1982 XJ550 Seca - looking to sell (Indianpolis area)

I'm not a big motorcycle guy, so pardon me if I don't know the lingo. I bought this bike about 8 years ago on a lark. I rode a lot for a couple of years, then not so much. I think it could be a good bike for someone with the tools and skills to keep it tuned - but that's not me.

A previous owner converted it to something like a cafe racer, so it has that sort of windscreen on it. It has pod air filters, but I also have a stock airbox to go with it. The manifold has been redone to have one exhaust, and it has a Supertrapp muffler.

Here's some pics I posted in 2006: http://xjbikes.com/coppermine/displayim ... pos=0.html

A few years ago it started leaking from the side of the gas tank. I scraped off the bubbled-up paint and discovered there was a patch covering up a dent and a hole in the tank. I plugged the hole but never repatched or repainted it.

It hasn't been started in about 2 years, but I did put Sta-Bil in the gas tank on a friend's recommendation. It has a flat rear tire, but I have a replacement (unmounted).

From day one it ran well after starting, but was a pain to start some days. I'm sure the battery is long dead now, but it might take a charge - I don't know.

I'm not sure what to ask for it. I'm not looking to get rich off it, but I don't want to get stiffed either. It might be worth more part-by-part, but I don't have the tools, skills, or room to disassemble it.

I've been honest about the condition, and I'd appreciate any thoughts you have on a fair asking price. Make an offer if you're so inclined.

 

I know its not want you want to hear but I would say 300 tops.

The bike will need tires brakes carb rebuilt new tank fork seals etc

Its gonna need 1k in parts

 

Actually, 300 was my best uneducated guess. Thanks

 

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