robin
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Anybody ever have one of these? It has 53,000 on the clock not to bad a shape price on the poster says 1500 called him on it and his wife is two weeks away from having a baby so they are cleaning out the toys he will take a $1000 give me your thoughts.    |
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Alien
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« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2012, 11:47:12 AM » |
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My cousin had one. As I recall it was damn quick.
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MacDragon
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« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2012, 11:55:43 AM » |
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I didn't have the 750, but I did have the 850 special... great bike. Still wish I would have never gotten rid of it.
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Clark
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« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2012, 12:03:32 PM » |
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I just bought a 77 with 11,000 miles on it 2 weeks ago for $700.00.. great, fun bike for runnin in to town.. but after riding to the next town 20 miles away I was ready to change my handle to numbnuts... somethin about those 3 cylinders.. they LOVE to vibrate.. plus mcs. have come a LONG way since then.. I plan to keep mine and put a sidecar on it to haul my dog to town with me.. that said I wouldnt ride one for 300 miles if ya gave it to me.. do a search on ebay completed listings o see what hey are bringin..
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Momz
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« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2012, 12:31:58 PM » |
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Those XS750s are good machines. But resale value is less than stellar.
Most Yamaha dealers will not support them: parts, service, etc.
Offer $500.00 and I bet it's the only offer he'd actually have.
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« Reply #5 on: May 28, 2012, 01:33:36 PM » |
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Those XS750s are good machines. But resale value is less than stellar.
Most Yamaha dealers will not support them: parts, service, etc.
Offer $500.00 and I bet it's the only offer he'd actually have.
That's what I would do. At 53k some hard to find parts may be reaching their maximum lifespan. If he turns you down, leave your phone number and his wife will work on him for you. |
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Clark
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« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2012, 02:08:15 PM » |
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go onto ebay parts and accesories and type in XS750.. I am amazed at how many parts are available
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Super Santa
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« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2012, 02:18:26 PM » |
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I saw one last evening at restaurant across from motel I stayed at in Coleman, TX.
Owner claimed his was an 800. No side covers and not in very good shape but did run.
That one probably worth the $1000.
Good Luck.
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Fudd
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« Reply #8 on: May 28, 2012, 05:12:19 PM » |
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I had an XS750 in the late 70's. Never spent a dime on it other than tires and oil changes. A neighbor stole it and set it on fire after driving to a destination 100 miles from my house.
I loved that bike, much like I love my Valkyrie now.
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« Reply #9 on: May 28, 2012, 05:17:04 PM » |
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I had a 750 special it was a great bike in it's day.Few 750s had shaft drive and tripple discs back then.
it was very reliable and was the last bike I owned with both kick and elec. start.
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Momz
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« Reply #10 on: May 28, 2012, 06:20:58 PM » |
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Robin
When I said to offer $500.00 it is because there is no great demand for Yamaha Triples.
If it were a 1969-1978 Honda 750 in "good" shape his $1000.00 offer might be reasonable (750 Automatics excluded).
But a bike that probably hasn't been run/maintained in years will "nickel and dime" you and most rubber parts will probably be deteriated. But if your looking for that "must have" project, then please try your best to get your best deal.
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« Reply #11 on: May 28, 2012, 06:23:37 PM » |
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I missed buying one that needed the front brakes rebuilt for $300. I was about to meet up woh the guy and got a call that someone was driving bye and bought it. Dang.
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RedValk
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« Reply #12 on: May 29, 2012, 07:58:58 AM » |
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i had one of the first ones .....it was silver...got it in 1976 if i remember right? anyway, i bought it in the summer...on leave after finishing Tech School at Keesler AFB, MS. i rode my Yamaha 650 twin....to KC, MO/St JO, MO...to visit my folks. While there, i sprung for the "new, radical" 750 triple. Compared to my 650 twin...it was smooth. Compared to bikes like the Honda 750-4....it was not so smooth.
It was reliable. After a short breakin riding around the KC area, i headed on to my first assignment at Norton AFB, CA. The bike was a great bike for that trip. I got the matching fairing and bags. Added a custom seat later. i logged many a mile on that bike.
finally traded it for the XS1100 Yamaha the first year those came out (1978?). My 750 triple did NOT run as strong as many of my buddies Honda 750-4s. but it was reliable and an improvement over the Vtwins i had previously owned...........
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R J
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« Reply #14 on: May 29, 2012, 09:39:31 AM » |
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Back in the day I was a Moto Guzzi guy, then Yamaha came out with the 750 Triple. Traded my 650 for it and took off for the West Coast from Iowa. Rode it out there in 2 1/2 days, (San Diego) area.
Then the XS1100 came out and presto, that bike hit my man cave and the Triple was gone. That poor Triple set on the dealer's lot for almost 2 years. I bought it back and rode it another 44,000 miles. When it rolled up 00,000 it got parted out. Believe it or not, the parts I sold off of it come to almost $8,000. Very Good profit there. Then I got a Yamaha Venture, put a good # of miles on it also. 1 of my fellow CHP bought a Gold Wing, took 1 ride on it and I bought a Wing. Got tired of all the Wing riders wearing the same shirts, pants, and whatever else you could see, I went to a FLHCH (I think that was the letters) and it got traded straight across for my Valkyrie. I have not looked back.
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« Reply #15 on: May 29, 2012, 11:23:23 AM » |
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Front tire looks worn out.
I had a 750 in England. Really liked it.
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Clark
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« Reply #16 on: May 29, 2012, 01:47:59 PM » |
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check the tires, brake pads and fork seals.. that could add up quick
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