SlowMaintenance
'76 XS650 Chopper
Hey guys, first time poster from the MA area here on XS650.com. Super pumped to be a part of the forums and to dive into a new build. Being that this is my first build, I'm not as well versed as I was with my last Ironhead. I've included a few pics of the bike which is available for $400 OBO. Was going to offer $300 and go from there.
It's a 1976 XS650. Anything I ought to be aware of with that year or look out for? The plan is to hardtail so the missing parts are likely not a huge concern based on the research I've done to this point. I do love the old school drum rear though, so I'd like to keep that. I'll be ditching the front brake altogether so no worries about that. All the instruments on the dash will go as well. So again not a problem if they're not working.
Was thinking I would go over there w/ a compression gauge, test both cylinders w/ the kicker and see if it's at least got compression. Also will need to know about title situation only to insure its not stolen. Where my license is (Connecticut) you don't need a title for motorcycles older than 20 years. Just bill of sale and a VIN check. Can you guess why I've not yet moved my license over lol?
Thanks guys!
It's a 1976 XS650. Anything I ought to be aware of with that year or look out for? The plan is to hardtail so the missing parts are likely not a huge concern based on the research I've done to this point. I do love the old school drum rear though, so I'd like to keep that. I'll be ditching the front brake altogether so no worries about that. All the instruments on the dash will go as well. So again not a problem if they're not working.
Was thinking I would go over there w/ a compression gauge, test both cylinders w/ the kicker and see if it's at least got compression. Also will need to know about title situation only to insure its not stolen. Where my license is (Connecticut) you don't need a title for motorcycles older than 20 years. Just bill of sale and a VIN check. Can you guess why I've not yet moved my license over lol?
Thanks guys!