Okay, this was a mean trick. The Running When Parked DT1 has seen a lot more abuse than the one pictured above. A DT1 in the above condition could probably fetch a cool $3,500 (more if pulling hard enough on the heartstrings of the right buyer). The one below will be hard-pressed to get its asking price.
There does not appear to be much in the way of usable components and it does look like something is growing out of the heat shield on the exhaust pipe. Still, it would be fun to go take a look. There are a few Huskys behind the Yamaha and who knows what else lurks outside in the photo frame?
The phrase “running when parked” (RWP) is code for a once treasured possession that has been neglected in the corner of the garage or tool shed for far too long. Lacking the energy, time or resources to bring the little beauty back to life, the owner lists it for sale in hopes that a new owner will massage it back to health. Our collection of RWP bikes fall into two distinct categories; treasure or trash. And you are the only one who can properly judge which category the bike belongs in.
