1972 Yamaha Other

Description

I bought this Yamaha in March this year but I'm no longer able to start it because of a bad knee.  It started with 4 kicks, but on the second and third kick it had a really mean kickback.  The compression is off the charts.  I haven't started it anymore because I don't want to mess up my knee any worse.  It has been sitting since March and, now, I expect the carb may need to be cleaned.  This is a mostly original motorcycle.  It looks to me like the rear sprocket was replaced, and the gas tank has been sealed.  At some point, the blinkers were taken off.  I put them back on, but did not connect them.  It does not have a battery.
I am not sure how many owners this motorcycle has had before me.  But, it looks to be in exceptional used condition, as the pictures show.  The tires appear original, as does everything else.  There is virtually zero rust and under both fenders is very clean.  There is a tiny tear on the right part of the seat, which the prior owner put a piece of tape to cover it.  The seat cover is flawless, otherwise, and replacing it would be a mistake, in my opinion.  This motorcycle could either be restored to ride, or just left as-is.  It is not one of those beaten up motorcycles that have been incorrectly "restored" with such things as over-polished forks or engine cases, or taken apart and then poorly repainted, or restored with cheap aftermarket parts, that people regularly sell on ebay.
I have a clear title from the prior owner, which I will place in my name with the Texas DMV when this motorcycle sells.  It will take about 2 weeks for me to get the new Texas title in my name.  This motorcycle comes with an owners manual and 2 keys.  I am selling this 1972 Yamaha CT-2 175 motorcycle as-is, where-is.  The buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping.  I will release the motorcycle and sign the title when I have received payment in full.  Thanks for looking.