort of cost are rebuilds and overhauls
So just a motor and a rebuild will likley place you around $5000.00 min to around $8000.00+
If you searching for a complete bike either a RZ/RD 500 or a RZV500 prices are everywhere, but realistically expect to pay withinin a window of lets say $9k on the low side for a clean runner to $20k plus for a pristine example. Cost of a total concours restoration likley to exceed 25k-30k after parts & labor.
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Re: buying and rebuild costs
I think what Old RZ says above is accurate. The pricing situation has changed quite a bit in recent years as middle aged guys with disposable income try to reclaim some of their wasted youth and in doing so have driven up prices.
It also depends on where you are as some regions will simply have fewer engines available and the engine will be priced accordingly. The final cost for any engine will be highly dependent on your rebuild specifications. You get what you pay for. To build a proper V4 2 stroke has never been inexpensive.
It also depends on where you are as some regions will simply have fewer engines available and the engine will be priced accordingly. The final cost for any engine will be highly dependent on your rebuild specifications. You get what you pay for. To build a proper V4 2 stroke has never been inexpensive.