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  • #1

    Save this bike!!!!!!!

    This beautiful running XS650 Special is in danger of being bastardizied into a hardtail chopper.



    I have been in contact with the owner trying to save it and he said he will take $950 or another not so cherry running 650 w/title and some cash for it.

    It is in Pennsyvania. Someone needs to SAVE THIS BIKE!!!!!!!
    Greg

    Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

    ― Albert Einstein

    80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

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  • #2
    Wish I could but hands are full of 11's. That and distance etc make it impossible for me. Those bikes are very popular for chopping and they go by the dozens every day. Too bad there are not more interested in saving these classics.
    2-79 XS1100 SF
    2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
    80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
    Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!

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    • #3
      I hate to see such a nice 650 get chopped up. Someone in the PA area needs to snap this up.

      If anyone here is on the XS650 site, post this up there.
      Greg

      Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

      ― Albert Einstein

      80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

      The list changes.

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      • #4
        Put up a link...maybe someone will do it!
        2-79 XS1100 SF
        2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
        80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
        Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!

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        • #5
          It's a FB friend. I'll have to be the go between.

          Probably hook up with email.
          Greg

          Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

          ― Albert Einstein

          80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

          The list changes.

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          • #6
            yeah thats a nice classic
            81 XS1100H

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            • #7
              Back in 1976 I learned to ride street bikes and this is what I had as a trainer...although the actual bike had been tricked out like a chopper...really raked out front fork and king/queen seat with high sissy bar...damndest thing about the bike was the trigger clutch that was installed...it had no friction point to feather in clutch and throttle...you had to gun the throttle and let the clutch out all at once in order to launch from a standing start...and launch you did BTW it wasnt mine ...but belonged to a good buddy back in college days...
              This bike is sweet and looks to be in great original condition...shame its not closer to me.
              Last edited by madmax-im; 01-07-2012, 08:31 PM.
              1980 XS650G Special-Two
              1993 Honda ST1100

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              • #8
                Yur choice but I think the more that can see it with no hassle will be a better chance. Some of us prefer to forward a specific site than to refer to a post by others on a site they may not visit regularily. JAT
                2-79 XS1100 SF
                2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
                80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
                Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!

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                • #9
                  I bought one of those new. I still have it. I still ride it. It goes like stink! Lot's of fun in the twisties!
                  Marty (in Mississippi)
                  XS1100SG
                  XS650SK
                  XS650SH
                  XS650G
                  XS6502F
                  XS650E

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                  • #10
                    posted this in your other link... figure I put it here too

                    Why would someone do that?

                    its not like someone would be welcome with open arms into the Harley clubs just cuz their bike looks somewhat like a chopper...

                    I got buddies that do old jap bikes into bobbers..... all i can do is laugh. silly and a waste of time if you ask me
                    Don
                    1979 XS1100SF "Old Man" bought by my Dad brand new in 79, customized in 80 with Vetter, Standard tank, and touring seat. I inherited in 02 when Dad passed. Been riding it since 09. No resto, bike is a survivor...

                    2007 RoadStar 1700 Midnight Silverado "The Black Pearl" Cobra Slash-downs, K&N filter. More mods to come


                    old:
                    1989 kawi ex500
                    1996 yzf-r6
                    1999 yzf-r1
                    2001 kawi zx-6r
                    2000 Ducati 748
                    2002 YZF-R1
                    2005 V-Star 1100 Classic

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                    • #11
                      This is his buisiness.......so you can see the mind set here.

                      http://www.rockandride.com/

                      He says it feels funny riding it the way it is. Must be too comfortable.
                      Greg

                      Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                      ― Albert Einstein

                      80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

                      The list changes.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by BA80 View Post
                        This is his buisiness.......so you can see the mind set here.

                        http://www.rockandride.com/

                        He says it feels funny riding it the way it is. Must be too comfortable.
                        I'm just gonna leave that comment alone

                        LMAO I like talking bad about people I've never met....
                        Don
                        1979 XS1100SF "Old Man" bought by my Dad brand new in 79, customized in 80 with Vetter, Standard tank, and touring seat. I inherited in 02 when Dad passed. Been riding it since 09. No resto, bike is a survivor...

                        2007 RoadStar 1700 Midnight Silverado "The Black Pearl" Cobra Slash-downs, K&N filter. More mods to come


                        old:
                        1989 kawi ex500
                        1996 yzf-r6
                        1999 yzf-r1
                        2001 kawi zx-6r
                        2000 Ducati 748
                        2002 YZF-R1
                        2005 V-Star 1100 Classic

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                        • #13
                          Not too bright

                          One of the pics on the top of the site shows him grinding on handle bars with non safety glasses and probably the customer holding with probably none either. Web page should be a little more professional.
                          You can't stay young forever, but you can be immature for the rest of your life...

                          '78E "Pathfinder" Show bike...
                          Lovingly restored by Dave Delzell
                          Drilled airbox
                          Tkat fork brace
                          Hardly mufflers
                          late model carbs
                          Newer style fuses
                          Oil pressure guage
                          Custom security system
                          Stainless braid brake lines

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