View Full Version : Shot in the Dark... WTB Yamaha XS650 bike


1dozenraw
10-12-2009, 05:01 PM
Hey, I figure what the heck. These were made from the early 70s to the early 80s. I'm looking for a project for the winter. Anyone have a lead one one, let me know. Thanks

sportsman
10-12-2009, 06:26 PM
Is that a "wet bike"?? if so I may know where to find one.

1dozenraw
10-12-2009, 06:37 PM
36084

Came with wire wheels, sometimes chrome rims, sometimes Akront aluminum rims or with cast aluminum wheels. Vertcal twin, twin carb 650cc Jap bike.

UserRemoved1
10-12-2009, 06:50 PM
Craigslist. LOTS of older late 70's and early 80's vintage bikes on there. I haven't looked in a few weeks but have seen hundreds all year.

1dozenraw
10-12-2009, 07:07 PM
Craigslist. LOTS of older late 70's and early 80's vintage bikes on there. I haven't looked in a few weeks but have seen hundreds all year.I look all the time... been a few here and there all over US... just thought I'd throw a post here for a local owner. Thanks.

UserRemoved1
10-12-2009, 07:29 PM
10-4 didnt know if you had looked there. I like the old bikes like those. I guess it's why I like the nighthawk so much-the vintage styling.

1dozenraw
10-12-2009, 07:37 PM
Me too... :) Here's the model with the aluminum Akront rims.

36085

Notfishinenuf
10-12-2009, 11:06 PM
How about a TX 750?

Vic

BigBo
10-13-2009, 06:09 AM
Seen these Kev?

1981 Yamaha xs 650 xs650 (http://worcester.craigslist.org/mcy/1412108062.html)

XS650 - Triumph - BSA - Norton - BMW (http://providence.craigslist.org/mcy/1376973363.html)

1dozenraw
10-13-2009, 08:26 AM
How about a TX 750?

VicI'll pm my email address. Please send me more info. It's a possibility. Thanks.

Notfishinenuf
10-13-2009, 05:00 PM
E-mail sent

Vic

UserRemoved1
11-09-2009, 09:02 PM
76 Yamaha XS 750 Cafe racer style (http://worcester.craigslist.org/mcy/1458529093.html)

doubt it's still available at that price...try calling.

1dozenraw
11-09-2009, 09:08 PM
Hey thanks for that. Two things... no title or previous registration is a real project in RI. I found a way to get it done but it involves quite a bit of leg work and manipulation. Also, the triples are not as desireable as the 650 twin. Meanwhile, I've decided to put my Moto Guzzi back on the road so that may solve my urge to ride... but I still am watching for the right bike. THANKS!

UserRemoved1
11-10-2009, 07:09 AM
Can you get a new title for a bike like that? Man I'd love to pick that thing up and do a restoration on it. Sweet condition but the title/registration bs scares me.

UserRemoved1
11-10-2009, 07:10 AM
Got a few more days in this week on the nighthawk. Man it's gonna be a long winter.

1dozenraw
11-10-2009, 08:39 AM
Can you get a new title for a bike like that? Man I'd love to pick that thing up and do a restoration on it. Sweet condition but the title/registration bs scares me.
There are a few out of state services that charge money... about $ 200 I'm told. Basically you sell the bike to the service with a bill of sale. The services deal in states that only require a bill of sale to register and title. The service gets the title and sells the bike back to you with the title. I was also told by a friend who has bought and sold vintage bikes for decades that if I know a NH resident I can sell the bike to them and have them register it in NH and then sell it back to me. My daughter lives in NH and there was a beauty of a KZ650 on CL with no papers. I talked with her and she was willing but I decided it was too much hassle for both of us for now. So that's what I know.