1976 xs650 non running $2400

[Grimly]

It's a shame to cut up an original survivor for sure but with the 650 all the old basket cases and partially complete bikes are just about gone. Last year I ran into a guy with a 100% completely stock 650 in excellent condition that he's owned since new. He mentioned possibly selling it but doesn't want it to turn into someones Frankenstein project, guess I don't blame him! Felt that way about my 450, it wasn't pretty pretty but you just don't feel right about hacking up an honest survivor.

Exactly; which is why any mods I do to mine are bolt-on only. No sawzall here.
Of course, if I pop my clogs and the bike passes into new ownership I'll have no say in the matter.