One of my favorite past times is to buy other people's lost causes or something they lost interest in. Keeping the old iron on the road is a great hobby too. Good work on the Yamaha guys!
Bought my wife's first bike, a CM175 for $350. It was near perfect with slight chrome pitting. I taught her, my sister-in-law and a friend's wife how to ride on it (not at the same time). They dinged it up a bit but it worked her into a V-Star then it went on to teach even more new riders. They are out there.
You guys are an inspiration!! I scored a Kawasaki ZZR250 for $600 (first bike) got her running after a couple weeks of work (no mechanical experience) now just about to put her back together for the 2nd time fingers crossed I can go riding soon!! Thanks again guys you've got me amped to get back in the garage !!
I got a 99 GS500 for $400 last week. It was in riding condition, but had a broken front brake lever, a missing turn signal and the speedometer needle was broken off. Took me about two hours to have it looking good and everything working.....rides nicely. Yes, you can get a bike for $500, even in Southern California.
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures That's cool, Tom. What kind of condition are they in though? If all this stuff really needed "just a carb clean" and new battery, I don't think people would sell so cheap, given that they sell really junk for a lot more.
I bought a 1989 cbr600f1 last year for 350 euro, it was a mess, but the engine sounded good, it had not a lot of the fairings and was painted with a brush.. I found me some fairings online for 90 euro and the owner had an old motogp3 performance exhaust lying around. Rebuild the fuel pump, new brake pads and a disc, new oil and new fork seals. Rewired the wireloom, replaced wheelbearings. Sanded it down and spray painted it matt black because it was 3euros the can. Total cost 350 for the bike 250 for all the supplies I got myself a fun bike for 600euro. Most importantly, the repairs I learned and the experience of rebuilding a bike made it all priceless.
I bought a 1990 CBR600F1 as well, for $250.00 CAD. The registration was another $95.00 CAD, because I guess SNB felt it was worth $1600.00 or something. It was not running, had no fairings, no headlight, no mirrors, no front turn signals, and the remaining turn signals didn't work as the flasher relay was busted. The horn wires were also cut, among other wiring issues. The oil cooler was also damaged and leaking oil slightly. AKA lots of problems. I'm not going the fairing route right now, as I'm too cheap. I put another ~$110.00 CAD into supplies (so far) and have most of the missing pieces all here and ready to go. Already got it running, and fixed the oil issues with a replacement oil cooler. Headlight is on now too, along with new mirrors. Now I'm just slowly converting it into a naked/cafe/street-fighter style to make it street legal again. For real, just working on it has been a learning experience all on it's own. It's much better than buying a new bike that already works, for me at least. Painting the bike will be a future project, along with the fairings, but for now it runs and drives no problem. It's inspired my buddy to bring me on a trip to Halifax so he can buy another no-start bike for under $500.00 CAD, a 1983 CB550 Nighthawk this time. Should be a fun experience for him too. Glad I have another 600F1 brother keeping the old girls alive! Viva la Restorations hahaha
its my first year as a car mechanic. but i ask myself. can i even fix etc a motorcycle, is it a lot diff. then cars when i have full experience on cars?
@@gloriouschannel3683 Hey man, I'm a complete noob with no training at all. I got myself a bike a year ago and learned to do a lot of work since, general maintenance and replacing the wear and tear parts (sprockets, drive chain), plus repairs in brakes, electrics, subframe, and identify and fix a small fault in the engine itself. I figure if I can get to this point with just google, you (with training and maybe access to professional tools and advice) can learn to do the whole entire bike from the ground up in way less than a year.
@@gloriouschannel3683 it's simple but a bit more expensive than auto parts, in my opinion. Due to the fact that motorcycles are considered a luxury more than practical. Other than that, they are a blast to work on! 😁👍
I bought a $700 craigslist bike a year ago. Ran it over 4000 miles. A 1982 Yamaha seca. I still have it. All I've done so far is change the oil. Still runs great and is oddly one of my favorite bikes to ride. Gets more attention than any of my other bikes.
Yes it can be done. I flipped a Buell Blast with spark plug 2 quarts oil and filter. 10 cans spray paint. $587 investment. Sold $1500 the weekend after I got it.
@@BikesandBeards my buddy just bought what he that was a honda rebel 250 turns out is was a venom motorsports ghost 250 wich sales for roughly 2,700 shipped to your door in a crate it was done up with decals to look like a honda rebel he paid 3,250 for his with 1,700 miles on it
Instead of being put down by issues and problems- you guys are living a inspiring life! Love your attitude!!! I will get on two wheels, and I will come over to SRK to buy it!
My first real street legal bike was ba 1982 Yamaha 650 ;Maxim. I installed a plexiglass fairing, bags, and a Tracy Tunes Stereo system. I rode it thru four States and put 129,000 miles on it.
I bought a 1979 Honda CB Custom 500 for $500 from a retired farmer who collected old Honda motorcycles. It was an awesome machine and never let me down or cost me anymore then the usual maintenance costs. I commuted with it, I rode it for fun. I loved it. But then a car turned in front of me and was wrecked. Fortunately I didn’t get hurt to badly.
It's funny this video popped up this morning for me. My friend of 25 years, his wife messaged me wanting to surprise him for his birthday this month. Yesterday she bought a 1980 Goldwing 1100 for 450 bucks. It was a 1 owner bike with a file of maintenance done to it. Has not been on the road since 06. I did post a video of the reveal, the video isn't the best since i wasn't trying to make it obvious that i was filming her giving the bike to him. We played it off as i bought another Goldwing. He is very happy with the bike and is looking forward to getting it back on the road for spring
A buddy of mine bought a $500 honda shadow, got it running, traded it for a Honda CBR and then traded it for some sort of Nissan in great condition! Ended up selling it and making a $3,500 profit, I was absolutely amazed! haha
Just picked up 2 bikes for $500...freakin steal. 1982 suzuki gs650 and a 89 yamaha 1100 virago. Stale gas, carbs cleaned n plugs!! Voala!! A great way to learn about the machine you ride! Great channel!
