darcymhanna
XS400 New Member
First off, hi. I'm new to riding motorcycles. I've been a passenger for many years, but last month I finally went out and got my license! Sorry if my questions seem uneducated, but I've got a lot to learn.
I'm looking at buying my first bike and I'm excited about the XS400.
There is a guy in my city selling a 1978 XS400 for $3000. From the research I've done this seems VERY high.
He bought the bike last year from a guy in the states who converted it to a cafe racer. He claims to have put on new tires, carbs and handle bars. He hasn't ridden it since last summer unit a week ago, but says it's running and ready to ride. Stored inside at a local motorcycle club. Needs a horn and fork seals. About 1900 kilometers (1180 miles). Has all the papers.
Here is a link to his ad:
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/mcy/3795294380.html
Is there any reason this bike should cost what he's asking? I realize he probably sank some cash into the bike putting on new tires, most sales I've seen go for less than $1000. Anyway, I'd really appreciate some advice on price and general things to be aware of if I buy an XS400.
Thanks in advance!
I'm looking at buying my first bike and I'm excited about the XS400.
There is a guy in my city selling a 1978 XS400 for $3000. From the research I've done this seems VERY high.
He bought the bike last year from a guy in the states who converted it to a cafe racer. He claims to have put on new tires, carbs and handle bars. He hasn't ridden it since last summer unit a week ago, but says it's running and ready to ride. Stored inside at a local motorcycle club. Needs a horn and fork seals. About 1900 kilometers (1180 miles). Has all the papers.
Here is a link to his ad:
http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/mcy/3795294380.html
Is there any reason this bike should cost what he's asking? I realize he probably sank some cash into the bike putting on new tires, most sales I've seen go for less than $1000. Anyway, I'd really appreciate some advice on price and general things to be aware of if I buy an XS400.
Thanks in advance!