Cheep Bike Challenge <$1500 - Page 116

Morganski · 09-16-2012, 06:52 PM

1982 Yamaha XV920R. 35k miles, sitting for 18 years. $650 CL find; I was the first guy to the door and his phone was ringing off the hook.

Rebuilt carbs and forks, oil change x2 and new filters. New battery and regulator/rectifier, hardwired around the bonked headlight relay, and relocated the rear turn signals with new units. Fairing came with the bike. Still into it way less than $1500.

Kt-88 · 09-16-2012, 08:20 PM

Got this in trade for a cm200 I had 300$ in. About 450$ in parts later, it's my everyday ride! Not too shabby.

NortwestRider · 09-16-2012, 08:44 PM

The XV920 is my 2nd favorite bike of all time !!

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ben2go · 09-16-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Morganski

1982 Yamaha XV920R. 35k miles, sitting for 18 years. $650 CL find; I was the first guy to the door and his phone was ringing off the hook.

Rebuilt carbs and forks, oil change x2 and new filters. New battery and regulator/rectifier, hardwired around the bonked headlight relay, and relocated the rear turn signals with new units. Fairing came with the bike. Still into it way less than $1500.

Do you have a better picture of that fairing?It looks like an F-15.

RedRocket · 09-16-2012, 09:39 PM

Nice XV!

I miss mine.

Morganski · 09-16-2012, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ben2go

Do you have a better picture of that fairing?It looks like an F-15.

It is a Vetter Silhouette Cruiser fairing in a smoked plexi. I have removed the bottom section of it as the material that stretches over the headlight was worn out. It does not fit very well and buffets quite a bit. I will play with it some more to see if I can get it to a more workable point.

Morganski · 09-16-2012, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RedRocket

Nice XV!

I miss mine.

Thanks! I love this bike. I plan to keep it around for quite a while.

FLYING EYEBALL · 09-16-2012, 11:07 PM

'84 1200

ben2go · 09-17-2012, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morganski

It is a Vetter Silhouette Cruiser fairing in a smoked plexi. I have removed the bottom section of it as the material that stretches over the headlight was worn out. It does not fit very well and buffets quite a bit. I will play with it some more to see if I can get it to a more workable point.

Thanks for the info.Those can be a pain, but once they're adjusted to move air around the rider,they are worth it.

txxr · 09-17-2012, 04:20 PM

$800

bk brkr baker · 09-18-2012, 08:53 PM

Update on my $1450 ++++ St3 Ducati. I've put a thousand miles on it since I got it leagal to ride .
Impressions so far, I do like the 100+ H.P. , somewhat addictive.
The bars are too low and it agrivates my carpal tunnel problems.
It handles, brakes and feels like a Ducati. You can go quickly down the road in moderate discomfort.
Like all Ducs its geared too high.
I rode to Indy for Moto GP with no problems til I got there . Then the clutch slipped any time I reved past 4000.
I put a whole new Barnett's clutch and basket and springs in it to cure that.
Now with fees , parts, etc. I'm at about $2800 in it but , good to go.

rdtrvlr · 09-20-2012, 02:34 AM

over the weekend I picked up a 96 pc800 for free. doesn't run, won't turn over. appears to have an oil leak as it had a puddle under it when I picked it up and none showed on dip stick. said he was riding it and it went clunk and quit running.

looks like I have a winter project. found a motor 90 min from home supposedly with 6k mi on it for $250. that and some fork seals and I should be ridin

Sic Semper Tyrannis · 09-20-2012, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by rdtrvlr

over the weekend I picked up a 96 pc800 for free. doesn't run, won't turn over. appears to have an oil leak as it had a puddle under it when I picked it up and none showed on dip stick. said he was riding it and it went clunk and quit running.

looks like I have a winter project. found a motor 90 min from home supposedly with 6k mi on it for $250. that and some fork seals and I should be ridin

I rode when a few times when I was working in a dealership when they came out.

It was strangely satisfying. Very competent and comfy. The trunk was super handy.

It really was a bike before its time. If I ran across a cheap one I would snap it up.

Yokomo · 09-20-2012, 04:51 AM

baker - u have a pic of tha yellow bike? looks trick

bk brkr baker · 09-20-2012, 07:42 AM

Not the best pics , but maybe show a little more.
My buddy Ralph's Yamaha FJ 1200 with Sidebike Commanche sidecar. These days he runs a 160 HP motor built for a Legends race car.
He changes the paint from year to year according to his whim. When it was mostly black he felt invisible to traffic and added color back in an effort to be seen. And have cars stop pulling out in front of the rig.

