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1978 Yamaha Xs on 2040-motos

US $7500
YearYear:1978 MileageMileage:5 ColorColor: Red
Location:

Forest Lake, Minnesota, United States

Forest Lake, Minnesota, United States
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Yamaha XS photos

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Yamaha XS tech info

Engine Size (cc)Engine Size (cc):400 WarrantyWarranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty TypeType:Cruiser

Yamaha XS description

Here is a 1978 Yamaha XS400 project with 5,877 actual miles! bike has been inside storage for three years ran when parked but leaked gas from the bottom of the tank,there was a attempt to patch the leak but still leaks,motor kicks over with good compression with the kicker on the side of the bike,throttle is free,front brake doesn't work rear stops the wheel but drags on the rotor so it might need to be unbolted to push the bike around,clutch lever pulls in,tranni shifts threw the gears,might be some rust here and there on the bike and might be missing a nut or bolt also and or other everything I have for the bike is in the pictures,selling as is although I don't see any major repairs that the bike will need,the carbs might need cleaning before the motor will run,needs a battery,i have a clear title,buyer will have to pay for shipping and locate there own shipper if one is needed I'm not sure there prices I have met with them several times usually uship.com,i can store the bike for one week after the auction ends,auction may end early because I might sell the bike before the auction ends,paypal or Walmart wire transfer accepted as payment if your not local,Thanks for looking and good luck bidding I'm located in Minnesota and the bike is in storage and the zip code is 55304,Im always looking to buy old and or unwanted Motorcycles and Snowmobiles,Thanks Carl. 

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