just happen to be wondering

I was wondering this...dont know why i never asked in here...i picked up a 82 yahmaha maxim 650 with 29,500miles....its in good shape, has been down, missing tank tags(plan to redo tank anyways) and some rust here and there...I paid $650 for her..sound like a good deal, fair price or a bit much?

 

My 81 650 Max had 16000 miles on it, never been down, ran, but needed some tlc and paid $1100, and that was a fair price for that bike where I'm from, so I would say you got good deal

 

Did it come ready to be put on the road? If so $650 sounds like a great price, how cheap can you go for a nice ridable bike.

 

well i put her on the road and drove her home when i got it...but then i failed inspection. but nothing to big. needed a new front tire and replace the stearing berings

 

The real question here is, do you feel like you got a good deal?
Value, sort of like beauty is in th eye of the beholder (or in your case the buyer)
Looks like a nice enough bike, definatly good trading material if it wasn't really what you wanted.
I'd ride er and see if she grows on me!
I wouldn't spend more than 1000.00 on a bike that is worth 1000.00 fixing er up though. (those numbers were mearly arbitrary numbers)

 

Well said Hvnbnd. The best deal is where both parties are happy.

 

very good point

 

i bought both my xjs for less than $400,but needless to say both were basketcases.it cost a lot more to get them up running.soit sounds like agood deal.

 

I paid $500 for my XJ650R so another $100 more is a damn good deal still in my opinion.

 

Sounds like a good deal to me..If i find a similar deal then im gonna be the proud owner of two xjs..