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Hey guys, with a baby on the way, cannot get the title and too much to do, im going to have to part with her. Need an idea of how much the motor and trans might be worth, motors got just over 17k on it, carbs are recently rebuilt. a general idea would be great.
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1980 Yamaha XS 1100 SG
17,xxx miles
Cafe Racer soon
Needs brake pads
Looks really rough, but I LOVE IT! -
As much as someone is willing to pay for it!
Probably not what you were looking for though.
I have seen engines go for anywhere between 75 and 500 bucks it just all depends.Nathan
KD9ARL
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore Roosevelt -
With no title, a vehicle's value goes way down...
Like Nate says, if you find the right buyer (someone who needs the part you're selling), you can get decent money. But someone who's just buying 'spares' won't pay that kind of money as a rule. A complete running but non-titled bike around here would be worth roughly $300 at most. If you're willing to do EBay, selling small parts (carbs, brakes, forks, etc) would probably net you more but there's all the hassle involved. Motors typically go for $50-100 as you're pretty much limited to local sales, as shown by the recent 'cleaning' of Bob Jones shop by his widow; all motors were sold for $50 each.
Sad to say, but these bikes in 'distressed' condition are worth more as parts...Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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