1978 Yamaha XS650SE Unregistered US Import Classic Low Mile Restoration Project

1978 Yamaha XS650SE Unregistered US Import Barn Find Restoration Project LOOK Manufacturer: Yamaha Model: XS650SE Year: 1978 made in May 78 Engine No: 2FO -150708 Frame No: 2FO -150708 Colour:Carmine Red Mileage:11259 Capacity:654cc Starting at: ??1499. 99Stock Number. 71354WINTER MADNESS SALE. LOOK BID BUY!!!It's now officially winter & that time of year when a man needs something to tinker with in the garage. SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE PIC's & DESCRIPTION. This simply lovely 1978 Yamaha XS650Se Special has recently been imported from North America where it has spent all its life ?ˆ“ the air is thin and the climate is far kinder to machinery than ours. This and the fact it's only showing 11259 miles and has been in dry storage for the last umpteen years have helped maintain its boyish good looks. PLEASE CHECKOUT THE PICTURES. As you can see this bike is complete & standard ?ˆ“ rescplendant in its original Carmine red paint. Sadly the seat cover is torn & battery is flat. BUT NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS. The bike is every bit as nice as it looks here. The castwheels are straight with good discs. calipers & working master cylinders. Forks & yokes are straight with good chrome. Mudguards are both solid & tidy. Tail light assy is good as are the headlight & hangers. Instruments & switches look great. Fuel tank & side panels are dent free & tank is squeaky clean ?ˆ“ as new inside. Carburetors are free sliding off the twist grip. Exhausts are original & solid. Seat base is in very good condition throughout. Chain guard is tidy. The engine is cosmetically very clean. it turns over nicely off the kick starter ?ˆ“ sounds/feels great & has compression ?ˆ“ When we hooked it up to a good battery & fed it a few squirts of ether it starts & runs but the carbs do need cleaning. If you require any further information please give us a call or better still visit our showroom and have a good look over the bike for yourself ?ˆ“ after all who are you going to believe me or your own eyes?

If you have been looking for a classic Yamaha XS650SE Special to restore then look no further ?ˆ“ THIS ONE COULD BE YOURS so get bidding!!!

We are listing this bike as a trade clearance item with a super low WINTER MADNESS SALE starting price and NO RESERVE so get bidding and grab yourself a bargain. Ask your self the question ?ˆ?CAN I AFFORD NOT TO BID??ˆ?

Please call NEIL WILSON or MARK RUSHTON on 01782 861100 ext 241 or 244 who will be more than happy to answer any questions you have. and can facilitate viewing of this bike.

The bike is currently unregistered. The registration process is reasonably uncomplicated.

We HAVE NOT got the Certificate of title but we will provide proof that the VAT & Duty is paid on the NOVA system.

REGISTRATION

1. You need to get the bike MOT?ˆ™d.

2. You need to prove the year of manufacture in writing. Phone Yamaha UK customer services on 01932 358000 with the Model. frame & engine Numbers for a small fee they will send you a letter confirming the age.

3. You need to have valid insurance on the bike. You can insure it on the chassis number.

4. Send all this paper work to the DVLA. who will charge you ??55 for the 1st registration & the current amount for the road tax.

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

Spares you may need

Our used spares dept may carry items you need for this project. give them a call on 01782 862200. if parts are available they will be happy to list them on EBay so you can purchase.

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