I bought a ‘78 Yamaha XS650 for $900 - Will it run? Ep. 1

[@richardreed2688]

Kudos, Edmond, for: Choosing an older bike like the Yamaha XS. Usually guys your age go with a 600 cc sport bike. I am glad to see it's not just us old guys that like to keep vintage bikes on the road. Second, for going ahead with the recommissioning without a full-zoot bike repair shop in your garage. Working on the floor, using what tools you have, just getting it done. You da man!

[@GPgundude]

Nice bike for $900.00! Want to see the next video!

[@duskintheforest584]

XS650 was one of the best motorcycle engines ever designed. I've had two of these one of which I converted to electronic ignition and mosfet voltage regulator. These are practically bulletproof. Just use Valvoline 50 weight racing oil. I love the look of the 650 parallel twin. Iconic!

[@kendemers8821]

HI Eddy, I just bought a 1983 XS650. I enjoy your videos and learn a lot from them. I hope to see more thanks for your content!

[@freddieray6660]

Awesome lookin with the new seat, one of my all time favorite bikes. This coming from a 72 year old guy who saw these new bikes on the showroom floor.

[@boxertwin1]

Where did you get the seat? Also, how did you mount it? Can you do a quick video on that? Thanks. Nice job.

[@noodlenoggin70]

I'm looking forward to the progress on this. I've owned a '79 XS650 since 1993...and it's been sitting in my in-laws' barn for the past 11 years. So, I'm looking at doing what you're doing...

[@joseph.papajoe5604]

Keep on it you will see it through. My boy

[@RustyBarnacle]

This is awesome, subscribed. XS650 is also my project bike. Looking forward to learning from you.

[@michaellawrence5492]

Guy your size will fly on that bike and you have enough mass to handle it. Also you could decide trying different ratios by changing the rear wheel chain drive sprockets. You could go from hill climbing, trail riding , stock, to guarantee death speeds. They are a beautiful classic platform.

[@duskintheforest584]

Also...drill a hole further out on clutch belcrank for easier clutch operation. More leverage makes easier pull

[@HandyL]

awesome bike! I have a '82 XJ750 SECA that I bought real cheap and spent over a month working on it. It starts right up and runs great now. I am looking forward to watching your progress on your XS, sub!

[@edmond601]

Sweettt! It’s been an epic 4 weeks and I can’t wait to get out the footage.

[@MayheM_72]

I almost bought an '81 XS650 Special in 1998 as my 1st street bike. It was $800, and I was waiting for my tax retyo go buy it. The day the refund came in, I called the seller, and he had JUST sold that bike. I got an '82 KZ650 CSR for $500 instead. I rode it daily for 2 1/2 years, going to 2 jobs, and I loved it! But, I never forgot the clean lines and simplicity of the XS650, with the air cooled vertical twin, chain drive, etc. I still want one, but I'm thinking about adding a big bore 750 kit, since I'm...a little bigger...than I was 25 years ago.

[@michaelsanchez8519]

I absolutely loved this video and I will be subscribing. 🤘

[@nj1639]

1978 Standard model, nice! Look into Uni air filters for your carbs and consider going up on the pilots and mains in the carbs to compensate for the open exhaust. Good move on the petcocks! I think you'll fare well.

[@edmond601]

Thanks for the tips! I'll check out the air filter. Instead of going up on the jets I want to put mufflers back in, any suggestions?

[@michaelsanchez8519]

I just bought one for $800 😁 It’s not working at the moment, but it will be again. Can’t wait to wrench on this thing!

[@christopherseivard8925]

Thanks. Good work!

[@waynebray7121]

Just a hint. Put the tank on a rag when are working on it to stop damage

[@hodaka1000]

Nice bike

[@pedrothomas4944]

good job young man with u helper mom

[@arthurleino]

Watching this, I had 1978 Yamaha XS650 Special , when stationed at NAS North Island, then at NAS Whidbey Island. This looks interesting.

[@RattMilk]

Wow great content !!❤️‍🔥🤙🏽🦅

[@josepunzalan5942]

Hello...I have one same as your Bike...I cant find some parts here in the Phillippines...Need help to find the parts...Thank you so much...

[@memothefish8410]

Hey I’m working on a similar bike do you think you could help me diagnose it?

[@timh1187]

Careful parts for this thing is way worse then I thought they would be. I did a pretty extensive engine rebuild. For my initial buy price to what I have invested is asinine. It’s cool because it’s not a Harley but at the same time I could have a pretty dope harley for what I spent building the xs.

[@hakanstrom3961]

👏

[@josepunzalan5942]

Im from Angeles city. Pampanga.Philippines...Please help me find some parts for my Bike same as yours...Even companies where you bought your parts...Thank you so much...Jerry...

[@mokonindyatmoko9175]

👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@bradsanders6954]

Hah, I had one of these some years ago, 600 bucks and it ran. Ive had a lotta streetbikes, the XS so far was the worst by a mile. Really slow, really vibrated and buzzed, crap for brakes, horrible suspension, heavy enough to be a 4 cylinder. But they sorta look like an old triumph.

[@andyjikov1530]

Whatttt 🥺🥺🥺.. $900 only,, for that treasure??? Here we should spend 3x higher for the xs650 engine,, see.. The engine only

[@edmond601]

What country are you from? I did get a pretty good deal, but I had to negotiate pretty agressively!

[@andyjikov1530]

@@edmond601 Indonesia bro

[@kdsowen2882]

That bike would be 3-4k in my country also (NZ) I have a 72 XS650 that needs a fair-bit of work plus 'Title' and it cost me 5.5k one year-ago . So well-done ! we just don't see those bargains down-here (we are below Australia..so First to see the light ) Dave nz

[@נגליקמן]

Pov- its allways run

[@toddhazzard1562]

These bikes are Everything the British bikes were and Could Have Been. Engines are close to being as reliable as an Anvil.

[@toddhazzard1562]

Got to give it to that kid; he ain't no Lazy Ass on his Phone.

[@toddhazzard1562]

A tip; you got kickstart; Real Men Kickstart their bikes