iffy on this bike

[AdrianZ]

it's a 1982' Yamaha Seca Turbo 650 with 45k mi. first is the 650 too much or is the fact it's an older bike make it ok. 2ed he says it need a new batt and coil to run. should i look for other signs f bad things to come on this bike. thanks always
-Adrian

[TechTMW]

I don't know if you caught my comment on this last time, but you may want to check on parts availability for that thing. That's a pretty part-specific model, and I know alot of stuff is no longer available for my regular seca ... I'm betting even less is available for the turbo model (Cuz so few were made)

I would avoid it.

[rwp]

Turbo vanes and bearings wear out over time. Go to your Yamaha dealer and price a new turbo. Then make your decision.

[mswarrior]

I agree with Tech, If parts are rare or very expensive from aftermarket you'd be in a heap of trouble. I've had my 84 Interceptor for what seems like forever but parts are becoming sparse and more expensive as time goes by. Do some research before you buy.

[BuzZz]

And turbos are tender and are apt to puke out on you. Parts availability becomes even more important considering you will most likely be spending some cash on turbos and/or turbo parts.

But even knowing that, I still consider XN-85 and turbo Seca I see...... So far common sense and luck have been on my side, but one day I know I'll give in and burn myself....

[AdrianZ]

thanks you guys always think of good stuff. heh i feel a little embarrassed knowing so little about the bike. even the fact it had a turbo >.> a lot of things these days say turbo but have no turbo. take my razor turbo mach 3 yet it's no should breakwe nor does it have a turbo. i think I'll go look up some replacment parts and than maybe go see him and talk him WAY down and like you said its got a turbo and i don't have to put the oem turbo back on i can make jsut about anything work

[totalmotorcycle]

Hi AdrianZ!

Smart thing asking about the XJ650R Turbo in the forum! Well done as this bike is most definately a no-no for new bikers.

I own the non turbo XJ650R and it's my 4th motorcycle. Even though it is "only a 650" is a powerful bike and very heavy too for it's engine size over today bikes (mine is a tad over 500lbs).

Too much too soon I would call it, that's all.

I never rode the Turbo version of my bike, I hear it isn't any faster in the 1/4 mile. But what I do know is they are EXPENSIVE to fix if the turbo goes and are much more complex in design over the non-turbo XJ650R.

May I ask, how much was it?

Mike.

[AdrianZ]

i think he was asking $1,400