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  • 1981 XS1100 special

    Thinking of selling my 81' XS but not sure what she's worth. It has 7785 original miles on it. Decent paint. Hasn't been tagged since 06'. Just rebuilt the carbs along with petcock gaskets and the octopus diaphram. All the covers and extra factory gadgets are still there. Have several misc. NIB bolts and hardware. Needs oil changed (have filter), TCI box, front caliper rebuilt(have kit) & new timing chain adjuster. Head light has some scrapes on it and the turn signal/headlight brackets are tweeked a little.(not bad, easy fix). Was running until the tci crapped out on me last week. Really clean bike for its age. So what do you guys think its worth? best case ......worst case

  • #2
    Do you have a title? It's worth very little if it isn't running. I expect the value is double or more if a prospective buyer can get on it and ride. Bikes not running are often free. I personally haven't paid more than $30 for one. I have four complete bikes in my garage that I got for free, and another that I paid $30.
    Marty (in Mississippi)
    XS1100SG
    XS650SK
    XS650SH
    XS650G
    XS6502F
    XS650E

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    • #3
      That is some very low miles, and I would be interested in pics of it. Honestly, it all depends who is looking and tiem of year your selling. Price is most likely going to be around $200 but mighg make it up to $500 depending. JMHO. If your looking to move it quick, price will drop.
      Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

      When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

      81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
      80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


      Previously owned
      93 GSX600F
      80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
      81 XS1100 Special
      81 CB750 C
      80 CB750 C
      78 XS750

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      • #4
        I've got more than $500 in it so def not takin any less than that. If it were running what do you think?

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        • #5
          Got pictures? Are you planning to fix everything, clean the brakes, grease all the bearings, or just get it running?
          Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

          When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

          81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
          80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


          Previously owned
          93 GSX600F
          80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
          81 XS1100 Special
          81 CB750 C
          80 CB750 C
          78 XS750

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          • #6
            Depending on how much time I have here in the next month will determine what I fix. Biggest deal is to get it running. Will try to post pics.
            Originally posted by DGXSER View Post
            Got pictures? Are you planning to fix everything, clean the brakes, grease all the bearings, or just get it running?

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            • #8
              Nice-looking bike IYAM. I'd think that if it was running, with title, it could easilly get $500+ for the next couple of months. Once September hits, prices will drop though. I paid $500 for mine in a non-running status, and I considered that a good deal. Cosmetics on yours are nice, so you should get a decent price.
              1980 XS850SG - Sold
              1981 XS1100LH Midnight Special (Sold) - purchased 9/29/08
              Fully Vetterized and Dynojet Kit added, Heated Grips, Truck-Lite LED headlight, Accel Coils, Irridium plugs, TKAT Fork Brace, XS850LH Final Drive & Black SS Brake lines from Chacal.
              Here's my web page devoted to my bike! XS/XJ User's Manuals there, and the XJ1100 Service Manual and both XS1100 Service manuals (free download!).

              Whether you think you can, or you think you cannot - You're right.
              -H. Ford

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              • #9
                Around here, if that bike were assembled and running well, you could easily get $1500+ for it. Running but with remaining 'issues', probably around $1K. Not running/apart, I'd say $500 would be the upper limit, more likely 3-400...
                Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

                '78E original owner - resto project
                '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
                '82 XJ rebuild project
                '80SG restified, red SOLD
                '79F parts...
                '81H more parts...

                Other current bikes:
                '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
                '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
                '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
                Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
                Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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                • #10
                  That about what I was thinking. I practically had it sold for $1500 but when the guy came and looked at it the dang thing wouldn't start. Just my luck.

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