Help XS250 1977 vs 1980

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    Hi guys,
    I recently got a XS250 from 1977. In an auction I got another one from 1980 for faily cheap (spare parts never hurt, right? :D ). I thought I would get the same bike, all I see online is the 1977-1980 1U5. I picked the 80 up yesterday and found some differences to my 77:
    -Headlightbracket and aux light
    -Handlebar is lower on the 80 (could be aftermarket)
    -77 has the left fork with tabs for a brake caliper
    -77 has disk in the rear, 80 has a drum

    So my two questions are, is the fork the same except the brake caliper tabs and are there any other differences I havent seen yet?
    Thx, Andy
     
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    Thanks, I've found this site, but either I'm using the site wrong or there is only one XS250 model. I only see this 3N6, where as mine is a 1U5. And they only have the model with the drum brake.. Is there an other parts catalog?
     
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    Thanks for the ebay link, aparently switzerland is not in the world of this guy, he shipps worldwide but not to switzerland :idk:

    So I took the '80 apart and compared the parts with my '77. It looks like they share the engine with intake/exhaust and the fork with wheel and fender (except the '77 is ready for a second brake disc and caliper). So I think it is not realy suitable as a parts bike, I will build both and sell the one I like less.. Even fuel tank, seat and foot pegs (position) are different.
    I did drain the oil on the '77 as well, it was mostly fuel :(
     
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