Is it worth it?

EuroTech500 · 08-30-2010, 12:44 PM

Ok, so I have a question for everyone. I have a friend that I work with who has a 1993 XJ600 hes selling for $500. It has none of the body panels but the seat and gas tank, and it idles but dosent run very well (dies under throttle). When holding the clutch all the way in (adjusted both all the way in, and out from the notch on the handlebar) the bike catches and dies shifting into 1st. If I can drop him to $400, would it be worth it to buy even though I would have to strip it down, repaint the framework, and figure out whats wrong with the engine/trans. I will have to purchase seperatly the speedo cluster, front covers and body panels, also theres some oil seeping from some of the seals underneath. The bike hasn't been run in about a year or more.

I know alot about cars, but nothing about bikes. I figure if the price is right... maybe I can learn by building this one up.

**xzpolskix** · 08-30-2010, 12:50 PM

The way I look at it is if you think you can fix it up to your liking, anything is worth buying. The amount of knowledge you'll gain by rebuilding a bike is huge. Me personally, I know squat about the inner workings of an engine (especially carbs) so I wouldn't even attempt a project like that since it would be at the shop getting fixed

Welcoome to the forum. If you end up getting it, start up a rebuild thread so we can all see the progress from day 1.

EuroTech500 · 08-30-2010, 01:07 PM

Well it wont be a full engine rebuild. Just replacing the leaking seals and new panels with a repaint. I don't want to spend the cost of a new bike getting this one up and running.

I was just offered, so I haven't had any time to do any research, what is a few parts company's to get replacement parts? Both OE and aftermarket. I need to price out components before I decide...

EuroTech500 · 08-30-2010, 01:08 PM

Thanks for the welcome*

Also I hope it wont be a full rebuild... Just cleaning the carbs and retuning it.

**xzpolskix** · 08-30-2010, 01:15 PM

Usually for OEM parts I go to partshark.com. Aftermarket I can't really help you since most of the companies I go to are for newer bikes, sorry.

Dean_2011 · 02-18-2011, 10:09 AM

id pay $400 just for the fun of rebuilding it

dondeere · 04-06-2011, 08:28 PM

Best not to buy from a friend (1993 is too old)

Rome Veelo · 11-29-2011, 06:23 PM

If not just for educational purposes, def sounds like a fun project, go for it!

08-30-2010, 12:44 PM	#1
EuroTech500 Ride: 2003 Mercedes CLK500 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Springfield, IL Ride: 2003 Mercedes CLK500 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is it worth it? Ok, so I have a question for everyone. I have a friend that I work with who has a 1993 XJ600 hes selling for $500. It has none of the body panels but the seat and gas tank, and it idles but dosent run very well (dies under throttle). When holding the clutch all the way in (adjusted both all the way in, and out from the notch on the handlebar) the bike catches and dies shifting into 1st. If I can drop him to $400, would it be worth it to buy even though I would have to strip it down, repaint the framework, and figure out whats wrong with the engine/trans. I will have to purchase seperatly the speedo cluster, front covers and body panels, also theres some oil seeping from some of the seals underneath. The bike hasn't been run in about a year or more. I know alot about cars, but nothing about bikes. I figure if the price is right... maybe I can learn by building this one up.

08-30-2010, 12:50 PM	#2
xzpolskix Banned Ride: '09 R1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NW Chicago suburb Ride: '09 R1 Posts: 2,459 Thanks: 11 Thanked 82 Times in 76 Posts	The way I look at it is if you think you can fix it up to your liking, anything is worth buying. The amount of knowledge you'll gain by rebuilding a bike is huge. Me personally, I know squat about the inner workings of an engine (especially carbs) so I wouldn't even attempt a project like that since it would be at the shop getting fixed Welcoome to the forum. If you end up getting it, start up a rebuild thread so we can all see the progress from day 1. __________________ 09 R1 mods: Stocker than stock

08-30-2010, 01:15 PM	#5
xzpolskix Banned Ride: '09 R1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NW Chicago suburb Ride: '09 R1 Posts: 2,459 Thanks: 11 Thanked 82 Times in 76 Posts	Usually for OEM parts I go to partshark.com. Aftermarket I can't really help you since most of the companies I go to are for newer bikes, sorry. __________________ 09 R1 mods: Stocker than stock

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08-30-2010, 01:07 PM	#3
EuroTech500 Ride: 2003 Mercedes CLK500 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Springfield, IL Ride: 2003 Mercedes CLK500 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well it wont be a full engine rebuild. Just replacing the leaking seals and new panels with a repaint. I don't want to spend the cost of a new bike getting this one up and running. I was just offered, so I haven't had any time to do any research, what is a few parts company's to get replacement parts? Both OE and aftermarket. I need to price out components before I decide...

08-30-2010, 01:08 PM	#4
EuroTech500 Ride: 2003 Mercedes CLK500 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Springfield, IL Ride: 2003 Mercedes CLK500 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the welcome* Also I hope it wont be a full rebuild... Just cleaning the carbs and retuning it.

02-18-2011, 10:09 AM	#6
Dean_2011 Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	id pay $400 just for the fun of rebuilding it

04-06-2011, 08:28 PM	#7
dondeere Ride: 1986 BW 200 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London,Ontario Ride: 1986 BW 200 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Best not to buy from a friend (1993 is too old)

11-29-2011, 06:23 PM	#8
Rome Veelo Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If not just for educational purposes, def sounds like a fun project, go for it!

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