For Sale - 1981 XS650 Street Tracker - Gene Romero Tribute

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1981 Yamaha XS650 Street Tracker, Gene Romero tribute, no expense spared

Fully street legal. Clean IL title in hand. Bike is in Mahomet, IL.

This bike always draws a crowd at bike rallies / shows and has been in several national magazines.
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Here are many many pics:

https://kwc.smugmug.com/XS650-street-tracker

....and a short video so you can hear the juicy exhaust note!

https://youtu.be/Zmbtu-OX5yQ
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Features

Engine is basically stock, donor 1981 XS was a very clean low mileage (3,252 mi) bike (see pic in gallery)
Carbs are Mikuni and were redone, as new with internals replaced and Uni pod filters, Pingel fuel tap on tank
Electric start and kicker (Bendix upgrade has been done)
Omar's "1/2 Mile" ceramic coated (inside) pipes give it a nice burble at idle and nasty growl under power
Yamaha wheels built from the hubs out with new spokes and polished hubs
Brembo caliper on the front with stainless line, new brake master cylinder
Dunlop K180 dirt track tires, lots of tread
Buss fuse panel with blade type fuses
No gauges but has all running lights, mini GSXR turn signals, horn, neutral light
Headlight and aluminum ears from AR Streetracker
Standard ignition cylinder and locking fuel cap
Aftermarket bar end controls and low profile left side mirror
#10 polished bars with Renthal grips
Omar's brand bodywork and seat
Progressive rear shocks, front end rebuilt with new for springs
Includes one key for ignition and one for tank, Clymer manual
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Mechanical

Starts easily and idles smoothly
All electrics work as they should
Rides well, excellent power and smooth shifting, braking
Tires lots of tread left, very low miles
Battery good, always on a tender (located under seat with a tender lead)
Fork seals and springs, swingarm and steering head bearings all new
I've ordered an update kit for the starter bendix gear....getting a little "crunchy" like every XS ever
also ordered the gaskets to fix a few small oil leaks, like every XS ever :)
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Cosmetic condition

Frame, tank and bodywork professionally prepped and painted by Smitty's Custom Paint
Finish is excellently done, glossy - smooth
Graphics by D & J Artwork
Livery matches one of Gene Romero's flat track bikes
Wheels are flawless, rebuilt built from the hubs out with all new spokes
Engine and hubs blasted and coated for polished aluminum look
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Asking $5000 (well under half what went into this build)
Keith
217-377-5317
keith.carr@mchsi.com
 
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