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Chopper, Bobber, Cafe, Custom, Kustom Xs650 on 2040-motos

US $3,500.00
YearYear:1978 MileageMileage:99999 ColorColor: Gold
Location:

Poulsbo, Washington, US

Poulsbo, Washington, US
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Yamaha XS tech info

Engine Size (cc)Engine Size (cc):650 WarrantyWarranty:NONE

Yamaha XS description

For sale is a 1978 Yamaha xs650. The following is a list of what modifications & new parts were put on the bike:
Motor:
- rebuilt REPHASED motor with reground camshaft & REPHASED crank from Hugh's Handbuilt
NEW
- piston rings 
-connecting rods
-oil filters (side cover filter & sump filter)
-seals 
-gaskets 
-fastener kit 
-32mm Mikuni carbs W/ air pods
-side covers & valve covers polished

-1 piece clutch rod
Frame:
Stretched frame an extra 5" compared to the TC Bros kit. I am 6' tall & fit perfectly on this bike. Front forks shaved. Front & rear rims have holes drilled into stock mag wheels for a custom look. The box underneath the seat is hand built & stores the regulator & ignition switch. The battery box is also hand built & mounted securely to the frame. Gas tank neck was relocated, inside of tank was cleaned & sealed with POR 15 tank sealer. NO LEAKS. The rear fender is a trailer fender cut in half a mounted securely to the rear part of the frame. The license plate holder has a 1930 Ford taillight & sits off to the side. The entire bike has a new hand built wiring harness, not a reused spliced into old harness. Exhaust is hand built w/chrome tips & new black wraps on the pipes. The bike was shot in black & gold with a flat clear added. 
NEW
-PAMCO Pete electronic set up
-front & rear tires & tubes 
-front & rear master brake cylinders & brake lines 
-aluminum speedo delete & riser holders
-Bates style headlight
-Hugh's Handbuilt hydraulic clutch
-throttle & "Kung Fu" grips
-"Lanesplitter" handlebars fron TC Bros
-Biltwell slimline seat
-1930 Ford taillight
- every single bolt is new & stainless

The bike has excellent throttle response with the Rephased motor. Has less that 200 miles on the bike since finished. Has a nice low rumble to it. Any questions, let me know. I would be happy to describe the bike in greater detail.

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