Call me old fashioned...

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  • one_fast_ls1
    XSive
    • May 2008
    • 19
    #1

    Call me old fashioned...

    But I really like wire spoke rims on these bikes... any idea where I can find them, and what bikes they can come off of?

    .... i guess a '79 xs DOES make me old fashioned...

    Adam
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    • olebiker
      XSive Maximus
      • Aug 2007
      • 692
      • Kingston ON
      #2
      Yep they sure look nice but once you have broken most of the spokes with a high torque engine while on a trip they sure don't look as good.
      http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1241/1480921818_241eade448_s.jpg

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        • one_fast_ls1
          XSive
          • May 2008
          • 19
          #3
          Yeah, I forgot about that... oops

          can always keep the origionals on hand!

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            • SiP
              XStremely XSive
              • Aug 2006
              • 438
              • Medicine Hat, Canada
              #4
              You're old fashioned!
              Si Parker
              '81 XS1100H

              Tkat brace, new coils/wires/plugs, refurbed carbs (thanks 81 xsproject), recon'd top end, windshield (thanks dpotter58), resprayed tank and panels, 4-1 exhaust, sweet xs pod filters, in line fuel filters, progressive springs, thick hand grips, jumped headlight relay.

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                • Shappers
                  Truly XSive
                  • Sep 2006
                  • 158
                  • Helsinki, Finland
                  #5
                  Check out this thread HERE .

                  As Fred says the XS650 front goes straight in, the rear is more difficult. You've got to find a GX750 rear hub which is like trying to find a gold Rolex on a Tibetan monk

                  I got mine laced up with new rims with 3.5mm stainless spokes on the front and 4mm on the rear. Should be strong enough for the XS1100's weight..
                  '84 Sport

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                    • one_fast_ls1
                      XSive
                      • May 2008
                      • 19
                      #6
                      WOW those are some expensive options... I really like the look, but i like the PRICE of the stock ones more than ever...

                      Thanks for the info, though... think it's time to get a 650 to add to my list!

                      hmmm... big bore 750 kit... rigid frame... solo seat... wide tire!

                      Just what I need- another project.

                      gotta keep telling myself... one project at a time... no room... no money... no more bikes!...

                      i'll give it a month.

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