YAMAHA XS 1B 650CC 1971 Felixstowe Suffolk. Ridden regulary.

Sale Price: £4005

Date: 31/07/2021

Condition: Used

Location: felixstowe, Suffolk, GB

Description

YAMAHA XS 1B 650CC 1971 Felixstowe Suffolk I brought this bike in 2016 and since then I have enjoyed riding it and have carried out some improvements over that time. Cosmetically the bike is a bit faded but then it’s original and I am sure the paint on the tank and side panels is the original, it also has side car lugs fitted so at some point in its life must have pulled a chair, another interesting point is its low production number so an early one off the line back then. Two other points in case you didn’t know these early models have no starter motor fitted just kick-start, so very much like a British 650 twin of the time and something the Japanese were trying to emulate plus of course a 360 crank. Here is the list of what’s been done. Maxxis tyres and Michelin tubes. Hagon adjustable gas shocks. AGM battery. Chain and sprockets. All wheel bearings replaced with Timken. A set of Mikuni VM34 Carbs plus originals Inc in the sale. Boyer Branson Ignition plus coils. Vape power dynamo charging alternator. Heiden tuning sump filter strainer. High pressure oil pump. New clutch plates and springs (Conversion kit) Front brake shoes. LED H4 front headlight, plus LED tail light. Bike also comes with 4 keys, as you can see I have improved the engine so the bike starts and runs well, cosmetics is not my thing so that’s up to the new owner or enjoy it as I have in its original state. I have reduced my collection over the last few years and I have this bike plus one more to go and that will still leave me with enough to play with, there is also some paper work to go with the bike as well. So there you have it, not the usual XS just turned out of a crate from the States with all the horrors you’ve yet to discover, but a bike that is on the road, plated up and with engine and other improvements to bring you Old world charm with New world Technical advantages. TERMS OF SALE Please only bid if you intend to go through with the purchase I have already had a messer on a previous sale and I will report non paying bidders as it’s unfair to me and the other people bidding, be aware of the distance you might need to travel to collect the bike, the funds to pay for it, and do you have transport to collect it? Simple enough questions you would think but sadly not for some folk! I would prefer bank transfer or cash on the nail. NO monopoly money, kites or turnips. I would like the bike collected within 7 days unless you have contacted me first to make other arrangements. I work long hours as a Lorry driver so can’t always get back to your messages straight away and please no contact after 8pm. I will give you a contact number if you message me through e-bay, the bike is set to a very fair reserve which reflects the money spent and taking into consideration the cosmetic side of the bike, please follow the links for more pictures and a short video of the bike running. Link for more pics and vid copy and paste if the link isn't highlited, last one is the vid. https://photos.app.goo.gl/zLgYvk2KxhzMD3bo9 Thanks for your time.

Details

Model: XS 1B 650
Colour: Gold
Start Type: Kick start
Previously Registered Overseas: Yes
Gears: Five-speed manual
Capacity (cc): 525 to 674 cc
Extra Features: V5 Registration Document
Fuel: Petrol
Type: Naked
Year: 1972
V5 Registration Document: Present
Street Name: XS 1B 650
Manufacturer: Yamaha
Engine Size: 650
Transmission: Manual
Power: 53
Mileage: 20891
Drive Type: Chain
classic: vintage
Date of 1st Registration: 19970625
Number of Manual Gears: Five-speed

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