another CL optimist

This one also needs to find the right buyer. Nice looking bike for $2300
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1706881216118847/

 

This one is a few towns over.

https://westernmass.craigslist.org/mpo/d/great-barrington-1983-yamaha/7161928514.html

 

XMax, huh? Lol

sometimes, if I see an incorrectly listed XJ on marketplace, I’ll contact the seller to let them know that if they change the listing to the correct thing they might get better results....... typical answer is “ they don’t have a category for an XJwhatever”

funny, but whenever I list anything on marketplace I have no trouble creating an accurate listing.

seriously, if someone is really looking for a VMax really gonna spend time looking at an xj750rj for example??? Lol

 

I've actually had this problem listing my Turbo Seca on facebook recently. It may be more of a problem with the iPhone app. Usually takes a couple of tries because it forces Model information, but when you go to type it it only does a "search" and you have to select other and then get to type it in. Any time you edit the post it'll throw out your typed model and force you to go through it all again.

 

^^ In the description area is where I make all the corrections it will not let me make. Just putting what model the bike really is and a good description will really helps things out. Doing that take all the guess work out for the buyer. I too try to contact the seller to give them a nudge to correct it, most of the time the feedback is good...mostly.

 

Fazer...I know not a XJ but I thought someone in the Twin cities are of Minnesota would pick this up. Not running and not title for $500 firm....I have sent a email...but feel free to get it before me.
https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/mcy/d/prescott-1987-yamaha-fazer/7166348904.html

 

With no title, it’s an expensive parts bike

 

At that price it's a steal. If it were in my state it would be in my garage by now with my other 2 Fazers. There are many parts on that bike that look to be in excellent condition, especially that original exhaust system. Almost impossible to find without being all dented up. That's $300 - $400 right there. Fuel tank, if it's as good as it looks in pics, would go for close to $300 not to mention the piece that goes on the top of it. And try and find those fragile mesh carb covers. Granted those are not the chrome style ones but still rarely come up on ebay.
Hope you get it, Timbox. Well worth it. Those are great bikes and real sleepers when it comes to performance.

 

The seller never got back to me in a timely manner. I txt him again yesterday and it has been sold. I would have picked it up for the asking price just to have a really different bike. It is nice that it is gone saved me a road trip and to try to make room in my shed.

 

good potential with this 900, and low kilometers
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-sport-touring/trenton-on/1983-yamaha-xj900-seca/1518160706

no potential with this one, its very close I'm tempted for a part out.
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-street-crui...-project-bike-with-ownership-900cc/1507653079

nice looking 650 Seca
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-sport-touring/trenton-on/vintage-1982-yamaha-xj-650-seca/1516068300

and another
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-street-cruisers-choppers/london/yamaha-xj650-seca-deal-pending/1515724153

 

That 900 parts bike is a good snag..... if that were near me, I’d already have it. The others are all pretty nice, too—— and prices are pretty much in the good range too

 

I could use a fuel tank. I do like the Canadain colors.

 

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/mpo/d/minneapolis-yamaha-yics-for-parts/7200727377.html

I'm tempted just for the fairing.

 

Ha.... I especially like the, I don’t know if it runs, I don’t have the key but I’ll make you a deal.

 

Sun damage and probably more, but for $100 or so, that would be a great buy.

 

https://wausau.craigslist.org/mcy/d/port-edwards-1985-yamaha-xj700x-maxim/7202976703.html

 

Nice looking bike though. Where are the mirrors?

 

" Bike is in excellent condition but it does not run."
less than excellent if it does not run, so it is a little overpriced.
he can replace the seals in the carbs but cant figure ignition out
"Still does not run. Maybe timing?"
timing is not adjustable

 

This is a FB post but if you need a 650 parts bike for $250
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/334522301072511/

 

but it is a 550 see the chain in photo
clutch lever location on motor and where the directionals are attached to headlight not forks.

