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

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  1. XJ550H

    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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  5. Dave in Ireland

    Dave in Ireland Well-Known Member

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    "All the parts should be there."

    Yeah. Right.
     
    Dave in Ireland, Apr 21, 2021
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  6. hogfiddles

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

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    Well if you think about it, he is right..... all the parts SHOULD be there—but, you’re right.... “Yeah. Right”
     
    hogfiddles, Apr 21, 2021
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    At $800, that seems like a great buy for someone!
     
    dkavanagh, May 21, 2021
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  10. Brent NZ

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    This bike was for sale on TradeMe (NZ's equivalent to EBay). It sold for NZ$6050 which is around US$4400, I wasn't prepared to pay more than $6k for it. I took it for a test ride, although the bike is all there the clutch, front suspension and brakes feel spongy and well used. The engine makes a pronounced tappet noise and the carbs leak and it's been in an accident at some point. All that stuff could be fixed, especially as it came with a lot of spare parts.
    So this is the question - was it over priced or should I have kept bidding?
     

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    chacal Moderator Moderator Supporting Vendor Premium Member

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    Nice 20/20 bike............
     
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  12. hogfiddles

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

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    Sounds more than double where it should have been, if it was a wrecked bike...... and sorry, but that paint ruins it for me—-
     
    hogfiddles, Jun 2, 2021
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  13. Brent NZ

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    Motorcycles cost more in this part of the world, there's a limited supply of classics & the weather allows us to ride year-round. That said I think you're right, it's probably well over-priced. Don't you like the blue? That's what attracted me to it.
     
    Brent NZ, Jun 2, 2021
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Doesn’t hurt my feelings at all, though to see the prices going up
     
    hogfiddles, Jun 2, 2021
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    There was an Jap import 750 Seca for sale about 4 weeks ago, NZ$5,000. Really nice condition & owner was an ex cop so a trustworthy seller. I was a few hours too late with that one, really kicked myself for delaying. There are still some good deals out there.
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    I believe that’s the 750D
     
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    Minimutly Well-Known Member

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    Must be a rare machine - I knew they made an injected 650 with turbo bodywork - and they're also rare over here - but never seen a carbed 750 with that style.
     
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