79 Special II Aluminum wheel pics ?

[member28833]

Hello , So I’ve sourced a very nice 79 Special II Aluminum 16” rear wheel last nite.
Saw what I believe is the front match on his much older XS skeleton “project bike” but that wheel had a slightly different shape/profile ?
I’d like to go back and talk him out of it. He has a mismatched set on that bike anyway.
Can’t find good pics searching ?
Anybody help me with rim pics for this ?
Thx, RT (at work)

 

[5twins]

This isn't a bad shot. They kinda match each other. The edges don't have the raised lip or flange like the flanged alloy Standard rims. They are rather sharp cornered where they turn down into the tire bead retaining lip .....

http://canadamotoguide.com/2018/06/15/find-of-the-month-1979-yamaha-xs650-special-ii/

 

[member28833]

This isn't a bad shot. They kinda match each other.

Right ! And yet they kinda don’t too.
That front I saw had a more round profile of the spoke nipple area which reminded me of a dirt bike rim.
The rear spoke nipple area is noticeably more square.
This pic does kinda confirm that.
I’ll attempt to get the front . He has a 35mm fork front end on his early bike
(Didn’t know it) and a high shoulder Takasago on the rear. He has a bit of stuff actually...
thanks, maybe there is a way trade for the front.

 

[650Skull]

Different angles
79SII Alloy



Same profile
81H Chrome

 

[member28833]

Skull, You sure do always pull through with the pics and model facts. Thank You !
I do like those wheels
-RT

 

[650Skull]

Now match the front wheels with the back............

 

[member28833]

It’s on my list now to get a hold of that front wheel.
Saw it, Want it lol

 

[member28833]

2.75x16” 79 II Aluminum rim cleaned up some, feels light !
Wider, Lighter, and in overall better condition than my Standard 18” rim.
Actually tempting to try,
With the 13.25” shocks I now have.
A fat 130/90-16 on my Standard just might really look Cool !
Hmmm