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  • James England
    XS-XJ Super Guru
    • Oct 2010
    • 3039
    • North of England
    #1

    Unbelievable

    Well, I'm looking for a new project and am scouring eBay daily.

    I just found this........

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2216933955...567%26_rdc%3D1

    Err....we're talking $2609!! I've sold better for scrap........
    XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.
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    • crazy steve
      XS-XJ Guru MODERATOR
      • Jan 2009
      • 7932
      • Beautiful outer Yelm, WA
      #2
      Well, he does say he'll take offers....
      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...

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        • Prisoner6
          XS-XJ Guru
          • Aug 2013
          • 1184
          • Phoenix, AZ
          #3
          Originally posted by crazy steve
          Well, he does say he'll take offers....
          Or trades ...

          And I quote: "Willing to do a swap with roadworthy bike hardtail or v max must be 1000cc or more"

          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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            • jetmechmarty
              Master of XSology
              • Nov 2003
              • 8061
              • Coldwater, Mississippi
              #4
              Any offer you send his way will likely be the best one he gets.
              Marty (in Mississippi)
              XS1100SG
              XS650SK
              XS650SH
              XS650G
              XS6502F
              XS650E

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                • MPittma100
                  XS-XJ Guru
                  • Aug 2011
                  • 2359
                  • Atlanta, GA.
                  #5
                  Project

                  Maybe half of what he is asking is about the most he would actually get? You just never know if ALL of the parts are there when left apart.
                  1981 XS1100H Venturer
                  K&N Air Filter
                  ACCT
                  Custom Paint by Deitz
                  Geezer Rectifier/Regulator
                  Chacal Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
                  Chrome Front Rotor & Caliper Covers
                  Stebel Nautilus Horn
                  EBC Front Rotors
                  Limie Accent Moves On In 2015

                  Mike

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                    • jetmechmarty
                      Master of XSology
                      • Nov 2003
                      • 8061
                      • Coldwater, Mississippi
                      #6
                      I brought home a free bike some time ago. Some of it was in boxes. Over a year ago, I decided to just assemble it, so I know what I have. I have missing pieces and the parts may or may not be easier to come by than if it was an XS11. The eBay bike will be missing a lot of parts as Mike suggests.
                      Marty (in Mississippi)
                      XS1100SG
                      XS650SK
                      XS650SH
                      XS650G
                      XS6502F
                      XS650E

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                        • James England
                          XS-XJ Super Guru
                          • Oct 2010
                          • 3039
                          • North of England
                          #7
                          I bought an entire bike, disassembled and in plastic crates, for only £250. The eBay guy is asking £1600 at the moment. Insane!
                          XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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                            • James England
                              XS-XJ Super Guru
                              • Oct 2010
                              • 3039
                              • North of England
                              #8
                              Originally posted by MPittma100
                              Maybe half of what he is asking is about the most he would actually get? You just never know if ALL of the parts are there when left apart.
                              Not even that, IMO. I'd give £200 for it, absolutely no more. He mentions 2nd gear needing some "machining", camchain guides falling apart. The engine is entirely in bits.

                              Basically this bike is a parts donor, no more than that. I can imagine spending thousands on it and then finding it throwing out oil smoke, making weird noises etc.

                              I can't believe anyone would try to sell a bike in that condition for so much!!!
                              XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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                                • James England
                                  XS-XJ Super Guru
                                  • Oct 2010
                                  • 3039
                                  • North of England
                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by Prisoner6
                                  Or trades ...

                                  And I quote: "Willing to do a swap with roadworthy bike hardtail or v max must be 1000cc or more"

                                  imagine asking for a roadworthy VMax as a trade!!!!! For a pile of parts in boxes.....
                                  XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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                                    • James England
                                      XS-XJ Super Guru
                                      • Oct 2010
                                      • 3039
                                      • North of England
                                      #10
                                      He says "the engine has been stripped for the notorious second gear problem"...er, taken entirely to pieces for that???. New head? jugs off, pistons off, cases split and all the bits put into boxes.....for the second gear fix?? Wow! All the tips about it here on the forum must have got it wrong

                                      He must be mad!
                                      XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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                                        • MaximPhil
                                          XS-XJ Super Guru
                                          • May 2004
                                          • 4119
                                          • Mississauga, ON CANADA
                                          #11
                                          Originally posted by James England
                                          He says "the engine has been stripped for the notorious second gear problem"...er, taken entirely to pieces for that???. New head? jugs off, pistons off, cases split and all the bits put into boxes.....for the second gear fix?? Wow! All the tips about it here on the forum must have got it wrong

                                          He must be mad!
                                          James,
                                          Tell him you will take i off his hands for 100 pounds and a box of Beer.
                                          Oh make sure he gives you the 100 pounds and beer before you load it
                                          Phil
                                          1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
                                          1983 XJ 650 Maxim
                                          2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)

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                                            • TomB
                                              XSive Maximus
                                              • Aug 2006
                                              • 967
                                              • Cumbria, UK
                                              #12
                                              There's lots of folk on here complaining that our bikes aren't commanding high enough prices, and as soon as we find someone doing as we wish we moan.

                                              I also reckon no more than £200
                                              Tom
                                              1982 5K7 Sport, restored to original from a wreck
                                              1978 2H9 (E), my original XS11, mostly original
                                              1980 2H9 monoshocked (avatar pic)http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r...psf30aa1c8.jpg
                                              1982 XJ1100, waiting resto to original

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                                                • James England
                                                  XS-XJ Super Guru
                                                  • Oct 2010
                                                  • 3039
                                                  • North of England
                                                  #13
                                                  Originally posted by maximphil
                                                  james,
                                                  tell him you will take i off his hands for 100 pounds and a box of beer.
                                                  Oh make sure he gives you the 100 pounds and beer before you load it :d
                                                  phil
                                                  :d:d:d:d
                                                  XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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                                                    • James England
                                                      XS-XJ Super Guru
                                                      • Oct 2010
                                                      • 3039
                                                      • North of England
                                                      #14
                                                      Originally posted by TomB
                                                      There's lots of folk on here complaining that our bikes aren't commanding high enough prices, and as soon as we find someone doing as we wish we moan.

                                                      I also reckon no more than £200
                                                      Come on, much as we all want our bikes to be worth more, there are limits to what something is worth.

                                                      This one is a corker, unknown and completely in bits, second gear problem, chain guides knackered, almost 80,000 miles on the clock, "there are signs of wear and tear in many different areas" (really?I didn't notice), missing loads of OEM bits, non OEM carbs, literally a basket case. But "this is a nice bike once engine has been built".

                                                      Yes, £200 max and, even then, only if it has the registration document for the frame..... I have it on my watch list....

                                                      I wonder if he means swap for a VMax 1200 or perhaps one of the 1700's?
                                                      XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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                                                        • TomB
                                                          XSive Maximus
                                                          • Aug 2006
                                                          • 967
                                                          • Cumbria, UK
                                                          #15
                                                          I agree (as I did in my last post )

                                                          If it were a CBX Honda in this condition it'd go for this money
                                                          Tom
                                                          1982 5K7 Sport, restored to original from a wreck
                                                          1978 2H9 (E), my original XS11, mostly original
                                                          1980 2H9 monoshocked (avatar pic)http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r...psf30aa1c8.jpg
                                                          1982 XJ1100, waiting resto to original

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