That’s an original 78E US model for sure. Nice
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Let's See The XS's
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sparky4123
IN XS
I had to dig to find this picture. I got this 1977 from a fellow that had left it in his garage from 1982. (40 years) I stripped the bike down to the frame and cleaned and polished everything, sand blasted the frame. The tank and side covers were really badly hazed, but luckily no major scratches or dents. I wet sanded them and refinished with clearcoat which turned out great and the bike still has it’s original colours.
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sparky4123
IN XS
Yes, I live in Canada, but found the bike just south of me in the US.
eidemaddin
XS650 Enthusiast
Beautiful bikes! 
Yes, it's complete, the parts missing from the picture are all there. The paintwork is 'not original' in normal black. The European D-model was available in silver, bountiful blue (like yours) or black, but with different decals. Mine in the picture above corresponds to the last european 447 from '80 onwards, which was only available in brilliant red and most recently in the slightly lighter cardinal red.
Yes, it's complete, the parts missing from the picture are all there. The paintwork is 'not original' in normal black. The European D-model was available in silver, bountiful blue (like yours) or black, but with different decals. Mine in the picture above corresponds to the last european 447 from '80 onwards, which was only available in brilliant red and most recently in the slightly lighter cardinal red.
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eidemaddin
XS650 Enthusiast
My B model ... she will soon get some changes to the front end 
sparky4123
IN XS
Very nice.
Man I love them B models...they're just so right. 
HAVE TO SAY, A REALLY NICE LOOKING BIKE THERE.
eidemaddin
XS650 Enthusiast
Thank you all, glad you like it 
There's still some work to be done: New spokes, polishing of the aluminum parts, a 2.15" front rim and a second disc. In its current condition it's the original US version. The German/Austrian version of the B model had the wider front rim, which is also mentioned in the documents. Since I want to switch to stainless steel spokes anyway, I'll just use the compliant rim.
There's still some work to be done: New spokes, polishing of the aluminum parts, a 2.15" front rim and a second disc. In its current condition it's the original US version. The German/Austrian version of the B model had the wider front rim, which is also mentioned in the documents. Since I want to switch to stainless steel spokes anyway, I'll just use the compliant rim.
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Bobxs650
XS650 Member
I'm the original owner. We toured to the Midwest and Yellowstone from our place in NM. This is just north of Zuzax, NM at 7,000ft.
Society #1811. Except for the seat and bars it's stock. Still have the original bars and seat too.
Society #1811. Except for the seat and bars it's stock. Still have the original bars and seat too.
v8-914
XS650 Enthusiast
Turn the page, March Calendar bike.
Hanniusms
XS650 Member
Nice. VM34s? Stock 650? What jetting works well for you?
Like the tank!
Hanniusms
XS650 Member
I’m still trying to figure that out. Just bought it off a guy 3 weeks ago. Runs like shit. Trying to tune the carbs. Learning curve involved
I have pods and commandos and 25 pilot, 180 main is a good starting point for me.I’m still trying to figure that out. Just bought it off a guy 3 weeks ago. Runs like shit. Trying to tune the carbs. Learning curve involved
;^)
Who dat?
Shoes aren’t red. 
