Whaddya think? (my new toy..pics)

Today I officially joined the ranks of XJ ownership. Traded this and $25:



For this:




She needs the front brakes redone, new fork seals and carb work (of course), as well as the last 12 years of sitting in a shed cleaned off. Anyone know a good place to pick up the turn signal housing?

 

Sweet deal.

 

Dude that is awesome! Nice find and nice trade! Now ... how ya gonna cut your grass? Never mind ... some things (like motorcycle riding) are waaay more important.

 

sweet

 

You could have at least tried to do something about that Lawn Mower Seat with some Flat Black Rattle-canned touch-up or some Duct Tape.

This looks like 2010's Best Deal happening.

There is no sweeter look that all that Bright Alloy gleaming in the Sun.

Let's get this Bike all done right and on-the road.

 

Thanks guys! Got her on the charger right now to see if the battery will take anything. Tomorrow I'll do a little electrical checking to see what works and what doesn't. I need to clear out a spot in my garage to start the tear down.
Probably have to build a shed before I get too far into this. The tank looks clean inside, but smells like turpentine so that's definitely gonna need to be flushed out. First real work is gonna be on the front end though. I'm not planning on even trying to get her running until I know the front brakes are up to par.

Oh, forgot to mention that the deal included a factory service manual too!

 

Is it wrong that I just read the FSM cover to cover?
I'd like to think not, but maybe it just affirms that I'm afflicted?

 

26 Years without moving.

New Battery
New Tires
Oil & Filter
Flush Brake Master after Thorough Cleaning.
Bleed Fresh Fluid through Lines
Replace Rear Brake Shoes
Drain Front Fork
Replace Front Fork Oil
Lube Cables
Electro-Spray Clean Switches
New Plugs
Clean Carbs - Polish Bores
Oil Can Festival
Armoral Festival
Add Battery Sensor Bypass
Flush Speedo Cable - Relube
Replace Fuse Panel

Plus other stuff ...

 

Turn signals are in stock. As are lots of brake system components. Drop us a line........

Beautiful bike!

 

8O I love it when people don't know what they have.....






That mower belonged to Elvis, he actualy road it on stage at a show!!! :lol: :lol:


Nice bike though Low miles and everything kick a$$

James

 

Super deal! <green with jealousy>

Hey, I just noticed you're from Dover, I'm down here in Salisbury. Give me a shout if you're in the area.

 

Will do gitbox! It'll take me a while to get her roadworthy. Know anyone close to us with the YICS tool? Looks like I'll be needing to use one.

 

One thing I want to add is "new brake lines" I ordered the stainless steel lines from chacel, expensive but HUGE difference. Not sure how long I would trust the old ones.

 

No YICS tool but I've got most of anything else you'll need tool wise. I've also got your turn signal housing.

 

Who needs to cut the grass when you got a cool bike!!!!!!!

 

WOW Nice!

But I think you should have talked it down to an old weed-wacker and pocket change. 319cc's??? That's like saying 71 horsepower for my 650

 

Hey skills4lou nice trade man. Is the recipient going to make a racer out of the mower?

 

He certainly could, but I think he got it for the wife to cut the grass. She had to OK it.

 

I'm sure that bike will do a decent "lawn job" if you give 'er a good twist...... :lol: