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XS650 New Member
As the title states, I'm new around here. My names Ian and Im from NYC.
I've been looking to buy and XS for years and am hopefully picking up one this weekend. I've ridden before and worked on a pre-unit triumph and my buddies aermacchi sprint, but this will be my first bike. So I do have a basic understanding of mechanics and how to ride.
My question is, Im going to either buy a 83 Heritage special with about 6k miles on it or an all original 73 tx650 with 29k on the clock. Both bikes are right around $2k give or take. I do really want the TX because cooler and its original. But on the other hand, i have heard of handling problems and know the engines are a little different. If you all wouldnt mind giving me some pros and cons between the two. Ive read a lot on this forum in the last few weeks, just looking for a little specific advice.
Thanks, this site has already been a great resource!
I've been looking to buy and XS for years and am hopefully picking up one this weekend. I've ridden before and worked on a pre-unit triumph and my buddies aermacchi sprint, but this will be my first bike. So I do have a basic understanding of mechanics and how to ride.
My question is, Im going to either buy a 83 Heritage special with about 6k miles on it or an all original 73 tx650 with 29k on the clock. Both bikes are right around $2k give or take. I do really want the TX because cooler and its original. But on the other hand, i have heard of handling problems and know the engines are a little different. If you all wouldnt mind giving me some pros and cons between the two. Ive read a lot on this forum in the last few weeks, just looking for a little specific advice.
Thanks, this site has already been a great resource!