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Wanting to get a bike.....Again

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by cjohner, Jun 23, 2008.

  1. cjohner

    cjohner New Member

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    So after several years off of two wheels I can't stand it anymore and am wanting to get another bike. I have always had an affinity for bikes that are a little more seasoned and stumbled on the xj700. I started searching for some to get an idea of price and condition and found this bike.

    http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/mcy/729066363.html

    Can it really be worth this much? There is no way I could afford that for a bike right now but I am just curious as to what I am looking at price wise for bikes in good condition. If this is typical price wise I will drastically lower my expectations but if he is overpriced then I at least have a starting point.

    Thanks in advance

    Chris
     
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    I can't see it being worth anywhere near that... Unless it's some ultra rare, 0 KM version... and then you wouldn't be riding it.
     
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    It's certainly a nice looking bike but I can't see paying anywhere near that much. This spring I bought an '82 Maxim 750 with 18k on it for $1000 and it needed nothing.

    mikeg
     
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    that price has to be close to what it was new
    as far as nicer ones, these guys here have some damm fine ones
    keep looking
     
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    cjohner New Member

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    That '86 is Sweet!
     
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    What should i be looking for when evaluating one for purchase?
    Are there any particular quirks of these bikes?
     
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    And I guess another important question would be, how available are parts?
    Can I walk into my Yamaha dealer and have just about anything for it within a few days?
     
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    Cjohner, I got an 82 xj750j with 23xxx miles. Not perfect by any means. Runs good, new dunlop 404's. I will sell for $1200. I am in the St. Louis area
     

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    Wow! That looks like a great deal for the '86.

    The '85 for $4200? Not so much...
     
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    If I had the $ right now I would drive to collinsville and pick up that 86 right now! Beautiful
     
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