Another distraction. XS650G

[jetmechmarty]

I acquired this bike about a week ago. It’s a one owner machine, or it was before it got dropped here. It came from a close friend.

I know the brake fluid is original. The tires both have a 2003 date on them. I assume fork oil is original too. I don’t believe there’s anything to do other than servicing. There’s no gasoline in it. It does not have the OE Koito headlamp.

If you want to know what an original Special II looks like, this is it.

 

[Vincenthdfan]

Oh my goodness, thats purty!

 

[Paleomechanic]

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I acquired this bike about a week ago. It’s a one owner machine, or it was before it got dropped here. It came from a close friend.

I know the brake fluid is original. The tires both have a 2003 date on them. I assume fork oil is original too. I don’t believe there’s anything to do other than servicing. There’s no gasoline in it. It does not have the OE Koito headlamp.

If you want to know what an original Special II looks like, this is it.

Wow! Super clean find !

 

[jetmechmarty]

Wow! Super clean find !

I have known this bike for over 20 years. I didn’t ever imagine it coming into my care.

 

[halfmile]

Of all the Specials produced the Special II is my favorite. In fact I would have bought that one and left it alone. Great score!

 

[5twins]

Other than the one-year-only brass floats, this is a pretty good year. But if the carbs were drained, the floats should be OK. Last '80 set I refurbed weren't drained, and the gas varnish ate holes in the floats, lol. We replaced them with plastic ones because I feel they're better (solid foam plastic so they can't go bad). They're also a couple dollars cheaper than that oddball brass float. I got them from Suzuki, same float but much better price .....

 

[5twins]

I see the centerstand has been "upgraded" to a later one with the braced tang, good deal.

 

[Mailman]

Nice score Marty! I also think that the Special ll is a really nice model. Happy to see it has a new custodian!

 

[jetmechmarty]

I see the centerstand has been "upgraded" to a later one with the braced tang, good deal.

That’s something I hadn’t noticed. I think that’s an improvement made for 1982?

 

[jetmechmarty]

Of all the Specials produced the Special II is my favorite. In fact I would have bought that one and left it alone. Great score!

Maybe I’ll build a chopper!

 

[Jim]

Looks like the vacuum petcock has been replaced as well.

 

[Paleomechanic]

I have known this bike for over 20 years. I didn’t ever imagine it coming into my care.

You know, I like the way you put that !

 

[5twins]

But, they all need a good going through, even the nice ones, especially the wiring. It is, after all, a 40+ year old bike, lol.

 

[Kevin Werner]

I see the centerstand has been "upgraded" to a later one with the braced tang, good deal.

Damn... you have a good eye.

 

[Vincenthdfan]

Damn... you have a good eye.

@5twins dont miss much!

 

[Vincenthdfan]

I have known this bike for over 20 years. I didn’t ever imagine it coming into my care.

I love how you worded that "into my care". Exactly...

 

[TX650A Van Islander]

Boy oh boy - what a great score! Congrats! Damn nice looking motorcycle just like it is.

 

[jetmechmarty]

Looks like the vacuum petcock has been replaced as well.

Yes, I noted that. I have a couple of cores, I think.

 

[halfmile]

Maybe I’ll build a chopper!

If you cut that one up to make a chopper you`ll probably get a XS650 Forum "Intervention"

 

[Jim]

Yes, I noted that. I have a couple of cores, I think.

If not, let me know... got a few of 'em.