Posted 12 years ago
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I've got what I think is a 1971 t0 1974 Yamaha Xs650?
S/N (Y22-604647)
Engine marking reflects 604447
Does anyone help me identify the correct year make and model of this bike?
Thanks
Best Regards
Michael F Kuhl
720.203.7489
Michaelfkuhl1@gmail.com
It may be a 50 but not a 650. I like the old bikes with those leading link front forks
Right, I guess it wouldn't be a 650. Does it look to be a 1971 or 74 to you?
I can do some research but I would say more like early to mid sixties
I think it is earlier than that. It is a 90cc Yt model I believe. If this link works try it. I'll keep lookin.
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=1960+yamaha++90&view=detail&id=F393FABDBD8004FFDEA02D4222E2AD4D6878A1CF
Nope, I think it's more like this 1965 YJ1 55cc bike and I'm gettin a deja vu on the fork deal. I don't know why they would use those forks when they already had telescoping ones.
http://images.search.yahoo.com/images/view;_ylt=A0PDoYDEhsZQPjkAXnyJzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTBlMTQ4cGxyBHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDaW1n?back=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fimages%3F_adv_prop%3Dimage%26va%3D1965%2BYJ1%2BYamaha%26fr%3Dyfp-t-701%26tab%3Dorganic%26ri%3D3&w=320&h=240&imgurl=3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-rYOTvQXZpI0%2FTn_y1--BK7I%2FAAAAAAAAArc%2F6JiOVcH6Acc%2Fs320%2F1965%2BYamaha%2BYJ1%2BRight%2BSide.JPG&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Foldmotodude.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F09%2Fmy-latest-barn-find-1965-yamaha-yj-1.html&size=37.6+KB&name=OldMotoDude%3A+My+Latest+Barn+Find%2C+%3Cb%3E1965+Yamaha+%3C%2Fb%3EYJ-1+55cc&p=1965+YJ1+Yamaha&oid=863cdb68890035ecb044b6d5bc006c02&fr2=&fr=yfp-t-701&tt=OldMotoDude%253A%2BMy%2BLatest%2BBarn%2BFind%252C%2B%253Cb%253E1965%2BYamaha%2B%253C%252Fb%253EYJ-1%2B55cc&b=0&ni=96&no=3&ts=&tab=organic&sigr=12hjo0ean&sigb=13d64jqdd&sigi=136lan50u&.crumb=gK/9D/Jw.FQ
Your AWESOME!!
I really appriciate your knowledge and expertise!!!
Wished I knew about the forks, Im learning, thanks to you.
What approximate value would you say??
Appriciate it!!
Michael
Thanks for the undeserved compliment. I'm not the last word on values but I would say 3 to 600 in present condition. A complete restoration, 2 grand or better. Here is some info on leading and trailing link forks. They do have advantages over telescoping forks but also have disadvantages.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle_fork
:) Im considering a restoration but may sale for someone else to restore. Again I appriciate your help on this, now I know what year make and model the bike is. With this info I can move forward. The link on the forks is very helpful too.
Michael
Michael, you can get a lot of satisfaction restoring one of these and the engines are simple. There are yamaha clubs and forums online that can help. You should be able to find and download a service manual and parts manual to help. Thanks Bikenstein
Thats what Im thinking!! Would be a cool project. I'll do some more research and move forward. Thanks a bunch, Bikenstein!!