Instead of spraying gasoline into the intake I use propane. I use an old propane torch with the end removed and 3/8" hose slipped on and a hose clamp to secure it. The end of the hose is placed where the carbs can suck up the vapor when the torch valve is opened. Never turn on the propane before turning over the engine. It will displace the oxygen in the intake so the engine will not start. Simply hit the starter button, open the propane valve, and once started adjust the torch valve for best idle. Using propane from a small disposable bottle and modified torch is much safer and cleaner. No spilled gasoline or gasoline in a non approved container that could spill and ruin the inside of your vehicle. Propane is safe for the engine as well. It burns clean and has a higher octane rating than pump gas.
This is a great idea, however there are a few cautions; Propane engines require an ignition advance of 24 degrees from the gasoline setting. If there is any water in the gasoline, propane will freeze it in the jets as propane will drop to minus 40 F when vaporizing. Since you understand oxygen displacement, you have done your homework.
@@BikesandBeards that trick can also be used to find vacuum leaks or intake manifold leaks. Move the propane hose around slowly, listen for the change in the idle and theres your leak.
I have an 83 XV920 cafe racer project I traded for an old shotgun and I have had several Maxims in the past; those old Yamahas are great bikes and even at $1200 that would be a good option for someone.
I bought a '91 Honda Nighthawk 750 a couple months ago for $200. The bike has 9,000 miles, but hadn't been started in two-years, or licensed since 2002. It had been lightly dropped on both sides, but the damage is just light cosmetic. I've already rebuilt the front brake caliper ($10), replaced a bent clutch lever ($5), and replaced the lost keys ($15). I still need to drain the tank, rebuild the carbs (the rebuild kit was $80), replace the battery ($50), and replace the turn signals ($40). Oh, and tax and title transfer was $68. I would love to keep it, but I plan to sell it for between $1500 and $1700, and use the money restore the interior of my '78 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible.
I bought a 2004 GS500 for $1300 and sold it $2K. I used the money to buy an 883 Sportster. So essentially I paid $1300 for my Sportser if you really think about it.
Nice. I love the nighthawk. Had that on my MSF class and wanted to buy a nighthawk one day. My battery for my Honda Grom costed me over $100. The old batter was the original battery when I bought the Grom brand new.
I did it in Florida bought a 09 Ninja 500r for 500 bucks last summer. with cracked and broken front plastics and dented gas tank but otherwise in decent shape and runs great I've put 3k miles on it already and now it has 15k on it
I saw you drag it through the snow and thought, "reminds me of my old Harley," But when you got it to run so quickly for next to nothing, realized no way in hell it could be a Harley. LOL
My first new vehicle ever, I think 1978, Yammy 750 special, triple, shaft drive. Actually worked at the Yanaha dealer that sold me the bike, in 1976, $14.00 an hr, prepping bikes out of the crate.
I scored a '99 Honda Shadow VLX (3 years dormant, dry tank) for $1 back in 2013. Soaked the jets in carb cleaner overnight, new plugs, new tires, runs like a top.In the last 4 years, I've doubled the 13K miles it had - Baltimore to WNY (Syr,Roch, & Buff) twice and once to Charlotte. Didn't ride at all last year, started right up first try in May of this year. Already put nearly 1500 miles on it in 2019.
I bought a rust bucket 1986 virago 750 that was chained up to a stoop in philly for 5 years for $100. I knew nothing about motorcycles at the time, it took me a winter to get it running. Every year since then I took it apart and every time I made it better and better. 7 years later I have an 86 virago bobber with an 1100 motor from a 92, i built a new exhaust system for it pretty much straight pipes with baffles to pass pa inspection. I put a single carb intake with a Harley 1200 sportster carb on it. The best $100 I ever spent.
Gotta correct you about the Kawasaki W650 it wasn't designed to look like a Triumph Bonneville it was actually a carbon copy of the BSA A10 Which was another British bike from the same period. The original W650 was manufactured and sold in the late60s/early70s by Kawasaki but was discontinued when the technology improved and the KZ or Z series of machines replaced it. The W650 was rereleased in late 90s/early 2000s when the retro machines became popular. The dates of the bikes may seem a bit vague but that is because of times of release in various Countries around the world.
I bought my 1981 KZ650 for $300. Guy claimed it ran but we couldn't get it to start with a jump box. Bought it anyways since it turned over fine. Got it home and charged the battery and was riding it within an hour. I've done brakes, a couple cables, and new tires but nothing else non cosmetic.
I can top that one.....a few years ago while rebuilding my old vintage bike, I saw a Craigslist KZ750 LTD for $250....with "blown engine" because it would not go into gear and run...I fired it up, gave the guy $200 and loaded it on a trailer and took it home....then, removed the bent twisted chain guard, straightened it and replaced the missing chain with new sprockets and chain...then took it out to the highway and did 100 mph...not bad for a $200 bike. I redid the brakes and tires, repainted it and cafe racer'd it....rode that bike for about 2 years until my rebuild was finished....plus the KZ was showing signs of needing the cams reshimmed....sold it for $400. (Only Japanese bike I have ever owned)
Bought an '82 Suzuki GS 1100EZ for $250 in about 1995. Drained the tank, cleaned the carbs and fired it up. Rode that thing for 3 years. It had a Yoshimura true 4 into 1 exhaust and it was an awesome sound. Not much for handling, but holy moly, it ripped in a straight line!
I traded a set of SBC cylinder heads for an 82 Maxim 11 years ago. I was very surprised by the performance of it. Gave it a new paint job and I still ride it. Those are actually really good bikes.
