Looking at an '84 Honda V65 Sabre

[IanDMacDonald]

I read Moto's thread, and don't expect much more than his expectations. Then again, I was not impressed with the XS11's power upon purchase.

Anywho, it's listed for $500 running. Not great-looking. Missing a side cover (many on ebay), and claims the carb sealant needs replacing. I presume he means the manifolds?

I'm aware of their issues, so if it looks like too much of a money pit, I'll walk away. The cam issue scares me, as these engines are not easy to come by, nor are the all-digital instrument gauges. I'll let you guys know.

[motoman]

I read Moto's thread, and don't expect much more than his expectations. Then again, I was not impressed with the XS11's power upon purchase.

Anywho, it's listed for $500 running. Not great-looking. Missing a side cover (many on ebay), and claims the carb sealant needs replacing. I presume he means the manifolds?

I'm aware of their issues, so if it looks like too much of a money pit, I'll walk away. The cam issue scares me, as these engines are not easy to come by, nor are the all-digital instrument gauges. I'll let you guys know.

Hi Ian, actually that 65 I rode SHOULD of ripped. As quiet at it was, I suspect it could of used a valve adjustment(easy enough with a loc-nut and adj. screw). IT WAS in excellent condition for the asking $1700, and was the fairing/shield model. Having had my Venturer a couple yrs. when they came out, I was always fasinated by them, plus they held braggin' rights all three yrs. of production.
At some 117ponies at the crank, and the reputation they had(V65Sabre was a bit quicker than the V65Magna), that particular one, even though owned by an older gentleman(71) from new, seemed to be missin' something power-wise, and I did NOT want a project.
Interesting that majority of riders that owned the Honda V65series from new now own Honda ST's.
Alot of them joke, saying the ST is just a 65 Sabre with the motor turned the correct direction.
I imagine power is similar, with the ST being 100hp, AT the wheel.

[IanDMacDonald]

The guy ended-up selling it, so I bought a new helmet.