jaybar6
XS650 Addict
you need a smooth road with that ground clearance!
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Let's See The XS's
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jaybar6
XS650 Addict
Is it a r1 front end? there is a aluminum swinging arm.
Sorry I have no idea; It may say in the advert?
jaybar6
XS650 Addict
looks like a hydrolic clutch mech too
jaybar6
XS650 Addict
copied from the advert:
The frame was modified to accept various new parts such as the new seat structure, battery box and rear Zephyr swing arm. The bike is fitted with R1 front forks along with many custom made parts including the exhaust system. The engine has been totally stripped and rebuilt and was found to be a "256" motor, electronic ignition has been fitted as well as Mikuni carbs. The bikes frame has been powder coated, and the paint scheme chosen was Candy Green over silver with a handcrafted seat also fitted.
eidemaddin
XS650 Addict
You can do all of that, but you shouldn't try to get your money back afterwards. That would be a rude awakening 
Exactly. My humble opinion is that the bike is actually worth more when it's completely standard as it left the factory. For sure a stock XS650 is rare thing. There's thousands of them hacked about like that one out there.You can do all of that, but you shouldn't try to get your money back afterwards. That would be a rude awakening
Hacked about like this one you mean?!......... 
Yep. Just like that one, looks great mind.
Says IBALT who has a standard 650D that he's spent about £6k on and it's still worth £3k on a good day. Good thing, it doesn't matter.
If you go into the dealer and buy a brand new motorcycle today, how much is it worth tomorrow?Yep. Just like that one, looks great mind.
Says IBALT who has a standard 650D that he's spent about £6k on and it's still worth £3k on a good day. Good thing, it doesn't matter.
I am guilty of liking motorcycles with poor residuals anyway, the price of swimming away from the mainstream.
Given that 20% of the new bike price is tax and another is say 10% profit margin then any new bike is instantly worth 30% less the minute you pay for it.
Let’s not forget freight!
My XS650SK was $2K back in 1983. It was not an impulse buy. It had to be an XS650. I had been jonesing for one since 1972. When I learned there would be no more, I went and bought it. Since it’s still serving me, I have no complaints about any money I have spent on it.
Sorry you'll have to click the FB link (worth it)
Turn the sound up first ;^) @halfmile
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Turn the sound up first ;^) @halfmile
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That is fuckin' great.
I was allowed in the garage for a couple of hours yesterday
She put the ramp up for me and I've removed the alternator cover to mark up the rd 350 alternator rotor for tdc on the left cylinder
I need to get the timing marked up before I strip the top end
It's running Boyer ignition
Is anyone running a Boyer and what full advance are you strobing too?
Apologies if I've asked this question before but I'm old !!
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I'm running a Boyer and I believe I'm about 2 or 3 degrees backed off from full advance.
eidemaddin
XS650 Addict
Finally the salt is off the road ... the first ride always makes me a little boy
Finally the salt is off the road ... the first ride always makes me a little boy
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Your bike is stunning!
eidemaddin
XS650 Addict
Thanks!
