Any interested buyers?

[bret]

Hello all,

Let me start out by saying that I really don't want to sell my 650, and I am in no rush to do so. It is a 1981 "special II" and it was my first bike. I've had it since the Fall of 2008, and it's got a lot of sentimental value to me. However, after picking it up from the shop today (new rear wheel bearings/seals/collar), and also a recent bike upgrade, I've realized that I am just not going to be able to put in the time/effort to maintain it the way it should be maintained, especially since I have the other bike now.

My hope is that someone here on this forum would be interested in giving it a good home. The bike runs just fine, and doesn't have any major issues, just some minor things here and there. (We can discuss details later) For now, I just want to get a feel and see if anyone is interested. I live in northern Virginia, about 25 miles from D.C...

Please let me know if you are interested and want to talk.

 

[angus67]

Pictures speak louder than words. Of course we know what a 650 looks like, but we want to see yours. And a price?

 

[bret]

I would feel terrible getting rid of it for anything less than $1500. Maybe I'm too stubborn, but if nobody is interested for that price then I will just hold on to it.

PROS:

Garage kept for the last 2 years, kept under a cover for the 6 before that.

October, 2014
-New air filters installed

April 1st, 2015
-New Front and rear tires installed- Michelin Commander II's
-Complete carb rebuild and sync
-New brake pads and the brake system bleed.

April, 2015
-New wiring system installed

May, 2015
-New shift shaft installed
-New clutch assembly installed
-New gear change lever installed
-New clutch cable, tach cable, and throttle cable installed
-New seat cover installed

November, 2015
-New spark plugs and caps installed
-New oil filter installed and fresh oil change

July, 2016
-New battery- Duralast power sports (sealed type)
-New rear wheel bearings/seals/collar installed

*I have receipts for most of the above parts

CONS:

Electric start doesn't start bike. Kick start only. Starter relay still works, I can show you the "screwdriver" test, but I have been told on here it's probably a loss of ground connection.

LH mirror needs to be glued back on. I have it sitting in a drawer.

 

[FLEA]

I like your num plate ,antique normally means 100 yrs the xs is getting old but not that old ,just seems like it at times , good luck with your sale (here in oz would get your $4000)

 

[bret]

I like your num plate ,antique normally means 100 yrs the xs is getting old but not that old ,just seems like it at times , good luck with your sale (here in oz would get your $4000)

Thanks. In Virginia, USA the minimum is 25 model years for antique plates