For starters you'll need either the swingarm from the disc brake bike or you'll have to modify the one you have. The brake stay for the drum mounts to the bottom of the swingarm. The disc stay mounts to the top.
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This was one of my main concerns. Do you know what year specifically I'd need for the swingarm? Tried looking at parts fisches and found nothing.
I'm also concerned about the brake pivot point, and the mounting holes for the rear cyl. To my knowledge, I'll need a different brake pivot, and to drill holes in my frame. Is that correct?
Far as I know the pivots the same.... but yeah, you'll have to add the mount points for the disc master cylinder. Do a "search forums".... I remember someone else describing how to do it. I did some measuring for someone over a year ago on the conversion. I'll have a look and see if I can find 'em.
Others can correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe any year with the disc will bolt right up.
Pretty sure I have a disc swingarm and the stay. I'll have a look for that also.
You're lucky I keep my files organized... 
Pretty sure I have a spare master and reservoir if you need them....
OK... I have a swingarm and caliper stay. They're still on a frame, but I can pull 'em if you want 'em. I went through the master cylinder awhile back, so it's ready to use and I have a reservoir that needs cleaning up, but I don't have the tube that connects the two. How's 40 bucks plus shipping for the lot sound?
I will in the morning.
Here, this'll chew up a few hours of your life...
http://www.xs650.com/threads/painting-recessed-lettering-on-side-covers.47439/
You will need a disc brake pedal pivot. The bracket on the back is shaped completely differently compared to your drum brake one .....
Can I still use the same pushrod? Or will the lengths be different?
Be sure and read this excellent Tech article before you install the swingarm.
Nice! And having an assistant never hurts! That top clamp is aluminum (I'm sure you figured that one out, like, instantly) and will take a mirror polish. A jeweler's file works great at smoothing out the mold marks around the perimeter. Then after the (increasingly fine) sanding routine, shine 'er up!!! 
Had my uncle mix me up a special color to test. What do you guys think? Thinking this is going to be frame color. I changed my mind on flat/metallic black because it seemed too common.
I want the entire color scheme to be a bit different than common colors.
I want the entire color scheme to be a bit different than common colors.
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