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XS650 Member
Hello All
Decided it's time to let someone else enjoy this beauty. Selling my 1979 Special with 2680 miles. I bought this from the original owners widow about 4 years ago. Bike was purchased new in Hermiston OR and only used intermittently. Always garage stored. When I got the bike it ran but leaked fuel and needed some TLC. I had Mark's 650 freshen it up and it has been a strong runner since. New tires, new battery,
rebuilt carbs, petcocks, fuel lines, new brakes pads and rebuilt master cylinders, new Boyer electronic ignition, bronze swing arm bushing, new steering head bearings, engine cases polished, new sump filter. Paint and chrome near perfect. Chain guard was rechromed due to old battery leak. Rear grab rail has been modified..?for luggage rack. No tool kit. Bike ridden regularly on nice days only. Clear Washington State title. I can provide other pics, let me know what you want to see.
Thanks for looking,
Mike
Decided it's time to let someone else enjoy this beauty. Selling my 1979 Special with 2680 miles. I bought this from the original owners widow about 4 years ago. Bike was purchased new in Hermiston OR and only used intermittently. Always garage stored. When I got the bike it ran but leaked fuel and needed some TLC. I had Mark's 650 freshen it up and it has been a strong runner since. New tires, new battery,
rebuilt carbs, petcocks, fuel lines, new brakes pads and rebuilt master cylinders, new Boyer electronic ignition, bronze swing arm bushing, new steering head bearings, engine cases polished, new sump filter. Paint and chrome near perfect. Chain guard was rechromed due to old battery leak. Rear grab rail has been modified..?for luggage rack. No tool kit. Bike ridden regularly on nice days only. Clear Washington State title. I can provide other pics, let me know what you want to see.
Thanks for looking,
Mike