1979 XS650 bobber, all new, less than 500 miles on total build
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1979 XS650 bobber, all new, less than 500 miles on total build
name: Steve
location: Va Beach
price- $5000 obo
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1979 Yamaha XS650 chopper, clean title in hand
less than 500 miles
Rebuilt motor w/ all new bearings, shell #1 cam, .10 over pistons/rings, new cam chain/ chain guides, "overdrive" 5th gear in trans, new clutch/ clutch springs, 1.5" chrome exhaust, 34mm Mikuni VM carbs, UNI pod filters, all new gaskets/ seals, etc. Less than 500 miles on motor, broken in properly. Starts first kick every time.
Professionally built (on a proper frame jig) hardtail frame w/ 2" stretch in the rear, 1" drop seat, shaved of all un-needed tabs, gusseted neck, 3.5" frame height.
new 21x2.25 40 spoke chrome front narrow glide wheel in shaved and polished XS forks (no front brake mounts or fender mounts)
forks lowered 3" internally, new fork seals and fluid
new 16x3.5 40 spoke chrome rear wheel
new tires/tubes front and rear
new 18/32 sprockets/ chain
polished aluminum ribbed rear fender
1/4" steel seat pan (is now padded and upholstered, not shown in pics)
new "scissor" seat springs (chrome)
REAL (stamped "made in England") deep tunnel Wassel tank with new fuel petcocks (with reserve)
new 12" chrome apehanger handlebars
new chrome single pull throttle, and cable
new shorty clutch lever, perch, and cable
new 4.5" chrome headlight
new hayes style chrome rear master cylinder
new chrome softail style rear brake caliper/ rotor
new stainless steel rear brake line/ fittings
hand made forward controls/ linkages with knurled aluminum pegs, new chrome hiem joints on linkages
new electronic ignition/ coil/ plug wires/ plugs
new battery
updated solid-state voltage regulator/recitfier
shaved and polished left and right engine covers/ tappet covers
epoxy-coated engine cases/ cylinders/ head/ valve cover (gloss black)
pretty much every nut and bolt on the bike has been replaced with polished stainless steel bolts
I'm sure I'm leaving some things out, feel free to ask questions. This bike is ALL new, I just finished it a few weeks ago. Most of the miles on it are from riding to and from the bike classic in po-dunk (shop had a booth set up, had to be there, wasn't gonna do it without a bike of my own)
this is a minimalist bike. There are no guages, no turn signals, no front brake (but for those worried about that, keep in mind this bike is VERY light, and the rear brake works VERY well). This is a bare bones bike, as a "proper" chopper/bobber should be. It runs and rides awesome, and I hate to see it go, but I have my eye on (yet another) project, so I have to do what I have to do.
trades considered, but I already have a car, and have no need for another (unless it's something interesting), so If you're looking to trade, 2 wheels tends to get my attention better
location: Va Beach
price- $5000 obo
specs:
1979 Yamaha XS650 chopper, clean title in hand
less than 500 miles
Rebuilt motor w/ all new bearings, shell #1 cam, .10 over pistons/rings, new cam chain/ chain guides, "overdrive" 5th gear in trans, new clutch/ clutch springs, 1.5" chrome exhaust, 34mm Mikuni VM carbs, UNI pod filters, all new gaskets/ seals, etc. Less than 500 miles on motor, broken in properly. Starts first kick every time.
Professionally built (on a proper frame jig) hardtail frame w/ 2" stretch in the rear, 1" drop seat, shaved of all un-needed tabs, gusseted neck, 3.5" frame height.
new 21x2.25 40 spoke chrome front narrow glide wheel in shaved and polished XS forks (no front brake mounts or fender mounts)
forks lowered 3" internally, new fork seals and fluid
new 16x3.5 40 spoke chrome rear wheel
new tires/tubes front and rear
new 18/32 sprockets/ chain
polished aluminum ribbed rear fender
1/4" steel seat pan (is now padded and upholstered, not shown in pics)
new "scissor" seat springs (chrome)
REAL (stamped "made in England") deep tunnel Wassel tank with new fuel petcocks (with reserve)
new 12" chrome apehanger handlebars
new chrome single pull throttle, and cable
new shorty clutch lever, perch, and cable
new 4.5" chrome headlight
new hayes style chrome rear master cylinder
new chrome softail style rear brake caliper/ rotor
new stainless steel rear brake line/ fittings
hand made forward controls/ linkages with knurled aluminum pegs, new chrome hiem joints on linkages
new electronic ignition/ coil/ plug wires/ plugs
new battery
updated solid-state voltage regulator/recitfier
shaved and polished left and right engine covers/ tappet covers
epoxy-coated engine cases/ cylinders/ head/ valve cover (gloss black)
pretty much every nut and bolt on the bike has been replaced with polished stainless steel bolts
I'm sure I'm leaving some things out, feel free to ask questions. This bike is ALL new, I just finished it a few weeks ago. Most of the miles on it are from riding to and from the bike classic in po-dunk (shop had a booth set up, had to be there, wasn't gonna do it without a bike of my own)
this is a minimalist bike. There are no guages, no turn signals, no front brake (but for those worried about that, keep in mind this bike is VERY light, and the rear brake works VERY well). This is a bare bones bike, as a "proper" chopper/bobber should be. It runs and rides awesome, and I hate to see it go, but I have my eye on (yet another) project, so I have to do what I have to do.
trades considered, but I already have a car, and have no need for another (unless it's something interesting), so If you're looking to trade, 2 wheels tends to get my attention better
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Re: 1979 XS650 bobber, all new, less than 500 miles on total build
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If anyone wants to see it, it's going into the showroom at my shop monday.
If anyone wants to see it, it's going into the showroom at my shop monday.
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Re: 1979 XS650 bobber, all new, less than 500 miles on total build
I'd love to get it, unfortunately, no job means I can't spend money :/
If I magically get the few jobs I'm applying for here soon, MINE!
Good luck though. I'm sure its well worth the money, sounds like it is.
If I magically get the few jobs I'm applying for here soon, MINE!
Good luck though. I'm sure its well worth the money, sounds like it is.
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Re: 1979 XS650 bobber, all new, less than 500 miles on total build
Thanks. It really is a sweet bike, but I can never seem to fund a build without selling off previous builds, so it's gotta go.
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