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We'll need a lot more detailed pics than that if we're gonna I D it. Full side views, instruments, front wheel and brake... the more pics the easier to identify. Give us the VIN. You can blur out the last 4 numbers if you're paranoid about that sort of stuff. With the VIN we can fairly easily tell you what it is.
We'll need a lot more detailed pics than that if we're gonna I D it. Full side views, instruments, front wheel and brake... the more pics the easier to identify. Give us the VIN. You can blur out the last 4 numbers if you're paranoid about that sort of stuff. With the VIN we can fairly easily tell you what it is.
Ahhh, ok got it - will do. Thank you Jim
Welcome. 74TXA had provision for calipers on both legs. Hard to see in the ppic, I see a brown paint job.
As Jim says ......pics pics, pics and more pics. A lot of us can't read
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https://www.xs650.com/threads/xs650...orkshop-manuals-tech-information-links.30569/
As Jim says ......pics pics, pics and more pics. A lot of us can't read
.https://www.xs650.com/threads/xs650...orkshop-manuals-tech-information-links.30569/
JJames
XS650 Addict
Welcome. You came to the right place. That's one tidy garage!
Everything I see says 74.
In fine nick to boot!
gauges ally disk flange cover paint etc.
Mufflers look like repo early mufflers and there's not a thing wrong with that!
following.
Jakedealers
XS650 New Member
Those are beautiful bikes
Thanks, 2011 Multistrada under the cover which every couple of years think I should find something new. And, every couple years can’t find anything I’d rather have.
Although Mailman clearly approves of your supremely spotless work area (no surprise), I think that a bit of crud and grime would go a long way towards making it habitable for vintage bikes 
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Fixt.Although Mailman clearly approves of your supremely spotless work area (no surprise), I think that a bit of crud and grime would go a long way towards making it habitable forvintageBritish bikes.
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European bikes were fitted with 2 discs, Yamaha didn't see the wisdom of having an extra part numder to stock so I think all the fork legs had caliper bosses on both fork legs.
I think the EU bikes have the bosses in a different place. The brake rotors are smaller than on the North America bikes.
Study the pics here, they appear the same.
https://www.xs650.com/threads/xs650...-other-information-including-xs750-850.30569/
I suppose a detailed Partzilla investigation would resolve the question.
Seriously Kevin?????
Yea an investigation on partzilla will resolve it.......or study the pics.
Sorry sarcasm is my form of witt
Direct quote and post from link
FRONT FORKS, Major difference
77 to 82 Euro standards have twin front disk brakes with 265mm rotors
calipers are mounted lower on the fork legs to allow for the smaller rotor, (compared to the US and Oceania models using 300mm rotors on the front brake), Cannot swap in one fork. The forks between Europe and the US, and rest of the world, do not swap
Exception The Euro, US Custom Pics in post #5
The word...NOTE....in/is red with bold text to catch attention.
In post #2 for 75B and #3 76C. Didn't repeat the text for 76C.
NOTE; Major changes to European/English models,
553 Engine;.....longer Con-rods........Piston Gudgen pin position is higher up the piston
Front forks; Twin disk brake set up, (brake rotors are 265mm).........Calipers on rear of fork........Caliper mount brackets are lower on forks.......Axle clamp on right fork/Axle nut on left side.......Fender Braces mount to front fork leg lower down, (US and Oceania front rotors are 300mm, (cannot mix and match one of fork), between Euro and US/rest of the world)
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Thanks @650Skull , I visually aligned the bosses (in the '76 or '77 pics) with the fork oil drain plug via easily available pics and made the observation.Seriously Kevin?????
Yea an investigation on partzilla will resolve it.......or study the pics.
Sorry sarcasm is my form of witt
Direct quote and post from link
FRONT FORKS, Major difference
77 to 82 Euro standards have twin front disk brakes with 265mm rotors
calipers are mounted lower on the fork legs to allow for the smaller rotor, (compared to the US and Oceania models using 300mm rotors on the front brake), Cannot swap in one fork. The forks between Europe and the US, and rest of the world, do not swap
Exception The Euro, US Custom Pics in post #5
View attachment 340552
The word...NOTE....in/is red with bold text to catch attention.
In post #2 for 75B and #3 76C. Didn't repeat the text for 76C.
NOTE; Major changes to European/English models,
553 Engine;.....longer Con-rods........Piston Gudgen pin position is higher up the piston
Front forks; Twin disk brake set up, (brake rotors are 265mm).........Calipers on rear of fork........Caliper mount brackets are lower on forks.......Axle clamp on right fork/Axle nut on left side.......Fender Braces mount to front fork leg lower down, (US and Oceania front rotors are 300mm, (cannot mix and match one of fork), between Euro and US/rest of the world)
View attachment 340545
