4runner
XS650 Member
I have a buddy who is looking to build a custom XS, he's is looking at two frames, a '75 and a '83 Special. What are the differences between the two?
-
Enjoy XS650.com? Consider making a donation to help support the site.
XS650.com receives a small share of sales from some links on this page, but direct donations have a much greater impact on keeping this site going.
nothing as far as what he needs they are the same, a title is biggest issue.
rear shock mounts and rear hoop are in a little different location.
rear shock mounts and rear hoop are in a little different location.
1975 came with 34mm fork tubes. The later years all came with far superior 35mm forks.
4runner
XS650 Member
Thank you
The frames have no relation to the size of the forks. The stems are the same on the 34mm and 35mm triple trees, meaning either the 34mm or 35mm triple trees can be swapped into either the standard or special frame
As ggGary said the shock topmounts are farther forward on the special frame. The sidestand mount is different as well as the ignition coil mount. The way the sidecovers attach. The rear foot peg mounts.
All these things are small and easy to get around.
Leo
All these things are small and easy to get around.
Leo
Johnt3
Still learning...
gggGary,where did you get those frame pics?
around.... don't remember, someone else had posted them a long time ago, I had stored copies in my XS folder. The repair manual has those pics too. IIRC
Johnt3
Still learning...
Thank you sir.
