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Yep. Still happening. Super busy with work, still in Alberta. Should be home some time next week, will get her all wrapped up, paperwork in order, and get 'er figured.

Here is the bike in its current state. Finally go some pictures, so you know what you are up against. I was starting a rephased hot rod, but nothing has been cut or chopped, and every last original part will be boxed and handed over.

As stated. I live near London, Ontario. A few hours from Toronto. Adoption is free, just need to meet the requirements in my original post.

Will be making a decision tword the end of March. Will be ready to turn the bike over mid April. Please keep applications public. No PM's please. Really looking forward to seeing someone's build up. This thing is a perfect candidate for a hot resto-mod.

Plans Change - Orphan XS650B Sometimes plans change, and you have to do something about it. I started a XS650 project months ago that I am unable to complete due to multiple reasons. Rather then hold out for top dollar, I am putting it up for adoption. The bike is entirely broken down, cases...

Don't think so. I really like that bike also, thanks for the pic.

Sooo, how do you get the neck bearings out?

Sounds like she runs great. What did you do to the motor?

This is awesome. Can't wait for the Kit.

Sorry, it's the MTO. Ministry of Transportation Ontario. My VIN doesn't jive with either of those charts.... Hmm.. But, it is in here; One of the bottom two? XS-SE or XS-SF, possibly 77-79.....with a manufacture date of 12/78, would give me a 1979 XS650SF. Wheels are 19 front 16...

Hmm. That 1978 coincidence is kinda funny. Yeah I'm in Ontario Canada. What makes it look "Canadian"? The weird ass paint job? Or some other mechanical differences besides the speedo? How can I tell the difference between the 79 standard and the 79 special? In my previous post, I...

The vin number does end in 1978. I'm assuming that must be the year.

Well, tracked him down, and picked it up for my first project. Is a very complete unit, although non running. Title is being run through MTO, still unsure of year. What are the "tell tale" signs it's a '78? The tag on the neck has a manufacture date of 12/78, December 1978, which leads me...

I am NOT looking forward on doing the electrical on my restoration...... I guess it will be a learning experience....

My 75 has the y with two hoses, maybe 1/2"? Maybe to much? I think they are stock....

Well, looks like I missed out fellas. Had cash in hand but buddy never returned my e-mail, and the ad is gone.

Get yourself well JP. I've been working on tear down. Decided to go full on resto-mod with this thing. Bring it back to near original with a few reliability and cosmetic changed also. Would really like to get these rims powdered black. 1979 xs650, I' out twords London. Parkhill, near...

Nice JP! Post up some pictures. I'm sure I'll be bugging you for a bit of advice once I get further into this thing? Complete restore to original, or a bit of a resto-mod? Rebuilding the motor yourself? Right on!

Found this one locally. Advertised as a 78 xs400? Looks like a 650 to me. How can you tell?

Compression check added to the list. Thanks!