One man's junk is another's treasure?

[markjs]

Personally an XS400 isn't enough bike for me to bother with, won't even comfortably handle a freeway, useless!

I got hearbroken by a guy advertising it as my dream bike, an XS650, but alas on further inspection, I believe it to be a worthless XS400 that I might give $50 for if I was desperate for a project to sell to someone in need of a wimpy sucky starter bike (though a Maxim model is a bit better). Anyway, have at, unless he's willing to take maybe $75 it's a worthless junkpile to me.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/436770000243831/?ref=messenger_banner

 

[buztabuzt]

Thanks? Way to come on a 400 forum and wax poetic about your disdain for a 400...

 

[motoTrooper]

Didn't realize Port Hadlock had their own autobahn. I was doing 75-85 on mine yesterday (maybe more as it hit the speedo peg at 87). Maybe less bon-bons for you for your autobahn.

 

[CableGuy]

Haven't you been a member for over 6 years and posted 100s of times.....I am so confused. Sounds like you are trying to drum up attention to that ad.

 

[markjs]

Thanks? Way to come on a 400 forum and wax poetic about your disdain for a 400...

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I had a Maxim 400, good bikes, but just too small for my needs, not really disdain, but value wise, a 400 is not worth anything close to what a 650 is. Facts are stillf acts. If I lived where I didn't have to get on a freeway to be anywhere perhaps, but I have a Nighthawk 450 I'm always winding out. It'd be nice to have a bike that doesn't have to be constantly ridden at maximum load for a change. I may still pick up the bike, but I won't pay over $100 for it.

 

[markjs]

Haven't you been a member for over 6 years and posted 100s of times.....I am so confused. Sounds like you are trying to drum up attention to that ad.

If someone is in love with 400s. and can identify it, why not? I kinda was, I feel bad about being super interested until I realized it was misadvertized.

Don't get me wrong I love all old bikes, but I don't wanna go down in power. I still might pick it up, I just couldn't really afford it at that price, though I would have for an actual 650.

I'm mostly just bummed out I thought I was finally getting a 650 I could afford only to have my hopes dashed.

 

[xschris]

I had three xs650 bikes for a few years. More power way more torque but much heavier but vibes like crazy over 65 mph. Sold them along with a truck load of parts I had. Bought 4 more xs400 bikes. If I have to ride 75+ mph for a long period of time I will take the car or truck. Don't feel like being in traffic on any bike at those speeds.