Carveacre
XS650 Member
I bought my 1981 XS 650 Heritage Special in Sioux Falls, SD. Skipping the details, it was sold. I relocated it recently and I have it back, here in Alpine, CA. It hasn’t been registered since 1996, and is suffering from a lot of neglect, but I intend to restore it to its original grace. The fender and handlebars are very rusty, and both side covers are missing. All I have done so far is just stroke the kick starter to make sure the engine is not seized. I accept the fact that this bike won’t be ready to ride for a while, and it won’t be cheap, but I want to do it as well as can be done. I am also restoring my father’s 1978 Honda CX500. I am 76 years old, retired US Navy, retired classroom teacher.
I am glad I found this forum. Please share your experiences and good ideas about how to proceed with this restoration. Thx, Carveacre
I am glad I found this forum. Please share your experiences and good ideas about how to proceed with this restoration. Thx, Carveacre