New BRP owner from UK

Hi all, I was called by a friend who told me he knew of a XR650 which was due to be scrapped and if I wanted it I could have it for a bargain price. I've always liked the BRP and a project bike would suit me fine as due to some health issues I can't ride for the next few months.



The bike cosmetically is not to my liking but maintenance wise it's in very good condition. There is a wiring fault causing cutout at around 90 degrees and 5th gear has a problem. I will be spending some money to get it right but looking forward to it. At the price I paid along with the extras thrown in like sat nav etc it's almost a free bike.

I live just 100m from the Fosseway so hope to be able to use it to play there soon.

I'm pretty much been out of motorbikes for a while but hoping the BRP will get me back in the saddle

Which Fosseway ?.....not the 1 in Lichfield as that's my home town ?.....welcome by the way

Welcome Rawhide...Nice looking Bike to be scrapped! glad you picked it up there's plenty of info on here for the BIG RED BEAST!  

Mauser wrote:Which Fosseway ?.....not the 1 in Lichfield as that's my home town ?.....welcome by the way

Hey Mauser, I live in Witshire, near to Cirencester. Fair trek from you

Welcome Rawhide...

Have fun doing up your new pig...

I'm in Staffordshire...

Rawhide wrote:

Mauser wrote:Which Fosseway ?.....not the 1 in Lichfield as that's my home town ?.....welcome by the way

Hey Mauser,  I live in Witshire, near to Cirencester.  Fair trek from you

Must be more than 1 Fosseway lol