I would like know, if its possible or if anyone has done this, I am in the process of building a xs 650 chop / bobber which at the moment has got a 18" rear wheel, what I would like to know is ,......if a 16" x 3" rim can be laced to the original hub, and if so does anyone know where I could get a matching aluminium rim with 36 holes so as it matches the front one,

happy new year all,....ufo

Can you not use a 16" wheel from another model of bike? Doesn't have to be Yamaha as long as the spindle is the same size.

Can you not use a 16" wheel from another model of bike? Doesn't have to be Yamaha as long as the spindle is the same size.

if possible I would like to keep the rear drum brake, the look go's with the chop I am building

Why don't you use a 16" wheel that comes with all 1980-1983 XS650's?

I would like know, if its possible or if anyone has done this, I am in the process of building a xs 650 chop / bobber which at the moment has got a 18" rear wheel, what I would like to know is ,......if a 16" x 3" rim can be laced to the original hub, and if so does anyone know where I could get a matching aluminium rim with 36 holes so as it matches the front one,

happy new year all,....ufo

heres a place that does rims.. www.central-wheel.co.uk.. they do all sorts and the price list etc is there so you know what your spending.. hope this helps gabby

An SE or custom xs650 usually has the 16" rear with drums