XS 650 forks and triple tree

[rewindstuff]

'ello folks.
I have an XS500 that I'm looking to beef up a little on the front end. Anyone got some 650 forks? Or something that'll fit 35mm triple trees and an XS500 front wheel (i can get out the micro later)

 

[bradj]

There the same fork

 

[pacomotorstuff]

The early XS650's and XS500's were 34mm. I've got a set of 34mm legs in the basement and my brother's first year XS500 has 34's.
One of the lowers is going on my RD350/400 hybrid (easy-peasy way to get dual discs on an old RD350 if you're so inclined). In my case, I want to run a trailing caliper and a larger disc, so the XS leg works great for me.
Regards,
Pat Cowan,
Vintage Motorcycle Fiberglass

 

[locOleoN]

The early XS650's and XS500's were 34mm. I've got a set of 34mm legs in the basement and my brother's first year XS500 has 34's.
One of the lowers is going on my RD350/400 hybrid (easy-peasy way to get dual discs on an old RD350 if you're so inclined). In my case, I want to run a trailing caliper and a larger disc, so the XS leg works great for me.
Regards,
Pat Cowan,
Vintage Motorcycle Fiberglass

Hey Pat, I'll have a complete xs650 front end from a 71 xs650 upper and lower tripple, forks & front wheel w/decent tire for sale soon if you are interested. Its not mine but the guy wants $450 for everything...

 

[pacomotorstuff]

Noel,
Gracias for the heads up, but I'm good with the 34's for now. Being the packrat I am, I do have a set of 35's from a 650 and a pair of 35mm Betors - all of which have been considered for the project.
I've chosen the 34's for now since the bike is pretty light, I'm getting a fork brace and I already have a set of tapered roller head stock bearings for the RD.
Regards,
Pat Cowan,
Vintage Motorcycle Fiberglass