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1973 Yamaha Xs on 2040-motos

US $4600
YearYear:1973 MileageMileage:13 ColorColor: Blue
Location:

Alexandria, Kentucky, United States

Alexandria, Kentucky, United States
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Yamaha XS tech info

Engine Size (cc)Engine Size (cc):650 WarrantyWarranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty TypeType:Standard For Sale ByFor Sale By:Private Seller

Yamaha XS description

Great running, clean, gorgeous, mostly original, classic vertical twin. New Dunlop K81 tires (period correct), brake master cylinder, calipers, pads, battery, cables, chain, mufflers, carbs and petcocks rebult. Rode all summer. Electric start compression release works great, or kicks starts easily. Also have a tank decal set for $50  if you want to make it look original.   

Issues:  slight oil leak from clutch shifter side.  Tach and speedo flutter a bit but are accurate
Delivery:  U-ship is cheap or I may be able to haul within a couple hundred miles

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