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  • 1980 XS1100 Midnight Special

    I rode it for the season, it's an awesome bike. A couple things I've done recently

    Upgraded to modern electrical fuses
    Upgraded fuel lines
    New spark plugs
    New battery
    Newer tires(2-3 years left)
    New headlight
    Cleaned the turn signal module housing
    Thoroughly cleaned the carbs
    New vacuum advance hose and housing

    It's time for me to move on

    My girlfriend just got an xs850 Midnight Special though, so we're not leaving the family. And I'll most likely be getting another Yamaha anyway

    It is missing the left side cover, I do need to paint the tank before anyone buys it, and the windshield is held on by.... Parts from Home Depot... But it's very sturdy

    Asking 1,500

    80 LG

  • #2
    Is that too much money? What price point would be good?
    80 LG

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    • #3
      That's actually a decent price but with the riding season winding down it may not sell. This time of year people are looking for bargains or winter projects.

      You would get that out of it if you could wait until spring, that's when people get the itch to ride and will pay extra to do it.
      Ty

      78 XS1100E - Now in Minnesota
      80 XS1100LG - The Punisher
      82 XJ1100 - Current project - The Twins
      82 XJ1100 - Wife's Bike - The Twins
      82 XJ1100 - Daughter's Bike
      72 Suzuki TS125 - Daughter's Bike
      72 Yamaha Mini JT2 - Youngest Daughter's bike (She wants a bigger one now)

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      • #4
        I wanted to scoop one up in November/December for cheaper and would like this money to go towards that...

        Grrrrrrrr. Lol
        80 LG

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        • #5
          if you were a little closer...
          "If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z. X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein

          "Illegitimi non carborundum"-Joseph W. "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell



          1980 LG
          1981 LH

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          • #6
            Originally posted by dpotter58 View Post
            if you were a little closer...
            What's a shipping service cost? If it's not outrageous, I could work with you on the price and ensure it's sent off safely
            80 LG

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Shootoo View Post
              What's a shipping service cost? If it's not outrageous, I could work with you on the price and ensure it's sent off safely
              probably in the neighborhood of $400. at that point you wouldn't make enough to do what you want
              "If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z. X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut." - Albert Einstein

              "Illegitimi non carborundum"-Joseph W. "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell



              1980 LG
              1981 LH

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              • #8
                Originally posted by dpotter58 View Post
                probably in the neighborhood of $400. at that point you wouldn't make enough to do what you want
                I sent you a PM. Let's see if we can work this out. I'd rather it go to someone who will appreciate it for what it is than some local who's going to ride the **** out of it and lay it down
                80 LG

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                • #9
                  Shipping not really economical for either of us

                  I'm trying to move this soon, so I can do 1300 easily
                  80 LG

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                  • #10
                    1,200 now. I just found a bike and test drove it. I'm going to pay for it Sunday
                    80 LG

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                    • #11
                      Good news! A fellow XS'er will be purchasing her. A guy in SLC with an xs750. All is well
                      80 LG

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Shootoo View Post
                        1,200 now. I just found a bike and test drove it. I'm going to pay for it Sunday
                        Whatcha getting?
                        1979 XS1100F
                        2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by IanDMacDonald View Post
                          Whatcha getting?
                          Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic. I picked it up last night. It was too good of a deal to pass up

                          2001 for under 3k

                          80 LG

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                          • #14
                            Hi Shootoo,
                            Enjoy the cumfy couch Quite a few on here have gone for the Vulcan they have an excellent reputation.
                            I hope it gives you years of riding pleasure
                            Phil
                            1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
                            1983 XJ 650 Maxim
                            2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by MaximPhil View Post
                              ...Quite a few on here have gone for the Vulcan they have an excellent reputation.
                              Yes, they do ...

                              By the way, Phil (Shootoo), is your Vulcan the FI model or the carbureted model?
                              Marco

                              Current bikes:
                              1979 Yamaha XS Eleven Special (SF)
                              1979 Honda CBX
                              2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R

                              Rest in Peace, Don Glardon (DGXSER) 1966-2014
                              WE MISS YOU, DON

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