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should i purchase a carb/motor?

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by Darth_Menace, May 25, 2012.

  1. Darth_Menace

    Darth_Menace Member

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    hey when i went to the wreckers to get a part for an xj650 i needed,,,the bike i took the part off still had the carb/motor intact. should i give them a call to see how much they want for them or is there no purpose. how about just the carb? if so, how much is acceptable?
     
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    What is all still on it? Maybe make an offer on the whole bike....
     
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    well, thats true. From the glance i took of it, it seems like the parts that arent there are the tank/misc items. not sure exactly whats missing, but i do know the frame, engine, carb, wheels, are still there
     
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    gonna be hard to compression test that motor.... you could take a gamble on it.... I'd definitely grab the carbs.... Personally, IMO, I'd grab the whole mess if you got the space though
     
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    I could always make room, but I didn't even think of buying it all. How much would it be worth? And how mush is a set of carbs worth?
     
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    No idea what junk yards charge for carbs, but I've gotten 2 spare sets for $50 each (approx). That might have been a great deal. SHRUG.

    Heck I got a COMPLETE but not running parts bike for $300. I just had to drive hundreds of miles and rent a trailer to pick it up. At least we made a vacation out of it. :)
     
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    nah, if you shop around, they can generally be had for around that. I have two spare racks for the 550s, one is completely serviceable and I'll rebuild it as a spare; one rattier set that could be rebuilt but I got it to use for parts. I believe I paid like $50 and $30 respectively.
     
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    Not intending to hijack the post Darth, but how's that 650 coming along Fitz? Any activity at all? I know there's not enough hours in a day.
     
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    I got a COMPLETE running bike for $100. make an offer, see if they bite....
     
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