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Desjardin insured by 1981 XS650 stand alone no problem. 24/m2/$1200 I know a ton of companies won't even touch bikes 25+ years old

Call desjardin. 23 M G2/M2 First bike was a XS650 1400$ insurance I was quoted between 7-9k from other big banks. No thianks.

I know Robbie down at Rocket Motorcycles used to build triumphs way back when in the 70s. He's at eddystone and jane.

1979 XS650 -Stock charging system went out on my way back from Kingston $$$$$$ -Ignition needed replacing $$$$$$ -Got fed up and bought a new wiring harness $$$$$$ -Carbs where complete garbage, not bikes fault PO was terrible, bought ex500 carbs $$$$$$$ -And of course it's an older parallel...

I know this thread is a little old but this might come in handy for others. I have an XS650 with mikuni bs34, there are vacuum barbs that are situated on either side that serve no purpose other than to operate the vacuum valve, or to be used to synchronize the carbs. If you have a line that...

Current proud owner/operator/maintainer of a 79' XS650 Nothing safe about riding around with a 40 year old chain and tires, worn sprockets and no rear break pads. "Vintage" Vehicles should be more scrutinized.

You could always look for a Yamaha Bolt. They're objectively better bikes.

Dejardin is great. 23 M2 First season riding No prior insurance history '79 xs650 1400$/year

Robbie from Rocket Motorcycles

Same thing happened to me, cruising to work. Just opened up the throttle, jetting south on Dufferin to get to work, BAM, hit a wasp. Got me right in the neck. Of course this gives me a reason to buy a scarf

Anyone have a Bullit? I'm looking to pick one up for my XS650 and I'm getting mixed reviews.

23, 1981 XS650, 1300$, Desjardin

Don't feel bad, I dropped mine in my garage onto a ladder and but a rather large dent into the tank. Center stands are tricky after a long tiring trick.

Has anyone ever said that the GTAM community is the best?

if you're serious check your messages. I know it's late.

So on my way back from a weekend visit my bike broke down on a major highway. I mean completely died on the express way...in a thunderstorm... and as of the last hour the 5 towing companies I called said they can't pick it up. Not being able to start her again and not keen on standing in a...

I had my first bike a 1981 Yamaha XS650 and my only mode of transportation picked up and brought down to Robbie Rocket at Rocket motorcycle. I remember my father asking me once when mechanics started wearing ties and what ever happened to proper garages, I think he would be pleased with Rob. No...

OP here. No problem at the MTO, the lady looked at the michigan title, saw proof of taxes payed at border and BOOM 41$ later I officially in the eyes of the government own a motorcycle. Next step is finding out how to get my bike down to a mechanics...

I'm going to the MTO after work. I'll let you guys know how it goes.

So a little back story; I purchased a 1981 Yamaha XS650 from a really cool man up the road from me. It belonged to his son who unfortunately lost his license before he could drive it (DD). I bought the bike, got a bill of sale and the title (US bike, Michigan title nice and clean) Here comes...