another CL optimist

Methinks there's a flaw in your logic... Do you believe there are more bobbed xjs than stock bikes? I would say that if originality is what you want, leaving the bike the same as the other 10,000 that Yamaha produced would not be the way to go.
I agree with you that the bike is not better, but it is more unique. I would never buy someone's discarded chop, I simply don't trust the mechanical skills of someone who would treat a bike like those poor beasts have been treated.
Don't get me started on wrapped pipes, on bike shows I've watched on teevee, that is often a way to cover up badly welded exhaust!

 

Matti--

Re-read how I wrote that.

First part---- my words, my opinion.
Second part---- tongue- in-cheek, 'thoughts of the builder'

I think by now you know I am totally not into bobbed bikes

 

It seems that the "bobbed" look is becoming the way to go for stock bikes too. I agree with you that you are entitled to your opinion, and I definitely respect it. If I get an 85 Max, I'll probably do a copy of your pseudo Bob, and call it a tribute so you don't sue!
If I misinterpreted your comments, it is due to stupidity. I thought you were saying that the bobber plan was unoriginal. It isn't, nothing new under the sun, but it is more unique than stock.

 

Well..... The overall bobber plan ISN'T original, in my opinion. Everyone THINKS they are making their bike so incredibly different from everyone else, but TO ME they all look pretty much the same.

The pseudo- that I do, is 100% reversible, NOTHING is cut (unless you cut the original seat-.....I bought a second seat to cut so I didn't cut the original. On mine, EVERYTHING is reversible and I can put it back to bone stock in under an hour.

 

I know the pseudo is reversible- that's why I hope to emulate it someday. The chopped off frame on these bikes scares me and looks all out of proportion!
To me, stock ujms are just that, universal. I don't dislike, they're why we're all here! But a cb looks like a kawi looks like a 'zukumber. Xjs are a little different cuz of the shaft, but style wise, not so unique. I'm just pointing out that even if all bobbers look the same, there are less of them than the stock bikes, and therefore are more unique.

 

What do we think of this one? I'm thinking of picking it up.

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-touring/kamloops/seca-touring/1288036410?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

Edit: fixed the link

 

Do it!

 

Yes do it.

 

Missing the fairing lowers
Wrong windshield
No description of running condition
can't see the other side

I'd recommend you ask some more questions then make a decent offer

 

Are those the stock pipes? I have been without Seca for so long that I can't remember! It is a nice looking example, if it's as good in person, I'd bet that the luggage and fairing would almost be worth the cost! Depending on how it runs, of course, I'd make an offer.

 

The mufflers look like original equipment..... The rectangular plate on it does look like it MAY be a Kerker nameplate, but Yamaha also had some of those plates on their mufflers, too. I have some like that, so can verify that fact.

 

They fit WAY too nice not to be stock. Something about the cut at the tip of the can and the plate you mentioned are what's throwing me off.
Perhaps I'm crazy. (and here come the comments!)

 

I think more pics and more questions like hogfiddles said. Just can't jump all over that without seeing both sides and finding out more info....IMHO

 

I don't have words for this:
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/mcy/d/stingray/6272733676.html

 

I do...

Hells Yeea!!!

That thing would have made me hands down the coolest 8th grader ever.....

 

Most Bobbers (human) are hacks with no original thoughts. cut at the weld, cut up the seat.plate on the axle
some are artists @steber
https://goo.gl/photos/AE32iudFeZdHvvxQ7

 

@BaldWonder did s great job on his xj as well. I miss his brand of comedy too. Anyone know him IRL? What is his sitch?

 

It would make me a pretty awesome Daddy as well...

 

I do, last check in things were good. Has good life things going on, I'll text/call him later and let him know you guys are asking. I see he checks in here from time to time, just no posts.

 

If I could find that bike around here for $1800 - $2k I would seriously consider it (forgiveness over permission for sure!). I have yet to see one for sale nor even see one. Really funny how all these posts are coming up lately about people picking up their first bike and it's a dang 650 Seca!!