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I measured the protruding bottoms directly at the cylinder base and they appear to be around 85mm. So it seems it might be one of these cylinders.

@racerdave: It's a RACE-mirror for racing! These mirrors are always fitted like that. Have a look at the Moto GP bikes. You should know, being RACERdave! :D Quite expensive, but absolutely necessary when your leading a race and you want to keep an eye on the bikes behind you. Note that...

Thank you for this interesting hint, Twomany! Here come some pictures of all the numbers I found on the engine. The engine serial number is 447-001754, so doesn't fit that range but features already the 2500cc Oil casting so should be of younger origin. Whereas on the upper part of the engine...

Thanks for the hint towards the Harley headlight, Azman! I wouldn't have recognized that. Front forks are indeed 37mm Kawasaki. Front wheel modified Kawasaki (wider rim welded in). Rear wheel is italian EPM/Magni. They came in magnesium and aluminum, the one fitted to this bike luckily being...

Here come some pictures of the bike without bodywork. Does anyone know what brand the piggyback shocks are? The frame is painted silver including the bolt on extensions to hold the fairing. That makes me think the bike was indeed originally outfitted with a fairing thus meant to be ridden on...

Forgot to mention: The race motor had a Shell #3 cam fitted. Anyone know what characteristics that cam has?

Hello everyone! I've been lurking for a while already but now it was really time to sign up and ask you guys for information about my latest acquisition. I've had my first XS650 some 25 years ago, foolishly sold it and fettled 2-stroke Yamahas in the meantime. I thought it would be nice to have...