Joan Mezzacappa Lmao it fixes about 10% of them. Most have Stator coils. Points, Bad engine bearings, dirty carbs, or burnt Cdi boxes which are nearly impossible to fix because once it burns one box it will keep burning each new one.
First bike was a 1981 honda cm400, it had no gauges and the air cushion forks were conpletely shot, but for a few hundred bucks it taught me more than any other bike ive owned has
Just decided to watch some of your older videos. I love this one, and I have a cheap bike story to share. I was perusing Marketplace and found a 1982 Honda GL500 silverwing, intact, with title for 700. I bought it that day had to drive an hour each way to get it. Turn key deal as it turned out. Had it tagged and was riding within 3 days of the purchase. It needs new tires and back brake shoes but it rideable, I have the new shoes for it when I get tires I will one off the shop work. I also picked up a 92 Voyager XII but it is a project. Needs carb rebuild and fuel pump. but for $600 couldn't pass it up. Love the channel guys. Keep up the great content.
Realistically, if you're a "beginner" or someone new to motorcycles, you will never find a good deal for below $1000 What I mean by that is, you're probably going to buy a bike that needs some sort of maintenance / know-how to get it to run. It's not like buying a new bike that will start up and go everytime. I mean, that much is a given, and you can say that you can "learn how"... but that also comes with IF you weren't ripped off in the first place... which you wouldn't know since again, you're new. Add the other layer of *GEAR* that you have to buy, the minimum of which is a helmet. Add another layer of motorcycling lessons etc. etc. it piles on. Still, overall, if you're city riding, then getting a scooter will probably save you not only on $ but also on headaches, since it has "simpler" specs... like it's prob a 1 cylinder, and insurance cost etc. However I will say, I do think overall you're probably going to afford riding a motorcycle first than you would riding a car. Granted a car is the better option for investment (like if you start a family etc, for groceries and so on) but that's another topic.
I'm so glad you guys went with this bike, I have one too (+ the 1100 🥰) and it brought me to this channel which is now inspiring me to take new steps in my life, thanks!
i got an 05' ninja 250 for $600 off of craigslist. Ran as is and spent about $100 sealing the rusted gas tank and buying a new battery. Put 2k miles on it so far, still running strong.
I got a 1979 CB750 with 25,000 mi for $250 on Craigslist just needed new battery, spark plugs and a oil change yes needs cosmetic work but runs out nice!
I spent $300 on a 1996 Suzuki bandit S 600 that just needed a tiny bit of love. I could probably sell it for more but this is my first bike, so I’ll probably keep it forever. I posted a video on my channel if anyone is interested in seeing what condition it was in. Also the bike only had 5k miles.
I picked up a 2002 1200 Bandit 6 years ago for $900. It had been down on both sides, but his insurance paid for all new bodywork. He hadn't installed it yet, but it all came with the bike. It ran good, but there was some clunking in the drivetrain which I attributed to the badly rusted chain. He thought it was the tranny and I didn't argue. A couple hours to install the brand new tank, bodywork, and new chain, and it looks and runs perfectly. These old Bandits are super reliable, run great, easy to hotrod if you want, and have cheap insurance because they're not a sportbike.
I bought an 81 Yamaha maxim 650 from a barn for 500 dollars once. I rebuilt the starter and drove it to alaska and then to California! When i was 19! And it was nice to ride!
May have already been mentioned but what a pity you pitched the backrest...you may not have cared for the look but the buyer should have the option. Especially if they're going to take a passenger or tour with the bike. I have an '81 Suzuki GS650GS and I wish I had a backrest with luggage rack so my pillions would be more comfy and I could strap a bag on the back. If nothing else it would have made good business sense to sell the thing on craigslist for $50. Just my humble opinion.
...they should not just be thrown out, but melted down & pounded into crash bars. Theres never been any accessory more counter to a bikes classic lines than a sissy bar. However. on many of the new bikes, it would fit right in.The aerodynamic, smooth flow look is out and the crushed look is in.
The 650 Maxim was the very first bike I rode. Was my father's. I was 14. The next year I got a Honda CB750four for $100. My father and I spent the winter tearing it down and rebuilding it for my 16th birthday. Best memories I have.
I hope you didn't actually toss out the sissy bar! I have a couple identical Maxims like the one in the video that could use one, and to see what looks like an OEM unit get thrown out like that sucks.
i think it was just for the video. if nothing else he could have sold it on ebay for a good price. i don't think yamaha made a sliding backrest so doubt it was oem.
I just got for $1200 a Kawasaki Vulcan 800 classic in great condition runs perfectly, after market exhaust k&n intake and oil filter, bigger handle bars, runs perfectly, only 14,000 miles too
Had i think a 82? Maxim for a 1st Bike, tossed on a Mac 4to1, rode it everywhere, loved it! Also had an 83 or so Seca 750, loved that bike as well. Not a problem with either, ever! The Yamaha YICS engine has a sound of its own, and you can definitely hear them coming before you see em. Ride safe everyone!!
I got a 1980 kz440 for $400 that lasted me almost 2 yesterday as a daily Rider. the most I put into it was a new battery and am oil change. Great bike, I miss it.
"Suzuki introduced the Boulevard line in 2005." Not entirely true. The Boulevard line is merely the Volusia line renamed, which was itself an update of the Intruder lineup.
I bought a bike that had sat out in a field for a number of years. Yamaha Virago 500,, put a battery in it, new tires. Rode it from 1995-2005. No problems whatsoever with the bike. Sold it when I bought my Harley.
