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What Model to purchase
- Thread starter af226
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I love the Cinnamon Girl!I did end up with a 1974 TX 650 and it is rough. I think that is the fun of it all. Got it for a low price, but the repair bill will be excessive as always
Had one, thats what I was looking for for a couple of years and then I found a 75 and damn if a bunch of 650s show up once and awhile
I just ask around and also ask if someone wants to buy one I already have too
I do like the standards and the spoked wheels
af226
XS650 Enthusiast
Cinnamon or Rust... Either way it will look much nicer in a year or so!
Either way it will look much nicer in a year or so!
I love seeing the rough one's brought back! Congratulations!
Looking forward to seeing how you you get it done.
Cinnamon Girl?
Looking forward to seeing how you you get it done.
Cinnamon Girl?
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Yes, the 1974 TX650A was cinnamon brown. Also, a 1970 song by Neil Young.
Cinnamon or Rust...
Say what .....one Year ???? .. ???
Yes, you've got a project on your hands there, lol, but we've seen much worse. I think the tank was changed. That looks like a Special tank (offset cap). Also, there appears to be emblem mounting points on the side. The '74 tank didn't have emblems, just decals.
AndersJ
XS650 Addict
Looks to be in similar shape to my tx650A!
Are they not the same bike year 74 = tx650a = cinnamon brown
Edit: I guess I should have read post 26
AndersJ
XS650 Addict
They are the same, yes. Winona had a big brown…bike.Are they not the same bike year 74 = tx650a = cinnamon brown
Edit: I guess I should have read post 26
af226
XS650 Enthusiast
I do have a job as noted above...lol
af226
XS650 Enthusiast
Yup, not original tank. I am looking for a 4 gal tank as the 3 gal special is in rough shape inside and out. But time will tell what happens.
Early Xs units work well and once sorted can get you from point A to point B. These models didn't handle.. stop well... and parts are getting harder to locate. I've attended many swap meets across the country and Xs bits are thin. The desired years seem to be the 77-9 standards. Better brakes, good handling, looks great. The Specials have their following and make great riders....once you sort out the sprocket ratios. Handling can be improved.
I've had all versions.... and can give the nod to the standards as the pick of the littler. But I had a 82' Special... bone stock... even the " buck horns "... nice bike..Yellowstone and back Via Montana.... Depending on your intentions... destination...between various parts suppliers and this group of knowledge... you really can't pick wrong.
I've had all versions.... and can give the nod to the standards as the pick of the littler. But I had a 82' Special... bone stock... even the " buck horns "... nice bike..Yellowstone and back Via Montana.... Depending on your intentions... destination...between various parts suppliers and this group of knowledge... you really can't pick wrong.
