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Re: The Daily Chat
Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 12:07 am
by motormike
A much happier event took place today.
1983 Yamaha RX50MK...I am seeking the history of this bikes release and it's actual rarity.
I am amazed to have found a 118 mile example... 
Edit: I find people saying that these bikes were issued to dealerships in order to promote the Virago model.
Some were raffled off, some were sold.
Mine was a Christmas gift, and bought in Murfreesboro, Tn.
I was fortunate to have bought from original owner.
He rode it the 118.3 miles shown, then dumped it in a gravel driveway, never to get back on it.
Total production for 3 versions of the RX50 said to be under 2,000.
Mine is designated as the RX50MK which means it is the "Midnight Special" and is appointed in Black with Gold chrome trim.
The RX50Kand RX50L are versions with Red paint and white chrome trim.
All models share the same engine as the YSR50.
This info is just some things I put together from internet searching...
Re: The Daily Chat
Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 10:20 am
by swimmingfree
RX50MK boy i wood love to have one my self... sweet looking ride
swimmingfree
Re: The Daily Chat
Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 5:06 pm
by dun rite
and with all the factory acc. very cool
Re: The Daily Chat
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 8:09 pm
by motormike
Out for a 70 mile afternoon...
Re: The Daily Chat
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2015 11:43 pm
by Rip_City_Spree
An rx50 identical just popped up on CL here in Portland
Re: The Daily Chat
Posted: Sun Apr 19, 2015 1:48 am
by motormike
Re: The Daily Chat
Posted: Thu May 14, 2015 1:51 am
by motormike
Fellow enthusiast Adam scored big on this elusive '87 Honda Elite 150.
We had just loaded on my trailer when he snapped this.
Plastics had some incidents of collision...meh
It ran very strong, had new Michelins, and rode straight...
Re: The Daily Chat
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 10:31 pm
by motormike
Today, this '86 CH250 came home with me.
It has the Kenwood radio option that I will keep for my Helix.
Probably sell the bike for a very quick, small profit, and never look back.
Re: The Daily Chat
Posted: Mon Jun 29, 2015 10:33 pm
by motormike
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Re: The Daily Chat
Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2015 2:54 pm
by motormike
The RX50MK that I scored this spring has been resurrected.
These pix will not give you the true beauty that this bike possesses... 
Re: The Daily Chat
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 6:09 pm
by motormike
...and then
. this happened...
Re: The Daily Chat
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 8:51 pm
by Wheelman-111
Greetings:
Mike, Mike, Mike...
How on earth do you keep finding these things? You really should share the burden. I'll be happy to take the MB off your hands.
BTW, do you still have the Sym 150? How has it aged?
Re: The Daily Chat
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 9:32 pm
by Xxbeejay45xx
Mr. Motormike you have a Jay Leno collection of motorbikes!! It' is a very beautiful collection! Do you even own a car? Lolz
Re: The Daily Chat
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 12:31 am
by motormike
Wheelman-111 wrote:Greetings:
Mike, Mike, Mike...
How on earth do you keep finding these things? ...Mostly Craigslist, but facebook helps me stay connected with the Craigslist deals.
Just bought a '75 CB200 in Indy.
Been waiting to find one worthy for a few years.
You really should share the burden. I'll be happy to take the MB off your hands....It's up for grabs first $450
I've seen worse, getting harder to find.
BTW, do you still have the Sym 150? How has it aged?...Swoopy is proving to be a reliable and easily serviced moto. There are times that I ponder the benefit of a few extra cubes, but the 150 gives it's all without fussing.
Re: The Daily Chat
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2015 12:46 am
by motormike
Xxbeejay45xx wrote:Mr. Motormike you have a Jay Leno collection of motorbikes!! It' is a very beautiful collection! Do you even own a car? Lolz
Thanks for the comparison, but Jay would be upset with it... 
Rather than a collector, my view is that of a rider.
Right now, the stable holds what you see in my signature, along with a Bird minibike in ratty condition.
No car since 2008... F-150 for bad weather, travel, and trailer duty.