1973 Yamaha XS650 custom bobber chopper For Sale
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Description 1973 Yamaha XS650 custom bobber chopper
1973 XS 650 with tx long 750cc big bore kit, flat track racing cam pamco ignition, 32mm carbs.
The hardtail frame is built with a 2″ section of stretch to it. I used 1 1/8 tube for the hardtail. I took the tube and had a local shop bend me 3 bends from it. I used them for the upper and lower rails around the tire then with the last u bend I cut and split it to use under the seat area. The rear axle plate is fixed, so to adjust chain tension I built a tower with a slotted hole to adjust the skateboard wheel to adjust the chain. The rear wheel and forks are from a mid 90's zx6. The front wheel is a 19″ rim from a Suzuki Vstrom. Tank was made by Pabatco. which supplied Hodaka with aftermarket parts.
This was a trials tank. I changed the fill and mounts and relocated the petcock. The license plate is mounted on a detent cabinet hinge. I went through the top end, 50mm oversize pistons, new guides and valves and a Shell cam. It has 34mm round slides on it. I have a Gary Poh offset sprocket to clear the 180 tire. I had Blacksmith Billy modify my side cover to accept a Honda VFR hydraulic clutch actuator-by far the best thing I did to that bike. I run a nicad pack for the battery that I had Interstate Batteries build for me. It has held up well for a couple years now. Clear title in hand. Bike runs great and starts on the first kick almost every time. This bike gets compliments and turns heads everywhere it goes. I have a video I can send as well. Payment must be made within 72 hours and shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. Cash in hand or PayPal friends and family option. If using credit through PayPal then buyer pays thoughs fees. Bike is listed locally so I reserve the right to end auction early.