78E for only 8k!

[foreda]

Holy crap batman!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-XS-XS1100-1978-Yamaha-XS1100E-Mint-Spare-NOS-Exhaust-XS1100-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem19c4e63c7dQQitemZ110677605501QQptZUSQ5fmotorcycles

[crazy steve]

Well, the seller has probably well over $2K in NOS parts included, so that makes the asking price a little more in reason, but that still may be a tough sell in this economy...

[jetmechmarty]

It might be a pretty good deal. I bought my Special about eight years ago for $2K. I don't keep careful records, but I wouldn't be surprised to learn I have more than that in mine! That looks like a fine bike.

[foreda]

8k 78E

I've sunk a lot of money in my bikes as well but 8k does seem a bit high. It will definitely be interesting to watch!

[jetmechmarty]

Remember the recent "crate fresh" XS650 that sold for $5K?

This one has no reserve. It's right there for all to see. Instead of last of the breed, it's the first. I think he'll sell it. I bet it won't draw a bid until the last day, and it will come in at just about the asking price. That's my guess.

[foreda]

78e

I wish he would sell me the spare exhaust!

[xs11lover]

It does look nice, but $8,000? $4,700 is the highest I've seen, and I was shocked at that.
Didn't Bob Jones get $10,000 each for his?

[mack]

Parts

Considering he has a spare complete original exhaust still in the box along with all the other extras. 8k may not be out of the question.

[James England]

It's a lovely bike but I doubt he'll get $8,000 for it, even with the spare exhaust. If I knew how, I'd do one of those poll things that someone did for the FD swap...... along the lines of "Do you think this bike will sell?"

[79XS11F]

I'm betting that in the box exhaust is the one that went on e-bay not long ago for a hefty price. This owner would likely do better selling the bike as is and the NOS parts separately. Does a new buyer / owner really need a complete NOS exhaust for the bike if the exhaust on it is next to NOS? Not likely. Same goes for the other NOS parts that are being packaged with the bike.
Rob

[Yamanatic]

I know the owner; he is a member here
I think he's more worried that it will sell.

The big buck Eleven exhaust that sold on eBay a while ago was either a non-USA system, or the victim of a post-EPA rule for a later year Standard model; there was a tin emissions tag riveted to the side of that set.
The twin to this bike sold last spring for $5600.

Cheers,
Warren

[jwhughes3]

he should speak up!

I am guessing he isnt a real active poster with pics since we would have recognized the bike.

I wonder why the low profile?

I understand about not really wanting it to sell. I'd hate to part with that too.

John

[Yamanatic]

He has a few posts! Here is the sister bike thread:

http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23641

Warren

[Bonz]

Hey Yamanatic,

hbonser here...

Beautiful bike, and worth every penny with the parts and exhaust system, along with the absolute fantastic condition of the bike.

How's the sale going?

[Yamanatic]

Hi hbonser!

Sale ended, and its still here - whew... Going to have to think this one through. I have a very tempting offer just for the bike, and more than a few on the exhaust, yowza. But it is serviced for storage, so could stay just a little longer...

Cheers!
Yamanatic