How much $$ did you sink into the XJ this winter?

Just wondering how much dough you all spent. I did exhaust and some signals but the rest was just elbow grease.

130.00 I think for me.

I see a lot of nice bikes and a lot of talented wrench twisters out there!

 

I've spent over $4K NZD on the 900 and over $2.5K on the 650's

This XJ addiction is proving to be a little costly lol

 

I bought my bike for $500, spent about $500 on parts, and im still not able to start the dam thing... waiting on the carbs, still need to get some fuel line, new tires. then i hope to hear the rumble...

 

Alive, you do truly have the sickness!

 

I got it bad man.... Is there a cure or will I be afflicted for life? :lol:

 

I'm at about $400 in parts without paint.

 

Custom Paint on tank/side covers: $300
Exhaust: $250
Tires: $200
Fork seals including labor: $100
Brake lines: $100
Carb parts: $60
Brake pads: $45
Battery: $35
Brake lever: $20
Polishing ball: $20
Oil & Filter: $15

And of course Various stuff like polish, carb cleaner, brake parts cleaner, brake fluid, aircraft remover: $50

So a total of $1,195.

If I spend $1,200 on this old Maxim of Dad's, is it worth $1,200???

 

I'd have to say I'm probably right near a grand. That's including all of the paint, solvents, parts, fluids, electrical crap, new lights, gauges, tires, seat etc... Also I've bought tools and crap but can't really put them on the bike expense alone. Others like a Colortune, I can. I have however recouped probably $300 of that back by selling off the stock parts I've removed/replaced with upgrades. I just wish I had been getting paid for all of the time I've got invested. Even at minimum wage, I'd probably be breaking even. I can't complain though, I'm very happy with the outcome and would/will do it again for sure.

 

I just spent a few bucks for oil/filter, plugs, etc. Had it out today. What a great day to own a bike! Maybe $50 total?

Of course, I only spent $750 on it originally and haven't put a dime into it since! It's near mint condition too.

I know, I'm one of those guys everyone hates! But someone has to have a success story, right?

 

Got the bike in Jan of this year for $400. Since I've done carbs, painting (in progress) tires (just ordered), various other look nice stuff. I'm in for a total of about $1100 so far.

Just so I don't skew the results of the poll. I haven't got a wife. If the money on this XJ isn't the reason the money on my other XJ (Jeep Cherokee) might be! I'm into that for about 3G's but it's on 33's

 

Wish I could say I was through for the year, but the fun is just beginning!

 

I refuse to answer on the grounds that my wife may end up seeing this thread and I will get a constant barrage of "You've spent $XXX.XX and the d*&n thing still doesn't run??? That's it, I'm buying a new wardrobe"

 

so far I ve spent around 200.00 us dollars, but im still wrenching and I know the cost is only going to rise! I dont care though cuz when im done its going to be my precious little thing, im going to..rub it...and pet it...and call it ...hmmmm the saying says george but I think not... I have done the fork seals, dust cover,...Now im starting the head bearings..Then its off to paint...While Im painting it, Ill be looking for some pipes also..I know im a late starter but I just dont have a warm enough garage so hopefully I can ride 8) the last half of the summer peace ridz

 

just got it about three weeks ago, so $0.00 for me

 

Oh, I forgot to mention that the $1000 I have invested includes the cost of the bike.

 

250 for tires and mounting.
75 for windshield
150 for ebay backrest
50 for gel battery
the rest is all up too me now.....elbow grease :lol:

 

Shoot, I forgot the battery, add another 65 bucks Cdn I guess. LOL

 

I bought another windshield off of Ebay this winter, and new foamie grips, but I was not in bike mode for the first winter in a long time, so my wallet was happier

 

I bought a gang of Red LED Strips and mounted them on the rear plastic cowl above the tail light.

Then, I added a "Back-Off" Brake Light Modulator to energize the LED Strips when the Brake Switches are closed.

The LED's flash 5-Times and then come-on steady when the switches are closed. It cycles immediately. If I release the Brake Lever the sequence starts new; flashing the LED's to augment my Rear Brake Light.

The whole Package was about:

$75.00 (or less)

 

what would the payments be on a new bike?