 |
 | Home | Contact Us | FAQ | Search & Site Map | Link to Us |
 | Sign In | Join | Other 45 Sites in Network |
| HomeDiscussion Groups General MotorcyclesHarleyYamahaSportbikesRacingOff-roadSnowmobilesTechnicalCountry Specific Australian GroupUK GroupClassic (UK Group)Related Topics CarsBoatsMore Topics ... |
Motorcycle Forum / General / Yamaha / October 2006XS650s?
Any XS650 people out there? > Any XS650 people out there? I owned a '71 XS1B 650 (last of the kick start only models) from 1976 to 1986. I had it completely apart, modified the engine quite a bit and generally rode the p*ss out of it for ten years. What do you want to know? >Buzz scribbled; Buzz <buzz@flatheadracing!!.com> wrote in article <brkfh2dqm809jiivn6ehekf3tms0r7ip5c@4ax.com>... > Any XS650 people out there? > >I bought my 1972 XS 650 new and still own it and drive it...............GC I just picked a 71 model that needs to be restored. The motor is seized up. Any suggestions? Are these old 650 twins quick? Dave > Any XS650 people out there? >I just picked a 71 model that needs to be restored. The motor is seized up. >Any suggestions? Are these old 650 twins quick? Dave >> Any XS650 people out there? I had a '82 XS650 Heritage Special for two years before moving up to a bigger bike. After 27k miles, (19k in the first year), I can say that bike was a heck of a lot of fun, but looking back I wouldn't call it quick. Get it running and ride it!  SignatureDylan Dave scribbled: Dave <fourstar@ptd.net> wrote in article <nHKdnTMwn8pqE4XYUSdV9g@ptd.net>... > I just picked a 71 model that needs to be restored. The motor is seized up. > Any suggestions? Are these old 650 twins quick? <snip> > >How fast do you want to go? ......... www.mikesxs.com has lots of parts......GC Dave > > Any XS650 people out there? >I just picked a 71 model that needs to be restored. The motor is seized up. >Any suggestions? Are these old 650 twins quick? Dave >> Any XS650 people out there? i had a 72 and it was pretty fast. the are equivalent to the triumph 650's except for better brakes and poorer handling. electric starts are nice, too. i forget the hp ratings, but mine would go over 100 and cruised at 80 all day. > Any XS650 people out there? I have a XS-1 (that's the 1970 green one) since new. I think they were great bikes. I loved it and would still be riding except I need some parts. Specifically, the left handle-bar electrical harness (lights etc.) plus some of the green metal. Anyone know of a source for good 1970 Yamaha XS-1 650 parts? I'd very much prefer original as at this point that would keep it nice. Does anyone have (know of) one that's off the road that they'd be willing to part with? I have a spare wife and dog<g> Geo. S. >> Any XS650 people out there? > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >I have a spare wife and dog<g> >Geo. S. get a copy of walneck's classic cycle trader magazine. lots of parts sellers and you'll find what you need. i even found a sr500 side cover for my sr500. the holy grail for sr's. >Any XS650 people out there? not too many here. there are several good google groups just for the 650's. i have 3 sr500's and a yr1. and a triumph 650. Yup. Here's a link to my 1979 Street Tracker project. http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/sporty1200r/album?.dir=2befre2&.src=ph&store=&prod id=&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/ph//my_photos Try www.mikesxs.com for parts. He's got damn near everything you could need. Jeff Silver Spring, MD 79 XS650 04 XL1200R > Any XS650 people out there? >Yup. > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > >> Any XS650 people out there? did you use any of the omar stuff? you did the job right, it looks great! |
Reply to this Message |
 Sign In
 Join
 My Latest Posts My Monitored Threads My Blog My Photo Gallery My Profile My Homepage Start New Thread Enable EMail Alerts Rate this Thread
|
©2009 Advenet LLC Privacy Policy - Terms of Use
This website includes both content owned or controlled by Advenet as well as content owned or controlled by third parties.