Build may be changing...Input?

[bcthomas]

I picked up a klx250 alloy swingarm fo my xs to put some length back into the wheelbase after de-raking it with the zx6r front end and I'm thinking it might be better as a scrambler/tracker hybrid now....especially with this high pipe.

1. What tires would be good for this build?

2. will 15" shocks intended for an xt500 be adequate for a lightened xs650?

3. Would it be safe to mod my top clamp to accept risers?

4. Anything else I'm forgetting?

Thanks

 

[Curtis P]

I always have loved the bridgestone battle ax bt45 as a great all.around tire. Hugs the corners mice. Decent.in rain and wears good

 

[Tron]

Well dont take my word for it, but scramblers are unbelievably fun, and a lot more versatile.

But, 15" shocks, and lower than stock forks?

Maybe some 13.5s would do ya..

And why not trade your top clamp for one with risers?

 

[jdizon]

Avon distanzia for tires

 

[agclark719]

Yeah the risers will be ok last street fighter i built i used xs risers with spacers looked pretty good with daytona bars

 

[bcthomas]

Well dont take my word for it, but scramblers are unbelievably fun, and a lot more versatile.

But, 15" shocks, and lower than stock forks?

Maybe some 13.5s would do ya..

And why not trade your top clamp for one with risers?

Yeah, I'm getting excited about tearing up some dirt roads.

My new swingarm should make the 15"s fit more like 14"s with the mounts furtherback. I'm mainly concerned that xt500 shocks would be too soft.

I would love to trade clamps but the Z1000 clamps that fit my forks are extremely sought after and hard to find.

 

[bcthomas]

Thanks for the tire recommendations guys.

I'll see if my old risers will work with this clamp.

 

[shotgunjoe]

No need to "fit into a box", build what you want... like a vintage supermoto of sorts. Sounds like something id build...

 

[jdizon]

No need to "fit into a box", build what you want... like a vintage supermoto of sorts. Sounds like something id build...

Exactly! Build what yo want.. Geez