I bought a 86 honda shadow vt500c for 200 dollars, with glovers and a helmet, it had not run in ten years and the old fuel was still in the tank, i cleaned everthing out , disassemble d the carb an put it back together, bought a new batterie, it fired right up, it runs great and still only 10500 miles, good little bike
@@danrowley6934 Not at all what happened. They said nothing was wrong with them as a joke, you could see them dragging the bike and the front wheel was totally locked up
Owned an 82 CB750Custom with dealer installed Goldwing fairing and luggage boxes matching black with blue detailing. Had the sliding driver's backrest from KG. Beautiful bike which I rode for a decade or so and loved every minute of it. Best I ever owned. The early 80's bikes were awesome. Only downside was the charging system crapped out and was not cheap to fix. Ran 80k up on the motor with zero other issues. Still wish I kept her.
I bought a 1982 Yamaha Maxim XJ650 as my first street legal bike for $1000 on 1997. Drove it over 50,000 miles before I passed it on to the next guy still running mint. The only thing I very did was rebuild the carbs. I miss that bike and Ive been searching for one ever since. Sad I missed this one
@@Goldenfightinglink no I rode it for about 2k miles until I got in an accident. It bent the fork a bit which was something I didn't wanna fix. I fixed the headlight and handle bars to get it riding again and sold it
@@Goldenfightinglink my new project bike is a gl1100 with a spun bearing. 😭 Haven't had much luck bc getting it running bc I need to pull the motor out of the frame
My first bike was a Rebel 250 that didn't run. Charged the battery because it was dead, took apart and cleaned the carb, drained the tank and put fresh gas, new plugs. Ran perfectly. Turned it to a bobber and made a grand on it after I sold it. Now I'm riding a 2022 Bonneville T100
me and my dad baught a 1997 kwasaki vulcan 750, for a 100 dollars. (1000NOK) and we spent 3 weeks fixing it and my mom loves the thing, it drives good and has a good amount of power.
I really,really love the message in this video,so I went and bought a 2008 Harley Trike with a Hannigan conversion for $10,000 on marketplace and I love it!
One of my favorite past times is to buy other people's lost causes or something they lost interest in. Keeping the old iron on the road is a great hobby too. Good work on the Yamaha guys!
Yeah it is fun
I bought a$500 bike for$1200 once. The guy was so happy to sell it.
I have dyslexia, so you didn't fool me mr.
dronus but you realized it was to screw with people
LOL, you made me laugh!
I’m almost $3k into my $500 bike.
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Bought my wife's first bike, a CM175 for $350. It was near perfect with slight chrome pitting. I taught her, my sister-in-law and a friend's wife how to ride on it (not at the same time). They dinged it up a bit but it worked her into a V-Star then it went on to teach even more new riders. They are out there.
You guys are an inspiration!! I scored a Kawasaki ZZR250 for $600 (first bike) got her running after a couple weeks of work (no mechanical experience) now just about to put her back together for the 2nd time fingers crossed I can go riding soon!! Thanks again guys you've got me amped to get back in the garage !!
im from Columbia County P.A. but moved to Florida after joining the Marine Corps. every time i watch one of your videos i get crazy homesick
I got a 99 GS500 for $400 last week. It was in riding condition, but had a broken front brake lever, a missing turn signal and the speedometer needle was broken off. Took me about two hours to have it looking good and everything working.....rides nicely. Yes, you can get a bike for $500, even in Southern California.
Not anymore. People won't sell junk bikes for less than $1000 now. So many overpriced projects that aren't even worth it for $1500.
@@cesartapia610 deals still pop up. I get a few projects per year from free to $1000.
@@TomsTinkeringandAdventures That's cool, Tom. What kind of condition are they in though? If all this stuff really needed "just a carb clean" and new battery, I don't think people would sell so cheap, given that they sell really junk for a lot more.
@@cesartapia610 I got a TW200 for way cheap, just minor maintenance required. I have cash and my truck ready, gotta be quick. Happy hunting!
I bought a 1989 cbr600f1 last year for 350 euro, it was a mess, but the engine sounded good, it had not a lot of the fairings and was painted with a brush..
I found me some fairings online for 90 euro and the owner had an old motogp3 performance exhaust lying around.
Rebuild the fuel pump, new brake pads and a disc, new oil and new fork seals.
Rewired the wireloom, replaced wheelbearings.
Sanded it down and spray painted it matt black because it was 3euros the can.
Total cost 350 for the bike
250 for all the supplies
I got myself a fun bike for 600euro.
Most importantly, the repairs I learned and the experience of rebuilding a bike made it all priceless.
I bought a 1990 CBR600F1 as well, for $250.00 CAD. The registration was another $95.00 CAD, because I guess SNB felt it was worth $1600.00 or something. It was not running, had no fairings, no headlight, no mirrors, no front turn signals, and the remaining turn signals didn't work as the flasher relay was busted. The horn wires were also cut, among other wiring issues. The oil cooler was also damaged and leaking oil slightly. AKA lots of problems. I'm not going the fairing route right now, as I'm too cheap. I put another ~$110.00 CAD into supplies (so far) and have most of the missing pieces all here and ready to go. Already got it running, and fixed the oil issues with a replacement oil cooler. Headlight is on now too, along with new mirrors. Now I'm just slowly converting it into a naked/cafe/street-fighter style to make it street legal again.
For real, just working on it has been a learning experience all on it's own. It's much better than buying a new bike that already works, for me at least. Painting the bike will be a future project, along with the fairings, but for now it runs and drives no problem. It's inspired my buddy to bring me on a trip to Halifax so he can buy another no-start bike for under $500.00 CAD, a 1983 CB550 Nighthawk this time. Should be a fun experience for him too.
Glad I have another 600F1 brother keeping the old girls alive! Viva la Restorations hahaha
its my first year as a car mechanic. but i ask myself. can i even fix etc a motorcycle, is it a lot diff. then cars when i have full experience on cars?
