Bills overtook me. Selling the XJ.

It's overpriced on craigslist because you know how craigslist works. You guys here know what I've done to this bike already. It runs great. Let me know if you're interested and what you'd offer. You'd have to arrange pickup, etc....

EDIT: I've got 1700 into this bike and a TON of time (purchase price of $1,000 included) If I could get that back i'd be happy

http://boulder.craigslist.org/mcy/4026572783.html

 

sorry to see man....

 

yea me too man. sucks.

 

After all the TLC I feel your pain.

 

love that seat can you still get them bud?

 

I'm not sure where the PO got the seat. I haven't seen em online anywhere. Was actually looking to trade for a stock seat at one point. Now I need to sell the bike

Yea man, after all that work I put in, selling it hurts a little. I learned a bunch though. We'll see, hopefully I can sell it in a week or so.... need the cash quickly.

 

Great job on the bike, good luck with the sale!

 

thanks. would rather sell it to someone here, knowing it will stay maintained...

 

The seat looks like the one on my bike and I bought it through JC Whitney. I had to use my original seat pan/frame but it came with the padded seat and cover. I just had to put it on. I love it. It's very comfortable for those long rides.

 

If anyone knows someone looking for a bike, show them this one! I really need to sell it sooner than later!

 

Sorry to hear that. Hope to see you back.

 

That Seat looks like a CORBIN Seat.

That Bike looks like a sweetheart!
It makes a great first impression.

I hope you get every penny of the asking price!

 

Thanks Rick. I put some time into this one man. I feel like an idiot selling it, but hey I learned a bunch and met all of you guys (at least digitally). I haven't had any bites yet....

 

If you're really lucky, maybe someone here will buy it temporarily, and then when you're able, buy it back. If you were close enough and I had the cash, that's what I'd do.

BUT.......if you can't do that, at least stay here anyway, and when you're back on your feet I KNOW there's going to be people here that will be willing to sell you one.

If nothing else,even though I'm a half country away from you, get yourself comfortable again and then pm me.........I almost always have some xj's around (look at my signature, LOL) and would try to hook you up.

Dave Fox

 

you and this guy might find out it's the wrong time of the year to sell a bike
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mcy/3995050070.html

 

hate to hear you have to get rid of it because of bills. I follow cl real closely i see bunches of over priced bikes. The people get tired of re posting the ads and come down to decent prices. The ones that really bother me is you see one for 1500 that is nice a few days later its 1000 you figure they sold it. A few days later its back now they are asking 2500 then they start coming down. I don't understand if they could not sell it for 1k why would you raise the price way up. I see this a lot same phone numbers so you know its the same bikes. But the ones that really bother me are the ones that say they have had it 25 mph faster then the bikes go or they say it keeps up with their buddies super bikes. They should just write the add ran hard put away wet no one wants to buy a bike from an add saying that.

 

Yeah, I agree you should be leaning in the different direction on the price. These bikes are worth up-to $1,5k for super immaculate condition. What you put into it does not really affect the price. Sad but true!

 

That's a bummer having to sell your bike but i have a question about the fuel tap .. looks like a non vac' type, can you turn it to RES with a gloved hand while riding or is it too tight a fit for the lever to go up under the tank.

 

That's awesome Dave, thanks!

 

Bushy, that was my concern too once I installed it. You're right it's a non vac petcock. But yea, I've never had to go to res, but I did forget to turn the fuel on when riding, once it started starving, I can reach down just fine with a gloved hand while riding and turn it to on.

 

Yep, this I know, but CL is notorious for absolute low ballers. I'd actually take between 1500-1700. I suppose I can change the price to 1700 and come down to 15 or 16.... Maybe I'll do that. Wish one of you guys was closer! I'll change it to 1700 and see what happens.

 

kler, wish I could help you out bro....

 

You already have brother!

 

Hell, I'll take 1500 if someone on here buys it and arranges shipping. Too much work put into this for it to be abused again! LOL

 

dropped to 1700 and not a single call or email... weird...

 

I really need to sell this guys. Will consider any and all offers. You know what's been done to this baby already

 

1400? Surely that'll get some takers and I'll have lost a good bit of money at this price....

 

I think asking closer to $1k is more like it and will get some takers.

This is really not the best time of the year to try to sell a bike. On the other hand, getting a deal now is great, because of all those new riders who tried motorcycling and gave up after a few months...

 

Yea, for a grand I'll just keep it man. I'll have to find a place to store it over the winter and then get her going again next spring. Hopefully in a better financial situation.

 

yea... that's kinda the reality with motorcycles. No one loves it like you do.

 

It's completely the wrong time of year to sell a bike, and a great time to buy one.

 

Sadly bills don't wait for the start of riding season.. GLWS.

 

Unless you live in Phoenix AZ. Their riding season is just starting. Too hot to ride in the middle of the Summer there. Up here in Prescott, we're a mile high and get cold weather in the Winter, even snow. We have a normal riding season here, maybe a month or so longer than most. Best part is I can trailer the bike for 100 miles and have Phoenix Winter to ride in. :wink:

 

Kler,

NOW you're starting to talk sensibly again. Mothball the bike for the winter, maybe even take it off the road for awhile.....cancel the plates and insurance. Save ALL the money you would have used for gas, oil, insurance, registration, etc............. put that toward your bills. Once things stabilize, then pull it back out again.

In the meantime, put star-tron or seafoam in the gas, start it up now and then so that the battery stays good, the fuel flushes through, and the oil stays up.

Sometimes things get tight, and we just have to weather the storm. If you DO sell it, you're GONNA kick yourself later...................

Stay with us, man................. we're here for you.

Dave F

 

kler,

Sorry to hear that you are selling your bike..............alot of us ( mostly others - they know who they are ) have coached you along to get your bike running & would hate to see you sell it.....you will regret it later...trust us.....


Let's see...14011 members......All you need is 150 members to donate $10 each.....or 30 members @ 50 / each........or 15 members @ 100 / eac.......then you can keep your bike......I will be the first.....any other takers????

I thought I had your address....PM it to me again.....the check is in the mail......

& remember.......don't sell the CD....it is as good as gold......

 

Five, your generosity continues to blow me away. But seriously no one send any money. That's unbelievable that you guys would even consider that and I am grateful but don't do it!

CD will never be sold Five, no worries there!

 

Hell... I was thinking about buying his bike until he could pay me back.... hate to see all that hard work go in the $hitter....

 

See? We not only have the great xj brain-collective here.......we have the xj loan operations, the xj-pawn shop, the xj collateral service, etc.................

Dave Fox

 

Just lost my job yesterday (laid off). I'll take 1000 for the bike.

Need to pay rent. Let me know guys. 1000 bucks is a steal for this machine.

 

So, what would Chacal's part number be for replacing broken kneecaps?

"HCPOWOWOHMYFREAKINGGODTHISHURTS"?

 

Kler,

I see it still on CL. I know you are trying to sell and I can't buy it or I would just to save it. I have the 550 in progress and sold the 650 last spring.

I am in Berthoud so if it helps to have a place to keep it inside (by another XJ, HD, and Kaws) I would be glad to make room.

Let me know.