For Sale FS 1985 XJ700n with some extra bits n' pieces

Ladies and Gents,

Sadly the time has come for me to part with my XJ700. I have had this bike for about 12 years, it was my first real bike, and I've had some grand adventures on it. However, I simply have too many projects and with a 2nd child on the way, I'm never realistically going to finish it in the next few years.

The bike is in generally good shape, although I have the carbs off and fuel tank off because I recently replaced the float needles. Classic "ran when parked" scenario. Last time I ran it was about a year ago. It hasn't sat with gas in it or anything...cause the carbs and tank are off the bike.

I have done the following (most of these were done in the past year and so they literally have 0 miles on them):
POR-ed the inside of the gas tank (and no, 12 year later, I have never seen a sign of any of the material ever coming off).
Replaced the fork seals with the fancy red ones from chacal.
New fork bushings too.
Polished upper stanchions in the seal area.
Replaced rear drive unit with a new (used) one due to PO's omission of the critical spacer.
Replaced rear drum brake shoes.
Replaced front brake lines with braided stainless.
Checked all electric circuits on the bike, cleaned them, checked under load for low resistance (voltage drop), and packed them with dielectric grease.
Removed, disassembled, cleaned, and re-lubed starter motor with the correct moly grease.
Checked alternator brushes.
Repaired heat damage to wiring harness at diode leads.
Repaired low fuel sensor.
Checked and re-shimmed valves (recently)
Complete rebuild of carbs using chacal's kits (starter circuit, throttle shaft air seals, float needles, bowl gaskets, yadda yadda).
Fixed leaky front tire bead by polishing the whole internal rim surface (tires installed by pros at local BMW dealer)
Rebuilt petcock with chacal kit (original with vacuum actuation).
Rebuilt ignition lock cylinder
Disassembled, cleaned, polished and dielectric greased left and ride side hand switches (signals, start button, etc.)

That's all I can think of. It's not much to look at but I have tried to take care of the major items. I'm sad to see it go, but honestly I can't figure out how to spend any time with it. I like my kids too much.

Comes with (negotiably):
Extra battery
Battery tender jr.
Extra coils from ebay
Extra engine side covers (aluminum crank end covers for the ignition sensor and the oil pump side)
Busted up speedo that might have some good bits (bezel, glass, whatever)
Random turn signals and stuff
Trunk bag (paid $200)
Joe Rocket touring jacket (paid $200)
I think I have one unobtainium plastic side cover
New front brake pads
Probably a few other things I can't think of

Actual mileage unknown. I have ridden maybe 6,000 miles on it (including from Albuquerque to Boston...that was something). It had really good compression last time I measured it. Runs well when it's together, pulls hard. It will need float height setting and carb sync as well as idle mixture setting and then I would think it would be ready to ride. Doesn't have a speedo, if that's important in your state. Jumpy tach, which may be sorted out with a new coil or spark plug wire.

I'm not exactly getting out of the hobby, it's just my only motorcycle, so I won't really need any of the junk if I sell it. I'm open to discussion on the price. Obviously I have a bit of coin in it. I'm looking for $1500. I would much much much rather sell it to someone from the forum because they might actually finish it and do it justice, and know what they're getting.

I'm in Exeter, NH. If I am able to, I will try to get the float levels set and the carbs back on the bike so you can see it run. It's not currently registered but I have a clean title.

Send me a PM if you have interest. I will work on getting some pictures together. Here's a few. The tank is now primered black to stave off some rust.

http://www.seantorrez.com/?page_id=17