I did it again another project bike!! PICS ADDED!!!!!

FastDoc · 05-11-2010, 11:42 PM

Another CL find!

a 1981 Yamaha XS 400 for $300. Pretty good condition. No dents rust or scratches, all original. Even the seat which has no tears. New front tire, decent rear tire, decent chain. Gut parked it last winter in his garage and when it would not start this spring he monkeyed with it and screwed it up a little and drained the battery. So he puts it on CL, not running, for $300.

I went there right after work, cash in hand, and there was already a guy there before me, and one right after I got there. I deferred to the guy in front of the line but when it would not start.

He balked, I pounced. :P

Gave him the $300 as it sat and trailered it home.

Put gas in it, charged the battery, fixed the broken spark plug cable that was the problem, and she started up and runs well. 8)

It will need a tune up, oil change, filters, maybe a chain, some air in the tires, and some TLC but I think I have a winner here!

Some pics when I bought it and brought it home. This is the 'Before'.

After soon to come!

Jim · 05-12-2010, 12:44 AM

You can't stop yourself can you

The bike looks great, good deal too.

phil · 05-12-2010, 04:07 AM

redneck with dr money 8O scary (i had hoped for the kaw kz more, i dont know much about them :roll: but i was hoping it was the 73 split jug that you would sell cheap

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FastDoc · 05-12-2010, 11:14 AM

I take the redneck comment as a compliment! I am 'country' even though I was born and raised in NJ and lived in the PRK. As far as 'doctor money' goes, I'm going through a divorce so that says it all. you noticed I bought a $200 bike, not a $20,000 one. I already have one of those. And no, I can't help myself. I have a weird need to fix things and stay busyam even with my 'free' time.

Weldangrind · 05-12-2010, 11:29 AM

Excellent score! I love those bikes; I had a '79 XS 650S Special II and rode it to death.

Cal25 · 05-12-2010, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Excellent score! I love those bikes; I had a '79 XS 650S Special II and rode it to death.

There sure were alot of them back in the day.

phil · 05-12-2010, 01:12 PM

i ment the redneck as a compliment if you do a little research you will find the term was started here with the red bandanna used to identify a umwa member, as far a the dr money i feel i know you well enough to give a friendly revving even though we never met, but we did go to diffrent schools together :?

FastDoc · 05-12-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by phil

i ment the redneck as a compliment if you do a little research you will find the term was started here with the red bandanna used to identify a umwa member, as far a the dr money i feel i know you well enough to give a friendly revving even though we never met, but we did go to diffrent schools together :?

Absolutly, Phil

I'm all country, it's great.

FastDoc · 05-12-2010, 07:15 PM

I tuned it up changed the oil and oiled the cables, adjusted the chain and aired the tires.

IT RUNS GREAT!! :P

Took it around the neighborhood and checked it out. Small drip from oil filter O ring will have to replace that but otherwise she's good.

80 MPH NO PROBLEM at all on highway. She'd probably bust a ton if given the reigns. Much more powerful than my KZ was...

I'm not gonna want to sell this little gem! 8)

Yes I'll post more pics. On the run now....

melissann · 05-12-2010, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

I'm not gonna want to sell this little gem! 8)

Yes I'll post more pics. On the run now....

I like it! It will make someone a very good bike... on a side note my china bike is gone come saturday :( ill be bikeless

MICRider · 05-12-2010, 09:00 PM

Cool bike Doc!

Lol, I wondered how long you could go without a project... Looks like an excellent score! I still marvel at how cheap bikes are in the states compared to here. I live in the wrong country...

katoranger · 05-12-2010, 09:33 PM

I believe alot of people think they live in the wrong country.

I am sure cheap bikes exist in Canada. Just need to the right oppurtunity.

FastDoc · 05-12-2010, 09:43 PM

I scan CL a couple times a day and I'm ready to POUNCE when I see something worthwhile.

I lucked out on this one. Just rode it 50 miles about 1/2 at 70 on the highway she runs great!

Melissa, Sorry to hear that you are temporarily bikeless but there is an opportunity here! Did your bike go to a good home?

