model id

stomper11 · Posted: September 24, 2008, 5:01 am Post subject: model id

yamaha xs650 model id hi to all i am trying to find out the year and model of my xs650 frame no 447-608158 i think it inported as its only got one disk up front and have read all uk bikes had twin i have looked at model id on this site but they dont have uk listed thanks stomper and hello to all ps dont know if this is the place to put this newbee

tweedy64 · Posted: September 24, 2008, 5:41 am Post subject: Re: model id

mines an import with a single disc up front.

xs1961 · Posted: September 24, 2008, 6:52 pm Post subject: Re: model id

447 generally means theyve been shipped over here but thats not always the case ...
What year is it mate?

stomper11 · Posted: September 25, 2008, 3:19 am Post subject: Re: model id

hi xs1961 its on a v plate 79/80 and the frame is 1974-79 "Standard Model " Type

xs1961 · Posted: September 25, 2008, 4:18 am Post subject: Re: model id

My '75 US import has frame No. 447- 100113, its a 'Roadster', the model the yanks call the 'standard' .
If your frame has the same passenger footrest loop as the picture here of mine then yours is the same model .
The UK bikes all had twin discs up front , yanks dont need them as they cant ride fast like us and they've got no bends in their roads ! Wink

stomper11 · Posted: September 25, 2008, 4:28 am Post subject: Re: model id

thanks mate mine has the same r /footrests just picked it up last week she in a bit of a state but i got it running yesterday and the motor sounds sweet stomper

xs1961 · Posted: September 25, 2008, 4:36 am Post subject: Re: model id

Thats a pretty good solid bike there , .I see it has Lucas style lights same as I fitted to mine! Whereabouts in the UK are you , looks like a bike I knew in Aylesbury/Banbury area..

tweedy64 · Posted: September 25, 2008, 7:07 am Post subject: Re: model id

Thats it now xs1961 u gonna upset our colonial friends lmao. You could argue they are better riders cos they only got 1 disc but no i'm with you on this 1 lmao. Oh well bit of banter keeps u alive . cheers tweedy

xs1961 · Posted: September 25, 2008, 7:54 am Post subject: Re: model id

HeHeh...Theyre all in bed at the mo in the States.. Wait til this evening when they wake-up then we're in for it.... Wink

stomper11 · Posted: September 25, 2008, 11:36 am Post subject: Re: model id

yes the frame is powder coated and the motor is good think i am goin to go for the old brit look on this one still in the plan stage as yet. i live in cornwall i have a pic of a bobber i done a couple of years ago it was my 1st one

xs1961 · Posted: September 25, 2008, 12:54 pm Post subject: Re: model id

nice one

weekendrider · Posted: September 25, 2008, 1:23 pm Post subject: Re: model id

Brakes? We don need no stinking brakes! Cool

Stomper11 I've seen that pic before, good looking bike. Is that the original swingarm? Or is it the swingarm and hub from 750? Fine job on the forward controls also. Hoo wooda thunk about turning the pivot arm over.

xs1961 I have dual set up I'd swap for that worthless drum on the front of yours. Cool

xs1961 · Posted: September 25, 2008, 1:37 pm Post subject: Re: model id

In yer dreams mate, Im keeping all of the XS1 drums Ive got..I dont like discs on older bikes , drums look so much better & work just as well in my opinion if set up right, and if they dont I ride accordingly..Did I mention I had THREE sets?... lol ... Wink

stomper11 · Posted: September 25, 2008, 2:11 pm Post subject: Re: model id

yes it was a o/e s/arm i lengthend it 3 inch and lowerd the seatrails by 2 inch it even went around corners

weekendrider · Posted: September 25, 2008, 3:19 pm Post subject: Re: model id

stomper11 are those passenger pegs under the brake rod pivot?
That swingarm just looked "fatter" to me.

weekendrider · Posted: September 25, 2008, 3:32 pm Post subject: Re: model id

xs1961 I'm seriously concerned for your welfare here. That drum just won't perform under dire circumstances. Not only that but the stress of all that inventory isn't good for your freewheelin spirit. Man I don't if I can sleep tonight this is weighing on me heavy bro. Tell ya what, last offer, throw in a (1) box of your carbs, and I'll take 2 of those front ends off your hands.
Remember it's all in your best interest that I even would consider this. Wink

3 sets ya lucky wanker!!

stomper11 · Posted: September 25, 2008, 3:54 pm Post subject: Re: model id

weekendrider you have a keen eye your right they are passenger pegs i had a stick on bum pad so her indoors could get on lol

xs1961 · Posted: September 25, 2008, 4:04 pm Post subject: Re: model id

I used to snap up the XS1 drums for peanuts when no-one wanted them for about £30/$60 ..had about ten sets but sold them off one by one to fund other XS projects..Been offered £200 for one recently but darent let any more go..
..My cup overfloweth... Embarassed

tweedy64 · Posted: September 25, 2008, 6:34 pm Post subject: Re: model id

Drum brakes are ok for us brits cos we know how to ride weekendrider Laughing

They do look nicer on older bikes but i think i'll stick to my disc. cheers tweedy

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