4. The Saga Continues

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December 30th – For the last 3 days, I’ve been trying to contact Smitty, to arrange for transfer of the motorcycle. I double- checked the number – he called my cell phone last Saturday, so I’m sure the number is correct. Every time I call, it would appear he sends the call to voicemail, then never returns the call. I guess he’s decided that he doesn’t want to sell the bike to me. We had made a Gentleman’s agreement last Saturday. I would have picked up the bike right then, however my bank was closed. I brought $350 with me (all that I had at home) to put a deposit on the bike, but Smitty said that would not be necessay, and that he would hold the bike for me …. guess he lied there too. In any case, I guess I will probably be changing the Tag line, to something other than a Rebuild of a 1998 Vulcan 800, but I’ll update this page when I find another motorcycle.

5. Better Yet

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1981 Yamaha XS 650 - Specs

1981 Yamaha XS 650 - Specs

December 31st. Another Craigslist AD.

old kawasaki 650 – $250 (davie)

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Date: 2009-12-31, 10:36AM EST
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1981-Yamaha XS650

1981-Yamaha XS650

this bike is a 650 kawasaki needs a new carb and probly some other work, its a 650 kawasaki from the late 80′s or 90′s i have the title and just want to sell it as i dont have the money to fix it. it does have rust as it been sitting outside for a lil while. if you know how to fix motorcycles this is for you. come take a look make a offer and its yours! the pic below is what it lookd like when new NOT how it looks now. i would love to see it run again.

myles xxx-xxx-xxxx

I went on my lunch to see this. I found that it was a Yamaha rather than a Kawasaki, which explains why I was having such a hard time finding a similar model online. I also found that it is a 1981. I expected it to be completely rusted out.
I was amazed but all of the bike was there. The right turn signal is bent, but the alloy wheels are present and look to be in good shape. The motorcycle has been sitting out for a few months and would not turn over, but I have a feeling that it’s nothing that Marvel Mystery Oil won’t cure. This time I did pay for the bike on the spot and have the signed title in my hands.

I have a neighbor that has a small low trailer that should be perfect for bringing this home. Since tonight is New Years eve, I expect I won’t get to talk to him until at least tomorrow afternoon. I’ll take some pictures as soon as the bike is home.