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the 21" is vintage (late 70's) yamaha 250 dirt bike wheel. I have one. And thats what I pulled it off of.

were they really wet when you 1st pulled them?

couple more pics... The tank isnt bolted down and is sitting about an 1' higher in front than normal. Seat isnt bolted down either....

Shit, I'm not sure how wide a stock XS 16" is...? I've never had one. I'm sure the answer will pop up quick. Or google.

Tires or rims?

The bikes pictured are not 19"s. Dual 19" is the common route for a tracker style build. The 1st pic is a xs rear rim laced to a front hub. The 2nd pic is harley fatboy solid wheels that have been drilled. The 3rd pic I have no clue what they are. And I dont believe they are 16's or the same rim...

Those are 16" front and rear.

I bought mandrel u bends. And the made some cuts and welded them up. sanded them smooth, The bends are about $10 each at your exhaust shop. Thanks for the compliments fella's

Thank you Sir! They were fun... I'll get better pics tomorrow.

And here they are... They sound great!

Nice! thanks for the info.

This is my 1st XS650. I'm wondering where might be a good place to drill and tap the case or a side cover for installing a mechanical oil pressure guage. I've done it before on other makes and models. And was thinking that someone has had to have don this before on an xs. So where did...

Hey mister-mister! Glad to see you over here too... Thanks! I think I have some old pics of the seat pan and what not...? But the seat is just sheat metal with some 70's seat cover off a bike @ the salvage yard. stretched and riveted on there. Thanks for the compliments guys

Probably not.. But I thought I check real quick.

Thanks... Ya the Metzler was near impossible. I usually steer clear of mounting 70 series tires my self. The side walls are super stiff.

Thanks man! I have a couple more.

Switched the t bars for some 1.5" rise Trackbars and wrppped the head tubes. Played around with some paint too. Oh, installed a new Metzler M1 on the back to go with the one on the front.

I'll Play...

Hey all... I've been a member for a while. But mostly been lurking. I had a previous post but it was about my XS400. Which I was immediately directed to the XS400.com site. Understandable. Well, I growed all up and am back with a big boys toy, haha... I acquired a 78' basket case from a...

Yes it is..