New Member here

[360Gradi]

I just became the proud owner of a blue '76 XS650C. I have been riding since I was 16, (in 1969), and now live in California. I have always considered the 650XS close to the ideal machine for most type of riding, and I was looking for a close to original example. So, I bought the one in the photos below form a Facebook Market place ad. The seller is probably a member of this forum, but I don't know for sure.

I am looking forward to learn everything I can from the masters on this website. Cheers!

 

[Jim]

Welcome aboard! Looks to be a well sorted bike.

 

[JJames]

Welcome. Very nice scoot you found. You'll find threads on everything from spokes to chokes here.

 

[cycleranger]

Hello, welcome!
Aw yeah, that's a beauty. Looks just like mine!

 

[grouchie83]

Guten Tag! There's a lotta smart people on here. I am not one of them and will never claim to be. I just make it look like I know what I'm doing. I mainly just look for excuses to take machinery apart.

 

[Dunc]

I just became the proud owner of a blue '76 XS650C. I have been riding since I was 16, (in 1969), and now live in California. I have always considered the 650XS close to the ideal machine for most type of riding, and I was looking for a close to original example. So, I bought the one in the photos below form a Facebook Market place ad. The seller is probably a member of this forum, but I don't know for sure.

I am looking forward to learn everything I can from the masters on this website. Cheers!

G'day from Oz!

 

[jetmechmarty]

Very nice! Welcome.

 

[YamadudeXS650C]

I just became the proud owner of a blue '76 XS650C. I have been riding since I was 16, (in 1969), and now live in California. I have always considered the 650XS close to the ideal machine for most type of riding, and I was looking for a close to original example. So, I bought the one in the photos below form a Facebook Market place ad. The seller is probably a member of this forum, but I don't know for sure.

I am looking forward to learn everything I can from the masters on this website. Cheers!

Welcome!
I've got a '76, as well. It was my first XS.


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[freddy3]

Congrads on the XS....and riding since '69 (I've been doin' it since '71).
The bike looks well-loved and taken care of. Remember to keep the shiny side UP and enjoy the ride!

 

[360Gradi]

Thank you all for the warm welcome!
In 1977, I was briefly the owner of an XS750 Triple, but an international move required me to sell the bike after 6 months. Big, hefty machine, and a little overwhelming for my scrawny 135 lb. body at 23 years of age.
My XS 650 now feels way more agile, and I am in no way better shape at 71........The bike feels perfect for me.