For Sale - 1981 Yamaha XS650 Special

[Britman]

The bike runs great, has break leg compression, and tons of new parts to include, petcock, chain, carb kits, tank repaint, and a complete rewire. Mileage is showing 13,400 with a working speedo and from previous titling information I believe this is correct. Everything on the bike works and it has had a headlight switch added. It was on CL for a few days but I grew tired of the scammers, low ballers, and no shows. If any member here wants a good running machine for a daily rider or project base for a bobber or cafe this fits the bill. The bike is located in Fredericksburg Virginia and has a clear numbers matching Virginia in my name. Price is $1400.00 or a pretty near offer. I have other projects in the works and something has to go. Thanks for looking..........

George

 

[MaxPete]

Looks like a nice one Britman - is that a Canadian bike? (I noted the km display on the speedo)

 

[650Skull]

Nice bike.....love that blue. Well worth the money and be a shame if it is bought to chop........an opinion not for me to say what someone does.

Speedo is from a 78/79 Special

 

[oneup]

Spitting image of my first ever bike.....never should have sold it. GLWS

 

[Britman]

I should have added, the front tire is a 275. It was left over from an old project, and I couldn't see going to waste. The previous owner had bobbed the front fender and it of course goes with the bike.

 

[Britman]

It is sitting in the garage, it needs to be ridden. If anyone here wants it, $1000.00 cash, bring a truck and come get it. I am really beginning to believe you can't give a motorcycle away any more. My theory, people my age are getting too old to ride, millennials don't know how to use a clutch, and the group in the middle are too damn busy trying to make a living.

 

[Johnnny13]

I’d be interested.

 

[RockingThePartyDJ]

Man I wanted that same model year n color back when it came out when i was in High School, I would Love to have it!!
I had that sales brochure on my wall in my room, i worked part time at kmart making 5 cents over minimum ($3.05) a whopping $3.10 hour, i barely kept my $300 car going LOL let alone buy a new bike with the little i made each week.
I may have to make the road trip if still available in couple weeks when i have some cash i'm expecting. Damn about $330 in gas and maybe hotel room hmmmm LOL

 

[Britman]

Thanks for all the interest gentlemen. I am finishing up this one's Brother by next weekend, another great running Special, 80 model. I am thinking I may run a Holiday sale, buy them both and get one hell of a deal. Seriously though, I really am considering giving this hobby up. The last few I have brought back to life have really been a PITA to sell. CL is so full of scammers and lowball bidders it is almost not worth the effort. Damn good thing I don't charge for my labor, I would be paying folks to load them up.......

 

[RockingThePartyDJ]

send me the combined info via PM

 

[Johnnny13]

Please send me the combined info as well.

 

[Britman]

Just FYI, giving Craigs one more try. Posted this last evening.....

https://fredericksburg.craigslist.org/mcy/d/two-yamaha-xs650s/6598444128.html

 

[Britman]

The Blue 1981 is off to a new home in Maryland. The 1980 is still available.......

 

[Britman]

They are both sold......