another CL optimist

we have a member here who has a tank for sale as of a few weeks ago.
you could always sell the aftermarket parts to recoup some of the price you pay

 

Must be tired of turning.

 

That's exactly what I told him

 

If this was a Seca I would be on the road, but it is not.
1981 Maxim 750 make offer.
https://rmn.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1981-maxim-750/6365067858.html

 

it is also not an 81 maxim but an 82

 

I always dislike it when the mileage isn't disclosed in the ad. Sure it's a project. But is it a project that'll contain a positive end result?

 

.... and wrong front turn signals....

 

why am I reminded of Supertramp? Dreamer? more like Crime of the Century.


https://www.kijiji.ca/v-street-crui...er/1308263575?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

 

Yeah, I saw that, and I'm curious about their info. Only 750 of that model? Anyone confirm or deny?

 

maybe that model with an oil cooler and in Canada. maybe add a zero. that would make them rarer than the 900

maybe he ment only 750 had been defiled so much is missing

 

Reading material:
http://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/question-for-xj650rjc-canadian-seca-owners.12189/

 

Blurg? Double post.

 

Thanks Dave. Still no exact number. Why wouldn't Yamaha keep records of these things? And release the info to the public? I can find piano databases galore, but not much for bikes!

 

anyone in Canada have a higher VIN

 

They probably did.....just no one has been able to uncover that kind of info yet

 

Not Yamaha but oh boy! Gotta love "I’m told the bike was complete and in running condition when he dismantled it. I was also told that everything was here to put the bike back together. It appears to me that everything is here…"

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Disassembl...ash=item3d4c73a8f3:g:F3sAAOSwgTFZ3~O7&vxp=mtr

 

Wow!!!!!......wouldn't touch for that kind of money, but it looks like it could be a fun project to mess around with when nothing else is going on

 

A Japanese bike broken down to bits is parts only.
Unless it is some rare race bike it's just not worth the hassle and expense of reviving.
A British bike or Harley is different. Restorations are much easier (but not cheaper) since the aftermarket support it.
I built a BSA from jumble I thought was complete but ultimately was missing a lot of bits.
It astonished me to find many obscure parts re manufactured and available brand new.
All you need to restore a Brit bike is some old engine cases and a thick wallet.
The Harley just needs a thick wallet.
As time goes on this may change as more guys begin restorations of Japanese bikes and their value increases.
Lots of stuff for Kawasaki Z1's are being re manufactured, probably triples now to.
Chacal is doing an amazing job with our XJ's.

 

Yes.... now that my bike is running really well, I think I'll completely disassemble it...

 

https://rochester.craigslist.org/mcy/d/yamaha-seca/6361758012.html

A little high, but probably worth an offer!

 

missing that dash emblem thats a deal breaker if it had stock exhaust would consider it

 

And maybe a thick head

 

Yep-
Missing the dash emblem, the fork emblem, and the original exhaust. But, not a bad price.might be one to look into. No, I'm not going to......no, I'm not going to....no, I'm not going to.......

 

pick it up until this weekend......

 

Pretty sure in Pic 5 you can see there is no right side cover.

 

And here is another one. Hmm. I still have an Atari 2600 somewhere!!! I wonder if that’d work for him?!

Motorcycle for xbox1 with gta5

https://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/bar/d/motorcycle-for-xbox1-with-gta5/6384261138.html
https://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/bar/d/motorcycle-for-xbox1-with-gta5/6384261138.html

 

What!! Who stole my reality?
What is this world we live in?
"I don't care about anything else" accept Grand Theft Auto 5?

I. Just. Don't. Get. It.

 

What is this world we live in?


Haha. I mean. Really. It has a title so it should be worth at least the xbox1 +2 video games!!! Geesh. That’s gotta be around the 100-120$ mark for a titled motorcycle. He didn’t say it all needed to be new stuff. Hmm.
My dad would be shaking his head and asking himself where he went wrong. Oh the guilt.

 

I agree, I mean c'mon, Grand Turismo!

 

But it's missing the right side cover

 

Looks like this has been down on one side and maybe flipped?
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/csw/mcy/d/85-xj700-maxim-yamaha/6345743903.html
This is not too bad and I think I see a side cover!
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/mcy/d/81-xj650-maxim/6295818263.html

 

If not flipped, someone took an angle grinder to the grab bar!?!?! Lol

 

bring a spare ignition switch with you.

 

Yup. Spare switch and battery. Then take it home for 250$.

 

Not for me, but nearby, so let me know if I can help:
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ram/mpo/d/yamaha-xj750/6389963526.html

 

and people wonder why we say "don't cut". More than half of the cut frames don't end with a running bike!

 

Damn, the owners manual goes for nearly that price online! And why would you buy a new front tire at that stage of the build? Seems like the cart is before the horse!

 

Or the horse is an @$$

For $50, who cares if it ran.

''Ran before Teardown".....I'm sure it did! I'm also sure it looked good before Teardown, too. It was probably very safe before Teardown, as well.

 

I don't have a problem with people cutting their bikes up. I have a problem with them destroying the bike. The problem is that so many aim for the former and attain the latter. Bike building looks so easy on teevee, anyone can do it, right? Well, the large amount of "project/parts" hack jobs for sale out there say otherwise. Congrats to the few who succeed, warnings to those who fail.

 

Wow. U just never know til u ask. So I did just that. Soooo optimistic. 1500$ obo he says

1981 Yamaha Seca XJ550

https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/mcy/d/1981-yamaha-seca-xj550/6393791364.html
https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/mcy/d/1981-yamaha-seca-xj550/6393791364.html

 

Poor thing

 

I know right. I feel terrible right now. . Oh wait. U mean the bike

 

non stock parts seat exhaust handel bars directionals mirrors, and no side covers at all. the motor does not run 150$ only because I like the chrome fender

 

Uhhh. No! Way too much wrong for that price!

 

pretty optimistic

 

not into the 550's myself, good parts for someone.

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-sport-touri...50/1291193886?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

 

another ad with only photo of 1 side

 

What dumb things to say:


Hasn't been used for over 18 years.
>so, ignored for almost 2 decades

Needs to be flushed and cleaned before use.
>duh

Driven for 14ks by a woman.
>and that's supposed to mean what?

Mostly highway.
>by who, and where were the rest?

Perfect for a new starter bike or a project cafe / bobber
>yup, someone will start on it, get frustrated, and give up after they cut it up, put pods on, and cant get anything to work right........

Don't have papers on it. (Unless theyre still in the seat box)
>parts bike

Will sign anything saying it's not stolen.
> like DMV will honor that!?!

Will need a new ignition/have gas cap key
>so, some key parts have already been replaced already..... Why not just take the switch off and have a new key made? Duh

 

It's gone

 

Idk. May be worth it???

1983 Yamaha Midnight Maxim 750cc

https://nashville.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1983-yamaha-midnight-maxim/6355472840.html
https://nashville.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1983-yamaha-midnight-maxim/6355472840.html