Won the bid, not sure if I will be awarded the 1979 YAMAHA XS1100

[GON]

Won the bid on this 1979 YAMAHA XS1100 , it was donation to charity and went to auction. Clear title, 25k miles. Appears not to run. My high bid was $100, and won. Seller's reserve not met. If i am awarded the bid, out the door is $174.00

 

[GON]

Just received notification I did win...... @Pablo-can I park this at your house?

 

[thastinger]

That is a great ol classic machine...if you can kick it.

 

[LenZee]

Loved those bikes, I had a XS850 and it was fast.

 

[GON]

That is a great ol classic machine...if you can kick it.

What does "kick it" mean?

 

[billt460]

I had a 1978 Kawasaki KZ-1000. That was the fastest thing on 2 wheels that year. 12.8 quarter mile. Today they have 500's that will destroy it.

 

[GON]

Costs came in much higher than the pre-bid calculator of $174.... ouch....

• Bid Amount $100.00
• Buyer Fee: $80.00
• Service Fee: $79.00
• Internet Fee: $39.00
• Environmental Fee $10.00

$308 out the door.... plus cost of trailer rental and fuel...... no free lunch here.....

 

[billt460]

What does "kick it" mean?

I think he means kick start it.

 

[Zee09]

Costs came in much higher than the pre-bid calculator of $174.... ouch....

• Bid Amount $100.00
• Buyer Fee: $80.00
• Service Fee: $79.00
• Internet Fee: $39.00
• Environmental Fee $10.00

$308 out the door.... plus cost of trailer rental and fuel...... no free lunch here.....

What a scam

 

[GON]

What a scam

Lots of extra charges that make a $100 purchase come out so much more. Not sure how I made such a large mistake on the out the door price......

 

[pbm]

I road several of the faster bikes of that era (all belonging to friends as I owned a 1977 Yamaha XS650 which was 'fast' enough for me). I road a 1975 Kawasaki Z900...a Suzuki 1000 and a 1978 or 79 XS1100 a few times.
I remember that XS1100 pulled like a locomotive and kept accelerating until you ran out of nerve. I had it over 100mph on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx (not a very smart move but when your in your 20s you think you're invincible). It's hard to believe that modern 650cc crotch rockets are even faster.
Good Luck with it and I hope you get her running well.

 

[Zee09]

Lots of extra charges that make a $100 purchase come out so much more. Not sure how I made such a large mistake on the out the door price......

Now we know why it went for $100... you sure Mister Haney doesn't work there?

 

[B1974]

My first bike was a 1981 XJ650 Midnight Maxim, and always wanted a XS1100. Congrats on your win.

 

[c502cid]

I had a 1978 Kawasaki KZ-1000. That was the fastest thing on 2 wheels that year. 12.8 quarter mile. Today they have 500's that will destroy it.

I had them all too. KZ-900, KZ-1000, KH 750... it didn't hurt that mom was secretary to the president of Kawasaki USA at the time. Amazing how much bike technoolgy has changed.

 

[GON]

My first bike was a 1981 XJ650 Midnight Maxim, and always wanted a XS1100. Congrats on your win.

Thanks, my first (bigger) bike was I think MY 1980 Yamaha Vision, 600cc V2, water cooled. Had a lot of weird carburetor issues, but very smooth bike for a 18 year old.

I am going to have a lot of trouble bringing this home.... what was I thinking.....

 

[thastinger]

What does "kick it" mean?

Isn't it a kick start? I think some were electric with a kick backup and some were kick start only.

 

[Warstud]

Costs came in much higher than the pre-bid calculator of $174.... ouch....

• Bid Amount $100.00
• Buyer Fee: $80.00
• Service Fee: $79.00
• Internet Fee: $39.00
• Environmental Fee $10.00

$308 out the door.... plus cost of trailer rental and fuel...... no free lunch here.....

Tell them it wasn't you . Someone must have hacked your account .

 

[B1974]

Looks like it has a kick start on it, but I'm pretty sure it's got a electric starter as well.

 

[joekingcorvette]

You still got a good deal on it. Is this bike something that runs great or is it more of a parts bike? I know the Honda's Interstates could take a lot of miles and still keep on going. I guess you will have to check it out. Just a few parts sales would make you break even.

 

[GON]

You still got a good deal on it. Is this bike something that runs great or is it more of a parts bike? I know the Honda's Interstates could take a lot of miles and still keep on going. I guess you will have to check it out. Just a few parts sales would make you break even.

Wife is going to be very, very unhappy when she sees this........ there is a expectation I would not be buying (riding) a bike.