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Greetings... should I scoop it up

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by armymp15, Jul 12, 2010.

  1. armymp15

    armymp15 New Member

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    Ok my name is James and I was at Army Reserve Drill this weekend and a buddy just bought a XS 650 bobber. And he let me take it for a spin and I am hooked. I search all last night for one. I was driving through town and came across a 1980?? 750 Maxim for 200 dollars. It has a dented tank, cranks over( no start), only 8800 miles, and clean title. I it worth taking a shot? And who makes a hardtail kit for it? I appreciate help. Thanks
     
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    schooter Active Member

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    no hardtail kit, and you could make double parting out, so i think its safe
     
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    RickCoMatic Well-Known Member

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    Worth a 2-Hundred Dollar gamble?
    Affirmative.

    The Bike is worth that and more in selected parts.
    Carbs, Side Covers, Airbox and boots, will easily garner $400.00 and up if sold separately.

    Buy a Workshop Manual and find a Motor Pool Specialist Chicken in a Frypan who needs some Poker stakes or cumshaw dough and a few extra Beer Vouchers and bet him 20-Bucks he cant get it running in 5-hours.
     
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    My thoughts exactly
     
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    I will go get in the morning. I have been doing research the last few hrs and I think I can make a decent bobber out of it. I figured a clear title is worth 200 easy. Thanks I will post it up when I get and start the teardown. It will be a while since I have to finish my K5 first. Thanks everyone.
     
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