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[Valkyrie]

I just joined the site. Have bought a Yamaha 650 XS of ebay. My first Yamaha was a 1971 RD350. Very fast and fun to ride. Rode a friends 650 numerous times, really liked it. Currently have a 2007 Yamaha Road Star 1700, I converted it to a trike 2 years ago.
Currently converting a Honda Valkyrie 1999 Interstate to a trike.
The Yamaha 650 XS will be my bike for short trips. Still like just 2 wheels.

Thanks for letting me in.

 

[weaselbeak]

Your 1st was probably an R5, not an RD. The RD came out in 1973, but they look similar and it's a common misconception. I had an R5 in 72, fast and fun.

 

[Valkyrie]

Remember it was brand new, bought it in jan. 1971 from Lake Hill Motors Corinth MS

Total cost was $455. It was faster than the brakes. Kept it 2 years. Should have kept it.

 

[gggGary]

We need to see pics of the XS...

 

[Valkyrie]

It arrived late Friday, undamaged from transport.

 

[Valkyrie]

second picture

Runs with choke out, carbs need a kit and perhaps jetting up just some.

 

[Samuraiace]

Valkyrie - My first Yamaha was a 1971 RD350. Very fast and fun to ride.

Are you sure it wasn't a 71 RT1?? there a 360 though. I just redid a good friend of mines and that thing is flat out fast. Really fun bike.