FastDoc · 05-12-2010, 10:56 PM

More pics added after degreasing and powerwashing.

TheRealWorld · 05-12-2010, 11:25 PM

Nice buy and find. I keep looking for a bike like that, I love deals. Most that I look at are not worth the trouble.

05-11-2010, 11:42 PM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I did it again another project bike!! PICS ADDED!!!!! Another CL find! a 1981 Yamaha XS 400 for $300. Pretty good condition. No dents rust or scratches, all original. Even the seat which has no tears. New front tire, decent rear tire, decent chain. Gut parked it last winter in his garage and when it would not start this spring he monkeyed with it and screwed it up a little and drained the battery. So he puts it on CL, not running, for $300. I went there right after work, cash in hand, and there was already a guy there before me, and one right after I got there. I deferred to the guy in front of the line but when it would not start. He balked, I pounced. :P Gave him the $300 as it sat and trailered it home. Put gas in it, charged the battery, fixed the broken spark plug cable that was the problem, and she started up and runs well. 8) It will need a tune up, oil change, filters, maybe a chain, some air in the tires, and some TLC but I think I have a winner here! Some pics when I bought it and brought it home. This is the 'Before'. After soon to come! __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-12-2010, 12:44 AM	#2
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	You can't stop yourself can you The bike looks great, good deal too. __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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05-12-2010, 04:07 AM	#3
phil Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: wise va Posts: 636	redneck with dr money 8O scary (i had hoped for the kaw kz more, i dont know much about them :roll: but i was hoping it was the 73 split jug that you would sell cheap ) __________________ halls auto l coolster, modcycles, yanmar & zongshen, dealer fired roketa,lifan and jet moto and apollo quit me who's next
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05-12-2010, 11:14 AM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I take the redneck comment as a compliment! I am 'country' even though I was born and raised in NJ and lived in the PRK. As far as 'doctor money' goes, I'm going through a divorce so that says it all. you noticed I bought a $200 bike, not a $20,000 one. I already have one of those. And no, I can't help myself. I have a weird need to fix things and stay busyam even with my 'free' time. __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-12-2010, 11:29 AM	#5
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Excellent score! I love those bikes; I had a '79 XS 650S Special II and rode it to death. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-12-2010, 01:12 PM	#7
phil Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: wise va Posts: 636	i ment the redneck as a compliment if you do a little research you will find the term was started here with the red bandanna used to identify a umwa member, as far a the dr money i feel i know you well enough to give a friendly revving even though we never met, but we did go to diffrent schools together :? __________________ halls auto l coolster, modcycles, yanmar & zongshen, dealer fired roketa,lifan and jet moto and apollo quit me who's next
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05-12-2010, 07:15 PM	#9
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I tuned it up changed the oil and oiled the cables, adjusted the chain and aired the tires. IT RUNS GREAT!! :P Took it around the neighborhood and checked it out. Small drip from oil filter O ring will have to replace that but otherwise she's good. 80 MPH NO PROBLEM at all on highway. She'd probably bust a ton if given the reigns. Much more powerful than my KZ was... I'm not gonna want to sell this little gem! 8) Yes I'll post more pics. On the run now.... __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-12-2010, 09:00 PM	#11
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Cool bike Doc! Lol, I wondered how long you could go without a project... Looks like an excellent score! I still marvel at how cheap bikes are in the states compared to here. I live in the wrong country...
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05-12-2010, 09:33 PM	#12
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I believe alot of people think they live in the wrong country. I am sure cheap bikes exist in Canada. Just need to the right oppurtunity. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-12-2010, 09:43 PM	#13
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I scan CL a couple times a day and I'm ready to POUNCE when I see something worthwhile. I lucked out on this one. Just rode it 50 miles about 1/2 at 70 on the highway she runs great! Melissa, Sorry to hear that you are temporarily bikeless but there is an opportunity here! Did your bike go to a good home? __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-12-2010, 10:56 PM	#14
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	More pics added after degreasing and powerwashing. __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-12-2010, 11:25 PM	#15
TheRealWorld Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 817	Nice buy and find. I keep looking for a bike like that, I love deals. Most that I look at are not worth the trouble.
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