09-16-2012, 08:44 PM	#1728
NortwestRider TRIPOD ADVENTURER !! Joined: May 2008 Location: 3.7 miles North of Hell...SEATTLE.... Oddometer: 2,353	The XV920 is my 2nd favorite bike of all time !! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2012 Honda NC700X..THE SILVER BULLIT 1982 GS850G..BLACK SUNSHINE..The tripod !! GS500PE..THE PURPLE EXPLORER So what your saying is that I have the worst hack AND a smelly wife??. MY BUILD http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...=657673&page=6

09-16-2012, 11:07 PM	#1733
FLYING EYEBALL dirtball Joined: Mar 2008 Location: southeast of seattle Oddometer: 9,761	'84 1200 __________________ if you keep poor...the struggle is simple my photos http://jskustoms.smugmug.com/ save yourself some $ with my smuggy discount code qvMaWy1bTFU7c

09-17-2012, 04:20 PM	#1735
txxr Big gulps eh? Joined: Aug 2004 Oddometer: 878	$800 __________________ Keeping the working stiffs at bay by singeing away the loose ends and carrying nothing more than I need. http://thecameroncontemporary.blogspot.com/

09-18-2012, 08:53 PM	#1736
bk brkr baker Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2006 Location: The Bluegrass Oddometer: 4,154	Update on my $1450 ++++ St3 Ducati. I've put a thousand miles on it since I got it leagal to ride . Impressions so far, I do like the 100+ H.P. , somewhat addictive. The bars are too low and it agrivates my carpal tunnel problems. It handles, brakes and feels like a Ducati. You can go quickly down the road in moderate discomfort. Like all Ducs its geared too high. I rode to Indy for Moto GP with no problems til I got there . Then the clutch slipped any time I reved past 4000. I put a whole new Barnett's clutch and basket and springs in it to cure that. Now with fees , parts, etc. I'm at about $2800 in it but , good to go. __________________ RR's Catnip Hill to Peoria ___Loopin' Seattle to WestFest It started with some beers __1500 miles to the Dentist Skeedaddle to Seattle______ A 30 year old on a Three Flags Run

09-20-2012, 04:51 AM	#1739
Yokomo Gorilla Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: The Little Apple Oddometer: 1,951	baker - u have a pic of tha yellow bike? looks trick __________________ bikes

09-16-2012, 06:52 PM	#1726
Morganski Adventurer Joined: Aug 2012 Oddometer: 11	1982 Yamaha XV920R. 35k miles, sitting for 18 years. $650 CL find; I was the first guy to the door and his phone was ringing off the hook. Rebuilt carbs and forks, oil change x2 and new filters. New battery and regulator/rectifier, hardwired around the bonked headlight relay, and relocated the rear turn signals with new units. Fairing came with the bike. Still into it way less than $1500.

09-16-2012, 08:20 PM	#1727
Kt-88 I like everything. Joined: Sep 2012 Location: SLC area, Utah Oddometer: 355	Got this in trade for a cm200 I had 300$ in. About 450$ in parts later, it's my everyday ride! Not too shabby.

09-16-2012, 09:39 PM	#1730
RedRocket Yeah! I want Cheesy Poofs Joined: Feb 2003 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 17,785	Nice XV! I miss mine.

09-20-2012, 02:34 AM	#1737
rdtrvlr Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Oddometer: 132	over the weekend I picked up a 96 pc800 for free. doesn't run, won't turn over. appears to have an oil leak as it had a puddle under it when I picked it up and none showed on dip stick. said he was riding it and it went clunk and quit running. looks like I have a winter project. found a motor 90 min from home supposedly with 6k mi on it for $250. that and some fork seals and I should be ridin

09-20-2012, 07:42 AM	#1740
bk brkr baker Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2006 Location: The Bluegrass Oddometer: 4,154	Not the best pics , but maybe show a little more. My buddy Ralph's Yamaha FJ 1200 with Sidebike Commanche sidecar. These days he runs a 160 HP motor built for a Legends race car. He changes the paint from year to year according to his whim. When it was mostly black he felt invisible to traffic and added color back in an effort to be seen. And have cars stop pulling out in front of the rig. __________________ RR's Catnip Hill to Peoria ___Loopin' Seattle to WestFest It started with some beers __1500 miles to the Dentist Skeedaddle to Seattle______ A 30 year old on a Three Flags Run

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