another CL optimist

1983 Yamaha seca 900

https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1983-yamaha-seca-900/6684488917.html

 

Oooooo........that's nice

 

Need me to go pick it up for you Dave? Hahaha

 

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-motorcycle-...8666?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true&uli=true

I just checked this bike out as it is literally 2 blocks from my work.
There is not much to be excited about, it is just too far gone for any reasonable restoration.
I already have a rust free RJ tank but it needs a dent repaired. The tank on this one is showing serious rust and would need more work than the one I have now.
I made a deal to swap his valve cover for a Turbo valve cover.
I hope it fits, sure looks tidier than that YICS 3-stripes thing.

 

That's a decent price for a pile of parts!

 

The seller said the fact it has a registration is why he values it as high as stated.
The motor turns but I noticed broken upper case where the RH crank end cap bolts on.
Also broken cooling fins.
Might be of value to someone trying to right a messed up bobber frame.

 

Anyone interested in this one? About 1.5 hours from me....
https://westmd.craigslist.org/mcy/d/yamaha-maxim-xj-cruiser/6691656520.html

And one that's closer, but tired
https://richmond.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1985-yamaha-xj-700-maxim/6694016064.html

 

https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&sour...gwAHoECAUQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1fIi3m01exgCAeTn_uh929

 

Minutes away from me. Price seems a bit steep. The big ding in the tank is a detractor.
https://delaware.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1981-yamaha-xj650-maxim-2200/6689613936.html

 

And the wrong mirrors
And the gauges mounted wrong
And the missing ignition switch cover
And the missing grab bar
And the wrong handlebars
And the rubber bands on the turn signals
And the incorrect seat cover

 

Not in my budget, but maybe somebody out there likes this one, assuming it's been jetted well enough. They even added the oil cooler we never got. I'm a little jealous.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/mcy/d/xjclassic-super-bike-yamaha/6700166408.html

 

Well he did come down to 1200. Still too much in my eyes as thats what i paid for mine complete and original.

 

It's funny when they say they replaced the air box with pods for better performance. Like there are a bunch of Yamaha engineers standing around going 'Why didn't we think of that?'

 

It's more like the air filter costs $100 (in Canada) and you can buy some pods from China for $20.

 

Well.....a lot of people DO replace the airbox with pods THINKING they will get better performance. BUT---the reality for a lot of them is that they then find out that they DIDN'T GET better performance that they THOUGHT they would, though.....

 

Couple of things I really want... but not that much money want...

Will a Maxim pipe fit my Seca?
https://www.ebay.com/i/163172314907...d=171851511599&itm=163172314907&ul_noapp=true

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Genuin...ash=item56b5d25bba:g:GRAAAOSw1UdbhWgi&vxp=mtr

 

The wmblemnis the same.

The pipes are slightly different, they do sort of interchange, but realize that the angles and lengths vary-- sonit may not fit as snug as you'd like. Personally, I found you can swap things around as long as you use all 4 pipes from one model.--- 4 maxim pipes on the seca, 4 seca pipes on the maxim.....

But also--realize that the collector snouts vary in length, and the heat shields are different lengths too. So long and short of it--- thing can switch around, but they won't necessarily fit as good or look as good. I would be cautious of trying to mix and match a set pipes though

 

I keep seeing these individual NOS pipes come up from time to time and I always have in my mind that maybe I could slowly piece together a set of brand new pipes

 

It would be beautiful. I have the same thoughts

 

Whoah! This one's not a bad price...considering, apparently, it comes with a baby!

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/mcy/d/1981-xj-650-yamaha-daily-rider/6706992444.html

oh wait... maybe I read that wrong. haha! Damn misleading pics!

 

That would be a deal breaker for me.....

 

I have the same dream. Currently I have a pretty good set of 4 from a 700n for my project bike but #4 has a good dent in it. We need someone who has an assortment from the various models to lay them out on top of each other for comparison, someone did this for gas tank fitment, anyone know who I'm referring? LOL.

 

45 minutes away. For anyone in the mid -Atlantic area.
https://lancaster.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1982-yamaha-xj650-for-sale/6704791150.html

 

Drool, I like this one. The only thing I see needs fixing is some tank and sidecover decals and replace the hideous blacked out windscreen with clear.
If I had more room in the garage (and room on my insurance bill) I'd consider it.

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-street-crui...ca/1386177237?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

 

Interesting... bike certainly not worth it but some good looking pipes...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1981-Yamah...101574?hash=item23a0a63186:g:oVoAAOSw4jFa9mHM

 

Looks like the price is for the pipes only, not the whole bike.

 

Definitely not worth it when you can buy a brand new aftermarket system for $400...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/MAC-Megaph...Yamaha&hash=item48b131bebd:g:3S0AAOSwnKdbavGf

Although I'm curious how those are supposed to attach to your cyl. head outlets...

 

https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mpo/d/yamaha-seca-750-parts/6704528387.html
that'll shine right up

 

Side stand not included...

 

Awwww.... I'd get it if it weren't for the pods...

Seriously though... it does have a right side cover.

 

the perfect project!

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-sport-touri...ha/1385334202?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

 

Why people don't keep these things inside, I'll never understand.

 

Nice! I'd snag if it were closer for sure.

 

Definitely.......put the correct mufflers on, and probably do a guidectomy----

 

This 750-X is priced well below market value, low kms too.

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-street-crui...50/1387714534?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

 

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/355165068552384/

If it weren't for the swapped out headlight and Atari I might take a ride for this one

 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/163...44200688925531/?sale_post_id=2244200688925531

This one is more reasonable

 

https://providence.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1982-yamaha-xj650r-seca-and/6733806187.html

 

owner claims this is an 81 650 texted him he says it says 81 650 on the vin tag sent him more info he will not reply now shaft drive vs chain vin numbers .

I guess someone spent time and money putting a 550 motor on a 650 frame

https://maine.craigslist.org/mcy/d/91-yamaha-yics/6733165342.html

 

It's obviously neither a 650 OR a 750........that a hideously painted 550r.

 

ANOTHER XJ 4U All

https://harrisburg.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1987-yamaha-seca/6740575862.html

 

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.

 

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.....

 

I was thinking 4 the cover too

 

Guessing this is a XS750
https://newjersey.craigslist.org/mcy/d/yamaha-xj750/6740861387.html

 

Yup. It's not an XJ, and it isn't a 650. I guess it could be an 850......

 

That's insane. $500 would be a stretch...

 

Hmm. I thought the triples held their value decently. ??

 

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

 

i should be on my way to get this one
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1983-yamaha-xj750/6748346344.html