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The XS650 is pretty rare in the Philippines. I would hazard a guess that there are more BMW R50s running on our roads than the XS650 as it wasn't sold locally by dealers. Most, if not all, are grey imports from Japan. As such, the scarcity of parts. Not that its an excuse to have a mishmash...

As suggested, a link to my album: http://www.xs650.com/media/albums/2532/

Bitsa this and bitsa that.

gggGary: Seller claims that he got it from an expat who did the initial restoration and changed the pistons and rings. Front forks were allegedly replaced due to bad springs and if I want them, he can get them back. fredintoon: Assuming I can get that complete front shock assembly, does it...

Additional pics for your comments. I would be able to source a complete front fork assembly with dual calipers and rotors. Wondering now if the hubs will be able to take the dual rotors. Does it look like it figured in a collision? Thanks for the earlier comments! Looking forward to more...

Many thanks. My initial concern is that it has a single disc brake in front which is on the left side. All the ones I've seen have discs on the right. The caliper is also located on the lower portion of the fork leg whereas the ones I've seen have the caliper on the upper part of the fork...

Hoping to get my first xs650. Can you gents help me ID the year and model? Many thanks! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10205756238612583&set=a.1017514405512.2003198.1454682174&type=3&theater