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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Mustaine on June 03, 2008, 07:00:07 PM
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http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/mcy/696071039.html
anyone know a glaring reason not to?
I got a bike expert going with me and giving me the thumbs up or down once he sees it, also he's going to work on it free, I pay parts and learn. the caliper I have a line on... $65; the petcok rebuild is a kit and easy according to both the seller and my guy...
thank you GWB money :D I just need some leathers for safety, and the left over will pay for a helmet at least.
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http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/mcy/696071039.html
anyone know a glaring reason not to?
Road rash.
Broken bones.
Debilitating crippling injuries.
Death.
That about covers it.
(I ride a smaller version to work everyday :) )
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Looks like fun, enjoy :) You have to post pics with all the leather and helmet on you, for lazs to constructively criticize though! :lol
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:) Have fun!
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Save your money and get a better condition and more recent manufactured bike. Parts and service will be MUCH easier than a 25 year old bike. I'm speaking seriously. I don't care what brand of bike you want to ride, just make sure it's going to be safe and reliable.
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Actually for $500 that aint that bad as long as it's a runner. XJ550s are pretty bulletproof and 18,000 miles is pretty low for a 25 year old bike. Only thing is, cant really tell from the pics but the exhaust cans look kinda rusty, strangely though.....the downpipes don't. Wondering if the exhaust (right side esp) was replaced from a scrap yard after a crash. Without a close up pic though it's hard to tell if it's rust or just dirt / heat colouring.
25 years old, chances are it's been crashed at some point in it's life......the frames on XJs were never the strongest on the planet and have a habit of bending in odd places, look for scrapes on bar ends, mirrors, footpegs etc. If it has been crashed the only way to tell if it's bent is take it appart and put the frame on a jig. Of course, if you need to steer left in order to go in a straight line then that's a pretty good indicator as well.
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Road rash.
Broken bones.
Debilitating crippling injuries.
Death.
That about covers it.
(I ride a smaller version to work everyday :) )
we ALL know about your scooter, this is a MOTORCYCLE :p
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Actually for $500 that aint that bad as long as it's a runner. XJ550s are pretty bulletproof and 18,000 miles is pretty low for a 25 year old bike. Only thing is, cant really tell from the pics but the exhaust cans look kinda rusty, strangely though.....the downpipes don't. Wondering if the exhaust (right side esp) was replaced from a scrap yard after a crash. Without a close up pic though it's hard to tell if it's rust or just dirt / heat colouring.
25 years old, chances are it's been crashed at some point in it's life......the frames on XJs were never the strongest on the planet and have a habit of bending in odd places, look for scrapes on bar ends, mirrors, footpegs etc. If it has been crashed the only way to tell if it's bent is take it appart and put the frame on a jig. Of course, if you need to steer left in order to go in a straight line then that's a pretty good indicator as well.
I get what you are saying, from what I have heard it is a more reliable bike than some of the 330's and 250's I have been looking at in the same price range. I am real lucky the guy I know is going to work on it.
The seller says it needs some good cleaning, I guess I'll see how bat it really is.
I'd love to get something a bit newer, but money is so tight I am actually spending my stimulus check on this to SAVE :eek money. gas has been over $4 for a few weeks now (I spent $4.26/gallon a few days ago), I'm spending about $6/day on gas just to and from work and on my salary that is a lot of money. with a bike like this I can get 40+ MPG and spend just over 1.5 gallons a week probably.
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Road rash.
Broken bones.
Debilitating crippling injuries.
Death.
That about covers it.
(I ride a smaller version to work everyday :) )
He's talking about motorcycles, not your marriage. :p :D
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for 500 bucks the worst that could happen is you will need to resell it and you will get your money back
Also
As us Flatlanders skirt around that cesspool called milwaukee on our way up to the beautiful lakes we own in Wisconsin, it is awlys fun to watch the locals try to look cool on their neon red mini bikes
:)
Newbs
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for 500 bucks the worst that could happen is you will need to resell it and you will get your money back
Also
As us Flatlanders skirt around that cesspool called milwaukee on our way up to the beautiful lakes we own in Wisconsin, it is awlys fun to watch the locals try to look cool on their neon red mini bikes
:)
Newbs
FIB Go Home :p :D
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Well, did you buy it?
