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Offline yamahauler49

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1983 Yamaha Virago XV500K
« on: June 04, 2012, 04:44:06 PM »
I am new to this forum and would appreciate any help I can Get.  I am looking to find a new home for my 1983 Virgo XV500J. I am not looking to be a profiteer, but I am having trouble coming up with a fair price.  The bike is in what I would call between very good to excellent condition.  It has been garage kept, all original, and has only 4,400 miles.  It does have a leak in the gas tank.  I would appreciate any any advise on pricing and marketing.

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Re: 1983 Yamaha Virago XV500K
« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2012, 10:55:26 PM »
For most buyers of older bikes, having any faults at all - like a gas tank leak - is a reason not to buy. Can it be repaired, easily or not expensively ? Or is it new tank, or tap, time ??  Or just a gasket/seal ?  This is the question buyers will be asking, after all.

I don't know what market you are in,  but unless its considered a collectors model then you are looking at a relatively low price as an older commuter or low-end cruiser (where 'new' and 'bling' are everything ?).

It does look in very good condition though. Ebay sometimes sees such gems offered, sometimes at silly prices - but sometimes they sell.  They charge a fee thou, note. Even the bike wreckers may well offer you a surprisingly high price, since they may have contacts they can on-sell it to - at a profit...  Hopethishelps.

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Re: 1983 Yamaha Virago XV500K
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2012, 02:05:13 PM »
Thanks for your reply.  I am in Delaware and I guess I will try Craig's List and a local newspaper.  I would still like to see it go to someone who would appreciate it. 

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Re: 1983 Yamaha Virago XV500K
« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2012, 10:22:25 AM »
Best of luck.


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