brackerman
XS400 New Member
Hi all,
I am a beginner rider looking to purchase my first motorcycle. I was browsing Facebook for something on the cheaper and smaller side that I could hone my skills on and enjoy. I have already taken the basic rider's course and I have my license, just need the machine now.
I found a listing for a 1984 Yamaha Seca 400 at $600. It allegedly runs, has 20,478 miles, and has a clean title.
After speaking more with the seller, I was informed that the last time someone rode it was in 2020. The seller told me than they essentially bought it, put it into climate controlled storage, and then didn't get the opportunity to ride it ever and now is just trying to make their money back on it.
I am curious on your thoughts on the bike and whether you think it could be a good purchase.
If you have any thoughts on it, I would also appreciate things to look out for if/when I go look at it.
Also I read another post from someone picking up a similar bike and they mentioned resale value, but I don't really care about reselling it and really only care about the possibility of getting it to ride safely and somewhat smoothly to ride regularly.
I am a beginner rider looking to purchase my first motorcycle. I was browsing Facebook for something on the cheaper and smaller side that I could hone my skills on and enjoy. I have already taken the basic rider's course and I have my license, just need the machine now.
I found a listing for a 1984 Yamaha Seca 400 at $600. It allegedly runs, has 20,478 miles, and has a clean title.
After speaking more with the seller, I was informed that the last time someone rode it was in 2020. The seller told me than they essentially bought it, put it into climate controlled storage, and then didn't get the opportunity to ride it ever and now is just trying to make their money back on it.
I am curious on your thoughts on the bike and whether you think it could be a good purchase.
If you have any thoughts on it, I would also appreciate things to look out for if/when I go look at it.
Also I read another post from someone picking up a similar bike and they mentioned resale value, but I don't really care about reselling it and really only care about the possibility of getting it to ride safely and somewhat smoothly to ride regularly.

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