SR250 Hoop

[machstang]

In my quest to find a rear hoop that is nearly identical to my front hoop I have come across an SR250 hoop.
Dimension are 16x2.15 and it has a 120/90-16 tire on it.

2 Questions:
I realize the SR is a much lighter bike. Is using this hoop safe?
If it is safe will I be able run a 130/90-16?

I checked out GGGGarys chart here http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=44471 but it looks like not even the 120/90 is compatible if im reading this correctly.

 

[5twins]

I wouldn't use it. I think it's too narrow for a 130. The stock 650 16" rim was a 2.50 which is barely adequate for the 130 according to Gary's chart.

 

[gggGary]

just for comparison I'm running a 110/80R/18 on a 3" and the tire has a nice shape, I think the edge of the tread and foot pegs scraping will occur about the same time. That's pushing pretty hard on the street. I have a 110/80R/18 on a 2.5 in the front and am lacing a 3" on a front hub now. The radials do tend to need a wider rim.

But why not just run this?

WM 2.5x16" 36 spoke rear rim and spoke package.
WM 2.5x16" 36 spoke rear rim and spoke package. Photo WM 2.5x16" 36 hole rear rim and spoke package.
One WM2.5x16 polished aluminum rim (34-1602) and one set of 16" rear stainless spokes (19-0058).

Rim Profile WM Type
Part #34-3223 $147.91 USD Set

http://www.mikesxs.net/parts/yamaha-xs650-wm-2-50-x-16-x-36-hole-rear-rim-and-spoke-package

Buff the crap out of it and it'll look like chrome. That profile is quite close to the steel profile.