75 XS650 with later front, whole (for now)

Skogga · New Member Joined: Apr 20, 2006 Posts: 8

A holy man once told me "if it doesn't hurt, it's not a sacrifice". So to achieve my two-wheel goals, I lay before you a sacrifice my 1975 XS project bike.

This is a barn bike I bought on the cheap. The previous owner (or two) tried to convert to a disc brake system. I piddled around with it, finally deciding other things need to be done with the time and space.

Rebuilt forks- 35mm, progressive springs, new seals, Minton mods, dust caps soft and pliable, 15w fork oil, tapered head bearings.

Unknown motor condition- never ran that I know of, kicks over easy, stiff clutch may be bad worm gear?

Carbs- bowls are a little cruddy-looking inside (had water when I disassembled), parts move nicely.

Tank shows rust inside, will need new petcocks. Seat has one small tear. Instruments show 3k miles, most likely came with the new front end off a Heritage. I have a key! No papers; serial number 447-117881. There are other parts not shown, not quite enough to get it running but close!

If you want the whole bike, come and get it in Knoxville TN. I will part it out if no commitments by the end of the month.

Skogga · New Member Joined: Apr 20, 2006 Posts: 8

Thanks all, bike has been claimed.

79special · Full Member Joined: Jun 25, 2007 Posts: 125 Location: TN

Any chance that the other party backed out? I happen to live in Knoxville and have an xs that i could use parts for.

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