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It is an '82. Do you know if all of the '82s have the reduced effect (50hp) motor? And do all of the '82s have gas adjust front forks?

Found a super nice looking xj650 maxim outside of akron for $750. Supposedly it's had the same owner for the last 20 years, has 20k on the clock and they have receipts for maintenance. I guess I'm going on a drive this weekend. I found a Honda cb650 roughly same condition, price, and area but I haven't got a return message yet. Somebody tell me why they love (or hate) the xj?

Should we organize two separate events? I hate to think of splintering the "EPIC RIDE" but if safety and road conditions are that great a concern I'm open to options. Did we just get lucky last year because I thought the roads, weather, and traffic were perfect. What were the reasons for the original schedule? And back to safety, what can we do to prevent last years accidents?

I volunteer to be a gopher! I'm still just a novice rider and am pretty much in awe of the organization and insight of group leads on even short, casual rides. I would really like to see this come together, but am not sure what I can do.

Hey, are we doing the event again this year?

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Called on the xj, didnt sound super promising. The owner has done anything to it besides paint it primer black, and doesnt really know anything about bikes. I went and looked at the gs450gl. I really liked it EXCEPT it was burning oil out of a coupling in the exhaust, and I couldn't seem to find neutral even with my hand. Other than those two faults I would have made them an offer. It could just be a goofy neutral indicator switch, i didn't ride it to really get a sense for what it was doing. Ill post some pics of the engine, and maybe some of you sages could point me to a member or thread where I should direct questions about old UJM's.

That's good info, thank you. Is it difficult to replace?

That bike in Dayton looks interesting, though a bit big. And I don't disagree on the issue of budget, but that's where I'm at right now. The plan is for him to buy the bike off of me once the divorce is finalized. I don't have that much extra cash, and I'm not really looking for another project for myself. Otherwise I'd pick up a sweet looking 700sc and call it done:) There is a gs450l around for $650, and a 450 nighthawk for $500. The 450 leaks oil after a rebuild, so I dunno. Wouldn't let me edit.

That bike in Dayton looks interesting, though a bit big. And I don't disagree on the issue of budget, but that's where he's at right now.

I know my bro, I just don't think it would be the right way to do it for him. I learned on a 250 and I miss that bike. There's a zxr400 close to me that I'm sorely tempted to go look at. (The ergos on that one are too aggressive for him) And I sent a PM about the 'hawk.

Hey everybody, as you are scouting around craigslist and having a beer with the buddies, please keep an eye out for a cheap bike. Any year or make is fine, so long as its bigger than 250cc and not a dirt bike or sportbike. Looking to do this for around $600. It just needs to run and be solid. Of course offers from OR members are welcome too ????

I appreciate the offer for photos but I've thought it over and I think a 750 would be too much for a beginner. I've got a katana myself, and as good a deal as you are offering it's not worth it if he gets hurt or discouraged from riding. Thanks again though.

Hmm. I've got a buddy going through a divorce that could use a cheap pair of wheels. And since I've got an '06... How quick are you looking to move it? It would be a 5+ hour trip for me to even look at it, but I do work in Cleveland from time to time. Oh, and more pictures please????