It would be easy to assume that the engine in the XJ550 was just a destroked 650, but that ain’t fair. It was almost an all-new design, with a 6-speed transmission, chain final drive, and a new cylinder head with Yamaha’s YICS system that enabled 50+ mpg fuel consumption. It was a solid mid-sized motorcycle with a love it or hate it front fairing.
The XJ was equipped with lots of features that were typically found on bigger bikes, like a sidestand safety cutout, adjustable front brake lever, self canceling turn signals, and more.
Manufactured in March of 1982, this example is VIN: JYA4U8002CA025108. The seller purchased this Seca six years ago from a private party in Wisconsin.
The odometer shows 12,842 miles. The seller has put 1,500 miles on this example.
Maintenance:
The seller has included a list of services performed on this motorcycle:
– Valves checked and carbs tuned by a Yamaha shop.
– Forks serviced; new seals and fluid.
– Steering head and swingarm bearings cleaned and regreased.
– Installed new carb-to-engine intake boots.
– Brake fluid changed.
– New air filter.
– Spark plugs replaced.
– Dash lights all replaced.
– New Avon tires installed a few years ago.
– Chain lubed often.
– Always kept on battery tender.
– Non ethanol, premium gas with K100 fuel treatment always used.
Modifications:
Not pictured: Glass fuses have been replaced with blade fuses.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Avon tires from 2017.
The sale includes one key, a branded lock, and the original toolbag.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Anderson, South Carolina, this Yamaha is offered on a clean North Carolina title. Have any Seca 550 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Continental US: Haul Bikes will ship anything sold through Iconic for a starting rate of $750 in the Continental US (prices may increase in rural markets), and Iconic will handle the paperwork on your behalf. You do not need to crate your bike or drain the gas/disconnect the battery if you go with Haul Bikes. We are glad to work with the shipper of your choice as well, but you will have to arrange it.
Please note:
spares/extras will have to be shipped separately via FedEx or similar.
the fee includes $15,000 of insurance with a $500 deductible. Additional insurance can be purchased at a cost of $50 per additional $5,000 of value.
$5,000 for US to Europe/Asia is a VERY ROUGH ballpark which includes transport as well as customs fees and duties. Please contact Shippio for an exact quote.
