another CL optimist

Cut first. Ask questions later.

 

It WAS an xj700 — lol

yet another case where “I’m gonna BOB it.....”. Becomes “uh-oh, I have NO clue what I’m doing..... I’m in Waaay over my head. Screw it, I’m gonna sell to some poor sucker who has NO clue, and get ALL my money back”

 

To be fair, failed bobber projects can be a great source for parts if they have what you need!

 

Agreed

 

Hmmm. 300 ?

 

I liked the
“Only needs wiring harness and starter switch”

 

Didn't know if I should put this here or the "For sale" are. 1982 XJ1100, looks to be a complete bike. Too far for me to drive so I thought someone on the forum might be close and want this bike.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplac...wse_serp:a7a1c9f5-84e0-44ce-b0ae-3f3c3efd019c

 

Well he’s correct, it only needs a wiring harness and starter switch to be a pile of junk with a wiring harness and a starter switch.

 

not a maxim, but looks like it wouldn't take much to get this going.

https://madison.craigslist.org/mcy/d/lake-delton-1982-yamaha-virago/7472438620.html

 

oh man, if that was closer....

 

It looks to have the genuine Yamaha touring package (full fairing, trunk, saddle bags). The accessories are worth the asking price.

 

Over a million miles, too. Bargain.

 

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/490680146120268/

 

I suppose this could be made into an interesting pit bike/ride. Most likely for less than the price/cost of one of those bar stool pit bike things. That huge tire & wheel are worth the price, if you need it to match one you already have.

 

A little more frame work for a seat and a front hand brake and you'd have something.

 

could actually be worth redoing, but dang

 

Nice xj700X for $500 in the Saint Paul area of MN.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplac...place_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks

 

(20+) Marketplace - 1982 Yamaha XMax | Facebook

 

Looks pretty good actually.

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/mcy/d/apex-1982-yamaha-xv750-virago/7483815511.html

 

Another non XJ bike, but has most of the touring package intact.

https://appleton.craigslist.org/mcy/d/iola-midnight-virago-750-touring/7492652546.html

 

I have worked on many Virago 750's, beside the starter gear they are not that bad. The 750's seem to have bad head gaskets a lot of the time. Finding a nice 1100 is hard to do but worth it if you can find one.

 

I'd have that tomorrow, if I were nearer.

 

starter clutch deal.
https://daytona.craigslist.org/mcd/d/scottsmoor-2005-yamaha-star-1100/7488912163.html

 

And another no XJ but worth a look.

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/mcy/d/hudson-yamaha-virago/7504488184.html

 

It seems to me that the original purpose of this thread has been lost.

 

I am at fault for that as well, I will only post the over priced and funny ones here from now on. I will put the other in the "for sale" area. Thanks for keeping me in check @k-moe.

 

I suggest we continue to post whatever we see interesting from our local classifieds here, or start another thread, doesn't matter.
Better to keep this out of the "for sale" section.
For the simple reason the hangout lounge is to invite discussion, good bad or funny.
The "for sale" section should not be used for discussions except between potential buyer and seller.
People may be reluctant to post an add if they're going to see criticism.
Price is too high, paint is mismatched, whatever.

How would it seem if you were selling an item, potential buyer comes to see it and all your neighbors gather round and start nitpicking it.

 

https://daytona.craigslist.org/mcy/d/orange-city-1985-yamaha-xj700-maxim/7522589350.html

I want it. I can afford it. It's close.
I don't "need" another bike. I can't go down that road. - but I want to

 

Well that is a "X" also the good old water cooled bikes with the 5 valve heads...nice....good luck.

 

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/830912268279816/

This has to be one of my favorites
Title says “I know what I have”
Then the description proceeds to say “I hate admitting that I don’t know motorcycles”

well

 

Looks pretty nice to me. But I would want it at least running. Darn nice trailer.

 

Looks like it doesn't need keys, just a screwdriver. Also missing pegs. What's with the windscreen?

 

Actually, that's a VERY rare optional gauge cover/shroud unit that could be ordered as an accessory from the dealer (was also available for 750 Seca and 750 Maxim clusters, although different in shape, size). The one shown will also fit XJ650 Maxim and 1983 XJ750 Maxim models (since they all use the same clusters). Perhaps it also served as a "mini-windscreen" in some minor capacity, but the intent was to "shadow" the gauges from the weather and light.

 

Yes, they’re pretty rare. I only have two.

 

If you have only two of them, then you know they're needles-in-haystacks rare............

 

Free XJ650RJC Seca in Ottawa
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-motorcycle-other/ottawa/1982-yamaha-xj650-seca-for-parts/1635524905

 

Too much, unless they throw the firewood and burn barrels into the deal.....................

 

And I’ve seen rough bikes before..... but this one——-sheesh

 

Well, at least the price is right.

 

Only if it was silver.

 

It is just we call it oxidation red and silver best of both worlds

 

Drove up and helped the guy get his maxim 550 running

well, he ordered new carb boots, plugs, and some other bits to get it running right

as payment for the help he gave me the cover

I’ll be throwing this on my 550

 

Good for you! That looks like it should be easy (for those that know what they are doing) to scan and 3D print. As rare as those are might it make it more worth the time for it.

 

The guy even asked me “Are these worth alot?”
I didn’t really know how to answer though, I did say they are very rare, but I’ve never seen one for sale or a price

he did mention he had a friend who does 3d printing and scanning and could make them and sell them

But I dont know how well they’d sell, or for how much

 

The cover is easy enough to make, that goofy spring is the tougher nut to crack...........

 

No price given. Ultra rare 400 V3 2-smoker


https://www.kijiji.ca/v-sport-bikes/city-of-toronto/1986-honda-ns400r-for-sale/1637059058

 

Recent Meccum sale:

 

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1570284223409055/

Cheapest 900 I’ve seen available, only the 2nd I’ve seen in Colorado

Would be nice to pick up and clean up, actually perfect, but I’m moving to Missouri in a couple weeks and am only taking my xj550 with me

 

Good grief.... I hardly know where to begin——
Missing:
Right side cover
Right engine guard
Right foot peg
Right engine cover
Turn signals
Fairing assembly
Cluster
Air scoops

wrong:
Mirrors
Seat cover
Grips
Tires
Headlight/lights assembly
Color
Emblems

I’m not being picky, just observing.