another CL optimist

From @hogfiddles ??

 

You already pointed in the right direction.

 

XJ750 that has been sitting for 15 yrs. $500
https://www.facebook.com/marketplac...wse_serp:faa7aaca-2bfa-4557-96b6-2a1e6bd6f09c

 

"Ran when parked."
That's one hellish mould on that seat.

 

I always find that statement amusing, because “they STOPPED running WHEN PARKED”.

 

It’s a roundabout way of just saying “doesn’t run”
I’ll bet it ran when new

 

The name of this thread needs to be change to another facebook optimist... Just saying.

 

Then start one

 

No need the founding father of this thread did a wonderful job on the name when it was started, it was cl this bike, cl that bike. Now the majority of cl is facebook postings. I just noticed and decided to comment on it.

 

Back to CL...650 Seca with some potential.

https://cosprings.craigslist.org/mcy/d/colorado-springs-1982-yamaha-xj650rj/7860778887.html

 

beautiful XJ650RJC Seca, must resist.......
1982 Yamaha 650 | Street, Cruisers & Choppers | Oakville / Halton Region | Free local classifieds - Kijiji

 

Don’t resist too long……

that’s nicer than mine!!

 

I lost sleep last night trying to talk myself out of it.
I just can't see riding it when I have 2 old Secas now.
That one is nice enough for someone who just wants a museum show piece.
The only thing I see missing is the tank emblems and XJ4ever has them

 

Funny— if you look at my 900 that has all the trophies, there are no tank emblems either.

Reason: my tank was a NOS tank direct from Yamaha, and never had the emblems installed. They came in separate plastic baggie/sleeves ( I have the emblems STILL IN those sleeves)

 

I currently have 5 bikes, downsized from 7, all shiny riders.
82 XJ911-X Seca w/Velorex 562 sidecar
82 XJ650LJ Seca Turbo custom
24 KLR650ABS - my touring bike
05 KTM EXC525 dirt, dual-sport and supermoto
04 KDX220R dirt

65 next year, retirement is next April.
My goal is to ride more and wrench less.
There are 4 of us on KLRs riding to mid-Ohio vintage days end of July, really looking forward to this, never been to it.
When it comes down to it, putting along on my 650 single is my Zen zone.
A bit of adventure touring is the plan but probably just US/Can.
The Turbo will get the 772 big block conversion this winter.
I hope someone here buys that RJC, I'll even facilitate the deal as it is real close by.
$2000 CDN is only $1460 real dollars, you would never restore one for that.

 

Turbo...
https://www.facebook.com/marketplac...place_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks

 

Damn it!
I made the mistake of going to look at this bike and I reached an agreement to buy.
Will be returning tomorrow to get it.
It is just in unbelievable condition.
It needs floor space in some museum.

 

Good, now I don't have to buy it. I was just about to message you on it.

 

I'll sell it to you Jay, RJC model was unobtanium in the USA.
My wife is in Europe at the moment, think she'd notice it sitting in the corner of our living room?

 

LOL, we want video of her return!

It would look sweet sitting next to my two owner Silver one.

 

that thing is pretty. Definitely needs space in the living room.

 

This is not that far away from where I am now... The ad said it was better in real life than the pics, obviously you agreed.

 

Yea I expected the photos were probably 20 years old prior to sticking it in a damp garden shed.
I looked underneath, the exhaust is perfect. The bike has never been dropped.
He drained the tank 30 years ago and it's shiny metal inside.
The instrument faces are like new.
I found a scratch on the front fender, that's about the only blemish I could find.

 

Wow. Congrats @Simmy. That's a score.

 

@Simmy, congrats! Well bought. I had a brief moment of consideration for that bike but I forced myself to not think about it. Thank you for saving us from ourselves. And for giving such a pretty bike a good home.

 

Or mine….. all 6 plus the trophies……lol

 

Very nice I’m really glad you got it!