1985 XJ750X Project Bike

Up for sale is a 1985 Yamaha XJ750X with 60,000 original KM's. I guess it's not fair to call it a project bike, because all that I did over the winter is remove the carbs, valve cover and other misc parts to check the valve clearances. They need are not terribly out, but should be adjusted. All the parts are neatly organized in a box. The bike was running fine, but I have neither the time nor interest in putting the time into it.
The bike is located in Port Coquitlam (Just outside Vancouver BC). I am looking to get $300.00 out of it and would prefer not to part it out. Hell, the rubber is worth near that..... Anyway, if anyone is interested, leave a message,
Neil

 

Surely you can find a pic?

 

has the valve cover been off for awhile? allowing dust to accumulate on the cams?

FU

 

Hi FTUP, it has been open for about 6 months. All covered so any dust exposure will be minimal. But as the buckets will have to be swapped, the cams will have to come off anyway, right??

 

Here is a picture of her from last spring..

 

Holy cow, that's a clean show!

 

Yeah, she cleans up nice. Progressive springs on front, steel braided brake lines (But the front brake feels hard) , and a low milage Metzler M880 on the rear. A few beauty marks here and there, but overall good for the girls age..

 

I have some Progressive rears I'm about to dump, hopefully get a few coins for em.

 

Dang. Wish it was closer

 

yes but you still have the inside of the engine open and dust is the enemy to the interior of your engine. but $300 is still a steal for that bike.

FU

 

Oh no, all open parts have been rag covered since it was opened up. Don't like shit getting into the open bits..

 

well if you were in or near seattle, I would figure out some way to come up with the cash for it. you should have no trouble selling it.

FU

 

Oh wow, what a beauty.

Maybe you'd be interested in driving a little south into Washington??

 

How far South??

 

I was thinking just past the border, and I'd meet you.

But upon further research, it might be a bit more difficult to import it than I thought. I don't know how it would work since I never transported it through customs... but I need to do a tad more research.

Can you take a photo of any of the stickers on the bike? I want to see if it will say anything about US EPA / DOT compliant.

 

Yup, no problem. I will also do some research on my side to see what I can dig up.

 

You will need to do customs paperwork, and if it's not in order you will not be allowed to bring it in to the U.S.
Anything over 25 years old can be imported without needing to be either EPA, or DOT compliant, so that paperwork will not be need to be done.

https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/de...c-or-antique-vehicles-/-cars-for-personal-use

 

Thanks k-moe, great info..

 

is this still available?

 

Yes it is..

 

Still available?

 

Yup,still available. Sitting in Hawaii right now so won't be responding much until next week

 

If it was in the states i would be interested but just 2 far to Canada

 

Did you ride all the way there? Lol

 

I did think about it But the wife won

 

Hey nkavanau,

Sent a message, you back from Hawaii?

 

This bike still available?
I live in North Van and am interested to see it.
Sounds just what I am looking for.


Mike

 

Hi Gulroc, yes I am back..

 

Hi Mike, I did offer Gulroc 1st shot at it, but if that doesn't work I will contact you,
Thanks,
Neil

 

Glad you're back Nkavanau1.

I just need a contact phone number or email address where we can get in touch in more depth.

I have sent you a few messages over xjbikes but I am wondering if you're not getting them.

 

Ah... bumping so you'll hopefully see this and we can talk on the phone or through emails.

 

Morning Gulrok, took a trip down to the border and talked with one of the US border guards. The only way to get the bike across the border is if the importer brings it across, which means you need to cross into Canada, then bring it in yourself. They made it quite clear that I cannot bring it across the line and sell/leave it there. The only other option would be a broker licensed to import, and that would be too expensive.

 

I would not be able to purchase then. Darn. Hopefully someone else can pick up this sweet deal.

 

I am definatly interested in some parts if you decide to part the bike.

 

I'm in Tsawwassen if you get no takers let me know if Mike doesn't want it or mike and I can split it up

 

If still available, can I come check it out? I'm in downtown Vancouver.

 

Hi,
I live in new west. I am interested in your bike if it is still available. I have a restored maxim x and I would love to have another one for the wife. It would be a cool site to see twin maxim x on the road. Lemme know if its still available..
Thanks

 

That's funny. I have XJ750 Seca and was looking for another XJ for the Mrs. as well. Open invitation to meet up at theshopvancouver.com

Cheers

 

Here's my Maxim X. Beautiful bike... only had it for a year.

 

Bike has been sold. Dave picked it up this afternoon, and he has promised pictures when he has it back together..

 

Not "Hogfiddles" Dave, is it? He gets all the parts on this side of the continent. Leave some for somebody else!

 

Nope, not me---

 

Me heheehhe
Nice deal it's in the rotation for reassemble next week
Still in the trailer wife not aware of its existence. She flies out Monday early for Soiux St Marie, four nights of beer and bikes wohoooo

 

Nice! Love it.

 

Unless Dave "Hogfiddles" flew west on a red eye, no that's my job in Vancouver to scoop everything I can now that I have a new 30 foot shed to stash them in
I'm Dave "RB"

 

I was worried that Hogs was aiming for EVERY XJ in North America! I'm relatively close to him, so mines going into hiding! Good score, Dave "RB".

Yet another reason not to post when there's lager in my veins!

 

If he won a power ball lottery he would!
Recent winner of Lotto Max in Tsawwassen! 12.5 million tax free ... If it was me I would have one of EVERTHING with 2 wheels. Fly all over the planet grabbing the rare, mint, and weird!

 

He who dies with the most toys wins

 

He who dies with the most toys is still dead...
Think that was a "NoFear" t-shirt slogan from the 90s