For Sale FS: Yamaha XJ700 Chopper Bobber , Mint, Apes, New Paint, $2,500

I have freshly built 1985 Yamaha Maxim XJ700 Chopper Bobber
40K miles on motor, Valve Clearances, Tuned, Carbs synchronized, Lowered 2"-3" all around, Show winner, Featured on TC Bros Choppers Site

I am asking to start off at $4,500.00 or Best Offer...

The Bike has been meticulously done and you can see from the build page..


Here is the first time she is fired up:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X5vCAYtV8g


Watch "Yamaha XJ700 Chopper Bobber test run" on YouTube

http://youtu.be/4cr-Lr_uNcU


New Parts:
- New Bobber fender
- New Battery
- New Key Ignition Switch
- New License Plate bracket
- Custom Battery Box
- Custom Fake oil tank
- Rebuilt Carbs
- Newly Wrapped headers
- New fuel filter
- New K&N Oil Filer
- New Yamalube oil
- New Rear tire
- New Front & Rear Brakes
- New 15" Ape Hangers
- New Hydraulic Brake line
- New Throttle Venhill Cable
- New Clutch Venhill Motion Pro Cable
- New Foam Handlebar grips
- New Clutch Lever Chrome
- New Brake Lever Chrome
- New Mirrors
- New Starter Solenoid
- New Spark plugs
- New Forward Controls ( Custom Black & Chrome Linkages)
- New rear footpegs Aluminum
- New Extended 16" wiring
- New front headlight
- New turn signal lights
- Genuine Antique Duolamp STOP lamp
- New Black gloss paint
- New Phantom Seat
- New " La Rosa" Maltese Cross white stitched Solo Seat
- New Hairpin Chrome Seat Springs
- Polished aluminum tree , fender braces
- Polished Side Covers
- New Tool bag
- Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide Mufflers with Custom brackets
- Harley Davidson FXRS Sporsters Progressive 11" Eye to Eye shocks

Here are pics taken during the day on a sunny sunday in Miami.















La Rosa Solo Seat








I attached a Vintage driving lamp from the 60's
I had bought it for my '66 bug but never got around to installing it.





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Not legal here in NY........no turn signals.

Good luck selling it, though!
dave

 

It has turn signals both front and rear. Just haven't updated the photo

 

lets pretend i'm in south florida with 6000 to buy a bike
craigslist here we go

http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/mcy/4563075613.html

http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/mcy/4599300434.html

http://miami.craigslist.org/mdc/mcy/4596027117.html

http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/mcy/4599530209.html

http://miami.craigslist.org/brw/mcy/4599548522.html

good luck dude
why don't you like the back brake plate ?
the shocks are almost bottomed out just sitting on it
new oil eh, couldn't find any used oil ?

 

Dammit, that RD gives me a chubby.

 

Back brake plate ? Am i missing something here
The shocks are not bottomed out whatsoever
New oil , freh oil.. It was meant to say that it has been freshly built, tuned with fresh oil. Less than 25 miles on her since the build.
The links you sent are all good.. But this is an XJ forum so i dont see why someone would want to buy a full dresser, or an RD350 or any of those other bikes.
I built a 1985 Yamaha Maxim XJ700 Bobber Chopper style and the price i believe is right considering what went into it,

The average joe that would want to build this bike would spend upwards of $3,000 or so in parts and labor
Just the solo seat is about a C note
If you like at my signature you will see my other builds and what went inti building them. Good money was spent and the truck sold for $ 6,000
The bug will sell for over $25,000

Someday when the bike sells the right buyer will come along and appreciate what has gone into it

 

Yeah, not sure what he meant about the brake plate.... It's obviously there--oh wait!!! It just came to me while i'm typing--- I think may be because it wasn't polished like everything else? Just guessing, though.

Shocks- I don't think they're bottomed out.... They look like shorties, and/or maybe repositioned?

PERSONALLY,it's not my style but it is a very clean build, for sure. Nice job.

I also think, though, that many times when someone does a custom job like this, ( and even on a lot of restos, either bike or auto)you never get out of it what you put into it. Good luck on the sale.

Dave

 

The bike looks really nice. I would ride it. Not gonna get on you like the others about the price. I say aim high but be willing to negotiate when selling. One question I have is, how is the rear fender supported to be able to support a passenger on that p-pad?

 

I think that's just for looks

 

Supports are tucked underneath the fender for a clean look with 3/4" stainless steel solid rods both are 12" lengths each.

Had a friend use his mandrels and huge hydraulic leaf brake to make the necessary bends so it will conform to the contours of the fender.
My wife is 5'1" at 105 lbs so she will be fine when she wants to ride with me.

 

I uploaded new photos and removed the old ones.

 

One of the things with selling custom bikes is there's no manual for the mods. No joke, you're a intelligent guy. Imo underwrite addendums for anything not stock to be given to new owner. Don't know if I'd want to own a bike I didn't customize myself but I'd sure like to take it for a spin. Slick bike.

Gary

 

Gary

Here is the manual for the mods that i did.. well sort of

www.xjbikes.com/Forums...tml#405261

 

Here is the first time she is fired up:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X5vCAYtV8g

Watch "Yamaha XJ700 Chopper Bobber test run" on YouTube
http://youtu.be/4cr-Lr_uNcU

 

is this beast still for sale ?

 

Yes, The Beast is still for sale...

 

Sick bike. And considering I see xj go anywhere from $500-$2000 depending on condition. All those conditions including not running to running but needs work I say $4000 is a tad on high side BUT if I had $4k and didn't really want to worry about all the work u did. I would buy this over a $1200 bike that needs work.

 

I just lowered the price to $2,500.00
I have replaced the rear tire to a fresh new tire plus i lowered the price because i have a health situation that requires money and i need to sell the bike right away.

 

the fake oil tank is a great touch!!! I LOVE IT!!! thanks for the idea!!

 

quick question, how did you mount those mufflers?