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Thank you kindly @gggGary - will give it a shot

Excellent info - thank you @fredintoon ! I took the girlfriend bar-hopping last night and some initial impressions were braking really needs improving, so the front brake system will be looked at closely. Also, I notice once the bike warms up, the clutch seems like it doesn't like to shift...

Scary stuff @5twins !! I also had to replace the handlebar bushings - the rubber ones were totally shot, that greatly improved the steering feel. To be honest, whatever the bars actually - are really quite easy on the wrists. If the stock ones are as bad as you say, I'll keep the ones that are...

Very interesting information @5twins - thank you very much! If I find a stock bar I'll definitely buy it. Never been a fan of high bars till now :D

Thank you @xjwmx - The bars are standard as far as I can tell from reference photos. My XS750 is a cafe racer rebuild so I can't really compare the two. You are correct though, there's two tank shapes: 1. Square shape tank on the D/2D models 2. Tear drop shape on the E/SE models

Hey guys, long time, no post! A bit of an update from me: After a thorough service, new chain and a new Delkevic exhaust (the original was unfortunately rusted out) I've been enjoying riding this magnificent machine. The comfort is addictive! The next step is getting the side covers repainted...

Cheers @Raymond funnily enough I've got the stock cast wheels on my XS750 and they are heavy buggers (a bit like me :D )

Some parts/consumables that I've got already: Oil filter Oil Sump filter + gasket Chain New exhaust head gaskets (LH has a minor leak) Air filter New tires Brake fluid Should be done in the coming week or two! I'll post progress in here :)

Thought I might turn this into a running project thread :D Main objective is to clean, restore, maintain and repair and replace parts as they're identified. I've had a little more time with her during the week and today I detailed the rims, which came up better than I expected :rock:

Got some time to begin detailing, lots more to do till I'll be happy.

@650Skull - thank you for looking that up, and for the excellent reference photos! @jetmechmarty - thank you for confirming also, much appreciated!

Thank you all for the wonderful advice/welcome :) @jetmechmarty - thank you for the excellent reference picture. To your point, I took a photo of the Speedo: I've found the VIN which is JYA4N900 7 BA015076 which will help identify the bike, if I'm reading the VIN charts is an '81 HS - could...

Thanks for the kind words guys :) @mikesim - Thank you, that gives me some hope that it hasn't had the odo meddled with :) @Raymond - Yes indeed, I'm looking forward to doing plenty of summer riding once she's had a freshen up :)

Hi Everyone, greetings from Sydney, Australia! I've just pulled the trigger and bought an '81 XS650 Heritage Special which I just got home. Needless to say, I'm thrilled with the bike. I haven't been able to get up close and spend time with the bike but from the close-ups I've had, she seems...