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1981 Yamaha 1100 Special (I think Midnight Special...)
Carbs went out and the bike got parked about 5 years ago.
I thought one day I would get around to fixing it, but never have and I have too many projects that I can't seem to get to.
I have kept the motor turning by occasionally oiling the cylinders (through the spark plugs) and rolling the rear tire with trans in gear.
Bike has 31k miles I believe and was running great before the carbs died (I think one of the diaphragms developed a hole or a tear, rather common on these/mikuni 34c)
I bought a new battery for it a couple years ago when I thought I was going to start working on it... it has been sitting on a shelf, you will get that too if you want it.
Bike is complete and in tact, I have not done any disassembly. The tank was re-coated shortly before the bike was parked, and the gas was drained when it was parked.
I believe some carb work, fluid changes, and a battery will get this bike operational again! It will need new tires before it hits the road simply due to age.
I also have the manual and I believe some notes on where to get parts.
I would like to get $750 for it, fairly firm but I'm open to reasonable offers or trades.
I am in Bryan, TX and may be able to deliver if you are close (we can discuss that if needed). I will not 'ship' it.
I might be willing to part it out if there is enough demand for the parts, but would prefer to sell it whole as that is just easier for me.
Please email me at moatcontracting@gmail.com for questions or offers. I will try to post some pictures later, but it is black and in excellent shape with no major dents/dings/scratches/etc. Paint is not peeling/cracking/etc, though may be slightly faded due to age, will polish up nicely!
Carbs went out and the bike got parked about 5 years ago.
I thought one day I would get around to fixing it, but never have and I have too many projects that I can't seem to get to.
I have kept the motor turning by occasionally oiling the cylinders (through the spark plugs) and rolling the rear tire with trans in gear.
Bike has 31k miles I believe and was running great before the carbs died (I think one of the diaphragms developed a hole or a tear, rather common on these/mikuni 34c)
I bought a new battery for it a couple years ago when I thought I was going to start working on it... it has been sitting on a shelf, you will get that too if you want it.
Bike is complete and in tact, I have not done any disassembly. The tank was re-coated shortly before the bike was parked, and the gas was drained when it was parked.
I believe some carb work, fluid changes, and a battery will get this bike operational again! It will need new tires before it hits the road simply due to age.
I also have the manual and I believe some notes on where to get parts.
I would like to get $750 for it, fairly firm but I'm open to reasonable offers or trades.
I am in Bryan, TX and may be able to deliver if you are close (we can discuss that if needed). I will not 'ship' it.
I might be willing to part it out if there is enough demand for the parts, but would prefer to sell it whole as that is just easier for me.
Please email me at moatcontracting@gmail.com for questions or offers. I will try to post some pictures later, but it is black and in excellent shape with no major dents/dings/scratches/etc. Paint is not peeling/cracking/etc, though may be slightly faded due to age, will polish up nicely!
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