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BEEZER GEEZER?

I had a look at the 650 Gold Star in my local dealership. I was impressedquestions came to mind. The pillion peg tubes have so many welds: why? Looks like they were assembled from a number of stock tubes. More importantly, am I the only person who finds the rear light / plate unit to be horribly positioned? Is there a compliance reason it sits so low?

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