another CL optimist

I need a pair of those glasses. What's the prescription?

BTW, when are we going to see a thread or showcase about those xs400 Secas? Matti like tiny bike!

 

Now Dave did you do the chap thing only wearing a codpiece, just to spice things up?
My wife gave up keeping track of all my bikes but she know enough about bikes that she knows if there is a new one on the lot. My answer.... oh that's what's his names bike here to be worked on .
But if is stays here more than a week she gives me the stink eye.

 

You searched that on eBay?! You're going to get some weird ads now.

 

No just images on google

 

thank you

 

My eyes!!!! That image above is well, My eyes!!!!!

Okay back tot he optimist:
https://eauclaire.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1981-yamaha-seca-750/6296031665.html
Nice looking bike.

 

I sooo want that bike right now.

 

I hope that someone on the forum does get that bike, one sharp looking bike.

 

8000 miles in 37 years, unbelievable.
Nice deal.

 

I got mine with 9900 last year and it was no where near that clean

 

Beat still my heart, that is a beaut for sure and that price is reasonable. Curse my empty bank account!

 

why 44 why not 50
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1972-yamaha-650-cc-xs2/6257284866.html

 

Had one back in 74-75 .found one for father-in-law in 83 has been parked since 1988. Brother in law wants me to have it and will be picking it up this weekend and will post pics.
I have a picture of me and my XS2 from back in the day , I'm going to dig around for it.

 

Tank was painted...

 

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Okay back tot he optimist:
https://eauclaire.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1981-yamaha-seca-750/6296031665.html
Nice looking bike.[/QUOTE]
Was just looking closer... was the valve cover sprayed?... bummer, still a good deal though

 

That Seca is pretty nice. To my eye, the valve cover looks like bare metal, drips on it are from washing. But, the ugly monster faring, back rest and luggage rack MUST GO!!
The xs is sooo nice! Too nice for Matti? I'd almost be hesitant to ride it!

 

Was just looking closer... was the valve cover sprayed?... bummer, still a good deal though[/QUOTE]
I sold them new in 81 and had one of my own, don't remember them having a black valve cover. Someone here will have an original brochure pic. Found one.

 

Looks black in the brochure.

Why are they all so far away?

 

Here is manual pic with silver cover

 

Wow, that's a really, really nice condition example. He's even got the YAMAHA handlebar cover thingie.

 

Really nice and clean, and actually a pretty reasonable price too particularly considering the condition.

 

That is a nice looking bike and the price is a gift.

 

here's a project waiting to happen
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1980-yamaha-xs1100/6305884889.html

 

Awww, I'd totally buy that if it was in Canada.

 

Glitch? With title? Sounds sketchy. Like someone took a grinder to the vin.

But the price is nice.

 

Yes if that was in my area, I would have already been shaking hands with the owner. Ya that title thing has me scared for a long time, but now that I have done one and it only cost time and about $110.00 to get it all taken care of.

 

A few bargains:
http://desmoines.craigslist.org/mcy/6310100703.html

A SECA "900" with a 750 engine.
http://omaha.craigslist.org/mcy/6300770437.html

 

what is this guy thinking?
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1982-yamaha-sr250-street/6311636615.html
this on the other hand
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mcy/d/75-yamaha-650/6311605427.html
everyone has a 12x12 shed on a trailer, right?
https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mcy/d/trade-looking-to-trade-my-84/6311374775.html

 

^^^ that first one? Seller is looking for a hipster with deep pockets.

 

neat little bike. Too bad he didn't start with a 500, he might have had something desirable then.
His asking price likely reflects what he's put into it, not what it's worth.

 

I can't imagine a lot of people lining up to drop 3500 on an old 250. It's pretty, for sure, but it's still a 250.

 

The Magna is blazing fast. In good stock condition that's not a bad price.

 

https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1982-yamaha-xj650rj-seca-650/6314277659.html

For everyone who wants a mint seca 650

 

Holy crap, that looks showroom floor minty.

I mean, it fits the thread perfectly because it's hopelessly optimistic, but sweet merciful carp, that is an immaculate bike for 35 years old. Wow.

 

That IS a nice specimen. Better suited for the museum in current condition though.
Not sure that price-tag is warranted.

 

way overpriced, for that money you could make a 82 seca look real good. still need to go through it rebuild brake system new tires and other items

 

Yep, EVERYTHING needs to be gone through... the bike has hardly rolled in 30 some years, fluids are probably junk, clutch plates, any rubber is still OEM, etc.

But holy time machine boner Batman. That is some nice eye candy!!!

 

It's certainly beautiful, but not $6500 beautiful.

 

He might get that, something is only original once and while you could do a nice resto for $6k it wouldn't be original. People are starting to pay stupid money for original cars, 80's bikes might trend that way sometime. Might be someone out there with some $$ to burn on an original bike that will just get stored. If I had $$$ I'd consider it. One to store and one to ride

 

True that - Barret Jackson auctions are a great example.


Confess, that when we had cable I would love watching the Barret Jackson auctions and fantasize about having the kind of money to buy one of those vehicles or having the money to do a ground up/ every bolt and washer restoration of a classic. For me a 'classic' would be my 75 IH Scout with the slant 4 in it....

 

it looks to good ...................

 

That is why I'm keeping my 83 XJ550 original paint, chrome, aluminum. The aluminum looks peaked from the coating rubbing off, and a bit of oxidation. However, with the exception of a replacement seat and replacement OEM grips, it is what I drove off the showroom (less safety items like brake lines and tires). I still have the original cracked seat to put on for shows (the original is in the picture).

Could I make it perfect with restore? Yes. Would it then be original? No, and there is no going back. I'm guessing not many of these XJ are still factory.

I ride it everyday.

 

well I do not like to refer to KBB for prices that bike would be 1500$ in my area if in excellent condition at a dealership.
has 35 yearold gas in tank if your lucky. there will be no gas in carbs....... rusted inside tank?

there is one thing missing from the cl post the most important thing

This bike is running so to me that means bike not running and the seller could not get it running and wants to sell it as an original owner bike shady from the start.

2000$ tops just because of the low milage

 

Some doofus will step up thinking that it will be a turn key bike needing nothing, and hope to ride it before winter. Poor sucker...

On an unrelated question, how far is California from Ontario, and what would a guy have to do to get an American Seca registered in Canada? Finally, anyone wanna "lend" me 6 grand?

 

Here's one for Hogfiddles so he doesn't have to walk from one end of his collection to the other: https://rochester.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1972-yamaha-u7e/6277779003.html

 

That's a nice little scoot, and I don't think the price is all that optimistic, if it runs as well as it looks...

 

Just emailed him about the seca. He said it’s been years since it last ran.

 

If it had been maintained in running condition with new rubber components and such, that'd be a different story. I suspect it's just sat in a (climate controlled) garage for decades, though. Only 1600 miles.

 

Sorry I wasn't being specific enough. When I said "nice little scoot, price not too optimistic," I was referring to this one:

I'd love to see that Seca, but it is waaaaay outta my price range!

 

Sadly, even the U7e is way out of my price range