Wirenutt
XS650 Addict
Ok, so a friend of mine who is a flipper/dismantler found this and knew I was looking for an XS650 and called me - PO is in nursing home, daughter clearing out his stuff.
I have pics, haven't seen it yet, but the friend tells me it's in very good shape. I know it'll need a battery, carbs cleaned, etc. I have had bikes since I was 10, and I have a 99 ZG1000 Concours now that I've refurbed. I've also been a mechanic at independent shops and a service manager at a Kawi dealership, so I know my way around.
I'm just asking what specifically will I be looking at and running into with this bike. I had a 71 XS650 back in the late '70's that I loved, so I wanted one to ride now, plus maybe get wifey her license on it and ride with me. Any tips/suggestions/warnings will be appreciated.
I have pics, haven't seen it yet, but the friend tells me it's in very good shape. I know it'll need a battery, carbs cleaned, etc. I have had bikes since I was 10, and I have a 99 ZG1000 Concours now that I've refurbed. I've also been a mechanic at independent shops and a service manager at a Kawi dealership, so I know my way around.
I'm just asking what specifically will I be looking at and running into with this bike. I had a 71 XS650 back in the late '70's that I loved, so I wanted one to ride now, plus maybe get wifey her license on it and ride with me. Any tips/suggestions/warnings will be appreciated.