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Was in Little Rock with the wife yesterday. Pulled through a service station to get a car wash. There it sat beside a gas pump....a pristine, black Triumph.
Brought a tear to my eye, let me tell ya. I'm still drooling.
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nope, seller was full of baloney. it wouldn't start and he wouldn't even try to start it for us.
"if I spend the time to get it started the price is going up"
:rolleyes:
I'm looking at this one tonight:
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/mcy/707539484.html
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looks better. Dont like the handlebar arrangement but hey, that's personal preference. Bigger engine is always better and this one has even less mileage than the last.
The sticky throttle he mentions isn't an issue unless it's a "jamming" throttle. Frankly, on long trips I've wished my throttle would stick on every bike I've ever owned......cruise control is rare on bikes.
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looks better. Dont like the handlebar arrangement but hey, that's personal preference. Bigger engine is always better and this one has even less mileage than the last.
The sticky throttle he mentions isn't an issue unless it's a "jamming" throttle. Frankly, on long trips I've wished my throttle would stick on every bike I've ever owned......cruise control is rare on bikes.
he says if you let it sit hands off it creeps up, possiblly a spring. I'm bringing my guy again and he'll check it out.
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It's a 28 year old bike with only 11,000 miles. I wold be very suspect of it. If it was a good bike it should have more miles than that even up in the frozen North.
Are you severely limited by budget or just an old bike fan? For something that old you'll likely have to look at doing some work as the seals and "O" rings are not going to be in the best shape. Doing a tear down isn't going to be that much fun and parts will be a bit scarce.
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It's a 28 year old bike with only 11,000 miles. I wold be very suspect of it. If it was a good bike it should have more miles than that even up in the frozen North.
Are you severely limited by budget or just an old bike fan? For something that old you'll likely have to look at doing some work as the seals and "O" rings are not going to be in the best shape. Doing a tear down isn't going to be that much fun and parts will be a bit scarce.
yes $$ is super tight. the whole reason I'm getting one is MPG and my Stimulus check. I can swing the other $200 above the check, but no more than that.
I mentioned I have a good friend who is offering to do all work needed free I pay parts and learn. We also have a local bike salvage that is quite good, and he gives deals to my buddy (he works on bikes of friends all the time and is starting a side business of bike repair).
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nope, seller was full of baloney. it wouldn't start and he wouldn't even try to start it for us.
"if I spend the time to get it started the price is going up"
:rolleyes:
I'm looking at this one tonight:
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/mcy/707539484.html
Take your time and shop around. There are alot of bikes out there, get one that is well cared for. I've been riding for 7 years now and I enjoy it thourghly. Good Luck.... :aok
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dmnit it sold :mad: :furious
Still got a few others looking into.
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Save up a bit more. My son-in-law just bought this one friday for $1500. 1981 Yamaha XS850
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg177/kimzirbel/Dalesnewgirlfriend005.jpg)
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Why is it when I see a born again wearing black leather chaps do I feel the need to shout "Wild hogs!" at em?
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Why is it when I see a born again wearing black leather chaps do I feel the need to shout "Wild hogs!" at em?
Thinking about getting me some. I never owned a pair and only with my recent purchase have I ever owned a black leather jacket. I have the scars from riding without in my youth to prove it. :)
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Nothing wrong with an old bike, if it's in good shape.
I've got an 81 Virago 750
Runs great, very low miles. Not really interested in paying what they want for a new bike, and won't buy a used one since..well..I Got a used one :)
750 Vtwin does ok for me.
Looks like this one.
(http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/epic_mcy/500/81_virago750_600.jpg)
Easy to work on, shaft drive, plenty of power, stable and comfortable bike. You can find one for 900-1200 in very nice shape.