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Guys, partly because this was a quick restore and partly because I've got some family things going on, I'm putting my VX up for sale that I've posted about here. (This was also posted on advrider because there is just more traffic over there.)

Here are the particulars:

Model: 1990 Suzuki VX800

Description: V-Twin, Shaft Drive, Liquid Cooled.

Color: Maroon

Miles: Less than 4,400 as of today (8/27/10) Yes, that number is correct.

Condition: Excellent

History:
I bought it just a few weeks ago from someone who had been injured and could no longer ride. It had been garaged for 5 years.

Work done to it:
1. EXTENSIVE gas tank cleanout and epoxy lined
2. Replaced the original petcock with the upgraded Suzuki petcock that has the vacuum tube to the rear carb
3. Replaced fuel hose and hose protector
4. Replaced battery
5. Changed engine oil and filter
6. Changed final drive oil
7. Changed coolant
8. Changed brake fluid
9. New air filter
10. Extensive clean-up and polish

Other:
Bike runs just fine. It is somewhat reluctant to idle when cold for the first 30 seconds or so. I adjusted the idle. It helped a little. Not sure if that's what to be expected of a 20 year old bike or the carbs could be adjusted. People talk about the carbs being finicky on this bike and hard to adjust. While they may be able to be adjusted so that they run better, I'm pretty anal and they seem acceptable to me. It rides smooth and pulls steady throughout the RPM range. If I were to keep this, it would have to run a lot rougher for me to bother with it. I would rate it at a B+ or A- and I'm a pretty harsh critic. After the first minute of warm-up, the bike is perfect.

Nothing's leaking.

Bike pulls all the way through 5th gear with no problems. I have driven it on the highway this week at a steady 70mph and she's fine.

Tires have mucho tread left.

What I will include with the bike:
1. Has both the factory back rest and the factory pillion handle

2. I ordered new set of brake lines front and rear but decided not to put them on after putting the new brake fluid in and riding it. Bike stops fine, no leaks. I'll include them all in the price. (front is the braided stainless since the OEM ones are discontinued). If it doesn't sell for a while, I'll probably get around to putting them on. Either way, you get them with the bike.

3. Factory service manual. This is really no big deal--it's just a printout of the one that's free online but it is all printed out and in a 3-ring binder. It's a couple of inches thick.

4. Brand new in-line fuel filter, if you are so inclined to put one in. Personally, I am more than satisfied with the inside of the tank.

5. New progressive fork springs. I don't have them yet but they should be here any day.

6. The old petcock valve, if you want it, some extra length of fuel hose, maybe a few other odd bits I have for it...enough gear oil for 3 more final drive oil changes, the aftermarket windshield, stuff like that.

PRICE:

I'd like to ask $2,300 for the bike.

I'm open to offers and I'd prefer cash but I'm a bike junkie, so I'm open to trades as well. I'm not interested in any dirt bikes or strictly off-road pieces. Dual-sport (old v-strom, old GS) are fine. Not really interested in taking on another project bike right now so I'd like it to run

I'm willing to ride this thing to the buyer...oh..say, within Indiana? Depending on where you are, we may be able to work something out. I'm confident the bike will make it across country but I'm just not willing to put that much time into this.

Thanks a lot for looking, guys. This is a really cool bunch of guys here.

Here are some pics: