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Possibly a good deal!! I want your opnions!

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by MrShake, Mar 10, 2008.

  1. MrShake

    MrShake Member

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    I currently have an 82 Maxim 400 (XS400J) that has, at a minimum, bad starter clutch. I was browsing Craigslist and saw an 82 XJ650 Maxim for 300. Claims:

    1982 yamaha 650 maxim it had the tank repaired and carbs flushed out new seat the only thing it needs is tires and rider good bike just have to get rid of it (wife) and need it out of the drive way


    I've seen a pic of it, looks good (except an odd yellow side panel). My wife's thought is I could have it, and part out the 400 to pay for the new one. Thoughts? Is 300 a good deal? Think I can get 300 in parts for the XS400? Anything to watch out for with these XJ650s?
     
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    Sounds like a $300 runner !!!!!!

    Tires and a good rider...sounds like a GREAT deal.
    Not sure about the parts worth for your bike, but $300 is like 5 fill ups at the gas station.

    Go ride it, and if you like it BUY IT

    Yes they are very addictive, takes years to break the habit.
     
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    Get over there. If it runs it's a steal.
     
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    Darnit!!! What a rotten deal. I made plans to go look at the bike between 5:30 and 5:45. Told the guy I would leave a deposit and pick it up thursday assuming it checks out.

    We got there at 5:20 and the guy proceeds to tell me he JUST sold it and if I had been there a minute or two earlier I could have watched it drive off.

    I'm a little miffed, you don't tell a guy he CAN come look and sell it under him, its not kosher. Not to mention he probably could have gotten more money out of me!!

    Anyone got an XJ for sale in the midwest? hehehe
     

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