GloriousChannelGaming gfdf no it’s way easier cause it’s a smaller engine and less parts
@@gloriouschannel3683 Hey man, I'm a complete noob with no training at all. I got myself a bike a year ago and learned to do a lot of work since, general maintenance and replacing the wear and tear parts (sprockets, drive chain), plus repairs in brakes, electrics, subframe, and identify and fix a small fault in the engine itself.
I figure if I can get to this point with just google, you (with training and maybe access to professional tools and advice) can learn to do the whole entire bike from the ground up in way less than a year.
@@gloriouschannel3683 it's simple but a bit more expensive than auto parts, in my opinion. Due to the fact that motorcycles are considered a luxury more than practical. Other than that, they are a blast to work on! 😁👍
This was my very first motorcycle. It had a MAC street exhaust on it. I loved that bike. Bought it for 500$ and learned how to ride on it 👍🏻
Bought $600 1980 Kaw Ltd 750, 3 yrs ago, reposition frt turn signals, replaced rubber gaskets on top end, + misc... runs great
I just got a 1985 kawasaki ltd 1100 for 300 bucks. My first bike and it runs amazing. Deal of a life time.
I bought a $700 craigslist bike a year ago. Ran it over 4000 miles. A 1982 Yamaha seca. I still have it. All I've done so far is change the oil. Still runs great and is oddly one of my favorite bikes to ride. Gets more attention than any of my other bikes.
Yes it can be done. I flipped a Buell Blast with spark plug 2 quarts oil and filter. 10 cans spray paint. $587 investment. Sold $1500 the weekend after I got it.
Dang thanks awesome
@@BikesandBeards my buddy just bought what he that was a honda rebel 250 turns out is was a venom motorsports ghost 250 wich sales for roughly 2,700 shipped to your door in a crate it was done up with decals to look like a honda rebel he paid 3,250 for his with 1,700 miles on it
@@allensailers4055
That sucks man, your buddy got screwed.
Instead of being put down by issues and problems- you guys are living a inspiring life!
Love your attitude!!! I will get on two wheels, and I will come over to SRK to buy it!
did you buy it?
Our first bike was an '82 650 Maxim. Paid $650 for it back in the late 90's. Great bike I wish I still had !
My first real street legal bike was ba 1982 Yamaha 650 ;Maxim. I installed a plexiglass fairing, bags, and a Tracy Tunes Stereo system. I rode it thru four States and put 129,000 miles on it.
Wow that’s a lot of miles
I traded 4 dually wheels for mine
I bought a 1979 Honda CB Custom 500 for $500 from a retired farmer who collected old Honda motorcycles. It was an awesome machine and never let me down or cost me anymore then the usual maintenance costs. I commuted with it, I rode it for fun. I loved it. But then a car turned in front of me and was wrecked. Fortunately I didn’t get hurt to badly.
It's funny this video popped up this morning for me. My friend of 25 years, his wife messaged me wanting to surprise him for his birthday this month. Yesterday she bought a 1980 Goldwing 1100 for 450 bucks. It was a 1 owner bike with a file of maintenance done to it. Has not been on the road since 06. I did post a video of the reveal, the video isn't the best since i wasn't trying to make it obvious that i was filming her giving the bike to him. We played it off as i bought another Goldwing. He is very happy with the bike and is looking forward to getting it back on the road for spring
A buddy of mine bought a $500 honda shadow, got it running, traded it for a Honda CBR and then traded it for some sort of Nissan in great condition! Ended up selling it and making a $3,500 profit, I was absolutely amazed! haha
Just picked up 2 bikes for $500...freakin steal. 1982 suzuki gs650 and a 89 yamaha 1100 virago. Stale gas, carbs cleaned n plugs!! Voala!! A great way to learn about the machine you ride! Great channel!
Instead of spraying gasoline into the intake I use propane. I use an old propane torch with the end removed and 3/8" hose slipped on and a hose clamp to secure it. The end of the hose is placed where the carbs can suck up the vapor when the torch valve is opened. Never turn on the propane before turning over the engine. It will displace the oxygen in the intake so the engine will not start. Simply hit the starter button, open the propane valve, and once started adjust the torch valve for best idle. Using propane from a small disposable bottle and modified torch is much safer and cleaner. No spilled gasoline or gasoline in a non approved container that could spill and ruin the inside of your vehicle. Propane is safe for the engine as well. It burns clean and has a higher octane rating than pump gas.
Wow that’s great info I m going to have to try that
This is a great idea, however there are a few cautions; Propane engines require an ignition advance of 24 degrees from the gasoline setting. If there is any water in the gasoline, propane will freeze it in the jets as propane will drop to minus 40 F when vaporizing. Since you understand oxygen displacement, you have done your homework.
@@BikesandBeards that trick can also be used to find vacuum leaks or intake manifold leaks. Move the propane hose around slowly, listen for the change in the idle and theres your leak.
I have an 83 XV920 cafe racer project I traded for an old shotgun and I have had several Maxims in the past; those old Yamahas are great bikes and even at $1200 that would be a good option for someone.
Had 1982 750 Maxim, had it for 15 yrs, put almost 50,000 miles on it, liked a lot. Great Bike adjustable handlebars were great.
I can appreciate how transparent your profit margins are on this bike.
I bought a '91 Honda Nighthawk 750 a couple months ago for $200. The bike has 9,000 miles, but hadn't been started in two-years, or licensed since 2002. It had been lightly dropped on both sides, but the damage is just light cosmetic. I've already rebuilt the front brake caliper ($10), replaced a bent clutch lever ($5), and replaced the lost keys ($15). I still need to drain the tank, rebuild the carbs (the rebuild kit was $80), replace the battery ($50), and replace the turn signals ($40). Oh, and tax and title transfer was $68. I would love to keep it, but I plan to sell it for between $1500 and $1700, and use the money restore the interior of my '78 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible.
where do you live bro? tristate area?
@@OGES-vm2fh I live in Eastern Washington.
