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1978 XS 650

Discussion in 'Other Motorcycles' started by wizard, Mar 10, 2016.

  1. wizard

    wizard Active Member

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    1955 T110 look-a-like project.
     

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    wizard Active Member

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    More pics
     

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    quebecois59 Well-Known Member

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    Very nice ! Is this an original XS650 Special or did you put Special wheels on a Standard frame?
     
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    Beautiful! Another Wizard project? I'd DD that anyday.
     
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    Very nice, too bad the licence plate is so big and yellow













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    As far as I know I'ts all original, It was imported to the UK from Canada.
     
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    Awesome job.
     
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    I thought SPecial production started in 1979 but after minimal research on Google, it appears your 1978 bike is one example of the very first year of production. Nice catch.
     
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