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Offline singedebile

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'78 XS650
« on: March 25, 2011, 03:10:31 PM »


I have a chance at maybe buying this for a reasonable price, it looks like its in great shape (ill be seeing in person soon). Only 3k so its likely been sitting quite a bit (though it looks like it was kept in a good garage).

It looks to be in pristine original shape, and I even like the rear rack. I was kinda looking at getting a good twin and this looks like it might be the ticket.

What do you guyes think?
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Offline Coyote13

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Re: '78 XS650
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2011, 03:23:53 PM »
Do it. Love xs's. That's all I got.
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Re: '78 XS650
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2011, 06:48:58 PM »
I agree. looks good in the picture. If the price is right, I say go for it.
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Offline Scott S

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Re: '78 XS650
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2011, 05:10:59 AM »
 Do it. XS's are bullet proof, easy to work on, parts are available and there's a huge internet network of forums and support. They're also almost infinitely customizable, if that's your thing.
 
 What's he asking?
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