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someone offered to sell me a 1981 550 maxim for $100

1K views 6 replies 5 participants last post by  Schneiderman 
#1 ·
The bike looks like its spent a lot of time outside due to the rust,would probably need to be torn down to the frame and completely rebuilt.The owner hasnt started the bike in a long time.I need to spend some money on my silverado this winter so I have to pass on the maxim.
 
#2 ·
I'd have taken it, but I have the room and should hopefully have some time this winter to do a little work. Worst case scenario I'd have cleaned it up enough and gotten it running so I could sell it for a little profit later.

Everyone in NY thinks their household garbage is worth $1000 so even a project bike is hard to come by for a good deal.
 
#4 ·
Here in Maine, you would not need a title for a bike of that age. I would spend a week eating instant ramen if thats what it took to get that bike. yes, it sounds like it needs a lot of work, but, then again, if the frame is ok, then you'd have yourself something that you really could consider making into a nice custom.

I like the Maxims. They are among the few bikes that physically fit me well. That and the Viragos
 
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