Diogo Costa
XS650 New Member
Hi there!
I'm looking to get Yamaha XS650. I live in Portugal and these bikes seem to be quite rare over here. I could only find one for sale but it is in pretty bad state and my current situation means it's not practical to import a bike.
So, i'm looking for an XS650, any model or year, with the exception of the "special" models, with a running engine and a valid portuguese license plate.
PS:
About the bike i found.
It is a 1983 model, or so the seller claims (i'm not sure). It is running, but it smokes on one of the cylinders. The kickstart doesn't come back up, it leaks petrol from every gasket, the fuel tank is rusted, it's missing the side panels, the front and rear mudguards and indicators. The exhaust is dented, both foot pegs and the brake pedal are bent, handlebar is bent, front brake isn't connected and the grips are gone. The seat and frame look ok.
The guy wants 4000 euros for it.
Is it even worth it?
I'm looking to get Yamaha XS650. I live in Portugal and these bikes seem to be quite rare over here. I could only find one for sale but it is in pretty bad state and my current situation means it's not practical to import a bike.
So, i'm looking for an XS650, any model or year, with the exception of the "special" models, with a running engine and a valid portuguese license plate.
PS:
About the bike i found.
It is a 1983 model, or so the seller claims (i'm not sure). It is running, but it smokes on one of the cylinders. The kickstart doesn't come back up, it leaks petrol from every gasket, the fuel tank is rusted, it's missing the side panels, the front and rear mudguards and indicators. The exhaust is dented, both foot pegs and the brake pedal are bent, handlebar is bent, front brake isn't connected and the grips are gone. The seat and frame look ok.
The guy wants 4000 euros for it.
Is it even worth it?