For Sale - THE XS650 That Started It All - For Sale

Punkskalar

Hugh's HandBuilt
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So here are all the details and specs from the eBay add:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-XS-1981-yamaha-xs-650-rephased-big-bore-bobber-hugh-s-handbuilt-xs-650-/290996449676?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=item43c0bd718c&vxp=mtr

This is THE XS650 to own. This XS650 is THE Motorcycle that helped kick XS650's into the mainstream and raise their value and recognition worldwide.

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Built by Hugh's HandBuilt, this bike features an entirely REBUILT engine, the specs alone on the engine are all top notch. The engine has less than 25 miles on it since the rebuild.

The chassis is powdercoated, as is all Black Components on the bike. The Paint is NEW on the tank/fender combo. This bike has all NEW Hardware when it was possible, chromed components and nothing left untouched in the build.

Engine Build Specs :

1981 With Matching Cases (matching ID number to frame)
750cc JE High Compression Pistons (10:1)
NEW Big Bore Liners
277 Rephase by HHB
256 Camshaft
Ported Head
NOS Valves
NEW Valve Guides
NEW Valve Springs
NEW Rocker Arms
Stainless Rocker Plugs
277 Ignition by Pamcopete
Hugh's HandBuilt PMA Charging System (NEW)
5th Gear OD
Polished Shift Rails
EBC Clutch Plates
NEW Steel Clutch Plates
EBC Clutch Springs
HD Throwout Bearing
7 into 6 HHB Modded Clutch Pack
NEW 447 Crankshaft Rods
New Gaskets
New Oil Seals
New Oil Pump
New Sump Filter
Polished Engine Covers
Re-Chromed Cam Covers
Polished Valve Covers
Stainless Hardware
Custom made HHB Tuned Length Intake Manifolds
Kick-Only (no Electric start provision)
Foot Operated Clutch (easily converted to hand clutch if desired)
New Shift Shaft
Aqua Blasted Cases
Aqua Blasted Head and Cylinders
New Oil Tube Base Fitting
New Oil Tube
New Copper Oil Seals
New Camchain
New Cam Guides
Brass Head Washers
New Clutch Worm Gear
1 Piece Clutch Rod

Chassis (all built by HHB)

"Zero" Stretch Custom Built Hardtail
New Nickel Plated 520 Chain
New Sprockets
Custom Built Rearset Controls
Custom Seatpan and Cover
Biltwell Seat Hinge
2" Seat Springs
18" Akront Rear Rim, Laced to modified XS650 Hub
21" Akront Front Rim, Buchanans Spokes, Laced to shaved and modded XS650 Hub
Avon Speedmaster Tires
Powdercoating by "Brewdude" at Brew Racing Frames in North Carolina
NEW Fork Tubes
Lowered, Shaved and Polished Forks by HHB
NEW Front Caliper, Pads, Brake Line, Master Cylinder
Custom Drilled and Lightened Rotor HHB
Custom Drilled and Lightened brake backing plate
NEW Brake Shoes
Custom HHB Speedster Handlebars
Custom Aluminum Grips
Shaved and Lightened Triple Trees
Custom Headlight Mount
Extremely RARE James Fuel Tank
Custom HHB Fuel Cap
NEW Petcocks '
NEW Carburators from MikesXS
HHB Speedo Delete
NEW Axles and Hardware
Timken Steering Stem bearing Upgrade
Custom Shifter and Shift Knob
Chrome Plated Fender Struts
Chrome Plated Controls
NEW Battery
New Throttle Cable
Vintage BSA Throttle
Custom Taillight and Tag Mount
Bates Style Headlight
100% New Wiring Harness

Features and Accolades:

Cycle Source Magazine
The Horse Magazine
Knuckle Buster
XS650.com Calender Cover Bike
XS650 Feature Bike
ChopCult "Favorite"
Appalachian Alumni Magazine
Frank Bott Photography
Michael Lichter Photography
"Pirate 4x4 - Punkskalar Builds a Bike/Chopperthing" with over 250K Views
Lots and Lots more, many blogs and websites have featured this bike over the years - Just Google "XS650" And you can find this bike all over the place

Selling to US Residents or Shipping Agents ONLY. Shipping is to be arranged by the seller. Crating or other Transport will be billed Time and Materials and only upon prior approval. If Overseas and wanting to bid/purchase, please make sure you have a shipping company who can handle any and all paperwork dealing with transport. Buyer/Winner is to pay in FULL within 4 business days of Auction Close. Motorcycle must be picked up with 2 weeks of Payment (unless otherwise arranged) from Asheville NC.
$500 Deposit is non-refundable! Do NOT bid on this motorcycle unless you fully intend to finish the transaction.
 
And it should be noted "The XS650 That Started It All" is just that - this bike kicked off the beginning of Hugh's HandBuilt, and for that we have always loved this bike :thumbsup:
 
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