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Best year xs for vintage roadracing?
- Thread starter Marty44
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Probably frame from around 76 standard frame these have been stiffened up from the early xs1/2 frames,
Although the early xs1/2 frames are a lot lighter, so with a later swing arm decent shocks and later 35mm forks this could make a decent racer
Although the early xs1/2 frames are a lot lighter, so with a later swing arm decent shocks and later 35mm forks this could make a decent racer
Some dimensioned drawings.......don't know if rules allow hacking off the rear loop, behind the shock mounts, in favor of a flat loop (popular cafe and tracker mod)
https://www.xs650.com/threads/frame-dimensions-drawings.64/
https://www.xs650.com/threads/frame-dimensions-drawings.64/
1974 to 1984 should be good for your purposes. The only difference I expect you could care about is the shock position. On Specials, the top shock mount is a bit forward of where it is on a standard. Most of the difference is stuff like tabs for bodywork.
Due to the rules, I think you want a 1977 or 1978 XS650. The 1977 got 35 mm forks as opposed to 34 mm. The options will be better for the later forks. The 1978 Special had a rear disc brake. There are differences associated with that. If that's not an issue, the Special is likely the cost effective option. Otherwise, it's a 1977 or '78 standard that you want. Those are both coveted in the XS650 fan base.
