Smuggy
XS650 Enthusiast
Hi all,
First time poster.
I am still really new to vintage bikes, but I have had my heart set on a 70s XS650 for over a year now - can't get passed that sound... but they just don't appear much in my area. The other day a 72 popped up in my area. It has been sitting for a while and needs a good clean but otherwise it looks pretty good in my very humble opinion. There is some rust in certain areas especially on the downpipe (attached).
I am just wondering if anyone has some advice or things to look for on the 72, and basically just what your thoughts are on this bike. I have some pictures attached, they aren't the best but hopefully you can make sense of them
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First time poster.
I am still really new to vintage bikes, but I have had my heart set on a 70s XS650 for over a year now - can't get passed that sound... but they just don't appear much in my area. The other day a 72 popped up in my area. It has been sitting for a while and needs a good clean but otherwise it looks pretty good in my very humble opinion. There is some rust in certain areas especially on the downpipe (attached).
I am just wondering if anyone has some advice or things to look for on the 72, and basically just what your thoughts are on this bike. I have some pictures attached, they aren't the best but hopefully you can make sense of them
.