For Sale - 1981 XS650 (New Hampshire) - $1000

[drummingpariah]

I've been REALLY happy with my little cl360 and my gsxr750, and I think it's finally time to hand the xs650 off to a new owner. It has side covers, but I took them off so you can see the PO's wiring 'fix' (there's duct tape as insulation against the side cover). I only put 400 miles on it last season (spent most of my time on the Honda) and I don't care if you plan to bob it, chop it, cafe it, or flip it, as long as it ends up getting ridden in the end.

Good:

1. It's an xs650
2. It starts and runs
3. The paint is pretty
4. The seat isn't ripped or worn
5. Strong compression (149psi left, 148psi right)
6. Strong spark
7. 14k miles is low, so less overall wear
8. Could be yours

Bad:

1. Doesn't belong to you yet
2. Wonky duct tape wiring vibration insulation
3. Right mirror threads are stripped
4. Idles badly
5. Front brake is sticky
6. 14k miles over 33 years typically means a bike sat for awhile
7. Not quite ready to be ridden home - bring a truck and I'll help load it

Feel free to post any questions you have, or email me directly at jesse@drivendaily.org

 

[jaycod23]

Is this bike still available? Do you have a title if it is?

 

[drummingpariah]

I just dropped it off at the shop for a spring tuneup, inspection, tires, and whatever else it might need. It's still available, but the price is going to reflect its repaired state when I get it back.

NH doesn't issue titles, we provide a bill of sale and a copy of the current registration. MA will require a VIN verification check to apply for a new title. See http://www.nh.gov/safety/divisions/dmv/title/faq.htm#sell-older-vehicle

 

[drummingpariah]

Well, now that I've picked it up again, I wouldn't be heartbroken if I have to ride this a bit more myself.