79josh81
XS650 Addict
So the title says it all. I recently purchased a beat up 81 special II that I’m going to be working on to get running again. My ultimate goal is another bobber or chopper build but i’ve never prepared the frame for a wide rear tire which i’m really wanting to eventually do with this one.
I’ve researched some and I’m assuming i’ll need a wider rear wheel obviously, jack shaft or offset sprocket kit, and potentially a wider weld on hardtail.
For the guys who have done this, what route do you recommend and where and what parts should I use to make this happen as easy as possible. Also, what is the widest tire you’ve been able to fit on a standard weld on hardtail for the XS (like a TC bros or Voodoo) when using a jack shaft or offset sprocket kit?
I’ve researched some and I’m assuming i’ll need a wider rear wheel obviously, jack shaft or offset sprocket kit, and potentially a wider weld on hardtail.
For the guys who have done this, what route do you recommend and where and what parts should I use to make this happen as easy as possible. Also, what is the widest tire you’ve been able to fit on a standard weld on hardtail for the XS (like a TC bros or Voodoo) when using a jack shaft or offset sprocket kit?