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Thanks for that info XSLeo. I already knew where to find the date code on the tire but I did not know about the 3 digit vs. 4 digit. Mine has 3 digits and ends in 6. So that front tire is at least from 1996 or 1986. It is quite worn and cracked. Maybe 76?

So I got the XS today! Ended up paying $500 for it. This is what I noticed so far: It's going to need a tune up for sure. Front turn signal lens is missing. Pipes don't have any rash but have a little surface rust towards the front. Rear tire looks like it was replaced not too long ago but front...

So I just finished reading through your thread and man, have you done a lot of work! But it has paid off and your bike looks really good. What model is yours... C? Hopefully today I get my XS360. It looks identical to yours but not as clean.

Thanks for all the info Lyle! I actually started making a list yesterday of things I thought it might need. But I didn't come up with all the stuff that you did. That's good information that will help me decide in what I will pay for the bike.

Thanks for the responses so far! Lyle, I have been reading through your build thread… good stuff man! I don’t know if the bikes runs or not. It did before it was parked last but it’s been sitting for a while. And I’m pretty sure it wasn’t properly put into storage but it is garaged. I...

Hello all! I'm a newbie to the forum and don't have a bike at the moment. I have owned 6 different crotchrocket style bikes over the past 20 years. The reason I joined this forum is b/c I am probably going to get an XS360 this weekend. I know this is XS400 forum but this is the closest I could...