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Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by Polock, Mar 3, 2017.

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  1. Mark John Smith

    Mark John Smith New Member

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  2. Mark John Smith

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    This is a TX500 right ? Not a XS500 I think. This is the little Brother to the TX750, which has a nice powerband, but Yamaha in all their ingenuity, forgot about keeping non-frothy oil in the engine. This mistake is a lot like the mistake in that the Seca 750 needs to have it's cases split to fix the (another) starter problem.
     
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  3. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    That is a 1983 or earlier xj750 Seca. It is not a TX, and it is not 1987. Too bad it's not close to me, I'd have bought it already.....the right side cover is still there!!! Lol. That's a steal of a parts bike. The seat is still on it, the airbox is still on it.......the carbs are crusty, but appear intact-----I would be a bit surprised if the engine is still good. With all those things in place, it would be very hard for water to get inside unless the spark plugs are loose.....
     
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  4. Tim O

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    I was thinking 4 the cover too
     
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  6. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Yup. It's not an XJ, and it isn't a 650. I guess it could be an 850......
     
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    That's insane. $500 would be a stretch...
     
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    Hmm. I thought the triples held their value decently. ??
     
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  9. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    They do…When they're not butchered. That's why I have two squirreled away in a hollow tree
     
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    Polock Well-Known Member

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  11. joe elliff

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    Hmmm. R u close?
     
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  12. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    That is actually one of the tidiest bikes posted on here for a while, and at a decent price. It'll be a plus if he can be haggled down on the price too.
     
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