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Yamaha XS650 SHB. Running and ridable. Is up for auction on ebay currently, item no 275329774004 for I just lowered the starting price to $2750. (added 6/4/22 Any reference to the price on this thread is in reference to the original $4500 asking price I started with. Not in reference to the current price) This bike is so fast. I have figured out while working on it that his setup can be easily altered to make it into a soft tail. How kick ass is that? The lower swingarm struts are bolted on and mounts can be created to place shocks in the area. This would be the only soft tail XS650 that I know of. If I were keeping it, I would do it. Not that the hardtail is a problem because I dig it but it would be very unique with a soft tail setup. Maybe a one off. The carbs have been rebuilt with fresh float needles and seats/rings plus gaskets, the battery is fresh, the final touches are being put on and all polished up. Painting the tank and I really like where it is going. I will upload fresh pics and video but the holiday weekend has stranded some parts in the mailbox until Tuesday but are in town and ready to install. All new bearing packs and seals, clutch pack and springs, fork oil and motor oil all have been changed. The valves are set and the timing is correct. The carbs were balanced but I live in South Texas and will need to be re-jetted for anywhere else. Have owned since '15 All parts purchased through Mike's XS. The included Clymer manual for this model is very concise and detailed. Maltese cross brake/tail light with led bulb. The machine is sound with no squeaks or knocking when rolled. Extra oil pan plate and filter are in great shape and the filter is serviceable no doubt. Included are the manual and a hydraulic floor jack plus the float needle tool I created to rebuild the carbs. The first pics are when I got it and I added the finned oil filter cover and replaced the entire brake system including the correct wheel, disk, and speedo gear rear drum brakes are nice and thick. The pearl clear coat is causing an issue in the pics I will try to correct it to give a better idea of the paint. It looks pretty good for a non pro paint job. If any questions just ask.
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