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Finally managed to get a i believe 72 xs 650. Its been sitting for 15-20 years in a basement. Not the greatest shape. I was wondering what type of oil is recommended and the oil capacity? What types of plugs are best? And any other info/tips on what should be done before a start-up? Appreciate...

If this bike was running, how much would you pay for it? Has a clear matching title. Posted via Mobile

After goin through all 163 pages of the xs's I've got alot of good ideas from alot of nice bikes, only question is how much stretch do you have and how tall are you? Any stretch really needed Any help is appreciated. Thanks. Im about 6'2". Posted via Mobile

I hear people like the older models more for restos. And I'm chopping. Heard the frames weaker before 74 so don't wanna cut if I can buy a later year. It has about 22k on it. Don't run and haven't tried to get it running. Just purchased and its been sitting for a while in a basement. Ran when...

Looking for estimates on how much your build cost? a round about. Was just trying to round up what its gonna cost or close to. Pics of your build would be great to if possible. Sure this would be interesting to alot and helpful also. Thanks. Posted via Mobile

Back again. Had some problems around the time I was picking up a bike and didn't get it.. was looking to find one cheap to start building in my apt. (Gonna be tough but want to get started) Mainly looking to spend 500 or under but if it's worth it I can come up with a little more. And trying to...

Picking up my bike in the morning, it's a 1972 xs650. It's been sitting for years, what's the first thing I should do before even trying to start it? Any help is great, thanks. Posted via Mobile

Has anybody used the 1973 yamaha xs650 to build a hardtail? That's the year I'm picking up and want to know the differences? What hardtail will fit straight to that year? any help appreciated. Thanks guys? I know I got alot of questions already before I got it, but just wanna know ahead of...

Ok so this is my first build, my bike is in my uncles basement, buying it within 2 weeks, taking all ideas and recommendations on which hardtail to use, how much stretch, rake, etc. Posting pics of your setup would be awesome but just replies help to. Anybody and everybody welcome, my whole...

Had a few things come up around the time i was suppose to pick up my first bike causing me to miss out on a GREAT deal of 350 bucks (really regret it) so im trying this again. looking for a xs650, condition doesnt matter, running is great, but dont have to be. appreciated the help from the first...

I live in southeast indiana, im looking for something close to me dirt cheap, looking to do my first build, any helpers or leads or just generous people shoot me all bikes known that are cheap. Greatly appreciate it. Thanks for your time.. Posted via Mobile