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jchrisk1
XS650 Junkie
That's a 78 xs650 Special. Same as mine. Looks like it is in good shape. If it runs, I'd say get it if the price is right.
Q Tip
mad bomber
Dig those crazy decals on that time capsule! Far out man!
What does the TITLE say it is?
Ghetto
Bob it!
What is the asking price? I bought one in a similar condition that runs for 550.
I am Carbon
shade tree mechanic
i agree 650 special duel petcock tank
bbillington
blorp a dorp dorp
the decals are freaking bizarre in a pedo sort of way.
Well, tracked him down, and picked it up for my first project. Is a very complete unit, although non running. Title is being run through MTO, still unsure of year.
What are the "tell tale" signs it's a '78? The tag on the neck has a manufacture date of 12/78, December 1978, which leads me to believe it's a 79?
Hmm.
Yes the paint is very odd. Guess the PPO was a bit of a weird duck. Will post more pics asap.
What are the "tell tale" signs it's a '78? The tag on the neck has a manufacture date of 12/78, December 1978, which leads me to believe it's a 79?
Hmm.
Yes the paint is very odd. Guess the PPO was a bit of a weird duck. Will post more pics asap.
Looks Canadian to me, you from up state new york? Yup that build date would make it a 79.
OK because it looks like KM on the speedometer
OK because it looks like KM on the speedometer
No the 1978 is just a coincidence
Ah mto you aren't in the US sorry, I assumed that.
Hmm. That 1978 coincidence is kinda funny. Yeah I'm in Ontario Canada. What makes it look "Canadian"? The weird ass paint job? Or some other mechanical differences besides the speedo? How can I tell the difference between the 79 standard and the 79 special?
In my previous post, I meant, for my next project. Currently working on a '75 restore.
In my previous post, I meant, for my next project. Currently working on a '75 restore.
jayel
#9 Guru 74 TX650A
79 standards have alloy spoke wheels 19 front 18 rear drum, specials have cast wheels 19 front 16 Disk rear brake. 79 Special II's have different alloy spoke wheels 19 front 16 drum rear. Oh, you referred to MOT.... Ministry of transport??? The US doesn't have ministries in it's grabberment eh?
Sorry, it's the MTO. Ministry of Transportation Ontario.
My VIN doesn't jive with either of those charts.... Hmm..
But, it is in here;
One of the bottom two? XS-SE or XS-SF, possibly 77-79.....with a manufacture date of 12/78, would give me a 1979 XS650SF.
Wheels are 19 front 16 rear.
My VIN doesn't jive with either of those charts.... Hmm..
But, it is in here;
One of the bottom two? XS-SE or XS-SF, possibly 77-79.....with a manufacture date of 12/78, would give me a 1979 XS650SF.
Wheels are 19 front 16 rear.
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jayel
#9 Guru 74 TX650A
that wheel setup and the passenger pegs (frame tubes) say Special
