|
the serial number denotes a 91 year of manufacture, but was compliance plated in Australia for 92.
Found a pic showing the paint codes and XL185SM label.
Also shows how crusty the bike frame was. It's currently bare metal while i figure out new brackets for custom side panels and hardware mounts.
from what 've found USA went to 83/4, Canada 87, Australia/Singapore 93.
Other than the paint scheme and cluster arrangement not much difference between years.
I could be wrong but I think up until the 90's mono shocks might not have been road legal in Australia at the time or getting them compliance plated was difficult. which might have been a reason it continued sale in Australia. Until the transport regulations changed to approve mono shocks.
|