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Newbie with a couple questions.
- Thread starter NoValidTitle
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I hate bikes with the engine apart, what are the odds everything is there?
NoValidTitle
XS650 Addict
Yeah that's what I'm worried about.
Sundie
Jabroni
Personally, i don't think it's worth $800. Maybe 5 bills? You're going to have to get the frame welded (since it's only tacked into place) and put the engine together - depending on what your shop is like, that could take a weekend or months. What parts are missing?
this is a good deal - two bikes for $700, one with a title, one for parts.
this is a good deal - two bikes for $700, one with a title, one for parts.
BigJimmyW13
XS650 Guru
I was thinking 4, but it's a matter of how much you want to spend. You say you're a newbie so I'm only going to assume you'll be paying for quite a bit of the fabrication. And the fact that the engine is in pieces is terrifying. It's one thing whenever it's together and rotting, but it's another whenever it's in a thousand pieces.
NoValidTitle
XS650 Addict
Yeah I decided to pass on it, I offered him $700 and wouldn't take that. As far as the fab/build goes I'm doing all of the labor except for welding the tail on. I'm not scared of tackling the rest but I'm no welder. I will prep the frame myself and probably tack the tail into place but I don't trust my welds with my life so I will have a pro do that.
As far as those other bikes Sundie I would pick those up if Pitt wasn't so far away.
As far as those other bikes Sundie I would pick those up if Pitt wasn't so far away.
Sundie
Jabroni
NVT: yeah, i didn't look up where Levittown was. Took a shot on the Pitts.
At $800, that guy's trying to get the money he spent on parts back out. Which isn't unreasonable from his point of view, but i doubt anyone's going to pick it up for that.
Just keep cruising Craigslist/Kijiji. Tis the season, so just be patient.
At $800, that guy's trying to get the money he spent on parts back out. Which isn't unreasonable from his point of view, but i doubt anyone's going to pick it up for that.
Just keep cruising Craigslist/Kijiji. Tis the season, so just be patient.
NoValidTitle
XS650 Addict
NVT: yeah, i didn't look up where Levittown was. Took a shot on the Pitts.
At $800, that guy's trying to get the money he spent on parts back out. Which isn't unreasonable from his point of view, but i doubt anyone's going to pick it up for that.
Just keep cruising Craigslist/Kijiji. Tis the season, so just be patient.
Thanks, never heard of Kijiji. I drove an hour to look at one last night and it literally sold minutes before I got there. The guy who bought it was still there. Going to look at a 79 Special on Sat for $850, 20k miles, carbs just cleaned, needs a head gasket, everything else is good. We'll see.
Sundie
Jabroni
Head gaskets are fairly simple. I've gotten it down to running -> out apart on the desk -> back together on the desk -> installed running in less than 8 hours. With beer.
who knows what i might accomplish if the engine was the only thing lubricated?
who knows what i might accomplish if the engine was the only thing lubricated?
NoValidTitle
XS650 Addict
Head gaskets are fairly simple. I've gotten it down to running -> out apart on the desk -> back together on the desk -> installed running in less than 8 hours. With beer.
who knows what i might accomplish if the engine was the only thing lubricated?
Soo having never done it, it will take me saaaay 20 hours?
Not to impugn the honesty of a used bike seller ( I are one) But what are the odds it's "just" a head gasket? Sorry if I sound like a broken record but a non running bike is rarely worth more than $500.00 Just too many What if ??? is broken too? questions that can't be answered $$$$$$$$$$$$
NoValidTitle
XS650 Addict
It runs, is inspected and streetable. From what he said it just slowly leaks oil from the head gasket if it's parked on the kickstand, says when it's on the center stand it doesn't do it.
Perhaps I read this wrong if it is running and jus leaking oil then it's not way out of line if it is in good shape and doesn't need tires, chain, brake work etc.
NoValidTitle
XS650 Addict
Fro what it is worth and I think you are realizing this time of year if it is good deal it will move quickly. I sold a Honda Shadow yesterday, I posted it on Craigslist at 8AM first call was 8:05 He looked at it at 11:15 and was back with cash by 3:30 and drove it home. It is always nice to have buddy along to help look it over and get a feel for the seller. The buddy should be instructed to not be too enthusiastic about the bike. You then ask to talk it over with the buddy and if you both like it, make a reasonable offer. I find the seller is most receptive if you tell him it is a nice bike and worth what he is asking but you think you will need to buy (tires, chain, whatever) and will pay his asking price minus $$ for the few things it needs.
If I was in the market- that Pittsburgh 2 for 700 would be the deal. I'd have to drive about 5 hours to get there but distance is relative. What are ya, about 3 hours away?
NoValidTitle
XS650 Addict
Google maps tells me 5 hours to Pitt. I think gas and tolls to tow the trailer out there will kill the value to me.
NoValidTitle
XS650 Addict
Lookie what ended up at my house today...
And for the record, I can't kick start it, I'm too small.
And for the record, I can't kick start it, I'm too small.
Congrats! Nice find. When these things are set up right it doesn't take much to kick them over. Sometimes only 1/3 of a stroke will do it.
NoValidTitle
XS650 Addict
Son of a... Pulled the plugs to do a compression test and the left side plug was cross threaded in. 
