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A Craigslist Deal in Orange County, CA

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by fiveofakind, Aug 3, 2013.

  1. fiveofakind

    fiveofakind Well-Known Member

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    http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mcy/3969738684.html

    It appears it is a 1981 or 1983 Maxim 750 ( handlebars,lights on it, mufflers are an 1982 thou )....parts alone are worth more than that.....I bet this bike can be pick up for $200.....I have an '82 Maxim......I should buy it....

    Cons:

    1. RAIDERS emblem on gas tank - big turn-off ( being from San Diego )
    2. No airbox or boots
    3. Probably no key
    4. Doesn't run
    5. No title

    However, a lot of interchangable parts for my '82 XJ750J Maxim

    What do you think ????
     
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    It's for sure a 750 because of the front brakes; if you need a parts bike and have room it would be worth a couple hundred $$$.

    Looks quite clean, do a compression test on the motor; you may have a "diamond in the rough" there.
     
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    I'm on the wrong coast, or else I'd be on it. Something else to tinker with. I've got the mechanic's curse.
     
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    Let us no if u get it.
     
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    fiveofakind Well-Known Member

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    xjrider92117, a good step-up from your 550....
     
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    The real problem would be getting it registered. Without the title it is just a parts bike.
     
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    No pink is why I don't really don't want to mess with it. I'm still working on my current project lol. Don't really need another headache.
     
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    it appears that there is a dent in the gas tank.....but it looks like it is a reflection of a boat with canopy that is reflecting on the tank.....

    Added bonus....if tank is in good shape....except for the RAIDERS emblem....

    Pipes #2 & #3 a little rusty......

    No contact yet from the seller...getting suspicious.....
     
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