r/XS650

It's official, paperwork is done and she's in my truck to come home with me.

'73 numbers matching TX650, 28.5k original miles. Running really nicely as is.

Mechanically, there's a couple of little leaks (petcocks drip if not closed and possibly some oil at the front the heads) to deal with in time and the carbs need new diaphragms but for the most part she's pretty solid.

The mufflers have very little baffling (they're basically straight pipes) so she ROARS like a demon.

I love it.

I sold this bike a few weeks ago after a rebuild. I recently took the head off to check the cam chain, reassembled with Permatex aviation gasket around the head, and ran about 10miles without issue. Now the new owner sends me this. Looks like needs a new cylinder head gasket but wanted others opinions in case I am missing an issue here. I torqued the head bolts all to spec but I guess the gasket loosened?

Selling my XS650. It's a custom flat tracker on a custom frame — 2,500 miles since new, runs the way you want one to.The build:- Custom frame- Mikuni VM34 round-slides, recently rebuilt, sync'd, and re-jetted- Pamco electronic ignition- Black tuck-and-roll flat-track seat with raised tail- Gloss black tank with chrome side panels + gold pinstripe- Dual round taillights integrated into the tail- High-pipe exhaust- Knobby dual-sport tires on silver Excel-style spoked wheels- Front disc, rear drum- Drag bars, round chrome headlight- Kick + electric startTitle / paperwork: Clean transferable NY title, no liens. Current inspection + registration.Why I'm selling: Moving on to a chopper.Honest condition: Runs perfect. No quirks. 2,500 miles total since new.Location: Hyde Park, NY (Hudson Valley, ~90 min north of NYC). Pickup or you arrange shipping (Haul Bikes / uShip work great).Price: $5,800 firm. No trades. Cash or escrow for shipping.Full spec sheet + more photos at https://vibhasjain.com/bike
If you're serious, PM me — happy to take more photos / send a walk-around video / answer specifics.