SlowMaintenance
'76 XS650 Chopper
Hey guys,
Heading up to see what the owner has called a 1980 XS650. Pictured below.
Was staring at it for a good long while because I couldn't understand what the rear brake setup was. After some research I guess in 1981 they made this mag rear drum but that was the only year. I was hoping you guys could inform me as to whether or not purchasing a bike with this one year only tire would be a headache. Typically when I see that a part was only made for one year I worry about finding replacement parts for it should anything go wrong, and also whether typical drum brake shoes will fit since it's a one off brake situation.
Can you guys weigh in on this? I've seen some others for sale with spoked wheels which I MUCH prefer, but if the price is right here then I'll jump on it.
Thanks!
Heading up to see what the owner has called a 1980 XS650. Pictured below.
Was staring at it for a good long while because I couldn't understand what the rear brake setup was. After some research I guess in 1981 they made this mag rear drum but that was the only year. I was hoping you guys could inform me as to whether or not purchasing a bike with this one year only tire would be a headache. Typically when I see that a part was only made for one year I worry about finding replacement parts for it should anything go wrong, and also whether typical drum brake shoes will fit since it's a one off brake situation.
Can you guys weigh in on this? I've seen some others for sale with spoked wheels which I MUCH prefer, but if the price is right here then I'll jump on it.
Thanks!