86 Maxim X for sale ***SOLD***

***SOLD***'86 Maxim X for sale or possible trade as noted in the ad. Will not ship bike but can consider local-ish delivery.
Will trade on a newer Sport Touring or Standard bike 900CC+.

$2500 OBO

http://wilmington.craigslist.org/mcy/2987550777.html

Video clip of it starting/running.
MaximXrunning

 

Re: 86 Maxim X for sale Wilmington, NC

$3500???

It does appear to be in great condition, but that seems awfully steep. I've seen similar condition ones go for under $2K

 

Re: 86 Maxim X for sale Wilmington, NC

3500$ No way. Be realistic on your asking price. Maybe if it was "new in the crate".

 

Re: 86 Maxim X for sale Wilmington, NC

..OK.. Show'em to me.
If we're off our rockers on that price for an X in this condition with all the bling intact we'll reconsider our position on it. But we didn't just grab a number out of thin air here. There's always those rare "finds", and trust me, this was for us. But it'll take "X" amount to pry this little jewel away from here. And from the response we've gotten in other venues, we're right inline.

It's truly bad form to bad mouth someone's ad publicly. :evil:
You could just as easily used some tact and sent a PM.
Or simply said nothing.

Have a nice day.. d:^) Schneeks..

 

Re: 86 Maxim X for sale Wilmington, NC

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1986-YAM ... _500wt_882

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1986-Yam ... 564wt_1167

No one even bid on this one @ $2K.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1985-Yam ... 500wt_1184

There were some on Craigslist here in Columbus a week or two ago. One or two were pretty stellar. Listed for $1800 or so as I recall.

Looks like a year error on this ...
http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/mcy/2986922364.html

Price on this one was dropped $300 to $2900 after 10 days, still hasn't sold. Even better looking than yours.
http://nmi.craigslist.org/mcy/2960096640.html

This one looks nice, but not enough info. Not selling at $2K.
http://muskegon.craigslist.org/mcy/2964271941.html

 

Re: 86 Maxim X for sale Wilmington, NC

First, I didn't know it was your listing. People frequently post links to items which are over-priced. Things at this price have frequently been the butt of jokes and criticism as "you must be high ..."

What I really like is an ad on craigslist for a 650 where the seller is saying that it loves the ethanol and will even run on pure alcohol ...

 

Re: 86 Maxim X for sale Wilmington, NC

None of those are in the original condition this one is in and most do not include ALL the stock X bling.
Very relevant points on a collectable.
Some come close and are nice, no doubt. But no cigar.

Fail.

Make sure you're comparing apples to apples, my man.
And it ain't like there's no wiggle room in that price, either. Geezes. Hehehe.

Thanks for the further public post bashing. Such a warm welcome.
Traderjake@ec.rr.com d:^) Schneeks..

 

Re: 86 Maxim X for sale Wilmington, NC

And since this one doesn't have the "bling" it doesn't count, even though its cherry with an engine which is barely broken in and not a flaw visible?
http://nmi.craigslist.org/mcy/2960096640.html

And yes, you are right, those with the bling included are few and far between. I can't say I'd be willing to spend $1200+ for the bling.

 

Re: 86 Maxim X for sale Wilmington, NC

You're right, it's a very nice little bike.. Missing the "5 Valve"covers, no radiator, wheels are not original to an X and horns seem to have been modified and it looks very "reconditioned", and the wrong motor, just for starters with a cursory glance. Doesn't look too much like an original X from the pics to me. And it's $2900.. But then again, it's a Maxim, not a Maxim X. Viva la differance, ignoramus.

C'mon, man.. There's always mighty thin lines between desireable classics, "re-do's" and "also rans"..

That said, if ya think it's too much, just pass it by. Don't try to bash it. 'Cause you're failing miserably. But a "Hat's Off" to ya sir, for justifying our price, actually. :lol: d:^) Schneeks..

 

Re: 86 Maxim X for sale Wilmington, NC

Glad you dropped into our pond to do some trolling. Enjoy.

 

Re: 86 Maxim X for sale Wilmington, NC

Nice bike, but the price is steep...

Thats a grand more than I paid for mine, and mine has 10,000 less miles and just as much "bling". And around here, I paid a suckers price ...

Not saying it won't sell, or that it's not worth what your asking, but are the valves in spec? brakes redone? Whoever buys it might have to spend a grand just to get it in "real" pristine condition... You might wanna mention in the ad that you might be flexible on the price. It's been my experience that adding the letters OBO make all the difference in selling things on craigslist...

All that being said, Welcome to the Forum :lol:

 

Re: 86 Maxim X for sale Wilmington, NC

Thankya, Mr Brett.. I's just havin a l'il fun with 'ol Biff.. :lol:

..And yessir, we know it's a l'il rich on the original asking price. But then again it's easier to come down than go up. I buy, sell and trade boats on CL for a living, and always start high, "OBO" is the next step downwards. There's a few of these available from what I've seen, but rare is the one that hasn't been jacked with somehow or is missing parts. Of all the ones we saw there wasn't one that had the complete list of the "right stuff".
..Far as the maintenance that's been performed I really don't know. The lady we got it from was having it maintained by a friend who was a certified Yamaha wrench that works at a local dealer. What I do know is that it runs(and stops) great.!! :wink: But you're right, that's definitely something to consider.
We don't hafta sell it and are gonna be a bit picky on where it goes. I have a ball on the fool thing, but feel like a jockey on a race horse when I ride it. 'Specially after gettin off the 1500 Intruder. We wanna make sure it doesn't get into the hands of some brat kid who's gonna just destroy it somehow. The fellas on the XJOG don't think it's out of line at all. But as always, opinions will vary. 8) d:^) Schneeks..

