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Back in 76 my shop used to lace about 100 16" rims on 650's a year and another 50 or so on CB 750's.
Spokes and rims came as a kit , this was before any Japanese bike came with them.
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Agree that 16” looks like on that nice 76 (actually the seat is most awful)
However this black Special II absolutely rocks the 16” it has
I think the smaller rear tire looks good, gives it a little forward push. unless it's from a heritage and doesn't match. looks like it would be fun to own. he says firm, i'd be firm on firm minus the cost of a seat. just to show some overdue respect to it.