Whats different about the Heritage Special?

[nlovern]

Hi,
This is Nathan Lovern in Va. Im going to get my 82 Yamaha XS650 heritage special in a few weeks and I was wondering whats the difference in this model of XS?
If I want to gear it down a little do i get a smaller front sprocket or a bigger back sprocket?
Me and my wifes's weight together will be at the bikes limit.
Thanks

 

[xstra]

Hi,
This is Nathan Lovern in Va. Im going to get my 82 Yamaha XS650 heritage special in a few weeks and I was wondering whats the difference in this model of XS?

Mostly cosmetic differences.

If I want to gear it down a little do i get a smaller front sprocket or a bigger back sprocket?

Smaller front, larger rear for pull
Larger front, smaller rear for speed

Me and my wifes's weight together will be at the bikes limit.
Thanks

Get a second one.

 

[nj1639]

Hey Nathan, try it stock and see how it feels. A lot of riders don't care for the high rpm's at 55 mph with the stock gearing so they lower the teeth on the rear sprocket, don't hear of many/any increasing the teeth on the rear.
I'm sure there are some heavy weights that are near your weight combo on 2 up.....mebbe they'll chime in- but getting a 2nd bike for your missus ain't a bad idea if she doesn't mind being at the controls.....

 

[retiredgentleman]

You should try it stock with your wife and yourself for a few test rides. If it does not have enough pull for you, put on a 36 rear sprocket.

 

[Ghetto]

Tank had the gas cap on the side, Specials had wider rear tires, different spoke pattern etc.

 

[pa23driver]

more electrical stuff