Looking at a '77, but what am I looking for?

[lassenc]

Hi!

I've read some Buyers Guides on the XS650'es, but I would like to share so photos of the bike in question, and would like you guys to point out some things I should be aware of.

Any incorrect parts for examples? Dodgy stuff?

 

[roadcall]

If thats the bike, and the price is right, buy it! If you dont want it, I`ll buy it.

 

[lassenc]

The price is more than right

But I won't be able to pick it up before tuesday, so I will offer him a deposit I think.

 

[Dusty]

That bike looks like junk, I'll give ya 50 bucks for it !!!!!!
Really, most folks don't start with that nice of a bike.

 

[gggGary]

Is it in Europe?
Looks more like a 76, at least the front end appears to be from a pre 77 bike.

 

[5twins]

It looks to be in pretty nice shape but I think you're looking at a '76, not a '77. "Tells" are the front end, brake calipers, instruments, and dual throttle cable carbs. It also has some newer parts swapped on, looks like from a Special - headlight bucket, MC, and tail light. The seat isn't even from an XS650 I'm thinking.

 

[xjwmx]

Hmm. I found the listing. Looks to be around $2000 us dollars. 12,400 Krons?

 

[gggGary]

We don't know how good we have it here I guess.
Stainless braided front brake lines, headlight bucket looks non stock. Guess my eyes aren't as good as XJWMX I don't see that second throttle cable.....
Bit of a parts horse, might want to REALLY check it over before any money changes hands.

 

[xjwmx]

it was 5twins seeing double. My eyes ain't worth sheeit either, but I can sleuth out Danish craigslists.

 

[grizld1]

Guys, that's a Euro model; can't generalize from North American specs and features. Maybe some members across the water would know more and can chime in here.

 

[nj1639]

What make is the exhaust? Curious as that's what I've got.....3rd hand.

 

[5twins]

Now that I look again, maybe I'm wrong about the dual throttle cables but Griz is right, that's a Euro model so not the same as what we got. The side covers said "OHC 650 Electric" on our '75 models I think. It's a "Bitsa". Mufflers are stock I think. Europeans seem to change the exhaust last, probably because of stricter licensing laws for modified bikes. They usually tweak suspension and brakes 1st.

 

[weekendrider]

5twins you're just not used to the electric wires hanging in the breeze like that.
+1 on the stock exhaust with the flat line headers. Looks just like my 79F exhaust anywho.

 

[lassenc]

It is in Denmark as you said

Bought it today, it ran really sweet, no sounds that wasn't supposed to be there etc.

 

[xjwmx]

Congratulations. Here it is, or was...

http://www.guloggratis.dk/motorcykel/yamaha/annonce/9442283

 

[royxxx]

Got a lot of clicks on the clock, any idea of work done on the mill?

 

[lassenc]

The price is around half of what they usually go for, and then in this condition too.

An incorrect headlight bucket will not scare me.

Got any links for cafe racer parts? I am looking for some "Mild caffination" and don't want to permanently change stuff.

 

[xjwmx]

Mikes XS has a cafe seat that will go right on, for $200. He has bars and hoses and cables too.

 

[lassenc]

Cool, thanks!

 

[lassenc]

Can you refer any european dealers of spareparts?