aholeinthewor1d
XS650 New Member
I recently acquired what I think is a 1980 650 but I am having some trouble figuring out the exact model and the VIN stuff since it has one of the "shorty vins". I've read around a bunch of threads to try and figure it out but just end up getting more confused lol.
The VIN stamped on the frame and the engine is 4H7-009916. The previous owner left his old registration under the seat which shows that it's a "1980 Yamaha XS650G 654"
I can't find the thread right now but when I was researching last night I found a post and it sounded like it was saying because it starts with "4h7" it's an XJ650 not a XS650?
I've checked out the garage page and the links there but for some reason and having a hard time understanding everything so any help would be appreciated.
What is the exact model of this bike and if you have an easy to follow guide/chart please link it below. Or if you could break down my VIN and explain what it means that would be awesome. Thank you!! If needed I can post pics of the bike also.
The VIN stamped on the frame and the engine is 4H7-009916. The previous owner left his old registration under the seat which shows that it's a "1980 Yamaha XS650G 654"
I can't find the thread right now but when I was researching last night I found a post and it sounded like it was saying because it starts with "4h7" it's an XJ650 not a XS650?
I've checked out the garage page and the links there but for some reason and having a hard time understanding everything so any help would be appreciated.
What is the exact model of this bike and if you have an easy to follow guide/chart please link it below. Or if you could break down my VIN and explain what it means that would be awesome. Thank you!! If needed I can post pics of the bike also.