Early XS 650 Flat-Tracker turned Hillclimber

[magoo66]

Hard to believe about 45 years ago to the day I purchased my third XS650 at that time.An XS650 hard raced Flat-Tracker. I was an avid Hillclimber.Sold my 750 h2 climber to buy it. I painted,stretched and reworked this motorcycle over abit.First competition ride of a different kind for the bike with me mounted was at Saddleback Park in Orange,California.Placed 4th out of 19 big bore riders. I was quite impressed with the bike.Bought a house and married at 22 thus the competition ended in 83.I sold the bike long ago but have the cancelled check and tank and seat pan on the wall.Priceless memories.

 

[MrBultaco]

Looks like a Champion frame w/glass and Ceriani forks. Wish I would have kept mine.

 

[magoo66]

Looks like a Champion frame w/glass and Ceriani forks. Wish I would have kept mine.

I know that feeling for sure with that one.

 

[magoo66]

Something about buying a project motorcycle in early January when you’re young:You just gotta have it.Re;Going through stacks of pictures and priceless “notes on a knapkin,a tool, an old oil can,etc.from my folks’ days.It’s residual and an unquestionable pattern.