OUTSTANDING CLASSICS - 1976 YAMAHA XS650

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Komentáře • 37

  • @sevenin1
    @sevenin1 Před 8 dny +1

    My Dad,RIP, bought one new in 1975.It was dark maroonish and gorgeous. I was 10 yrs old and used to help wash it .Then we'd go for a ride.👍

  • @tommaples9174
    @tommaples9174 Před 3 měsíci +7

    Gorgeous motorcycle 😍

  • @GREYBEARDS
    @GREYBEARDS Před měsícem +1

    I owned one just like that back in 1987 loved it rode like a dream so stable and reliable mine had 2k miles and I payed $700 for it from a Yamaha shop in Garland tx

  • @vonryansexpress
    @vonryansexpress Před 3 měsíci +1

    Isn't it a beaut - love that colourway - the 360° Crank gives it that wonderful melodious British bike sound . . . Fabulous bike 😊

  • @bonniecavalcante9149
    @bonniecavalcante9149 Před 3 měsíci +8

    Now it just hurts to watch when my passion is bigger than my wallet

    • @ar2043
      @ar2043 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Same!!! That's like every single video that they put up though!!! Haha!!! I definitely feel your pain!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🦅🦅

    • @johnnydangerously9426
      @johnnydangerously9426 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Watch Craigslist for classic bikes . You can get a great deal on one . 😎

  • @sissygoog9456
    @sissygoog9456 Před 17 dny

    1976 Yamaha KS 650 the bike is the same age as me wow so gorgeous great filming Ronald❤ it's absolutely amazing it only has 9,110 it's absolutely amazing that it's all original gorgeous condition Kaplan Cycles number one God Bless America❤

  • @davidnorris5675
    @davidnorris5675 Před 3 měsíci +7

    So many get chopped up, I think they’re great in stock form

  • @allanfoster5418
    @allanfoster5418 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Beautiful machine. Kaplan America has best selection of classic bikes with a eye for detail in the entire world. 🇬🇧

  • @markparker5451
    @markparker5451 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Justin sure does a nice job...good find!

  • @Don-lw4cb
    @Don-lw4cb Před 3 měsíci +1

    What a pristine beautiful motorbike , gorgeous!

  • @lachlanmaccormack5427
    @lachlanmaccormack5427 Před 3 měsíci

    I believe that the Head of BSA, on seeing the first XS650 at the International motorcycle show in 68, stated that it was the best British Motorcycle we never made. I owned an XS650 in the early 80s, lovely machine.

  • @jefffawcett1626
    @jefffawcett1626 Před 3 měsíci

    Ok, so I'm watching this and cracking up and drooling at the same time. Cracking up listening to Cap's story. I, too, started out in high school with a new 1974 Yamaha RD350 (LOVED it) but upgraded to a 1976 XS650 just like the one in the video..... that's the drooling part. The RD350 was like a small muscle car, super spicy, but the XS650 was like a big 'ol Buick. Nice, comfortable even two-up, dependable, and lot's of character. You guys are an inspiration to us older boomers!

  • @jerryandnancywertzbaugher7778

    Nice. We (I say we because I’ve given it to my son in law) have the same bike in the same condition. Oh, except it’s got peashooter mufflers. Fortunately we’ve still got the original mufflers so we could still make it completely original.

  • @treeandaturd
    @treeandaturd Před 3 měsíci

    had a 71, remember riding her home from the dealership, the induction roar was intoxicating!

  • @hypervigilance1465
    @hypervigilance1465 Před 3 měsíci +1

    so clean.

  • @bresem
    @bresem Před 2 měsíci

    I remember the place there where the outstanding MZ 250 GS was driven.

  • @mldiode
    @mldiode Před 2 měsíci

    Just a suggestion, zip tie those side covers to the frame through the top mount openings on the cover to the frame. Extra precaution to not lose them as if the spring loaded locking clasp isn’t secure those covers can fly off. Those covers in the right factory color are very hard to find. Years back I lost one and I was very lucky to find a new OEM cover in French blue. I had to get all the individual parts (locking mechanism )including the decal and have that professionally put on and clear coated. I went so far as to put my name and phone number on the insides of the covers with,” Reward if found”

  • @paulh.5691
    @paulh.5691 Před 3 měsíci

    Great bikes, had two of them
    Rode one day and night for three years on end, all seasons, was my only means of transport.
    The only bad thing about it I can name is the clutch actuating mechanism. I made it an hydraulic system with clutch slave cylinder from a Honda.
    You have to mill out the left cover and do some welding though.
    Works miracles!

  • @cyclerider5652
    @cyclerider5652 Před 3 měsíci

    That's a nice one. Love the sound. Just right. Gold chains are cool. It's the great attention to detail on your bikes that I like.

  • @MonochromaticLightsource

    I've got a '77 650D with the twin discs.

  • @billbright1755
    @billbright1755 Před 3 měsíci

    Machine presents as new.
    Very nice. Only missing the tuning fork symbol.

  • @andrewroberthook3310
    @andrewroberthook3310 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Had one of these
    In the early 80s
    It was a very good bike
    Rode it to school
    Great motor

  • @pbmachines972
    @pbmachines972 Před 3 měsíci

    Wow love it👌

  • @briandavey7187
    @briandavey7187 Před 3 měsíci

    Absolutely gorgeous, my 76 Yamaha RS100 had a very similar paint job. Those alloy rims weren't standard as I recall? Are those Boranni rims? We loved to convert to Boranni's in the UK back then, survived the winters better with the road salt everywhere.

  • @mldiode
    @mldiode Před 2 měsíci

    I thought my 1976 XS650C which I’ve owned since new was cherry but this one blows mine away. Mine does have 80,000 miles of smiles though. This is the cleanest one I’ve seen! I assume this one still has points ignition and the stock charging system? I changed mine to electronic ignition and a PMA charging system. I assume this one is for sale? What is the price? P.S. French Blue Rocks!!!😊

  • @sonnyseabury4051
    @sonnyseabury4051 Před 3 měsíci

    Too bad Yamaha doesn't make bikes that look this good anymore. Manic Mechanic taught Justin some good info on microdrilling the carbeurator pilot jets. That's awesome! John Lee seems to highly excel at whatever job he does..

    • @KaplanCycles
      @KaplanCycles  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Couldn't agree more!

    • @sonnyseabury4051
      @sonnyseabury4051 Před 3 měsíci

      @@KaplanCycles Hope You and your Family had a Happy and Safe Easter, Brother.

  • @peterholthoffman
    @peterholthoffman Před 2 měsíci

    I can't believe I missed this! How much did it sell for?

  • @warrenarmstrong1175
    @warrenarmstrong1175 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Wasn't this model affectionately known as "Vibrators" back jn the day? 🤔

  • @PTG_Jamie
    @PTG_Jamie Před měsícem

    I have a 73 TX650 I think you would like.

  • @sergiososa5855
    @sergiososa5855 Před 3 měsíci

    yamaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!

  • @mattd5681
    @mattd5681 Před 3 měsíci

    I had the 77. Harley guys hit me up all the time about it. Was my first bike