 

Re: 86 Maxim X for sale Wilmington, NC

My own thoughts.....

If you don't like someone's price, don't buy it. It's America, we can put whatever prices we want on things. It's up to the potential buyer to decide what's too high or not.

For example, the 83 xj900rk.......I've seen them sell (and have bought)
for only a few hundred dollars. I have also seen them sell (and as registrar for the 1983 XJ900RK Seca Database) have documented sales of over $3,000.00

So, The owner can put whatever price they want. Anyone else can either go for it or ignore it. But whatever the case, there's no need for bashing over it.

Personally, I'm not interested in it but not due to price.....I'm building one from scratch. I'll probably have more in it than that by the time I'm done. SO WHAT..... It's my bike.

Again, my opinion, YMMV

Dave Fox

 

Re: 86 Maxim X for sale Wilmington, NC

Hmmm. New user shows up with the 'nym 'Sneaky' and proceeds to be personally insulting and derisive of a well known member and who doesn't have a history of being mean, insulting, or derisive. Oh yes, lots of fun. Very telling 'nym that ... I find it so often the case that people look for in others the things they have in themselves, often misinterpreting another persons motivations to match their own. So when you jump on the soap box shouting "foul" and "abuse" and then engaging in name-calling at someone with no such intent or history ... It makes me think more than twice about you and your motives.

As far as the bike to which I pointed you which is in far better condition (under 2K miles and 100% stock unlike yours) for less money, your comments regarding its condition demonstrate your ignorance of these machines. That machine is the XJ700N, the air-cooled model, essentially its twin. That is why it doesn't have the 'X', the radiator, etc. You wouldn't want the '5 Valve' covers for instance as that would reduce air flow and cooling. So yes, it is a different model, but only different in its cooling method and does not affect the comparison as both are apples, one a Fuji and the other a Gala, so to speak. It isn't an also ran, a re-do, or anything else similar. You ought to watch who you call an ignoramus as when you point one finger at me, there are three more pointing back at you. Personally, I see that bike as more valuable than yours as it has everything it should, no NON-ORIGINAL parts like a fender "closely matched" (which of course begs the question as to why it needed a new fender), and no "very small dings and a scratch here and there ..." You think yours is better? As we all know opinions are like ...

As previously noted in an attempt to show no personal animus which you clearly missed (or ignored), it is not at all uncommon for people to post links to sales they run across where the price is considered laughable by many, and people poke fun at them. Were you someone who actually was a member here rather than a fly-by-night sale, you would know that.

Likewise, were you more than a passerby trying to broaden your sales exposure to a group which is focused on the XJ bikes, it would be a bit different. But you appear from nowhere advertising a bike whose s price decidedly on the high side of what these usually run, whine about people surprised at the price, and take personal jabs at me. Most of us here are here to *RIDE* and *USE* these bikes and view the prices accordingly. What YOU want is a collector who ... but wait, a collector wouldn't want it. Not all original. It also appears you haven't had it long enough to have done any maintenance and you don't have any maintenance records, so I have to wonder when the valve clearances were last checked, the brake lines replaced, etc. It has 24K miles, so it will quite likely need some routine maintenance. Personally, I don't see all this talk about "bling". Bling, to me, would be all the factory options, like fairing and hard cases or such, of which you appear to have none.

By all appearances so far, and by your own statement of what you do for a living, it looks to me like you are here for one reason: sell this bike to someone who doesn't know better, and then be merrily on your way. If you really think it worth anywhere near that price, put it on eBay getting national coverage, and let's see how much people are willing to pay, which, after all, is the true measure of its "value. You are the traveling salesman coming into town with your wagon of trinkets and snake oil, to be gone the next day and never heard from again (preferably).

 

Re: 86 Maxim X for sale Wilmington, NC

Nice effort, that took some time.. But I hafta say, "Whatever, dude" on that one. An "X" is still worth more than it's airhead cousin. And yes, I haven't posted much of anything here cause I'm too busy out riding and teaching my GF to ride as well.
..And no, we haven't had the bike for very long. We realized early on that it's not something to learn on and somewhat of a rarity with which parts are a skosh on the scarce side. So this is the point we've reached thru logic. Try to sell it where folks are s'posed to know these bikes.
..Thanks for the constant public badgering, even tho I've offered up PM, direct email, and the phone number in the ad as options. Very uncouth. From your sig line it sounds as if you have a bunch of "almost ready" bikes of lesser stature available for sale and maybe you dislike the availablility of this one or some such. Who friggin knows. Again, whatever. I find it a little amusing that you have the audacity to accuse ME of being a friggin troll.
..I'll say it again for the cheap seats. If ya don't like the price and won't (or can't) afford it, pass it by. How about saying something righteous for a change. Yer startin to drag me down with those negative waves Moriariti.! Hehehe. :lol: d:^) Schneeks.

Ps- And really man. Pickin on my screen name.?? My rep is indisputable in the Wilmington area boat circles. You don't know that, but hey, don't let it stop you from gettin mouthy from behind that anonymous keyboard. I was just havin a l'il fun. YOU seem to be somehow personally offended. Smacks a bit of jealousy or some petty BS to me.
I'm done with this thread. You know how to contact me.