I bought a 2004 GS500 for $1300 and sold it $2K. I used the money to buy an 883 Sportster. So essentially I paid $1300 for my Sportser if you really think about it.
Nice. I love the nighthawk. Had that on my MSF class and wanted to buy a nighthawk one day. My battery for my Honda Grom costed me over $100. The old batter was the original battery when I bought the Grom brand new.
My current bike is a 1982 xj650 Maxim! I adore this bike. Completely rebuilt it, it's a sport bike dressed up as a cruiser
these are the coziest dudes on the internet. his shtick is like a wool sweater and a cup of hot cocoa while in the snow. happy new year man.
I did it in Florida bought a 09 Ninja 500r for 500 bucks last summer. with cracked and broken front plastics and dented gas tank but otherwise in decent shape and runs great I've put 3k miles on it already and now it has 15k on it
I saw you drag it through the snow and thought, "reminds me of my old Harley," But when you got it to run so quickly for next to nothing, realized no way in hell it could be a Harley. LOL
1977 yamaha XS 750 purchased for $400 bucks in the fall. rebuilt the carbs and bought a battery. Rode it the next spring!
I have a running 80 Maxim-1 I ride as my daily through the summer. Great bike. Will run forever and starts first time every time!!
50% of the time!
My first new vehicle ever, I think 1978, Yammy 750 special, triple, shaft drive. Actually worked at the Yanaha dealer that sold me the bike, in 1976, $14.00 an hr, prepping bikes out of the crate.
I need guys like you to help me with my first bike.
Buy this one
No you don't. It's not a charity. It's all about making as much money as possible off of every single person, and you are it!
@@mountainmandale1587 that's... What charity is
I scored a '99 Honda Shadow VLX (3 years dormant, dry tank) for $1 back in 2013. Soaked the jets in carb cleaner overnight, new plugs, new tires, runs like a top.In the last 4 years, I've doubled the 13K miles it had - Baltimore to WNY (Syr,Roch, & Buff) twice and once to Charlotte. Didn't ride at all last year, started right up first try in May of this year. Already put nearly 1500 miles on it in 2019.
I bought a rust bucket 1986 virago 750 that was chained up to a stoop in philly for 5 years for $100. I knew nothing about motorcycles at the time, it took me a winter to get it running. Every year since then I took it apart and every time I made it better and better. 7 years later I have an 86 virago bobber with an 1100 motor from a 92, i built a new exhaust system for it pretty much straight pipes with baffles to pass pa inspection. I put a single carb intake with a Harley 1200 sportster carb on it. The best $100 I ever spent.
haha doing this with a yamaha xv 535 virago ill be soon posting a vid when it runs with a straight pipe :) IG: ferrononferro
@@ferrononferro3941 I was going to start looking for a 535 and building a cafe racer
Ah cool do you have ig where you post ur bikes?
@@ferrononferro3941 no I don't use social media. Sorry
I just bought a $500 bike off Facebook market place in Hawaii and it runs extremely well!! I’ve been riding it all week
I bought one of those in about 1992, it had 5500 miles on it and I only paid $850. Smoking deal, it was a really fun bike.
My first bike was a 1982 Maxim 750, I loved it and regret selling it now. I'm glad you showed this one some love.
Gotta correct you about the Kawasaki W650 it wasn't designed to look like a Triumph Bonneville it was actually a carbon copy of the BSA A10 Which was another British bike from the same period. The original W650 was manufactured and sold in the late60s/early70s by Kawasaki but was discontinued when the technology improved and the KZ or Z series of machines replaced it. The W650 was rereleased in late 90s/early 2000s when the retro machines became popular.
The dates of the bikes may seem a bit vague but that is because of times of release in various Countries around the world.
Got an 85 Suzuki Madura for 600 and it has been terrific!! Had 29000 miles and put 4000 plus on with zero issues. Great first bike!
I bought my 1981 KZ650 for $300. Guy claimed it ran but we couldn't get it to start with a jump box. Bought it anyways since it turned over fine. Got it home and charged the battery and was riding it within an hour. I've done brakes, a couple cables, and new tires but nothing else non cosmetic.
That’s awesome. There are tons are great deals out there
I can top that one.....a few years ago while rebuilding my old vintage bike, I saw a Craigslist KZ750 LTD for $250....with "blown engine" because it would not go into gear and run...I fired it up, gave the guy $200 and loaded it on a trailer and took it home....then, removed the bent twisted chain guard, straightened it and replaced the missing chain with new sprockets and chain...then took it out to the highway and did 100 mph...not bad for a $200 bike. I redid the brakes and tires, repainted it and cafe racer'd it....rode that bike for about 2 years until my rebuild was finished....plus the KZ was showing signs of needing the cams reshimmed....sold it for $400. (Only Japanese bike I have ever owned)
Bought an '82 Suzuki GS 1100EZ for $250 in about 1995. Drained the tank, cleaned the carbs and fired it up. Rode that thing for 3 years. It had a Yoshimura true 4 into 1 exhaust and it was an awesome sound. Not much for handling, but holy moly, it ripped in a straight line!
The Yamaha looks mighty fine rolling down the highway. You have a blessed life thanks for all of the great content.
I traded a set of SBC cylinder heads for an 82 Maxim 11 years ago. I was very surprised by the performance of it. Gave it a new paint job and I still ride it. Those are actually really good bikes.
