another CL optimist

x's are going for a lot more than that around here! I've recently seen a couple of them listed for 3-4 times that, although that's in Canadian funds.

 

Funny story; that's exactly how I got my XJ:

"Hey, honey! Want to take a trip up to Canmore? Sure, it's the middle of winter, but just imagine how beautiful the Rockies will be, all dusted in snow? The weather looks fine, roads should be good!"

We get into Canmore, and I say "Just before dinner, I need to make a quick stop." I take off into the wilderness, up a mountain covered in a good two feet of snow, stop outside a house and tell em to wait a minute... Then out I come with the XJ, and load it into the truck.

"The mountains sure are beautiful this time of year, aren't they honey?"

... Silence.

Good times!

Ah well, I got a bike that night which I love dearly. That's all I got that night, but it was worth it.

 

Eight hours each way to pick up my 550 Seca. Wife came along and we had a good time.

 

TMI?

 

Take your pick

1981 Yamaha maxim 550 $950 wonder what bigger bike tank came from



1983 Yamaha xj550 $1000 needs minor things


can't leave this one out
Mid 80's yamaha 500 cruiser $900

 

Looks like a 750 Maxim tank

 

For $1000 on a 550 Maxim, I'd expect to at least have:

A good battery
The side covers
A tach cable that's not 5 miles long.....
Mirrors
Tank badges


....and for the mid-80's 500----

For $950, I'd expect the parts to be there, too.....
Oh yeah--I'd expect the seller to know that his bike is really a 550, as well.

Dave

 

for 950 bucks would be nice if air filter cover and filter was on the bike but it runs and rides great.

all 3 so overpriced for NH

 

And I guess this is why this form is called CL optimists… LOL

 

I'm out in Carlsbad for a couple of days, so I take a peek at the old CL. What do I find, but a bike like mine, (and an optimist) https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/mcy/6143865771.html

 

Now, if it weren't missing that one tiny little handlebar clamp bolt center, it might be worth it---but missing that, and the wrong grips, it's about $1000 too high..... lol. The red cap on the vacuum port lessens the value more. Lol

Seriously, though-- that's pretty clean and sharp!

Dave

 

Beautiful! I've yet to see a 550 Seca let alone one for sale here in Cleveland.

 

Yes, sure is a lot more pretty than mine! I'm having a hard time deciding what to spruce up and what to leave as "patina".

 

Don't go with 'patina'. That might work for a car-----or rat-ish bike......but not a nice Seca

 

if I only lived closer to Lake Placid, He evens mentions XJbikes and has a photo of SS brake lines
1986 "Maxim X" XJ700xs

 

I know I sent shims to him earlier.... I believe he's a list member here-- having trouble dredging up my contacts with him

 

I must have missed this one a few months ago.... I had no idea oil leaking maxims with pods were so rare....

https://richmond.craigslist.org/mcy/6115800217.html

 

Realize, the xj1100 was a one-year bike.......

 

Ahhhhh.... Now I get it

Too bad they ruined it

 

Yup

 

https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mcy/6176816666.html
almost a itsy bitsy xj

 

"bars & foot-rest are not original"
Really. You mean the bitty little gold trimmed bike didn't come with those gigantic chrome floorboards?! They look like wings on it!

 

It looks absurd with those huge floorboards. Poor thing.

 

Let's be honest. It looked absurd without them too.
Still a cool little bike hough.

 

You just weren't looking. Bought my 550 Seca a couple weeks ago in Bellville, OH.

 

Too steep for my blood.
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/mcy/6168869153.html

 

'1983 Yamaha RX50 Midnight Special in Black 2,000 miles bars & foot-rest are not original $1000 dollars firm no trades have clear PA tittle....'

Has a PA what?!?

 

Yeah.... A bit steep---and for $3k,I wouldn't want bald tires on it either......

 

Another bobber project that someone lot interest in.

https://appleton.craigslist.org/mcy/6196214685.html

This one looks to be okay..
https://lacrosse.craigslist.org/mcy/6201499524.html

 

https://rochester.craigslist.org/mcy/6192628330.html
Nice looking 750, a bit optimistic

 

Someone jump on this one... it "Run Great"

Actually if I had a few bucks I'd go buy it....

https://roanoke.craigslist.org/mcy/6200995584.html

 

Please view this ad:

Yamaha Motorcycle ,
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-sport-tourin...aign=socialbuttonsVIP&utm_content=app_android

Price: $ 1,800


....

Well, that's optimistic.

 

I like the color... black isn't all that common for a Seca. Would the pods be a "cosmetic issue"?

 

There's a bunch of black ones around here. 2 posted recently ($300 and $400); not running mind you. I'm kind of curious how this one runs and considering checking it out just to see how it is in comparison - how well they tuned it with the pods.

 

nice looking missing side cover and what is that toggle switch for on the ignition cover . 1800 CND? if he has papers to support rebuilt top to bottom may well be a good price. depends on what rebuilt top to bottom means

 

There's another picture with the battery cover on?

 

optimist of a different kind
https://nh.craigslist.org/mpo/6210217728.html

anyone know what tank this is?

 

That's an XJ900 tank, paint looks clean at least.

 

Is that the OEM "euro" fairing? Less than $1/cc might make that one worthwhile.

 

That is an xj900rk tank, and it's pretty beat.

That is the 750 Seca 'sport fairing'. It's smaller and lighter in weight than the full touring fairing. Take a look in my gallery and you can see one on Steve R's bike......the silver 750r.

 

Anybody looking for a pretty 700x? https://rochester.craigslist.org/mcy/6152140213.html

 

Dude, I heard you like turbos
https://rochester.craigslist.org/mcy/d/yamaha-xj-turbos/6219425385.html

btw. happy to check these out for someone if you think there's a sane price arrangement to be made.

 

Those are some clean looking Turbos. They might be able to get that money...

 

https://lancaster.craigslist.org/mcy/d/two-kawasaki-motorcycles/6185947802.html
I think he is confused....

 

Be confused... Be VERY confused----

 

Does Yamaha know Kawasaki made Maxims and secas? Lol

 

Does Kawasaki know that they made Maxims and Secas?

 

This one is not bad as it looks nice and the price is well good. Hmmmm
https://lacrosse.craigslist.org/mcy/d/yamaha-seca/6225842297.html

 

"missing side cover". I wonder which one...

 

The one you don't see in the pics