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Don't know if this is someone's bike on here
but I sure hope it's quality matches it's price...
but I sure hope it's quality matches it's price...
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Current Rides:
02 GL1800 Wing
79 XS1100SF Sold 10-15-12
81 XS1100H Venturer Sold 10-27-12 -
Seems spendy to me...but I like the last line on the ad
Joab
"If nothing else, it will be interesting..."
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1979 XS1100SF
1972 XS2 650
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Ozark, Alabama -
Only IF
But IF that thing is dialed-in and tuned to the max...
Whoa boy...Katy bar the door...
Current Rides:
02 GL1800 Wing
79 XS1100SF Sold 10-15-12
81 XS1100H Venturer Sold 10-27-12Comment
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That looks like one of Bob Jones' 'Specials'...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...Comment
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6K?? Really?
That price is so high it's obnoxious. He probably doesn't want to sell it, really, but his wife put him up to it . . . .Mike Farrington
Suwanee, GA USA
Current: '80 XS11SG, '97 Vulcan 1500, '73 CB750
Previous: '79 XS11SF, '80 XS11G, '81 XS650Comment
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I know I have seen that paint job here before.Nathan
KD9ARL
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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There is someone out in that area of the country that had/has six bikes that are stated to be Bob Jones maintained and such. Every year he tries to sell them for some really high prices.
I figure if he can sell them for those prices, good for him, and maybe good for me on the price of mine. I just know he will not be selling to me for those prices.
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 XS750Comment
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I spoke to that guy (in KC) yesterday who has 6 bikes for sale at this time (on 1 ad he lists a 81 Venturer). On the ad with three bikes listed he has 81 MNS with the Pacifico fairing, but un-original 4-N2-1 black headers and he quoted me $3800 for that one bike. He says his bike are NOT SHOWBIKES, but have been lovingly maintained by Bob Jones, but IMHO he's about 15% tp 20% too high on his prices, BUT that's commenting without actually seeing some good quality pics.There is someone out in that area of the country that had/has six bikes that are stated to be Bob Jones maintained and such. Every year he tries to sell them for some really high prices.
I figure if he can sell them for those prices, good for him, and maybe good for me on the price of mine. I just know he will not be selling to me for those prices.Last edited by tv5150; 04-15-2012, 07:54 AM.Current Rides:
02 GL1800 Wing
79 XS1100SF Sold 10-15-12
81 XS1100H Venturer Sold 10-27-12Comment
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This has been discussed before I know, IMHO, Bob Jones maintained the bikes perhaps, did not build them. And Bob has been gone more than a year or two, so, hopefully someone else has maintained them since, which negates Bob having done so in the past. So the whole Bob Jones part of the ad is window dressing at best.
With that being the case, and they are no showroom quality machines by the owners statement, I would suggest anything over 2k would be overpriced. That price would require the bikes be 100% operable and only some polishing needed to be showroom, again, JMO.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 XS750Comment
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I too spoke to him a few yrs ago abt the Venturer and while he claims Bob Jones maintained them...when I got interested and wanted to fly in and ride home ..He told me the bikes were in storage and IMO prolly have been for quite some time...therefore not road ready at all...he quoted me $2500 for the Venturer. His ad was misleading as you were led to believe the bikes were being maintained when in fact they're not. But this bike in this thread doesnt appear to be from the same seller.1980 XS650G Special-Two
1993 Honda ST1100Comment
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[QUOTE=madmax-im;368701]I too spoke to him a few yrs ago abt the Venturer and while he claims Bob Jones maintained them...when I got interested and wanted to fly in and ride home ..He told me the bikes were in storage and IMO prolly have been for quite some time...therefore not road ready at all...he quoted me $2500 for the Venturer. His ad was misleading as you were led to believe the bikes were being maintained when in fact they're not. But this bike in this thread doesnt appear to be from the same seller.[/QUOTE]
NOPE sure ain't!!!Current Rides:
02 GL1800 Wing
79 XS1100SF Sold 10-15-12
81 XS1100H Venturer Sold 10-27-12Comment
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headlight faring
i just like the headlight faring, i want one for my bike
1978 XS1100 Macho Maroon!
http://i1248.photobucket.com/albums/...s/DSC00361.jpgComment
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It's just a matter of taste, but I wouldnt give 1500 for that bike in mint shape. "It's not my style" is the nicest thing I can say about it.1980 XS1100SG SpecialComment
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I like it, but for the price.....he can keep it..Although,I'm told that a 1200 kit is very expensive when all is done.FOXS-XS11SG
2009 Suzuki V Strom 650,Adventure in Touring,I call her "Smooth" SW Motech engine guard,Coocase top case w/ LED brake and tail lights,20" MRA touring screen w/adjusable bracket,Grip heaters,fender ex-tender,Givi hard sidebags
1980 XS11SG-sold
1999 Vulcan classic-sold
1982 XJ 650-sold
Old is only a state of mind......JohnComment
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