I am buying a maxim for 350 Canadian tommorow and am already starting to regret it
new fuel and new plugs fixes about 90% of "non-starting" bikes
can't forget about a carb clean
@@adamtesta5800 always carb clean lol
Joan Mezzacappa Lmao it fixes about 10% of them. Most have Stator coils. Points, Bad engine bearings, dirty carbs, or burnt Cdi boxes which are nearly impossible to fix because once it burns one box it will keep burning each new one.
wont fix tight valves
Or u know... reverse the battery bc the neg on the pos and vice versa. Had that happen to a buddy and i give him shit still to this day
First bike was a 1981 honda cm400, it had no gauges and the air cushion forks were conpletely shot, but for a few hundred bucks it taught me more than any other bike ive owned has
U should have swooped up that Magna. 3rd gen is the best all round bike
Just decided to watch some of your older videos. I love this one, and I have a cheap bike story to share. I was perusing Marketplace and found a 1982 Honda GL500 silverwing, intact, with title for 700. I bought it that day had to drive an hour each way to get it. Turn key deal as it turned out. Had it tagged and was riding within 3 days of the purchase. It needs new tires and back brake shoes but it rideable, I have the new shoes for it when I get tires I will one off the shop work. I also picked up a 92 Voyager XII but it is a project. Needs carb rebuild and fuel pump. but for $600 couldn't pass it up. Love the channel guys. Keep up the great content.
Realistically, if you're a "beginner" or someone new to motorcycles, you will never find a good deal for below $1000
What I mean by that is, you're probably going to buy a bike that needs some sort of maintenance / know-how to get it to run. It's not like buying a new bike that will start up and go everytime.
I mean, that much is a given, and you can say that you can "learn how"... but that also comes with IF you weren't ripped off in the first place... which you wouldn't know since again, you're new.
Add the other layer of *GEAR* that you have to buy, the minimum of which is a helmet.
Add another layer of motorcycling lessons
etc. etc. it piles on.
Still, overall, if you're city riding, then getting a scooter will probably save you not only on $ but also on headaches, since it has "simpler" specs... like it's prob a 1 cylinder, and insurance cost etc.
However I will say, I do think overall you're probably going to afford riding a motorcycle first than you would riding a car.
Granted a car is the better option for investment (like if you start a family etc, for groceries and so on) but that's another topic.
I'm so glad you guys went with this bike, I have one too (+ the 1100 🥰) and it brought me to this channel which is now inspiring me to take new steps in my life, thanks!
I’ve been watching this Chanel for months and it took me this long to realize that was my buddy Harrison from Kutztown
i got an 05' ninja 250 for $600 off of craigslist. Ran as is and spent about $100 sealing the rusted gas tank and buying a new battery. Put 2k miles on it so far, still running strong.
I like the way you have the gas bottle right at the exaust opening! Backfire Boom! Lol
I got a 1979 CB750 with 25,000 mi for $250 on Craigslist just needed new battery, spark plugs and a oil change yes needs cosmetic work but runs out nice!
First time I've watched one of your videos. Very entertaining but the thing I love the most is the Bible verse of the week! Good stuff man.
Just bought a my first bike for $300. 1990 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 with 16,000 miles. just rebuilt the carbs. Runs great
I bought a 2002 CBR1100 Blackbird for $760 and I just needed a battery, and cosmetically wasn’t terrible
I bought a maxim 650 as my first bike at 15k miles for 900. I still have it at 53k. Great reliable bikes they are.
Bought literally the same bike for $500 last week can’t wait to ride
Well? How'd it go?
I bought a 96 suzuki gs500 off of craigslist for 750 about 2 minths ago. Drove it 2.5 hours home and still driving it as a daily
I spent $300 on a 1996 Suzuki bandit S 600 that just needed a tiny bit of love. I could probably sell it for more but this is my first bike, so I’ll probably keep it forever. I posted a video on my channel if anyone is interested in seeing what condition it was in. Also the bike only had 5k miles.
That’s a good deal
I did forget to mention I agreed to pay the 190 she owed in storage fees. But she did add a brand new helmet and a trickle charger .
I picked up a 2002 1200 Bandit 6 years ago for $900. It had been down on both sides, but his insurance paid for all new bodywork. He hadn't installed it yet, but it all came with the bike. It ran good, but there was some clunking in the drivetrain which I attributed to the badly rusted chain. He thought it was the tranny and I didn't argue.
A couple hours to install the brand new tank, bodywork, and new chain, and it looks and runs perfectly. These old Bandits are super reliable, run great, easy to hotrod if you want, and have cheap insurance because they're not a sportbike.
Just bought an 83 Honda nighthawk 550 for my first bike 600 bikes fired up immediately!
Real smart, 22:45 "let's put the gas bottle at the end of the exhaust so when it backfires it will blow up" LOL
I bought an 81 Yamaha maxim 650 from a barn for 500 dollars once. I rebuilt the starter and drove it to alaska and then to California! When i was 19! And it was nice to ride!
May have already been mentioned but what a pity you pitched the backrest...you may not have cared for the look but the buyer should have the option. Especially if they're going to take a passenger or tour with the bike. I have an '81 Suzuki GS650GS and I wish I had a backrest with luggage rack so my pillions would be more comfy and I could strap a bag on the back. If nothing else it would have made good business sense to sell the thing on craigslist for $50. Just my humble opinion.
...they should not just be thrown out, but melted down & pounded into crash bars. Theres never been any accessory more counter to a bikes classic lines than a sissy bar. However. on many of the new bikes, it would fit right in.The aerodynamic, smooth flow look is out and the crushed look is in.
The 650 Maxim was the very first bike I rode. Was my father's. I was 14. The next year I got a Honda CB750four for $100. My father and I spent the winter tearing it down and rebuilding it for my 16th birthday. Best memories I have.
I hope you didn't actually toss out the sissy bar! I have a couple identical Maxims like the one in the video that could use one, and to see what looks like an OEM unit get thrown out like that sucks.
No reply I bet he did
i think it was just for the video. if nothing else he could have sold it on ebay for a good price.
i don't think yamaha made a sliding backrest so doubt it was oem.
