STORY TIME WITH SR \u0026 A PRISTINE 1979 YAMAHA XS650 SPECIAL MINT ORIGINAL

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1979 Yamaha XS650 Special  

An Extremely Rare & Mint 100% Original

Beautifully Preserved Stock XS650 Special 

An Exceptional Machine with Low Mileage 

The XS650 is a Collectible 45 Year (New) Classic 

OHC Parallel Twin 4 Stroke 

Pleasing Acceleration Throughout its Broad Power Band 

Super Stable Handling at Any Speed 

Geared for a Top Speed of 105 MPH 

A True Middleweight at 428 Lbs Wet Weight 

Economical at About 55 Miles Per Gallon 

Rubber Mounted Handlebars and Footpegs for Improved Comfort 

Very Suitable Bike for Long Days in the Saddle 

Cast Alloy Wheels With Disc Brakes Enhance the Ride 

Excellent Overall Performance from the XS650 

This Bike has Just Over 21,000 Original Miles 

A Super Clean Original XS650 Special 

Clean Title In Hand

 PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW FOR DETAILS 

 

We Just Invested Over $3,000.00 in Parts and Service Labor on this Classic;

 18.5 Hours Of Shop Labor;

Removed Starter and Serviced Gears 

Clutch Disassembled and Inspected 

New Clutch Steel Plates 

New Clutch Fiber Plates 

New Spectro 10w40 Engine Oil 

Removed, Cleaned & Rebuilt The Carbs 

Verified Carb Tuning 

New Neutral Indicator Bulb 

All Electrical Systems Checked and Working Properly 

 Full Nut and Bolt Check Over 

Bike was Fully Cleaned and Professionally Detailed Including: 

Hot Water Pressure Washed, Hand Washed and Polished to Perfection 

Minor Touch Up of Frame 

Buffed and Polished Fuel Tank and Side Covers 

Pro Polished All Aluminum Including The Forks & Engine Cases


Ready to Ride or Display 

and Enjoy for Many Years 

 

PLEASE CALL US WITH ANY QUESTIONS 

 AT 860-454-7024 M-F 9-5 

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Sold on clear title and Q1 bill of sale.

We now offer financing through Freedom Road.

Call 860-454-7024 and speak to Ken Kaplan Jr to get approved.

Message us your ZIP for a shipping quote!

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AUCTION TERMS:

All motorcycles & vehicles are sold as-is where-is.

All sales are final.

Kaplan Cycles guarantees all motorcycles are as-described. Please read the entire description and watch the entire video before bidding.

A non-refundable deposit is due within 24 hours of sale. PayPal or Credit Card is accepted for the deposit.

Cash (In-Person), PayPal (with 3.5% charge), or Wire Transfer are our only accepted forms of final payment.

Full payment must be made within 72 hours of auction close.

Your motorcycle must be picked up within 30 days of auction close. 
Exceptions are made only for international buyers OR buyers who have ALREADY made transport arrangements with a third party.
If a motorcycle is purchased and left here for longer than 30 days without written permission from Kaplan Cycles it will be resold. In the case of a re-sale, the owner will be entitled to a refund less storage fees ($25/ day beginning 30 days from auction close) ONLY if the motorcycle was paid in full on-time within the auction terms.

We always describe our motorcycles as accurately as possible.

You are purchasing a classic motorcycle. Even in cases where a bike may be in good running/ operating condition, new problems & idiosyncrasies can arise over-time from sitting or regular use.

If you have an issue with the motorcycle you’ve received, contact us within 24 hours of delivery and before leaving feedback so that we can address your concerns.

It is important you have at least a basic mechanical knowledge before purchasing and operating a classic motorcycle.

Due to our backlog, we cannot perform any additional service work or modifications on your motorcycle after the sale (ie; adding a light kit, different tires, etc.)

We respond quickly between the hours of 9am and 5pm EST, Monday - Friday

For our fastest service please call Kaplan Cycles at 860-454-7024.

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A $150 document fee will apply.

The buyer will pay the winning bid + the documentation fee. 

We will not charge out-of-state buyers sales tax.
Out of state residents will pay sales tax with their DMV. 

We are not a registering dealership. You will receive only the documents required to register your vehicle in your state.

In our listings, title status is always listed directly below the main description.

In some cases we will sell motorcycles without title or registration. In these cases we guarantee all motorcycles sold are free and clear or your money back. We will always provide a route to obtaining title. Generally in these cases, the motorcycle will be sold at a slight discount to accommodate expenses involved.

Documents are mailed via two day priority mail with a tracking number. Documents are mailed on the 1st of each month.

Keys will be shipped with the motorcycle.

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Warranty:

All Motorycles sold "as is, where is" and Kaplan Cycles does not warranty any motorcycle sold. No express warranty and/or implied warranty are made by Kaplan Cycles. No statements by us give an implied warranty.

Shipping:

All shipping charges and arrangements will be assumed by the purchaser.

If you purchased a motorcycle, send us your full ship-to address and we will make all arrangements

We can arrange transportation to your door. All contacts are DOT licensed, have cargo insurance, and use enclosed trailers.

We strongly recommend you insure your motorcycle at the time of purchase.

We require a 24 hour notice prior to pick-up. Please call us at 860-454-7024 during office hours Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm EST.

We will provide ramps, a dock for loading, and in some cases assistance to load for free.

All motorcycles will be shipped ‘whole’ by motorcycle specialists. We do not offer a pallet or crate service.

International shipping specialist contacts are available! They will assist in ground freight, customs clearance, and ocean freight to your country. International buyers will be required to work directly with our third party shipping contacts.