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    1982 Yamaha Seca 650 Turbo $800

    Perhaps someone can use this for parts, I have heard they are expensive. Boy its an ugly bike which time has not treated well

    Last edited by srsupertrap; 11-12-2013, 11:37 PM.
    1979 GS1000E (44 Yrs), 1981 GPz550
    Departed: 1970 Yamaha R5A, 1971 R5B, 1975 Honda XL250, 1983 Suzuki PE175, 1983 CB1100F, 1983 BMW R100RS, 1992 ST1100

    #2
    $800 is about all they're worth

    By far the worst of the turbo bikes, actually slower than the bike it was based upon
    1978 GS 1000 (since new)
    1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
    1978 GS 1000 (parts)
    1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
    1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
    1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
    2007 DRz 400S
    1999 ATK 490ES
    1994 DR 350SES

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      #3
      I would think a low mileage example like that would be worth a bit more than $800 bucks, I'd go look at it if it were local.
      Current stable:

      85 Kawasaki ZL900 Eliminator
      87 Kawasaki ZL1000 Eliminator
      99 Kawasaki ZRX1100 Eddie Lawson replica
      15 Yamaha VMAX - The Maroon Monsoon

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        #4
        Originally posted by Big T View Post
        $800 is about all they're worth

        By far the worst of the turbo bikes, actually slower than the bike it was based upon
        Nope.

        Crap bike, but on the boil, it would pull like a liter bike. Mine was a miled-out POS, but it would straighten your arms like a GS11, just later in the rpm range. Heavy sucker though, with next to no brakes and soda straws for forks.

        If it wasn't ridden regularly, it would get crotchety.

        Leaky, smoky, buzzy, buffety, ill handling.....the hits just keep coming.

        I'd buy another just to see how much I could lean on it with boost before it popped.

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          #5
          If you go over to the XJ forum ( http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums.html ) and poke around for a while, you'll find the turbos are held in the lowest regard by the members there, because of the previously mentioned issues with them. Also, the engines just aren't as reliable and long lasting as the non-aspirated XJs, and are more difficult to work on.

          On boost, all the turbos were hard chargers (including the lowly CX500), but they were still as heavy as a literbike, and off boost, they were poorly performing, heavy middleweights (the mighty GPZ 750 turbo included).

          The GPZ turbo is a pig (off boost, of course) compared to the '83-'86 GS750ES and Honda V45 Interceptor.
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          HONDA: 1981 CB900F Super Sport
          KAWASAKI: 1981 KZ550A-2; 1984 ZX750A-2 (aka GPZ750); 1984 KZ700A-1
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            #6
            Part of the problem with turbo bikes is they were (wrongly, even from the factory) compared to liter bikes. The media tests all did it, too, and came away disappointed. What they are, especially the CX500, is a very comfortable and capable sport touring machine. Yes, a bit top-heavy, and yes mild performers off boost, but once you re-train yourself how to ride one, you realize that they're pretty special bikes that came out at a time when the "wizardry" of them was under-appreciated, especially when you could buy a liter bike or even a CBX for the same amount of money. My CX500 Turbo has proven to be bullet-proof reliable even after all these years and with over 50,000 miles on the clock. You, again, learn how to ride it and compensate for the lag, and how to keep it in the boost range. When you do, it rewards you with great power and smooth handling. I love that bike and would never let it go. With that being said, the Yamaha was a pos. The CX500's in nice condition routinely bring 3-5 grand, the CX650 Turbo is incredibly sought after with buyers shelling out as much as 7-10 grand for, and the Kawis are bringing in good money for a nice one, too. I'll get off my soap box now..
            1979 GS1000S,

            1982 Honda CX500 Turbo, 1982 Honda MB5 w/CR80 motor, 1977 Honda "nekid" Goldwing, 1976 Honda CB550F cafe', 1972 Honda XL250 cafe'

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              #7
              The Honda 650 Turbo is much rarer than the 500, it's much easier to ride because it doesn't have 19 lbs of boost like the 500

              My buddies KZ turbo sold for about $8,500. It had a period after market pipe, plus the original exhaust

              It went to another acquaintance, so maybe I'll get to ride it yet
              1978 GS 1000 (since new)
              1979 GS 1000 (The Fridge, superbike replica project)
              1978 GS 1000 (parts)
              1981 GS 850 (anyone want a project?)
              1981 GPZ 550 (backroad screamer)
              1970 450 Mk IIID (THUMP!)
              2007 DRz 400S
              1999 ATK 490ES
              1994 DR 350SES

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                #8
                No title. Might be a big problem in this case.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Big T View Post
                  The Honda 650 Turbo is much rarer than the 500, it's much easier to ride because it doesn't have 19 lbs of boost like the 500
                  You're right. The 650 (actually a 675cc with 20-25 more hp) was definitely made in far fewer numbers and feels more like it's supercharged. It has little or no lag even from 2,000 rpm and up. I've ridden them both and the 650 kicks ass. The 500 is a little smoother, though, and I like the lower bars and mirrors on the 500 better, too. Honda really got it right with the 650, fixing all the complaints of the 500..except the starter, which failed miserably. Putting in one from a 500 was a total and simple repair. Both needed to have the stators replaced after 30,000 miles, too. Bullet-proof aftermarket replacements are now available.
                  1979 GS1000S,

                  1982 Honda CX500 Turbo, 1982 Honda MB5 w/CR80 motor, 1977 Honda "nekid" Goldwing, 1976 Honda CB550F cafe', 1972 Honda XL250 cafe'

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                    #10
                    it is ugly allright. I once owned probably the ugliest bike ever made, a virago 920.I think second would have to be the suzuki re5.
                    future owner of some year and displacement GS bike,as yet unclaimed and unowned.

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