buzzword
XS650 Addict
Sold locally for my full asking price. Thanks for all your help, helpful people. I'm sure I'll build another one someday! Way too much fun. Leaving this thread here for posterity.
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Putting the feelers out there to see if anyone might be interested. I built this thing over the course of a few months last Fall and Winter after my daughter was born, and it was quite an experience! My build thread on this site can be found here - should answer any questions you may have and give you some insight into what kinda weirdo I am. I spared almost no expense in building this thing, and I'm a little scared to add up what I spent on it. Clean California title in my name, and registration paid through March of 2017.
First, a few recent pictures:
And for those of you without the temerity to read through my entire build thread - can't blame you there - here's a (mostly) complete maintenance/upgrade/modification list:
Frame + Suspension
I think that's all of it - now here's the fun part...
I'm asking $5,500 or best reasonable offer. Shipping is gonna be completely on your dime, but I'll help as much as I can logistically. Local pickup or test rides possible with M1 license + cash in my hand.
This is based on what I've seen other, similar builds sell for on here and locally. Realistically, this is an EXTREMELY low mileage, very healthy engine and a completely custom frame-up build, and my asking price might cover the cost of parts and a tiny bit of labor. I'm willing to entertain criticism of my price provided you can (a) give me some solid reasoning, and (b) you do so privately via direct message as to not clutter up this thread. I'm FULLY open to feedback, but not open to non-constructive threadsh*tters. If anyone has really compelling reasons why I should sell this for less than what I am asking, I'll totally respond positively + change the price.
Trades I would consider
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Putting the feelers out there to see if anyone might be interested. I built this thing over the course of a few months last Fall and Winter after my daughter was born, and it was quite an experience! My build thread on this site can be found here - should answer any questions you may have and give you some insight into what kinda weirdo I am. I spared almost no expense in building this thing, and I'm a little scared to add up what I spent on it. Clean California title in my name, and registration paid through March of 2017.
First, a few recent pictures:
And for those of you without the temerity to read through my entire build thread - can't blame you there - here's a (mostly) complete maintenance/upgrade/modification list:
Frame + Suspension
- 1975 447-71**** Frame
- 2006 GSX-R 750 fork swap
- Cognito Moto top triple clamp + risers + retro top nut
- All Balls Racing tapered roller conversion bearings top and bottom
- Stock GSX-R Tokico brake calipers + MC w/stealth stainless lines + EBC pads
- EBC MD636X Ducati 748R brake rotors
- Titanium rotor bolts
- Black 7/8 superbike bend bars
- CRG Hindsight folding mirror
- Hagon 350mm slimline rear shocks
- Shinko 705 tires
- 4.10x18 rear
- 110/80-18 front
- @Fox23 battery mount for Ballistic 8 cell LiFe battery
- Custom 304 stainless electronics tray
- New MX style steel pegs
- Counterbalance Cycles custom Horween horsehide seat
- All unnecessary tabs shaved + frame repainted semi-gloss black
- Complete Motogadget electrical distribution setup
- M-Unit V2 -- replaces all fuses and relays except starter solenoid
- M-Button -- sends all handlebar wiring to M-Unit via single wire bus
- Motone 2-button microswitches on bars
- Custom 14ga wire harness - fully sleeved and terminated with vintageconnections gold terminals
- Ballistic LiFe 8 cell battery
- Motogadget m-Blaze Pin turn signals (F) on custom brackets
- Revival Cycles Supernova LED turn signal/running lights (R) on custom brackets
- Bates-style black taillight/plate holder with a heavier-duty custom bracket
- Bates-style 5-3/4" H4 headlight on a custom bracket
- 1978 2F0-117*** engine
- Top end rebuild @ 2200 miles (approx. 3000 now) done by PO who was chasing a problem that turned out to be electrical. Pieced this information together via some intense googling + searching on DTT forums
- Re-ring
- New cam chain
- Top end rebuild @ 2200 miles (approx. 3000 now) done by PO who was chasing a problem that turned out to be electrical. Pieced this information together via some intense googling + searching on DTT forums
- Hugh's Handbuilt PMA
- Pamco Ultimate High Output ignition
- NGK BPR7EIX plugs
- Pandemonium Ya Mama exhaust
- BS38 carbs re-jetted
- Tygon fuel lines w/inline filters - safety wired
- New Motion Pro throttle cable + throttle assembly
- Uni filters
- Polished engine covers - Right side is a later model with an oil sightglass
- Tach drive eliminator plug
- 1 piece aluminum clutch rod courtesy of @TwoManyXS1Bs
- JT 530 X-ring chain
- Replaced all engine seals + gaskets
- clutch pushrod
- starter shaft
- mainshaft (behind sprocket)
- side covers
- Good condition 1975 Star Black tank - needs to be de-rusted internally, has a few non-creased dents
- Original engine side covers will be included (L and R)
- Used GSX-R brake pads with lots of meat - only replaced to match EBC rotors
- Single outlet breather - haven't had the wherewithall to install this
- Remaining gaskets from complete gasket set
- Tach drive + never installed mini tach + cable
I think that's all of it - now here's the fun part...
I'm asking $5,500 or best reasonable offer. Shipping is gonna be completely on your dime, but I'll help as much as I can logistically. Local pickup or test rides possible with M1 license + cash in my hand.
This is based on what I've seen other, similar builds sell for on here and locally. Realistically, this is an EXTREMELY low mileage, very healthy engine and a completely custom frame-up build, and my asking price might cover the cost of parts and a tiny bit of labor. I'm willing to entertain criticism of my price provided you can (a) give me some solid reasoning, and (b) you do so privately via direct message as to not clutter up this thread. I'm FULLY open to feedback, but not open to non-constructive threadsh*tters. If anyone has really compelling reasons why I should sell this for less than what I am asking, I'll totally respond positively + change the price.
Trades I would consider
- Small block chevy engine + transmission for my 64 C10
- Would prefer carbureted 350 or 383 + electronically controlled auto trans
- Jeep YJ
- Prefer 4.0L, would consider either 5 speed or auto
- Late model supermoto
- DRZ400SM, KTM690SM/560SM, Aprilia SXV 5.5, Husqvarna 610SM
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