XS2 Question

[Tim Louth]

Help,

I have just bought a 1973 XS2, at least I think it is an XS2. The frame/engine numbers are S650-114544 but it hasn't got electric start and I thought the XS2 did have electric start.

Can anyone help?

Will it run okay on unleaded.

Also, is there a good source of XS2 spares in the UK. I want to built a flat tracker but I do need some genuine XS2 parts to overhaul the engine.......50000 miles so it will need a bit of TLC.

I also need switchgear and the knob from the damper adjuster on the headstock. Can any one help?

Many thanks.

Tim.

[drewpy]

Help,

I have just bought a 1973 XS2, at least I think it is an XS2. The frame/engine numbers are S650-114544 but it hasn't got electric start and I thought the XS2 did have electric start.

Can anyone help?

Will it run okay on unleaded.

Also, is there a good source of XS2 spares in the UK. I want to built a flat tracker but I do need some genuine XS2 parts to overhaul the engine.......50000 miles so it will need a bit of TLC.

I also need switchgear and the knob from the damper adjuster on the headstock. Can any one help?

Many thanks.

Tim.

none in Uk (there was but the proprietor died)

try here for parts

flat track stuff here

might be worth restoring than modifing as there are not a lot of early bikes around

drewps

[Tim Louth]

Many thanks for your reply.

I did think about restoring to original but parts are very rare and I am in the middle of a mid life crisis, part of which makes me not want to conform!!!

I know it is a bit sacriligous to chop up an XS2 in fair condition but I have the urge to be a rebel, most definitely without a cause.

I have started stripping it down and the list of requirements is growing by the minute. I think the RD switchgear is compatible, the rest I will make up as I go along.

Is there a UK owners club?

Tim.