Thinking of buying a XS..

[madmax-im]

Just 2 words of advice....BUY IT!!!

[Coopz]

Noted
I think I will
Some more pics, I'm just curious as to what that hook thing is on the centre of the handlebars is?

[petejw]

not sure what its there for,
but its not original to the bike.

[trbig]

Looks too small for a gps mount, but maybe something electronic he planned to mount there? Too low and not stout enough for a camera.

????


Tod

[DGXSER]

Seems to be welded to the top of the sterring stem bolt which seems like a bad idea to put something on it that could cause rotational torque like that eye bolt top. (yeah not likely, but me being the worry wart engineer that I am....)

Maybe a place to tie the top/front of a tank bag to secure it?

[CatatonicBug]

Looks like an eye bolt that could be used to hoist the front end up off the ground to work on the forks, or even do the 2nd gear fix.

[crazy steve]

Eyebolt

Looks to me like the owner may have been building a trailer queen, and that's where he planned on putting the tie-downs. Don't want to scuff any of the finish, y'know...

It is a very pretty bike.

"78E original owner

[thebottle]

The only reason why I am replying is to say that I feel the price is WAY too high. I don't really know what a rebuild on these engines costs but it can't be anywhere to justify that cost. I am the type of person that likes putting the work into their own bike; I feel it builds a relationship with it. For instance, I have a 2003 Cavelier that was given to me and I hated that car until the engine blew out because of the oil pump and the dummy lights never went lit up. Now since I threw a new engine in it and know everything about how it works I like the car. That is just me though, I like to think I own the machine that I depend on.

So the reason that I think the price is too high is because I find many XS bikes for under $1,000 that could be built up to a better bike for way less than their asking price. It all depends on your personal preference; if you don't like putting the work in then it might be worth it to you.

[Coopz]

So the reason that I think the price is too high is because I find many XS bikes for under $1,000 that could be built up to a better bike for way less than their asking price. It all depends on your personal preference; if you don't like putting the work in then it might be worth it to you.

That in the USA tho.. in Australia everything costs a lot more...


My dad paid $2500 for a XS the other week and has been told that was a great buy, $2000 less than me, but it has scratches, dings and minor dents, the seat is ripped, the fork seals leak, it needs a major tune, new battery, theres some rust on it and the brakes need a overhaul and the rev gauge doesn't work, minor stuff but getting it up to a nice finish will cost almost as much as what I paid.

It's just me i spose, I like to pay that little extra and have something thats already done for me. ...and getting mechanics who will rebuild these engines is becoming difficult.

[melbxs]

There's no doubt that the Americans get a great deal on bikes and parts.

Most of the parts I have bought for the XS have been from the USA and they are still much cheaper after shipping than paying a stealership over here.

2nd hand bikes tend to be in relatively good shape because no salt or grit is ever used on our roads, but even a basket case of a bike costs $1500 and anything that is roadworthy would be $2.5-3k.