 

Too far for me to drive for a good parts bike. One of you folks on here might be in the area and can pick her up. Add says $75 just look like side covers are missing.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/644718632714757/

 

https://wausau.craigslist.org/mcy/d/port-edwards-rare-1982-yamaha-650-seca/7208650586.html

 

Another parts bike, says it is a 750 but the frame is a 650 for $300.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/391077188604804/

 

Nice looking 550 in Atlanta
https://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/mcy/d/powder-springs-1981-yamaha-maxim-550/7200459494.html

 

Slightly optimistic... I mean, $600 seems like a better price, right? https://rochester.craigslist.org/for/d/ontario-center-yamaha-motorcycle/7210254875.html Unless it actually runs. They don't mention, so I assume not.

 

From his description and the fact that he has put 2000 miles on it in the last year it would seem that it runs. But I agree that $2000 is a bit pricey. If it checked out as good as he indicates I would think $1200-$1300 would be ok.

 

Had to share this one, might be someone from the board here not sure. It is a XJ700X that someone has pulled the radiator off of, has PODS and for sale for $1000.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/694059221471766

 

Are you sure it’s an X model? Seems to look just like mine except for the temp gauge and pods. If it is an X model I don’t see how it could be running well.

 

The frame back by the tail has the "X" behind the model symbol. I was trying to figure out why it would have the temp gauge without a radiator. I can't remember the location the water inlet and outlet hoses were in the engine or if we could even see them in the pics. I just thought it was interesting and I would share.

 

I'm thinking that might be a replacement engine--air cooled.

 

Air cooled engine.

 

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/mpo/d/circle-pines-yamaha-rs/7217439015.html

 

That would look like a good buy if only to part it out.

 

cheap 750RL

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-street-cruisers-choppers/st-catharines/1984-yamaha-xj-750-rl/1530266731

 

https://greensboro.craigslist.org/mcy/d/greensboro-1982-yamaha-1100/7227489678.html

Looks good but a little steep for me...

 

motivated seller the price will drop the closer to moving time shoot him an offer of what your comfortable with giving.
petcocks, brakes, tires, filters, plugs are maintaince items dont realy add to the price.

 

Not CL, but optimistic. I know the tanks are rare, but not sure who's touching it at that price; https://www.ebay.com/itm/274571143948?ul_noapp=true

 

a guy on fb just picked up some fuel tanks nos in the boxes blemished paint no rust inside that may be one of them . the 750 bobber crowd is going wild for the 550 seca tanks

 

Nice bike.
https://daytona.craigslist.org/mcy/d/edgewater-1983-yamaha-750-maxim/7227286113.html

 

That's a steep price..

 

3500 miles if accurate on a 750 with X crank covers. its the x covers that drive up the price

 

Aha

 

https://advrider.com/f/threads/1982-yamaha-650-seca-turbo-project.1476264/

 

Actually a very rare Yamaha
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-sport-bikes/city-of-toronto/1988-fzr750r/1537148720

there were FZ750s and FZR1000s, only racers bought the FZR750

 

E-bay add kind of unusual - no reserve and free shipping - maybe I am missing something??

1981 yamaha maxim 650 xj650. Condition is "Used".1981 runs like new

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1981-yamah...508609?hash=item595d9ab241:g:qgcAAOSwC3BfkTXC

 

Oh, look! He’s selling another one JUUUSSTT like it, too........hmmmm
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Xj-650-Bobber-/383822071222

 

Ok, so I figured ‘let’s see what he says....’ I just sent a question:

“Ok, so if I bid on this one and win, and someone else bids on your OTHER AUCTION FOR THE SAME BIKE and wins...... how are you going to give both of us the same bike?”

I think ALL of us should ask him that. There’s one bid on the first auction, but none on the second one yet. I’m not gonna bid cuz if I win, I’m stuck trying to get a duplicated bike from california to here if he actually does have two that are built identical.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/383822508609?_trksid=p2471758.m4704

Sold for $19.00?

 

must have forgot to set a minimum

 

Pretty close to this bike: https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/yamaha/yamaha_fzr750r OWO1 89.htm