Green Grandad resurrection

[AndersJ]

Well, a pipe broke in my basement, and my workshop was bathed in sewage BUT I found a numbers matching xs1 the next day. I’ll call it a karmic wash. Will use this as my resurrection thread (I won’t call it a restoration because I don’t want anyone to get their hopes up!)
Stay tuned for many questions, you know who you are

 

[Mailman]

Sorry about your stinky basement! But congratulations on finding your new project. I’m eagerly anticipating your early bike refresh!


Remember….photos man, photos!

 

[gggGary]

Awesome find! Looks very complete and correct.
A good couple hours of cleaning and polishing and the gem will begin to emerge from that old stone.
With all original paint, survivor style may be your best path forward.

 

[AndersJ]

I don't want to set anything in stone but my current plan is the best bath this bike has seen in 50 years and then do the usual systematic repairs front to back checking for any cancer. More than anything I want to get it back on the road and start putting some miles on it. Compression test in the morning. Crossing my fingers the tank doesn't leak and I can just fill it with gas when the time comes and not worry about brazing or lining, and the inevitable repainting. Would love to keep the painted bits as are. Front forks appear chromed which is fun. No flathead slot in the clutch adjuster. Is that strange?

 

[AndersJ]

Sorry about your stinky basement! But congratulations on finding your new project. I’m eagerly anticipating your early bike refresh!
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Remember….photos man, photos!

Contemplating a better camera just to make this thread worthwhile. The one on my phone is pretty underwhelming.

 

[AndersJ]

Here's the left side. Gave it a rinse on the way home. Nothing too vigorous.

 

[jetmechmarty]

With all original paint, survivor style may be your best path forward.

Hugh of Hughs Handbuilt on crusty XS1B.

 

[gggGary]

If you have any budget left after sewergeddon you might want to look though the offerings at yamahaxs650.com there's some good, prolly never to be repeated, pricing on what they have left in XS parts, hint; https://yamahaxs650.com/product/xs-70-73-replica-seat-assembly/
Before just going to mikes, check stock and prices at xs650direct too. XS650Direct -canada

 

[AndersJ]

Sewergeddon will not be cheap but I will need to bring myself peace somehow. I think I may click that like once I finish this beer…

 

[AndersJ]

Thought I’d show the bike it’s arrived in a loving home.

 

[46th Georgia]

If you have any budget left after sewergeddon you might want to look though the offerings at yamahaxs650.com there's some good, prolly never to be repeated, pricing on what they have left in XS parts, hint; https://yamahaxs650.com/product/xs-70-73-replica-seat-assembly/
Before just going to mikes, check stock and prices at xs650direct too. XS650Direct -canada

Is yamahaxs650.com going out of business?

 

[AndersJ]

Is yamahaxs650.com going out of business?
Not sure they were ever "In business" so much as it's just a depleting pile of parts they have been selling off.

 

[gggGary]

Is yamahaxs650.com going out of business?

Pretty sure that was just about getting rid of stock that Mike got saddled with from a failed deal. Check the in stock positions they do nothing but dwindle. I got a notice that XS650direct restocked XS1 front stainless spokes I prolly need to add a couple sets to my stocks.

 

[AndersJ]

Is it unusual that there is no flathead slot in the clutch adjuster?

 

[gggGary]

Is it unusual that there is no flathead slot in the clutch adjuster?

Those were only early production, 2500? and lower something like that. 1500ish still had the threaded cover.

 

[Jim]

A more or less complete XS1. Nice score!
Lookin' forward to seein' it come together.

 

[AndersJ]

Those were only early production, 2500? and lower something like that. 1500ish still had the threaded cover.

Thanks Gary!...Also just pulled the trigger on the seat. F***ing enabler

 

[Mailman]

Thanks Gary!...Also just pulled the trigger on the seat. F***ing enabler

Haha! And so it begins!

 

[Adamc]

Great, a new build thread. Can't get enough of 'em in my opinion.

 

[AndersJ]

Seemed cheap even compared with some repops so I grabbed it.