Good evening folks,
I have been riding bikes for 38 years now and thought it is high time I restored one of them.
I just took possession of a 1981 XS650SH that has been abandoned since 2001. As soon as the State says it is mine (may be a month or two), I plan to restore it. However, it appears the engine is seized, the kick starter will not move one iota! I've been told by two buddies that I am wasting my time if the engine is bad. Here are some pictures I took last night.
res I took of it last night when I got it home.
I have been riding bikes for 38 years now and thought it is high time I restored one of them.
I just took possession of a 1981 XS650SH that has been abandoned since 2001. As soon as the State says it is mine (may be a month or two), I plan to restore it. However, it appears the engine is seized, the kick starter will not move one iota! I've been told by two buddies that I am wasting my time if the engine is bad. Here are some pictures I took last night.