1981 MNS in Iowa (Ebay)

[Prisoner6]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-XS-/261382018310

Seller says it comes with lots of extra parts - what do you guys think?

[Eastcoaster]

Talked to the owner today nice guy it is on local craigslist. It is a re-paint you can see the gas cap was painted he says has lots of parts and keeps up on the bike. He says it runs great

[Prisoner6]

Talked to the owner today nice guy it is on local craigslist. It is a re-paint you can see the gas cap was painted he says has lots of parts and keeps up on the bike. He says it runs great

Good eye on the gas cap, didn't notice that right away.

Gas cap is supposed to be "gold chrome" like swingarm covers, grab rail, carb caps, etc.

[MarkD]

Low miles, looks really nice. Wonder what the reserve is? Looking good.

[Rasputin]

I also notice that the gold trim rings on the rear signal lights are missing. So to is the security chain and it housing. Overall it looks very nice and if it was close to me I would go have a look for sure.

[DGXSER]

It has to be one of the nicest MNS I have seen in a while. Honestly, the exhaust alone in the pristine condition it looks to be in is worth the current bid. Add the extra parts and you are certainly looking at a nice bike for the cash.

[Eastcoaster]

He is looking for 2k on craigs I would do it but the transport puts me over the edge. I would sure like to have this bike after wrenching on my 2 rust bucket boat anchors and will easily tie up big bucks in them. Not that I am not giving up but I just don't see light at the end of the tunnel and like everything else here things are rusting from the inside out after a year and a half I wonder what the frames are doing.. This would be a dream to have. Its a 20 hour run for me but I think I might take a shot at it

[Prisoner6]

Yeah, I'd really be interested in this one as well, but I need to see it, and just can't justify travelling over 1,300 miles

one way for it! Why does this one have to be so far away from me?

[Eastcoaster]

Same here 1304 miles 19 hours 33 min Never seem to be close. Good looking Bike but you never know till you lay eyes on

[jetmechmarty]

Study it close. It's nice, but far from perfect. I would think that if you had it functioning perfectly and looking good for $3500 of less, it would be a good keeper. It won't be priced to flip.

[Eastcoaster]

Won't need to gas up the truck Looks like he sold it on Craigs $2000
Back to the crusty project bikes!

[MPittma100]

Far From Perfect

Study it close. It's nice, but far from perfect. I would think that if you had it functioning perfectly and looking good for $3500 of less, it would be a good keeper. It won't be priced to flip.

Marty, What all do you see that is needed/missing? I see the different plug wires, painted gas cap, and missing lock chain. What else?

[jetmechmarty]

Mostly, I just noted that the camera is very kind to it. It's a lovely bike, no doubt. Look closely, it shows the wear of a loved bike.

[MPittma100]

Mns

Mostly, I just noted that the camera is very kind to it. It's a lovely bike, no doubt. Look closely, it shows the wear of a loved bike.

I agree. They never look the same in person as they do online. This one appears to be one of the better examples of a 33 year old. There will always be a few issues found when you check one over - that's a given. It is a good looking bike. I like it a lot.