I think sissy bars should be thrown out, period. Loved it! :-)
I love my maxim
I just got for $1200 a Kawasaki Vulcan 800 classic in great condition runs perfectly, after market exhaust k&n intake and oil filter, bigger handle bars, runs perfectly, only 14,000 miles too
I got a running 600$ honda Shadow 400 1998. That's a deal
Had i think a 82? Maxim for a 1st Bike, tossed on a Mac 4to1, rode it everywhere, loved it! Also had an 83 or so Seca 750, loved that bike as well. Not a problem with either, ever!
The Yamaha YICS engine has a sound of its own, and you can definitely hear them coming before you see em.
Ride safe everyone!!
I got my Craigslisted 1983 Kawasaki Kz750 H4 LTD for $700!
19k mi.
She’s a beauty!
I got a 1980 kz440 for $400 that lasted me almost 2 yesterday as a daily Rider. the most I put into it was a new battery and am oil change. Great bike, I miss it.
you give me inspiration to go buy a crappy bike and it never run. lmao. Would be my luck
Gotta love the sound of these old bikes.
"Suzuki introduced the Boulevard line in 2005."
Not entirely true. The Boulevard line is merely the Volusia line renamed, which was itself an update of the Intruder lineup.
Nice! My first bike was an 82 Maxim 650 that I got for $500. New tires, new handlebars, and I was riding it for the next 3 years.
The highway clip make me feel like I'm 20 again 😎👍👍👍👍
My favorite bike the CB 750 Custom...had 2 such a nice bike!! Nice garage/shop! That backrest saved many people from falling off lol
Those conversations when you just want to load up & go.
I bought a bike that had sat out in a field for a number of years. Yamaha Virago 500,, put a battery in it, new tires. Rode it from 1995-2005. No problems whatsoever with the bike. Sold it when I bought my Harley.
I asked my wife she thinks the Yamahas worth about $500. More Harrison please
I bought my first bike. 2006 Honda Shadow 750 spirit. 8k miles for 550 cash. Replaced the battery and it ran. In great condition.
U guys always make my boring Friday night better thanks for the content 👍👍👍👍
Glad we could help
Hey guys at bikes and beards I just bought a 300.00 bike and it runs and rides. You guys inspired me to ride. Keep up the great content.
Always glad to see you start your videos with the Word of God!
bible bashing brian washed fuck wits you both are a religion the root of all evil it kills billions
Ty Johnson so true!!! These guys are real simpletons, sad & pathetic believing & spouting their dark age lies.
I bought a 86 honda shadow vt500c for 200 dollars, with glovers and a helmet, it had not run in ten years and the old fuel was still in the tank, i cleaned everthing out , disassemble d the carb an put it back together, bought a new batterie, it fired right up, it runs great and still only 10500 miles, good little bike
You didn’t mention what you done to the front brake.
They did nothing. Front brakes were fine. If you can, watch the video from where it was brought back to SRK. 👍👍
@@danrowley6934 Not at all what happened. They said nothing was wrong with them as a joke, you could see them dragging the bike and the front wheel was totally locked up
Sometimes you get lucky..Put some brake fluid in leave cap off ,pump slowly.
Owned an 82 CB750Custom with dealer installed Goldwing fairing and luggage boxes matching black with blue detailing. Had the sliding driver's backrest from KG.
Beautiful bike which I rode for a decade or so and loved every minute of it. Best I ever owned.
The early 80's bikes were awesome. Only downside was the charging system crapped out and was not cheap to fix. Ran 80k up on the motor with zero other issues.
Still wish I kept her.
That was way cool. I got my first Honda for $700 too off of CL.
I gave 800 for mine came with a nice helmet.
My buddy bought an 85 Magna 700 for $350. All it needed was an air filter and carbs cleaned out. Runs great now.
I bought a gl1100 for 400 with an extra engine and rode it home
I bought a 1982 Yamaha Maxim XJ650 as my first street legal bike for $1000 on 1997. Drove it over 50,000 miles before I passed it on to the next guy still running mint. The only thing I very did was rebuild the carbs. I miss that bike and Ive been searching for one ever since. Sad I missed this one
Man you guys are so nice to Harrison 😂
I had an 85 maxim X that I partially rebuilt. What a unique bike with 5 valves per cylinder. Actually hauled ass!!!
I got my first bike in November and have still been working on it. I got it for 200 and its a xs400 too.
Did you give up? I'm about to buy one for 200$
@@Goldenfightinglink no I rode it for about 2k miles until I got in an accident. It bent the fork a bit which was something I didn't wanna fix. I fixed the headlight and handle bars to get it riding again and sold it
@@Goldenfightinglink my new project bike is a gl1100 with a spun bearing. 😭 Haven't had much luck bc getting it running bc I need to pull the motor out of the frame
My first bike was a Rebel 250 that didn't run. Charged the battery because it was dead, took apart and cleaned the carb, drained the tank and put fresh gas, new plugs. Ran perfectly. Turned it to a bobber and made a grand on it after I sold it. Now I'm riding a 2022 Bonneville T100
2 months ago bought a 2007 Buell Blast on Craigslist for $1,400. Bike had just turned 3,000mi. I'm thinking I got a pretty good deal.
me and my dad baught a 1997 kwasaki vulcan 750, for a 100 dollars. (1000NOK) and we spent 3 weeks fixing it and my mom loves the thing, it drives good and has a good amount of power.
Just picked up 05 rebel from Facebook marketplace. Only thing wrong was cosmetically, seat chewed up
How much?
Anthony_5670 I picked it up for 550$. After a new springer seat and removing both fenders and swapping all the lights it sold two weeks ago for 1200
I paid too much for mine 😣
I really,really love the message in this video,so I went and bought a 2008 Harley Trike with a Hannigan conversion for $10,000 on marketplace and I love it!
You can find cheaper, tons of bikes out there that need a little love
Yew you are correct
I owned a 1981 650 Maxim for 8 years. Best bike I ever owned.