I have recently purchased a 1980 xs650. the frame and id number on the sticker is 2fo-214962. Now judging by the charts and the fact that it has the gas tank with the offset locking gas cap and the side covers mounted by rubber grommets I believe the bike is a "special". can someone please confirm this? Thank you very much from a new xs rider!
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looking for a confirmation
- Thread starter tfusc
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I am Carbon
shade tree mechanic
Hi tfusc and welcome,
that's what the chart sez for that ID # but to be sure,
here are some visual markers for 1980 & later Specials:-
Electronic ignition.
(note:- the bike kept it's points & mechanical advance covers but there's nothing in them.)
Grab rail is an aluminum casting, not chromed steel tube.
Tail light is attached to the grab rail rather than to the rear fender.
Seat is lift off, not hinged to open.
Side panels are plastic, not steel.
Gas tank has offset cap and reduced (3 USG) capacity.
1980 ONLY has a disk rear brake, 1981 & later reverted to drum rear.
US models usually had megaspoke wire wheels, Canadian models usually had 7-spoke cast wheels.
Specials came with seriously ugly rototiller handlebars that hopefully a PO has swapped out already.
If it really is a 1980 then it would have to be a Special. That's all Yamaha made from 1980 on. The Standard model was last produced in 1979. However, in 1980 there were two models, the normal Special and the budget Special II. The normal model would have cast mag wheels and a rear disc brake. The Special II would have spoke wheels and a drum rear brake. If you post a few pics, we can probably I.D. what you've got for sure.
the bike has the cast aluminum grab rail, the plastic side covers, the offset gas cap, rear disc brakes, the tail light is attached to the rail, the wheels are cast...and im going to try to post a picture. give me a second please lol. I really appreciate these responses this forum is awesome!
here she is......
it has a new -
lower oil sump filter plus gasket
-front and rear wheel bearings
-bronze swing arm bushings
-520 chain plus sprocket with custom spacers to fit
-bridgestone trail wing tires
-new shocks
-new front master cylinder
-magura clutch lever and cable
-magura clutch pressure plates and friction pads
-renthal fat bars
-7 disc clutch , basket, and pressure plate from a 79.
it has a new -
lower oil sump filter plus gasket
-front and rear wheel bearings
-bronze swing arm bushings
-520 chain plus sprocket with custom spacers to fit
-bridgestone trail wing tires
-new shocks
-new front master cylinder
-magura clutch lever and cable
-magura clutch pressure plates and friction pads
-renthal fat bars
-7 disc clutch , basket, and pressure plate from a 79.
You appear to have 1980 BS34 carbs on there. Next step would be to check the ignition. Electronic would be '80 or newer, points '79 or older. Parts are so easily swapped around and interchangeable on these bikes that "Frankenbikes" are common. The engine and/or carbs from some other year could have been swapped in there.
. Everything visually points to an 80SG, and the no's indicate an 80SG.
All information is in this ID link, and if you click onto my album link it has a description of all the differences on all Special models from 78-82, is in this link
All information is in this ID link, and if you click onto my album link it has a description of all the differences on all Special models from 78-82, is in this link
Hi tfusc,
Nice looking bike and yes at first glance it sure looks like a 1980 Special.
BUT
Check the engine's serial number. I don't see the oil level viewport that should be there on that year's engine.
Mind you, those cover castings will swap from year to year.
Nice looking bike and yes at first glance it sure looks like a 1980 Special.
BUT
Check the engine's serial number. I don't see the oil level viewport that should be there on that year's engine.
Mind you, those cover castings will swap from year to year.
angus67
Welder's penetrate deeper!!
my 1980 motor doesn't have a site glass.
