This bike is not running, it has an electrical problem that I have not had time to sort out. I did replace the starter and the batter, the former owner also replaced some of the controls but didn't get the bike to fire up. It has compression, the gas tank is clean with no rust and I replaced the carburetors so it should run. I have the title and it is current with a California non-opp filed. This is a project to be sure! I have attached some photos please call me with questions. Dan
-
Enjoy XS650.com? Consider making a donation to help support the site.
XS650.com receives a small share of sales from some links on this page, but direct donations have a much greater impact on keeping this site going.
Sold / Found / Inactive - 1976 Yamaha XS 650
- Thread starter WDG
- Start date
Put a price up there?
Any reason it got color scheme as a ‘75? Or is it a ‘75 build registered in ‘76?
Not sure about the color, the former owner did some parts replacement I think the tank and fenders but not to sure, it is registered as a 1976 I have the new plates and title
Instrument cluster says it's a '76
Front end, (forks, caliper, gauges), says 76. Vin no, (not production date) is the only way to b sure.
If po put 75 tins on it and swapped some controls, there is every possibility your starting issues are in that area. Same if it is a 75 with 76 front end. Taking the headlight off means disconnecting all the controls and some of the main loom, easy to mess up reconnecting wiring.
Bike looks to have good bones so someone will get a good bike.
Yeah, a (mostly) complete '76... 5, with title, for $750 is a good deal.
Unfortunately it’s almost as far away it can get from where I am otherwise I would be a contender - price is def good for what you can see on the pictures!
Dang....close too. 
Good thing I already paid way more than that for a really mint 75 that I had to have shipped clear across the country.
Good thing I already paid way more than that for a really mint 75 that I had to have shipped clear across the country.
Pm sent
In a heartbeat if you weren't on the opposite coast.
I like those pipes. She'll sell for sure.
I like those pipes. She'll sell for sure.
I think it is a '77 or '78 (from the front fender), although the seat looks like a '76 to me...but it definitely has 1975 tins.
Looks a very nice bike at a great price.
Looks a very nice bike at a great price.
A fender from a 650 Special will bolt directly to an XS-2 AFAIK.
A fender from an XJ will bolt up as well.
Similar threads
For Sale -
Bobber Project $3000
