For Sale 86 XJ 700 Maxim

Hi listmates,

I want to sell my 86 XJ 700, along with a few accessories I've gathered but haven't installed.

Could I get advice on best practices for selling this type of bike? Obviously good pictures. Any rule of thumb on pricing an XJ appropriately?

It's in decent shape but I believe carbs need cleaning to get it started. Turns over well, though. Title clean.

Thanks in advance for any guidance!

 

I think most of us expect any bike we get needs a bunch of stuff, even if it's running. Always easier to sell a running bike as well. It can cost quite a bit to get the carbs all cleaned properly, not sure what to tell you there.
As an example, my bike was cosmetically OK and didn't run. I got it for $300 and put over $900 into it, and it still isn't great cosmetically, but I figure that'll be another $500+ next year. And still, it may not be worth what I have into it. But, I don't own the bike to sell it, I own it to ride it. At least I have a solid, reliable bike now.

 

I paid 500.00 for mine in good running condition when my brother bought a Harley. It had 18k miles on it when I bought it, and now has 37k. The only thing I have done is replace the windscreen - valve shims, added a luggage rack, and installed a high performance clutch. (and a couple sets of tires of course) It has never idled perfectly (very low idle at stop signs) It could use a paint job, but I bought it to ride and it runs like a raped ape. I'm just a 60 year old kid when riding

 

Not sure what you are asking for the bike or if you still have it. I'm interested in it If you are close to my location