angus67
Welder's penetrate deeper!!
So, many of you know, I scored a really nice 1971 xs650 for 3k, that also came with buckets of hardware and parts, clean title neck, a warped hardtailed 650 frame with title, and engine.
The guy I baught it from gave me everything he had, except a 1980 xs650, that if I get back on the road, I can have this sweet little gem.
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Right now, it doesn't run, but has been kept in a heated garage since 1979, last time it was registered. I heard it run 2 years ago. But after that, it sucked something into the carb. then no start. I hope a valve isn't bent.
I got it home, and it was covered in sawdust. pressure washed it, yanked the carb off, and it was full of sawdust. I cleaned it all out.
Overall, its a good condition bike for 43 years old. The rims are still round, a slight flat spot on the front rim. tires look original, tank has been repainted. It has the battery cover that I saw go for $150. I tried to charge the battery(6 volt system) the guy put in it 2 years ago, it took a charge, but wont hold it. was at 5.5 volts last night, today down to 4 volts. I ve read it doesn't need a battery to run, but uses battery for lights. Anyone know? Im not even going to attamp to start it until I check the valves, new plug, new points, battery, basically the same ritual for waking up a barn find 650.
Ive already ordered a set of points and a manual. For a beginner bike that was very popular in its day, there isn't a lot of info on the interwebs. If only it were a 650'eh?
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As for the 650 that I have to fix to get the 250, the guy wants custom turn signals, with '71 controls, no sweat, and some maintanence. 4 years ago, I rebuilt the top end of it, and gave it Canadian needles, It does run, but as it sits right now, its a electrical nightmare.
He has put 71 wheels on it, lower shocks on the back, 1971 rear fender, and had the 71 rims powder coated bright blue. Not to my taste, but it isn't my bike.
Plans for the 250- teach my wife how to ride. Its light, not too much power, and when she's comfy with it, Ill throw her on my 680cc xs650(nod to funky) chop. When I built that, I told her it was hers. Sucker!!!!
So, If you have any knowledge on these bikes, other than you grew up on one, let me know. Ive been searching the web for days trying to find a good forum, or a free manual with no success.
cheers!!
The guy I baught it from gave me everything he had, except a 1980 xs650, that if I get back on the road, I can have this sweet little gem.
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Right now, it doesn't run, but has been kept in a heated garage since 1979, last time it was registered. I heard it run 2 years ago. But after that, it sucked something into the carb. then no start. I hope a valve isn't bent.
I got it home, and it was covered in sawdust. pressure washed it, yanked the carb off, and it was full of sawdust. I cleaned it all out.
Overall, its a good condition bike for 43 years old. The rims are still round, a slight flat spot on the front rim. tires look original, tank has been repainted. It has the battery cover that I saw go for $150. I tried to charge the battery(6 volt system) the guy put in it 2 years ago, it took a charge, but wont hold it. was at 5.5 volts last night, today down to 4 volts. I ve read it doesn't need a battery to run, but uses battery for lights. Anyone know? Im not even going to attamp to start it until I check the valves, new plug, new points, battery, basically the same ritual for waking up a barn find 650.
Ive already ordered a set of points and a manual. For a beginner bike that was very popular in its day, there isn't a lot of info on the interwebs. If only it were a 650'eh?
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As for the 650 that I have to fix to get the 250, the guy wants custom turn signals, with '71 controls, no sweat, and some maintanence. 4 years ago, I rebuilt the top end of it, and gave it Canadian needles, It does run, but as it sits right now, its a electrical nightmare.
He has put 71 wheels on it, lower shocks on the back, 1971 rear fender, and had the 71 rims powder coated bright blue. Not to my taste, but it isn't my bike.
Plans for the 250- teach my wife how to ride. Its light, not too much power, and when she's comfy with it, Ill throw her on my 680cc xs650(nod to funky) chop. When I built that, I told her it was hers. Sucker!!!!
So, If you have any knowledge on these bikes, other than you grew up on one, let me know. Ive been searching the web for days trying to find a good forum, or a free manual with no success.
cheers!!
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