Finally got myself a motorcycle

SimpleTom

SimpleTom

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Surprisingly I've never owned an actual motorcycle. About a week or so ago a guy I know at one of the suppliers I pick up parts at asked me if I knew anyone interested in an old Yamaha. I asked how much? He told me for you $100. He stopped riding it when he had kids. He said it ran fine when he parked it last but needs a new fuel pet cock, it is missing the small side covers and probably needs a good carb cleaning. I couldn't pass it up for the price.

It's a 1977 Yamaha XS360.

 
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the beekeeper

Active Member
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Great deal!.........Get it running right, check it out and make sure everythings in good working order/safe, use it as a good beginner street bike or flip it and make some coin...........:thumbsup:.............Tom.
 
Tom S.

Tom S.

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SimpleTom said:
Surprisingly I've never owned an actual motorcycle...
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That's a good looking bike and a great deal. :thumbsup:

I've always liked those XS Yamahas. A woman I know raced one in our local indoor flat track series last winter. She did pretty well on it. Then she let a friend race it late in the season. Another guy took him out and just smashed the heck out of that cool metal flake fuel tank. Everyone felt bad about it.

 
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KG5HP

New Member
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Nice score, check the date codes on the tires and replace if over 5 years old.:thumbsup:
and check the brake shoes too, make sure there haven't come apart.
 
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mipowdercoater

mipowdercoater

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Good job on killing your paycheck :laugh:

Its gonna need a complete rebuild on the carbs.

The brakes and tires should replaced.

The fuse panel should also replaced with a modern fuse panel.

I would also advise you to sign up over at xjbikes.com
 
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