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I have various parts off of my 79 xs650 special for sale. The tank is in pretty good condition. Surface rust only, no pitting. It has been lined recently. Also, not pictured, I have the air box covers, chain guard, foot pegs.

Located in Montville, NJ. Asking 2995. Feel free to offer. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-XS-/272312359208

Looking for a late engine for my 81 special. Would consider something from the US but guessing the shipping would make it a no no. Anything considered. Will travel anywhere in blighty for the right motor.

OK so its been a while since I have been on the xs650.com, as I sold my last xs early last year. I have recently made a move to the east coast and now its time to build another XS in New York. My last build thread is here and a pic of it below...

Picked up a running '78 special from craigslist with PMA installed kickstart only. Took the battery box out and waiting for Counter Balance brat seat to arrive in a couple days, then plan on cutting the fender and make an electronics pan to hide all the wires.

Hey all, I recently purchased a 1979 xs650 special 2 and am wondering if I need to get the Basic High Output Standard Ignition/PMA Package (Part #24-2670 on mikesxs) or the Complete High Output Standard Ignition/PMA Package (Part #24-2671 on mikesxs)? For the basic kit it says, "Note: For...

Hello good people, I haven't been on the site for some time, work is busy and winter (Australian) has set in. It has given me two ideas, 1) PMS really means 'parked motorcycle syndrome' and 2) that although I like the Japanese take on the Harley-fied American dream (82 XS Heritage...

Picked a 1980 xs650 yesterday. I start doing a little research for the vin numbers. The idiot before me had spray bombed over the I'd tag, but luckily he must have used some junk BC it scraped right off and I was able to retrieve the number. It starts with a 2f0 which from what I understand...

Hey everyone, My ride is a 1981 Special. What year exhaust systems will fit on my bike. Must it come from another Special? Also, does the 'S' after 'XS650' indicate special? Best, Adam

Hello from canada! long story short...picked up a 81 special almost 100% stock in good shape for dirt cheap, all she needed to get started was new gas, a battery and 2 kicks. At first i was planning to fix it up a little and flip it in the spring...well...i started wrenching on it, changing...

Hi there folks, I tried a quick search, but wasn't able to find what I'm looking for. Can anyone tell me what the differences in the frame are between the first gen specials of 1978-1980 and the second gen specials of 1980-1984? I was looking at the mikesxs ID chart, and I see that the side...