1982 XS650 Project Bike:

[richardthemotorcycle1]

Hey guys, came across this 1982 XS650 Special in mint condition accept the ding on gas tank, last tags 1987, been in storage, the guy told me it ran before he put it away. need some advice on the steps I need to take when starting this project (and no I did not even try to start this) got it for 600.00. It does look like he drained the oil and gas.

 

[nj1639]

More likely an '81 with the mags, choke and sidecovers.
Drain the oil and check the sump filter for the inevitable tear.....clean the side oil strainer.
New oil, cycle the engine with a valve cover off to make sure of upper end lubrication.
Clean the fuel tank, add fresh duel an inline fuel filter. Charge the battery. See if she'll fire up. Be ready to shut her down if you get any funky sounds or high idle. One step at a time.
Could have a great sleeper there. Congrats!

 

[richardthemotorcycle1]

Thanks Rick, your right it is a 1981 XS650 Special. he did want $850.00.

 

[Airwolfie]

Nice find! Wish I could pick one up over here for that price!!

 

[richardthemotorcycle1]

Thanks Airwolfie, only has a little over 7,000 on bike.

 

[nj1639]

7K on the clock!
Looks like she'll clean up nice.......pipes look good, even has the rubber fork caps......bike's just broke in.
Do the slap test for charging, mebbe check the charging rotor ohms and brush length.
Man, I need another project..........

 

[richardthemotorcycle1]

Picking up my 1981 XS650 Special this Saturday (finally) then begins the restoration process hopefully all will go well, got a lot of things on the check out list.

 

[richardthemotorcycle1]

Hey guys, got bike home and started the process, took spark Gus out and sprayed penetrating oil in the spark plug holes, haven't turned rotor yet, should I spay the in where the valves are before I start turning the rotor to see if the engine will turn, will post pictures soon

 

[richardthemotorcycle1]

Hey guys, Good News, took off my valve covers and turned my rotor by hand, watching my valves opening and closing

 

[Airwolfie]

Great news! Now go connect a fresh battery and kick her over! Wait, check the oil first!

Oh and, PICS or it never happened!!!!

 

[richardthemotorcycle1]

Will post some pics soon, have trouble using cell to send to my email, it seems i can send to everyone, but not my email (I'm confused).

 

[richardthemotorcycle1]

For 37 years not running, it in pretty good shape.

 

[richardthemotorcycle1]

Another one

 

[richardthemotorcycle1]

Can't kick it yet because the gas tank it total rust, may have to buy another one.

 

[richardthemotorcycle1]

Seat is off and gas tank, carbs are next.

 

[weekendrider]

Borrow the tank from your other one. Doesn't tske but a few minutes to swap.

 

[richardthemotorcycle1]

Hey good idea, I should of thought of that battery is dead too: I can take my battery out to to see how she fired. Thanks.

 

[richardthemotorcycle1]

Look what I found

 

[weekendrider]

OK what did you find?

 

[richardthemotorcycle1]

Found the tool set, my 1983 XS650 Heritage Special didn't have one.