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85 Venture. Worth buying?


Tano

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I have a chance to purchase an 85 Venture but am clueless of its value and what to look for. From what i gather her father passed away and never finished working on it. she does not know anything about the bike or it’s condition. Said she’d take $550. I look forward to hearing from y’all and will be meeting up with her to check it out 

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Yamaha fixed 2nd gear in 85 but i don't remember serial number break.

In that condition I would not give anything, well maybe $100. Could always part it out. Looks like he was in the process of parting it out

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I would be concerned that the air cleaner box is off the carbs and who know for how long. This brings into question as to what condition the motor is in. So NO I wouldnt give them $500 for it.  Maybe $100 but dont expect it to run and you might be able to get your money back out of it if you parted it out..  I personally would look for one in running condition and pay a little more for it.

Rick F.

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Not to mention why was it pulled apart in the first place ??? Was it for cosmetic reasons, such as replacing damaged plastic etc.? Accessories and modification or did it have a serious issue that still needs to be addressed? Seems odd that a good running bike would be pulled apart to that extent.

On the other hand if you were in need of parts for a similar bike you already own and had to buy a lot of those parts anyway, it might be worth it to you since you could easily spend that kind of money and more replacing needed parts on a bike you already own and may have dropped or worn out.

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