Topic: Picked up a new bike this weekend

[hueroloco]

For my brother. Dirty '79 Yamaha XS650 with 19K on it.



$600. Leaked fuel from a rather strange dual petcock fuel delivery system. Came with brand new petcocks which are engineered by the aftermarket for easier and more efficient operation, something I can attest firsthand to. They're much better than the stock system. A couple of new fuel lines and the leaks are pretty much eliminated. The 2 stroke 653cc OHC engine pulls nice. I bought it with a dying, incorrect battery and once I replaced it with fresh, correct 12V model it ran much better. Looks like it doesn't really leak any oil. The Mikuni carbs could use a tweak despite the seller saying he cleaned and reset them. It rides on newish but very cheap Cheng Shin tires, wrapped around stock Cast rims that look like Lesters.

The Haynes manual it came with looked like it was never read. Not dirty nor even cracked at the spine, so I already know we have some work ahead of us, but it runs much better than my 550 did when I bought that.

[nickjtc]

The 2 stroke 653cc OHC engine pulls nice.

Erm, isn't it a four stroke?

[mrbreeze]

Thats what I thought also when I read it .......obviously meant 2 cyl. Sounds like a cool deal for the $$ you paid. Yami 650's are cool bikes.

[nickjtc]

Well, they do say that the XS650 was the engine that the Brits should have made.... I whispered that so the Norton didn't hear me.

[mrbreeze]

Yeah Nick.......don't go upsetting the Norton!!!!!.....but you're right ....the Japs built the better 650 twins.....Yami & Kawi. Not that I don't like Triumphs & Beezers but the japs didn't leak or give you the Lucas treatment!!!

[dusterdude]

cool bike

[ProTeal55]

My next bike is gonna be a Yammy twin ..

[jdigga]

My next bike is gonna be a Yammy twin ..

Wanna buy mine?

[Roach Carver]

had an xs650 and loved it. gave your hands and behind a gentle massage while riding 

[gregwaits]

I keep hearing that the XS650 was a common choice to make into a street tracker. It is a classic for sure. And that one is such fine condition too. Good for you!

[bill440cars]

         Yeah, the XS650 is a pretty versatile bike. Check out 650motorcycles.com and you'll see tons of different varieties of them.   Much as I like the Cafe and some other styles, I wouldn't turn this one down, at all!

                                                      Later on, Bill  

           

[Sam Green Racing]

Hey Billy, have you got shares in 650motorcycles.com   

Sam.