Yamaha 1983 Maxim XJ 650

[gcm223]

Just looked at this Maxim. Awesome condition, new tires, original owner
13500 miles.

He is asking $1600.00 Seems High What should I offer? By the way, this is for my wife. Seems like the perfect size for her to graduate from her Rebel 250.

[MrShake]

KBB in my area shows about 1100 value. BUT, that being said, there are a TON of parts and aftermarkets avaliable for the XS650s, so I would prop the value up a little. I'd probably offer 1300 and see what he says.

[telefunkin]

Original owner and only 13500 miles, I would be a little wary. Chances are it has sat dormant for at least a few years.

If everything looks to be in good shape and it starts, or at least turns over, then it may not be a bad purchase. However, at that price, I would get a mechanic to check it out.

[Timetonut]

I just got my xj550 for $900. Then I had to add all the tax and title change etc. to all of that. Thank goodness for AAA to do all the work for me though. I always use Kelly Blue book to check out my price variations. There is also another institution that does estimates on all that, but I have forgotten the name. I think mine has around 2K extra miles than the one you are looking at. The price sounds high to me, so I think that the owner isn't really overly interested in selling it, he just doesn't ride it anymore. Good luck with it. Sounds like a fun bike though.

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