another CL optimist

only made the 750 maxim for 2 years 82 and 83. both were different models 82 with atari package and 83 back to standard cluster. midnight was 83 version
so the 82 is a one year bike style and 83 was different design , so by his logic both years are rare styles but does not make them worth 1200 bucks not running.
it is a nice looking Midnight except for the tweeked front fender and ripped seat not 1200 bucks nice

 

Makes my $350 titled, not running 83 750 midnight maxim look like a better deal even though I am well aware it isn't perfect by any means. Although I did discover it still has the factory tool kit which I thought was cool

 

No, but it makes me feel better about the running-but-not-road-ready 82 650 Seca I got for $500.

 

Agreed 100%.......
- and with almost 30k on the FADED clock, t to be a list of current shims---otherwise, assume they've never been done
- rusty pipes up front
- missing ignition cover
- missing trunk cover
- nice flat tire
_ looks like the tank was re-painted

Dfox

 

compare it to this running Midnight XJ750
https://www.ebay.com/itm/382300702497?rmvSB=true

 

That raises an interesting question: which is rarer, 650 Seca or Midnight Maxim? More desirable? Valuable?

 

Umm. We know that answer matti. Desire is in the eye of the beer holder

 

Midnight Maxim

To quote the great Joe Elliff: "Desire is in the eye of the beer holder."

Depends on too many variables, most of which are completely subjective, and since everyone has opinions, well...........

 

So, to sum up, SECA!

 

https://nh.craigslist.org/mcy/d/perect-for-first-time-rider/6417217708.html


Poor girl. Bet she's embarrassed to be seen like this.

 

Good-- he's firm on the price. That way nobody will buy it, thank goodness.

 

Wow, that peanut tank really does not fit well! I almost want to buy it just to take it off.

 

Oh my lord.

 

That is what is referred as a Frisco mounted tank. Never understood the allure of that style.

 

There's actually a name for that monstrosity?

 

Nice bike, but you can see a nice CBX in the background

 

The slap dash silver paint job on the engine would kinda scare me. Check out the paint on the exhaust header flanges and valve cover.

 

I don't believe that is a slap-dash paint job. I believe te the cyls and the head have been stripped to show aluminum. The header collars are stripped/paint-worn.....not slap-painted. The exhaust pipes are showing wear, the silvers is where black as worn off and showing bare metal underneath....not more paint slapped around.

 

I've heard that the CBX carbs are super difficult to tune. Anyone have experience with them?

 

That's the inline-6 engine, Iirc?

 

Yeah, 1000cc, effin' wide monster, 6 carbs to sync... Sounds like an F1 engine. I'm very interested in them, but I doubt I would have the skills necessary to keep one running.

 

Powerhouse!

 

Kawasaki did a 1300 six. There’s a guy on kzrider rebuilding one. Cool vid of a test/stunt rider on one back in the day.

 

Yeah, the ultimate shots fired in the late 70's superbike wars! If I could afford to build it and hire a staff mechanic, I'd love to build a cbx custom frame chopper

 

Yeah that makes more sense looking at it again just now. You can see the little rubber pieces in the cooling fins that don't have paint on them.

 

That would be awesome

 

Yeah I bet this ones tricky with those pod

https://www.cycletrader.com/listing/1982-Honda-CBX-1100-5000352691

 

Yes Giant pita to remove and install. honda uses those aircut valves and if any are bad you have to strip the whole shebang to replace them and accelerator pumps fail as well.
Use 2 sets of carbstixs to sync them. And charge the poor fool that left rotten gas in them an arm and leg to do it.
$1000 for a full re&re is not out of the question. Air cut valves at 30-50$ each if you can find them

 

Big surprise: I like the naked ones with round headlight better.

 

It is "perect".

Who ever put that tank on that bike needs to be slapped - hard.

 

haha - perect for the first time rider that doesn't want to see any of their instruments - $1000

 

https://nh.craigslist.org/mpo/d/80s-yamaha-750for-parts/6415941304.html

 

That is a Kawasaki

 

he was being
optimistic about it being an XJ

 

It looks awful sad

 

That WAS a kawasaki

 

I dunno if this is optimistic, but I'm verrrrry tempted.
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-street-crui...de/1321322472?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

The tank decals would have to go!

 

that would make you optimistic

 

Agreed the tank decals and red seat are negotiating points. Looks to be a well maintained bike.

 

Yeah, looks good otherwise

 

Idk but it sure seems very optimistic

 

https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/mcy/d/yamaha-650/6436559340.html
Crap picture, reasonable price.

 

it says "do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers"
does that mean like a better camera ?

 

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mcy/d/1982-yamaha-seca-xj650-with/6443122052.html

$1000 bucks
Worth it or not?

 

Take him $800 cash and call it yours!

 

Well, being he's the one selling it, and he already lowered the price to $1000, I doubt he'd take less than that right now.......I sure wouldn't. I wouldn't have even lowered it, and for that matter, considering it's missing a taillight, the rear cowl is at a funny angle, and the right side cover is missing (of course it's the right side.....), and the seat is not original contour anymore, I think it started at a very reasonable price to begin with. If those things were resolved, the bike would have a much higher price here!

That all said, being in a pinch and having to sell, makes it a different ballgame, coupled with being in the middle of the winter isn't really going to light a fire under anybody to go buy a ride really quick.

It looks pretty sharp, otherwise
Dave

 

Yes! I'd QUICKLY sell my Rebel to buy it!

 

Little rich, l would say.

https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/search/mcy

 

Clicked on link......'IP HAS BEEN BLOCKED"-----

Hmmm

 

Try this.
https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1986-yamaha-yx600/6452932289.html