Is an 85 700 maxim x worth 800 bucks?

I have a friends maxim x at my place doing a little work on it. It runs nice and has about 24k on it. Paint looks pretty good for the age. My nephew is looking for a bike and he said he would sell it to him for 800 bucks. Does that sound like an ok deal? I don't have any idea what this thing would be worth.

 

I paid $1500 for mine, so if it's in as good enough shape as you say it is, that might not be a bad deal at all.

 

Thats good deal As long as it has not been run to death and the motor is in good shape. Fast bike

 

While your doing the little bit of work on it run a compression test. If the numbers are good. The the motor is sound. A good runner with a sound motor is deffiantely worth the asking price. Plenty of room to work with for repairs/upgrades.

Also check the date codes on the tires, and brake hoses. If nothing else you will know what to keep an eye on in the future. I assume that he will come to you when it needs to be fixed.

Ghost

 

One in reasonable condition will normally bring 1400-1750
Very nice condition can get you over $2k if the right buyer happens along.

 

well I got it bought. Ended up getting it for 700 bucks. So that's better yet

 

I got my 81 xj550 for $1000. I think it was well worth it.

 

You did good... got my airhead for 800

 

I picked up my airhead in a bar for $3.50 (the price for a bottle of beer) .....oh wait...you meant...

Ok that one cost me $225.

 

Itsherbike, you have to eloborate!
I've gotten x's from 300-700. My personal EX cost 500, and it is for sale after extensive work for $2200

 

I was makin a joke. About pickin one up in a bar...airheaded chick...

But I paid $225 for my '85 XJ700 (airhead)

 

ah, got it! there's an x local to me for sale for $500, but it has a halacious dent in the tank.

 

If the dent int he tank is the only problem I'd jump on it.

 

They had a 82 xj 550 out here for $400 just needed a little carb work. Wish I had the money.