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Hi Paul and thanks for responding. I'm hopeless with technology but i'll ask my daughter if she can download some pics. My model is definitely an XS650 Special and the chassis number suggests it is a US Custom (EU) 1980-81 model. The original owners manual is what threw me because it is for a...

Thanks Leo. Didn't realize that there were so few differences engine wise, sounds like i'm worrying about nothing. Useful to know about the potential differences with pistons / rods. Many thanks for all your help and advice.

Hi Gary, it's points

Thanks 650Skull. Yes that's starting to make sense now, much appreciated.

Many thanks 5twins. It does have a sight glass window and definitely fits the 1981 Special spec that you describe with front disc / rear drum mag wheels so thanks for this information. What still confuses me a little is in the future when I need to order / source parts for my bike. For engine...

Hi Paul and thanks for responding. I'm hopeless with technology but i'll ask my daughter if she can download some pics. My model is definitely an XS650 Special and the chassis number suggests it is a US Custom (EU) 1980-81 model. The original owners manual is what threw me because it is for a...

Very useful , many thanks

Thanks for responding so quickly.

Hi, Just joined the site so hello to everyone! I have just purchased an XS650 Special (first registered in September 1981 in the UK). The engine and frame have matching numbers (Engine 3L1-041846 and frame X-3L1-041846). According to the records listed on this website, this is an XS650 US...