Which Engine have I got

SnailStoves · Posted: March 10, 2009, 4:50 pm Post subject: Which Engine have I got

Anyone up for helping me with this one is WELL HUNG.

ok, I recently bought a home custom xs650. nice job, will post pics soon. I'd like to get clear which engine is in it. I'm told it's the american special. It has no starter motor, kick only, and it has an oil level window on the offside under the last 'A' of yamaha.

If I haven't given you all you need to know, then it's because I don't know what I'm looking for. ask and i will run out and get you an answer asap.

The only thing this engine needs to get it on the road is te thrust bearing for the clutch. So, I'm close.

Thanks in advance, Smiffy

jayel · Last edited by jayel on March 10, 2009, 4:58 pm; edited 2 times in total

on the cases under front motor mount will be a number it will start 256 or 306, 366, 447, 533, or 584

yamaman · Posted: March 10, 2009, 4:56 pm Post subject: Re: Which Engine have I got

The engine number will reveal all!

The oil window is a later feature and the lack of a starter (sure it's not just blanked off?) is a early motor! Cheers

SnailStoves · Posted: March 10, 2009, 5:49 pm Post subject: Re: Which Engine have I got

Bloody hell, that was quick. Thanks I'll check it out tomorrow. pictures to follow. All the best smiffy

weekendrider · Posted: March 10, 2009, 7:20 pm Post subject: Re: Which Engine have I got

If you don't find it on jayels list you might find it here.
www.excess650.co.uk/model_codes.htm

edit:your work shows you to be a pretty handy feller.

SnailStoves · Posted: March 10, 2009, 7:40 pm Post subject: Re: Which Engine have I got

cheers bro, hey, i found the starter motor, yikes i'm such a novice.

SnailStoves · Posted: March 10, 2009, 8:43 pm Post subject: Re: Which Engine have I got

COOL, thanks to weekendrider's link there I now Know my engine's from a 1981 xs 650 SP

All the best to all who've helped me out, much appreciated. Smiffy

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