another CL optimist

The Fj's are really nice

 

Yeah that looks like a pretty good deal actually -- in a previous life I would have flown there bought it and rode it back down through NYC - probably getting into some kind of trouble with a shitty punk band and a woman that looked good at the time. Now I have kids and two cats I'm going to have to pass

 

wonder what she looks like now.....

 

I suspect beautiful on the inside...

 

Anyone want to bid?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1983-Yamaha-Seca-900-/142887429165?oid=142877803179

 

No! I'm already fighting off this temptation: https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/mcy/d/1989-yamaha-radian-yx600/6639948484.html

I have too many projects as it is!

 

We've already talked about this one in a couple other forums already.

Nutshell, it's advertised as original condition, but there are a bunch of things that are not original, including the paint. First time around on eBay, it went to just over $1800 and reserve was not met. Now, this time around it's up to around $2200, and the reserve has not been met. I'm thinking something smells funny.....

 

This definitely needs more explanation...........

 

Good afternoon XJ experts.....hope all are well.

Regarding the 900 on ebay, I also noticed some non-oem parts on the bike and the front fender color/clear not being correct. Are there other body-work items that appear to be repainted?

I ask because I am likely to be putting my 900 up for sale this fall or over the winter and I want to make sure I don't say original when it is not. I am also debating whether I should replace the brake lines (no cracks but original) and tires (great tread but some minor cracks in the tread) but only if it does not hurt the value of the bike.

Any thoughts and recommendations would be appreciated!

 

If the tires are have ANY cracks, I'd either replace them or expect to dicker way down to begin with im not as concerned about brake lines if they are good. ALL mine still gave original lined (ok--flame retardant suit is on)

Front fender was repainted, as noted. Rear brake mount should be black, not bare aluminum.

Other things were noted in another forum.

I'd appreciate if you could contact me via a private conversation. I'd like to get your 900 onto the 900rk database if it's not already been registered. No cost to you at all.

Dave Fox

 

Thanks Dave. Appreciate the reply, your observations, and the recommendations.

I keep hoping a nice 900 sells for a little more money so I feel better about what I invested in mine....and that I am not going to lose a bunch of $$ when I sell it.

Thanks for keeping the registry....you received my info earlier this year when I started the resto/refurb project on mine.

Jack

 

Yup,just checked. I see it.

 

Looks like a bit of work went into this one, but ...Grrr.. can we outlaw pods? There's gotta be a way.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/mcy/d/rare-1982-classic-super-bike/6656750898.html

 

Get over it, life is too short. It's each to his own, just a matter of tweeking the fuelling.

 

They still have the air box, so you could just pop it back in if that's your thing. No mention of jets, so either way, I'd feel like I'd have to check...

 

Holy stickers, Batman!

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/mcy/d/1980-yamaha-xs1100-cafe-racer/6659271562.html

 

Anyone feel like picking up a project and making Matti reeeealy jealous?
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-sport-bikes...bo/1374624163?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

 

Another "cafe conversion" https://buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/d/yamaha-cafe-racerno-cost/6637755951.html

 

A little off-theme, but ...what the huh??

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/mcy/d/think-outside-the-box/6656773608.html

 

I wish that was a bit closer to ATL. I'd buy it in a minute!

 

I barely know anything about the 4 stroke engine, let alone 2 strokes!

 

2 less strokes....

 

Yet more power per cc. They are like the TARDIS of engines.

 

Well yeah... one power per rev.

Coolest one I had to work on was a B&W slow speed diesel. 23,000 BHP, cruising speed 92 RPM... 4 stories tall.
Somewhere I have a picture of me honing a cylinder liner, standing on the piston with 15 lb angle grinder scuffing it up and the head opening was above my head... wish I could see inside my XJ engine that clearly

 

Honing with a grinder - cool

 

reminds me of school days when i covered my paper bag book covers with stickers.

 

My late brother in law would like this, but for that kind of money he's just fine in the tin can.

 

I would sure like to have those pipes!

 

They resemble the MAC taper tips

 

This is interesting...
https://youngstown.craigslist.org/mcy/d/82-yamaha-maxim-750/6662728935.html

This guy is an optimist...AND really friendly! and that price with no pictures?
https://toledo.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1983-yamaha-j-750-maxim/6665050969.html

Looks good from far...
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/mcy/d/yamaha-maxim/6665583838.html

 

They're factory!

 

There need to be more people in Arizona on here! I'd feel better if somebody snatched this bike--I'm broke and not done with the current project!

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/mcy/d/1981-yamaha-xj650-must-go/6668347105.html

 

No need to feel that way---- you're better off not buying that one....just sayin'---

 

Here's your chance to own one of those rare automatic Secas. It needs just about everything, but you can own it for a mere $500.
https://richmond.craigslist.org/mcy/d/yamaha-seca-81/6639850094.html

 

And only 180,000 miles on the clock.

 

Down the street from me... tempted to go meet him just to explain he might not get anyone to take that thing for free....

 

If he were to list it as an xv920r, which it is, then he might get some interest

 

Good eye, there's something funky going on, Virago rear fender installed I think.
This should be highly sought after by the cafe crazies for $500.

 

Because rhe xv920r is a virago

 

Is this too optimistic?

https://albany.craigslist.org/mcy/6677300839.html

 

Note the 920R has a completely different rear fender arrangement. The one in the add has a chrome Virago fender without the hugger.

 

I'm not sure I'm remembering right, but I feel that was just the one year they had them. There were later models that were straight-up Viragos with a bigger engine? like 82-83?

But... I am going off memory and it certainly ain't what it used to... where am I? Who are you people? I want my oatmeal!

 

The XV920R later became the TR1 when the Virago was bumped up to 1000cc.
North America did not get the 1000.

These chain-driven things were never badged as Viragos.

 

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-street-crui...cc/1378898901?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

nice deal!

 

Must have a heck of an audio system if it needs another battery.

 

I had to go back and take another look! Nice one.

 

interesting project
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1980-yamaha-xs1100-standard/6680349102.html
titles complicate things
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1983-yahama-650-seca-turbo/6670050743.html
this isn't too far gone yet
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mcy/d/yamaha/6683406966.html

 

Is there anything more 80's than the seat on that Midnight?

 

Well, if he had the back support that goes with that seat AND had it gold-toned to match.......