Ozplumb
XS650 Member
Hey guys today I purchased what appears to be a XS-1B. It’s pretty rough and has had some questionable modifications to it. She does run but I haven’t ridden it yet and I don’t imagine I will for some time.
The problems so far are the electrics, the head light and front indicators don’t work and the seller also said that voltage regulator is also dead. There are a few extra tabs welded onto the frame to support a side cart too that will have to go.
The rear shocks have been moved from their original location but can be moved back to stock and the chain guard has been modified to accommodate their new position.
I’m not sure if the swing arm is original either? Some guidance on that would be great. The speedo has given up on life and the tank and side covers are finished off with a interesting choice of a rattle can blue.
The head is cracked where a larger gauge bolt has been used to marry the exhaust flange to the head. Any point trying to save it or should I look for a replacement? And will a head from any year fit or will have to be for an XS-1B?
I have owned a CD 650 before but that was a SH and was in better condition.
All and any help would be much appreciated
The problems so far are the electrics, the head light and front indicators don’t work and the seller also said that voltage regulator is also dead. There are a few extra tabs welded onto the frame to support a side cart too that will have to go.
The rear shocks have been moved from their original location but can be moved back to stock and the chain guard has been modified to accommodate their new position.
I’m not sure if the swing arm is original either? Some guidance on that would be great. The speedo has given up on life and the tank and side covers are finished off with a interesting choice of a rattle can blue.
The head is cracked where a larger gauge bolt has been used to marry the exhaust flange to the head. Any point trying to save it or should I look for a replacement? And will a head from any year fit or will have to be for an XS-1B?
I have owned a CD 650 before but that was a SH and was in better condition.
All and any help would be much appreciated