XS750 Good Idea?

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XS750 Good Idea?

31 Jan 2010 16:48
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So theres this XS750 triple in my town for sale. 1976, awesome looking shape, for $1300. Good, bad?
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Re: XS750 Good Idea?

31 Jan 2010 17:30
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Generally they are not a good deal...

Sadly the 750 and 850 triples had a host of problems - and they are very difficult to get parts for.

Around here, they often popup on CL - but no one seems to want them as the same ads will often appear for multiple weeks.
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Re: XS750 Good Idea?

31 Jan 2010 17:33
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Bad bike for way too much money
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Re: XS750 Good Idea?

31 Jan 2010 18:31
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Cool, just wondering. I have a line on a 750LTD-4 that might be a better option. He says its over-revving, sounds like I might get a KZ750 for cheap because he doesn't know how to clean or properly set up his carbs.
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Re: XS750 Good Idea?

14 Feb 2010 12:39
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Never really considered buying a Yamaha before but I have seen this 1979 XS750 for sale here on Ebay in the UK.
Low mileage and looks to be in good condition.
Price at the moment 375 pounds, I reckon I would go to about 650 which is about $975.

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Just spoken to the seller on the phone and he will accept 500 pounds ($750)
What do you guys think?
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Re: XS750 Good Idea?

14 Feb 2010 13:40
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Seems like a decent price. Roy
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Re: XS750 Good Idea?

14 Feb 2010 13:55
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I bought the bike anyway.
I will collect it next weekend. I will find out then if it is agood deal or not. Yo have to take a chance sometimes!!!
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Re: XS750 Good Idea?

14 Feb 2010 15:10
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they are fun too "look" at....good luck on yours.....
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Re: XS750 Good Idea?

16 Feb 2010 13:52
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Got the bike and a great bike it is!!!
I love the sound of that triple engine.
Done a lot of research on this and the main downsides are small fixes anyway- vacuum petcock leakage and jumping out of 2nd gear.
Well impressed so far!
More pictures to follow and the ride results.
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Re: XS750 Good Idea?

18 Feb 2010 11:43
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I heard from a former owner of a Yamaha triple that the center cylinders were very prone to overheating.
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Re: XS750 Good Idea?

20 Feb 2010 13:49
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I had an XS850 triple for many years. Great bike problem free. Very comfortable to ride. I would buy another in a minute. I watch them on ebay and the triples are starting to get some good money and they have a good following...Russ
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