Jiles
XS650 Member
I have a 1980 XS650 Special with rear drum brakes.
Is this rare or just early production?
Is this rare or just early production?
Hi 5twins,Yes, I think you have a 1981 model on your hands there. The drum rear mag was stock on that model, and the only year that got it.
I would agree with that as the 1981 "Ride-to-Work" Rat bike did not have them but the 1982 Barn find Special has them. But is missing the "dog leash chain"!I think the lower covers showed up in 82 or 83. Your 81 didn't have 'em.
I thought we already did that.... it's an 81SH. Just like cars, new models come out in the fall of the previous year. Mine was made in 10/79... it's an 80SG.Help me figure out what I have---
Here are a few photos--double checked frame tag on neck and it states November 1980
No worries, we're mostly old and tech challenged here.Please bear with a 73 year old, trying to learn.