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1980 Special Original & unrestored
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YamahaRick
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 Posted: March 15, 2009, 10:50 pm Post subject: 1980 Special Original & unrestored |
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| So I guess I shouldn't put these on the restoration forum since shes an original, but a few have asked me about her so here She is. 9505 original, babied, garage kept 2 owner miles. Yes I will sell her. Hit me up, I may take partial trades for an earlier project or cafe style bike. I love her but she's just not me. Just like my Ex-wife.
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danno
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| Posted: March 15, 2009, 11:09 pm Post subject: Re: 1980 Special Original & unrestored |
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| The seat and bars are not original to this bike,but she's still a looker!
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YamahaRick
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| Posted: March 15, 2009, 11:13 pm Post subject: Re: 1980 Special Original & unrestored |
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| Yeah I had to take her for a ride and couldn't stand those Schwinn-esque things. THe originals are tucked away in the shop. AS far as I know the seat is the one that came with the bike. Thats what I got from the original owner. HAve I been hornswaggled?
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danno
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| Posted: March 15, 2009, 11:40 pm Post subject: Re: 1980 Special Original & unrestored |
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| No hornswaggling,it is just that the seat is a 1981 on up item. It is, however,quite possible that your bike bike was a mid-year model. If I didn't have 3 XS 650s already,I'd most definitely make you an offer,as the 1980 XS 650 Special is the most desireable year...just ask XSJohn!
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oldbikenut
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Joined: Feb 03, 2009
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Location: New Mexico
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| Posted: March 16, 2009, 12:08 am Post subject: Re: 1980 Special Original & unrestored |
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| YamahaRick wrote: |
| Yeah I had to take her for a ride and couldn't stand those Schwinn-esque things. THe originals are tucked away in the shop. AS far as I know the seat is the one that came with the bike. Thats what I got from the original owner. HAve I been hornswaggled? |
Your bike does look great! I think I put the same bars on my bike, good choice. Good luck with the sale of the bike!
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YamahaRick
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| Posted: March 16, 2009, 10:41 pm Post subject: Re: 1980 Special Original & unrestored |
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Thanxs guys. I do love those bars. I put them on darn near everything!
Oh and I forgot to mention the pinstripes on this bike which are also not original....lol
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cretin75xs650
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Joined: Dec 24, 2008
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| Posted: March 17, 2009, 7:01 am Post subject: Re: 1980 Special Original & unrestored |
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| And where is the motorcycle located? I have an 81 Special and I'm looking for one for my wife. LMK
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YamahaRick
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| Posted: March 17, 2009, 8:11 am Post subject: Re: 1980 Special Original & unrestored |
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| I am in Louisville KY. Home of the Kentucky Derby and for the moment still no helmet law. What about you??
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nj1639
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Location: Switzerland County, Indiana
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| Posted: March 17, 2009, 12:29 pm Post subject: Re: 1980 Special Original & unrestored |
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Hey neighbor, If I was in the market for one and had the mad money I'd grab it up. Nice lookin' bike.
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YamahaRick
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| Posted: March 17, 2009, 10:10 pm Post subject: Re: 1980 Special Original & unrestored |
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Hey there and thanks! I wish you or somebody did.....I'm staring to shake when I ride it because that shiny front fender just pisses me off so much.......aaarrrggghhh!
Seriously tho, I found myself walking around Wal mart with 3 cans of Krylon flat black and I have no idea why. Please stop me before I chop again!
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xsjohn
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Joined: Jul 30, 2006
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Location: North Carolina USSA
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| Posted: March 17, 2009, 10:22 pm Post subject: Re: 1980 Special Original & unrestored |
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When you feel the right hand reaching for the hacksaw.......pull the machete out with the left and cut that hand off.......... 
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YamahaRick
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| Posted: March 17, 2009, 11:44 pm Post subject: Re: 1980 Special Original & unrestored |
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| But listen if I hardtail it and just give the next owner the pieces I cut off then that wwould qualify as a reversible modification right?
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