xsxs
XS400 Member
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Just the other day I found these 2 project bikes for sale and was lucky enough to have the day off and be the first to arrive. This guy had me laughing the whole time as I looked the bikes over. One has a springer front on it. I was blinded by the chrome springs and sweet paint on the sporty tank. It's real small (185 cc)and does not run yet. It's wires are all over the place. The other is a xs400 with frame bobbed. I was not really interested in the xs400 as much. I was after that springer. After I offered cash, I realized I hadn't asked the big question, was there titles? he said not for the xs. I said I'll take it anyway. I didn't look at the stickers or stampings on either bike. I just wanted them. He also gave me an assload of brand new cans of primer, cleaners, paints,bondo,clamps, electric fittings, sea foam, valvoline cycle oil,breathers and new batterys for each bike. a whole box of stuff. I was stunned, it was 100 bucks easy worth of stuff he didn't have to add. I got looking at the bikes at home and realized the xs400 was more my size and much sweeter as the springer is home made and clearly never road tested. The little chrome points on top were only on there with wood screws in the back,shoddy looking welds,etc.. I started looking over the xs,added battery put some gas in the carbless holes, hit the button and the damn thing started. It was brief, but enough to tell me it's got spark and compression. where I'm at now is the real bummer. the frame and engine stamped vin numbers are in tact. the sticker on the xs is peeled, cracked and faded.
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I'm missing 3 numbers to complete the vin. the 7th 8th and 9th. I'm not sure what to do. the only info he gave me on the bike is that he bought it from an old farmer in rochester ny. I really don't think this bike is hot. I must call him back and see what more info I can get on this sweet machine. If anyone knows the 7th 8th and 9th numbers by knowing the bike model and what they mean I'd be further along. Because of this site and scouring the net I have found that it is a 1982 heritage special. has spokes, drum brakes, one side cover says heritage special, I believe it's original. It's a JYA14V bike.any ideas or info would be appreciated. I'm not sure it's a good idea to post my vin, on the other hand. I have a matching frame and engine and anyone trying to use my vin to register would end up being the one in trouble when mine gets titled. This vin is authentic on sticker,frame and engine.any inspector could see that.
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Just the other day I found these 2 project bikes for sale and was lucky enough to have the day off and be the first to arrive. This guy had me laughing the whole time as I looked the bikes over. One has a springer front on it. I was blinded by the chrome springs and sweet paint on the sporty tank. It's real small (185 cc)and does not run yet. It's wires are all over the place. The other is a xs400 with frame bobbed. I was not really interested in the xs400 as much. I was after that springer. After I offered cash, I realized I hadn't asked the big question, was there titles? he said not for the xs. I said I'll take it anyway. I didn't look at the stickers or stampings on either bike. I just wanted them. He also gave me an assload of brand new cans of primer, cleaners, paints,bondo,clamps, electric fittings, sea foam, valvoline cycle oil,breathers and new batterys for each bike. a whole box of stuff. I was stunned, it was 100 bucks easy worth of stuff he didn't have to add. I got looking at the bikes at home and realized the xs400 was more my size and much sweeter as the springer is home made and clearly never road tested. The little chrome points on top were only on there with wood screws in the back,shoddy looking welds,etc.. I started looking over the xs,added battery put some gas in the carbless holes, hit the button and the damn thing started. It was brief, but enough to tell me it's got spark and compression. where I'm at now is the real bummer. the frame and engine stamped vin numbers are in tact. the sticker on the xs is peeled, cracked and faded.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66583649@N06/7200291266/" title="DSC07697 by carzngitarz, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7239/7200291266_3789df86b7_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="DSC07697"></a>
I'm missing 3 numbers to complete the vin. the 7th 8th and 9th. I'm not sure what to do. the only info he gave me on the bike is that he bought it from an old farmer in rochester ny. I really don't think this bike is hot. I must call him back and see what more info I can get on this sweet machine. If anyone knows the 7th 8th and 9th numbers by knowing the bike model and what they mean I'd be further along. Because of this site and scouring the net I have found that it is a 1982 heritage special. has spokes, drum brakes, one side cover says heritage special, I believe it's original. It's a JYA14V bike.any ideas or info would be appreciated. I'm not sure it's a good idea to post my vin, on the other hand. I have a matching frame and engine and anyone trying to use my vin to register would end up being the one in trouble when mine gets titled. This vin is authentic on sticker,frame and engine.any inspector could see that.
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