1975 YAMAHA XS 650 'BONNEVILLE'

1975 YAMAHA XS 650 Roadster National delivery ?109 plus VATCards taken-add two percent Work in progress-Now running. Expected completion in mid  March Ever popular and increasingly sought after retro twin. Yamaha captured the spirit of the British twin in this fine looking XS/TX model which is fitted with an all alloy engine which looks and feels as a 650 twin should. but remains oil tight and is so tough that they can be fitted with bored out top ends for off road sidecar racing. So many of these bikes have now been cannibalized or customised that finding original. unmolested examples . We purchase this bike as a non runner from a bulk importer of such 70's machinery and to our pleasure and surprise. it had not been  ruined with detrimental  accessories such as size XXXXL saddles to accommodate the over burgered . unlike so many imports. This bike came with a damaged speedo showing just 14. 00 miles which we still have. The bike cannot have been used for many decades as the petrol tank and twin taps had be be dredged with solid material. The carbs were dirty but not too bad. Several days of immersion in an ultrasonic tanks cleaned them up a treat. We found there was a spark on just one cylinder as one set of points was faulty . A new set of points restored the spark. Oil has been changed and filters cleaned. The bike purred into life after about half a dozen kicks . The electric start does not function which is pretty normal  for these twins. We have had the bike for some months as it required refurbishment. rather  than a complete restoration. Parts changed include most consumables :Spark plugsOne set of contact breaker points Drive chain and sprockets New tyres fittedYUASA BatteryFront brake padsFront brake caliper seals-to be completed Front brake master cylinder seals-to be completed Front fork sealsFront fork dust seals Front fork oilSteering head bearings Various cables Bodywork:Original. Imperfect but easily restored if required. HALFORDS do an excellent quality of black metal flake paint . Complete transfer kits for this particular model are available for ?45. The new owner may wish to refurbish the tank and panels but we have not done so . simply to help minimize  cost Frame: Retouched in some places. Generally good ChromeLittle corrosion which is normal for US bikes. Some dinks in the front and rear mudguards mudguard . Exhaust chrome and general condition is good for a forty year old Jap bike.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

We have a copy of the NOVA Certificate  from HRMC to confirm that VAT was paid at the time the machine was imported to the UK.

1. You will need the NEW MOT certificate which we will supply with the bike

2. You need to prove the year of manufacture. Apply for organisation such as the VJMC club for a dating certificate to obtain an age related registration number. The cost for such a certificate is generally ?25 to ?35

3. You require a valid insurance on the bike. You can insure it on the chassis number : 447125728

4. Send this paper work to the DVLA. who will charge you ?55 for the initial  registration and  the current fee for the road fund license.

5. The DVLA will then send you your age related registration number.

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