midnights there appears too be two models in 1980

[midnight1980]

http://www.motorcities.com/contents/01/1980-Yamaha-XS11-SG-Midnight-Special-black_01A9C315762321.html

1980 Yamaha XS11 SG Midnight Special black

and 1980 LG both where midnight specials with different parts on them

[mro]

That pic happens to be from a member of XS11.com


mro

[rockjok]

I think the pic is mis-labeled. It appears to be mostly an LG but has aftermarket exhaust.

My LG (Midnight Special) has all gold or black chrome, and my SG (Special) has silver chrome.

Rob

[Ken Talbot]

Hey, you're right there, Rockjok. I posted that photo a long time ago, before I fully understood the naming conventions. I need to see how to go about changing that label.

[cajun31]

There were only two Midnights

The LG in 80 and the LH in 81. I was looking at the daylight specials at the time and when the LG hit the market I just couldn't resist. They cost quite a bit more then their daylight cousins but you have to admit it was and still is quite a good looking bike. Too bad father time has taken it's toll on the black chrome and gold parts over the years.