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So I searched this and pretty sure I have the answer but before I pull the trigger I wanted to ask. I have a 79 frame and engine, but as a result of a drunk kid and a diesel truck,I'm out a frame. I have a lead on a 1970 XS1 frame and was wondering if there are any compatibility issues. Im going...

Looking for an XS650 frame or roller. Located in NM.

Colorado is a bit far, I'm in southern NM. That being said there are great rides in northern NM, especially around Los Alamos. I would definitely check that out. Plus Albuquerque and Santa Fe are a blast if you like good craft beer and good eats.

I love it out here. Holloman AFB isn't too bad, and it's a nice long cruise up into the mountains outside Alamogordo. Cloudcroft and ruidoso have some nice twisting roads. Thanks I'll definitely do that.

Thanks for the help. I just found a really good local deal on a 75 dipstick but I'll just play it safe and check out those on eBay.

Oh my motor is a late 79

So I searched and didn't really get a clear answer. I have a late model XS650 motor that I picked up but it didn't have a dipstick. My question is what year should I be looking for, as in did they change at any point and would anything post 75 work for me. Thanks

The bike was from Albuquerque, sitting in someone's backyard for a few years. We get rain about once a decade lol.

yeah the bike was sitting for a good long while before i found it. thats what i guessed had happened.

Sounds good to me, thanks!

So as i was inspecting my 1979 xs650 i noticed two cracks, both just under the bottom motor mounts. can these be fixed??? [/URL][/IMG]