New guy from michigan

[HOODPROP]

Hello,

My name is zeke and I am on my second XS650. I built and sold a 77 xs650 a while back. I pick one up from my neighbor for my wife. It is a 72 xs650 with 16000 miles. It has been store for ten years. I am in need of some parts for it and having a hard time finding parts for this year. I am looking for a tank. the starter lever is broke. Any tips on where to get a new set up.

 

[miller0613]

I am from muskegon and have couple 650's also I have some tanks that were headed to ebay if you are interested shoot me a pm. I believe most tanks are interchangable if you are just looking for "a" tank

 

[HOODPROP]

I am looking for the 70 - 73 model trying to keep it original as possible. Do you have any in that year rage and what are you asking for them.

 

[curt698]

Welcome Hoodprop! I'm over in Lake Orion, we have a bunch of MI people in here now. Must of us are still working on our projects but we have talked about an XS meeting next spring.

 

[kent_in_kc]

I have a tank with pics in the Classifieds. Make me an offer.

 

[Stone]

hello from Lansing.

 

[AceofSpades]

if that meet takes place anywhere near me, count me in.... I am in South Bend, IN but born in Sturgis, MI... how about we invade the mid-michigan chopper fest at US131 Dragway in Martin.. late June or July I believe.....


BTW: WELCOME HOODPROP!!

 

[miller0613]

Mid July usually before chopperfest is bike time in muskegon. This year it was like 50,000 bikes ans 100,000 people estimated.
Hood I have a 73 tx tank but it is not stock the emblems have been shaved and filled, bondoed and rattle canned but i have the petcocks and key. probably 25 bucks if you were just looking for something no shipping youn could just pick it up

 

[XSLeo]

I think the 70-73 tanks are longer than the 74 up tanks. Any can be made to fit.
Shopping on the 650 forums, Ebay, the chopper forums might be a place to look too. Most choppers use a different tank, maybe some one has a tank for yours. Might even find one with good paint the right color.

 

[SangreDeDios]

welcome

and im planning a meet in the metro detroit area for next summer so all you locals get ready.

 

[Stone Hands]

I am in Jackson Michigan but work in Detroit. My first street bike was a new 72 XS2. I have been in love with them ever since. Like you I wanted the original red and white tank and found one but took forever to do so. Was pricey as well. I am cleaning out the inside as it has light rust and crud. Soaking in Milkstone and water and should be fine when done. If I find a lead on a original tank will let you know.