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@Airhead
Some nice aftermarket/used options to go up to 800 or 1000, the 800 is a good balance if you want to do much motorway work but the 650 should be great around town and better fuel economy than the 800. Someone should snap this up, mine is late '79 and has a slightly less modern look to the dash but this one has the uprated front brake master cylinder which most people end up wanting anyway.
The panniers are great and very expensive if you don't get them with the bike, the flat loading surface at the back with the panniers on is nearly impossible to get on a bike these days. Very handy if you want to transport sacks of sand, toolboxes etc.
Would say the electronic ignition is a bit unnecessary. The biggest upgrade I've made recently is a lithium battery, much better for round town where these bikes struggle to charge the battery at lower revs, better starting power and the lower weight is surprisingly noticeable.
GLWS.