1981H Venturer Ebay

[MPittma100]

Looks to be all stock except seat cover. Nice one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-XS-19...US_motorcycles

[madmax-im]

wow looks turnkey...just how i like 'em...my timing is never right...

[MaximPhil]

Bid closed at $577.99 for what looks to be a complete bike in supposed running condition. A bargain for who ever won it. I hope they show up here.
Rare you say! Still lots of them about
Phil

[madmax-im]

Bid closed at $577.99 for what looks to be a complete bike in supposed running condition. A bargain for who ever won it. I hope they show up here.
Rare you say! Still lots of them about
Phil

says reserve was not met so it didnt sell...

[MPittma100]

Ebay Venturer

This auction was a dealer selling the bike for the owner. Dealer said that the owner had to have $1800 for it.

Could be a good price depending on what shape the mechanicals are in - mileage was not shown for some reason. Then there is the travel/shipping distance that has to be factored in.

To ship it would likely cost $400+ for any distance of 300-500 miles. If it could be had for around $1300-$1400, might be a good deal.

Mike

[MaximPhil]

Hi Mike,
I agree it is probably worth $1800 if it really is in the condition stated. Problem for the seller is he has to find someone in his town willing to spend that much because as you say pick up or shipping any distance will add to buyers cost.
Phil

[IanDMacDonald]

I keep looking at that ebay pic and realize how amazingly beautiful the Venturer really is. I think I could get away with riding that at my age.

[jetmechmarty]

I keep looking at that ebay pic and realize how amazingly beautiful the Venturer really is. I think I could get away with riding that at my age.

Yes, Ian. You're the guy we need to encourage to stay. We need you and people your age at our rallies. Otherwise, the bikes die with their generation of riders.

[motoman]

I keep looking at that ebay pic and realize how amazingly beautiful the Venturer really is. I think I could get away with riding that at my age.

Bet so........bought mine new when 29.

[MaximPhil]

Hey Ian,
Inside every old guy is an 18 year old saying WTF Happened
I like my Venturer
Phil

[MPittma100]

1981 Venturer Ebay

This one is back on Ebay. He is tying it one more time.

[MPittma100]

Ended Again - No Sale

This one is back on Ebay. He is tying it one more time.

This time auction ended at a little over $800, but no sale again.

[Crusty Snippets]

Old

Hey Ian,
Inside every old guy is an 18 year old saying WTF Happened
I like my Venturer
Phil

Just for clarity: how old is old?

I will spill the beans / comment after the answer.

Unkle Crusty

[MaximPhil]

Just for clarity: how old is old?

I will spill the beans / comment after the answer.

Unkle Crusty

Hi Unkle,
Never trust anyone over 30
So I guess 30 must be the beginning of Old

[madmax-im]

you'd think this would be a good time to sell a bike even though the riding season is done for most folks. But to get top dollar the seller of this bike prolly would have better luck in the Spring...Thats a nice Venturer and his buy it now price is close to being realistic...I'd hold out for more if i was the seller.
I have given up on finding a venturer now that i have swampthing but dang... the '81 Hs' just keep popping up forsale...