New to me 1981 Yamaha XS650 Special ii

[Gee Tea]

Hey new member here, here's my '81 XS650 with 4300 original miles. Been looking for a late model XS for awhile now and finally found the one. Bought it for $2350 and I am now the second owner. It's been sitting for awhile stored in a barn/garage not quite sure how long (last inspected in 08'). Carbs were rebuilt along with a new battery so I was able to ride it an hour home Thanks for lookin' any advice with maintenance is welcome. Currently in the market for new tires so send me some suggestions. Thanks!

 

[gggGary]

She's a beauty!!
Shinko 712s my goto.
See the new to me thread in the garage.

 

[Gee Tea]

She's a beauty!!
Shinko 712s my goto.
See the new to me thread in the garage.

Thanks!! I’ll check them out

 

[650Skull]

Real nice 81SII. Been stored real well going by the gauge fade, (none). If your going to keep the handle bars tilt them back a bit........... when looking from the side they should line up with the angle of the forks, at the moment they are tilted forward a bit

 

[Adamc]

Lovely looking ride, in great condition. Keep us informed with your progress.

 

[Gee Tea]

Real nice 81SII. Been stored real well going by the gauge fade, (none). If your going to keep the handle bars tilt them back a bit........... when looking from the side they should line up with the angle of the forks, at the moment they are tilted forward a bit

Thanks appreciate it! I will look into that, thanks for the pointer

 

[Gee Tea]

Lovely looking ride, in great condition. Keep us informed with your progress.

Thanks Adam, will do. I’m very fortunate to have found one in this condition especially in with PA’s weather

 

[Jim]

Sweet!! Looks calendar worthy to me.

 

[650Skull]

Need to fix the Gauge dampers. If they are left loose for to long it can brake the needles and the face plate screws may come loose.

Should look a bit like this when replaced. Could be a bit tighter so the damper is squished a bit and slightly bulges

link to a gauge thread with links to suppliers of original dampers Post #6 and how to dismantle the cup from the case at the bottom of post #2 where i did a home made damper repair.
https://www.xs650.com/threads/gauge...0-83-gauge-repair-honda-70-71-750-4-ko.52013/

 

[AndersJ]

Seriously beautiful bike!
I feel inclined to share your post with this seller to help him "dig a little deeper"... or maybe not as deep.
Anyway great score on your part and welcome.

 

[atom4488]

Hey new member here, here's my '81 XS650 with 4300 original miles. Been looking for a late model XS for awhile now and finally found the one. Bought it for $2350 and I am now the second owner. It's been sitting for awhile stored in a barn/garage not quite sure how long (last inspected in 08'). Carbs were rebuilt along with a new battery so I was able to ride it an hour home Thanks for lookin' any advice with maintenance is welcome. Currently in the market for new tires so send me some suggestions. Thanks!
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Steal of a deal! Looks to be in fantastic condition.

 

[jetmechmarty]

Hey new member here, here's my '81 XS650 with 4300 original miles. Been looking for a late model XS for awhile now and finally found the one. Bought it for $2350 and I am now the second owner. It's been sitting for awhile stored in a barn/garage not quite sure how long (last inspected in 08'). Carbs were rebuilt along with a new battery so I was able to ride it an hour home Thanks for lookin' any advice with maintenance is welcome. Currently in the market for new tires so send me some suggestions. Thanks!
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It looks like it’s new!

 

[Gee Tea]

Seriously beautiful bike!
I feel inclined to share your post with this seller to help him "dig a little deeper"... or maybe not as deep.
Anyway great score on your part and welcome.

Thanks! And wow that price is up there for sure.

 

[Gee Tea]

Need to fix the Gauge dampers. If they are left loose for to long it can brake the needles and the face plate screws may come loose.

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Should look a bit like this when replaced. Could be a bit tighter so the damper is squished a bit and slightly bulges
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link to a gauge thread with links to suppliers of original dampers Post #6 and how to dismantle the cup from the case at the bottom of post #2 where i did a home made damper repair.
https://www.xs650.com/threads/gauge...0-83-gauge-repair-honda-70-71-750-4-ko.52013/

Yes that was one of the first things I noticed when I checked it out. Thanks for the info! I will look into that post. Much appreciated.

 

[Smorg]

It looks like it’s new!

 

[Smorg]

Super clean bike. I just bought mine about a month ago with 1080 miles on it here's a couple photos

 

[Gee Tea]

Super clean bike. I just bought mine about a month ago with 1080 miles on it here's a couple photos

Thanks! Bike looks great, we’re starting our xs journey together!

 

[650Skull]

Super clean bike. I just bought mine about a month ago with 1080 miles on it here's a couple photos

Thanks! Bike looks great, we’re starting our xs journey together!

And they are both the same year, 81H, (red one), 81SH (silver), nice score both you

 

[cra-z1]

Where are you guys finding those near perfect bikes. Seems like I only find the one tat have been neglected.

 

[jetmechmarty]

Super clean bike. I just bought mine about a month ago with 1080 miles on it here's a couple photos

Another cosmetically perfect 650!