Why are XB12X wheels different?

[akjeff]

I see a lot of ads for factory custom wheels for XB's but always with the caveat "will not fit XB12X". What's different?

Thanks,

Jeff

 

[LeFox]

as far as i know, the wheels are the same...[confused]


=> from buell site:
XBX
Wheel Size, Front (width x dia) (in) 3.5x17
Wheel Size, Rear (width x dia) (in) 5.5x17

XBS
Wheel Size, Front (width x dia) (in) 3.5x17
Wheel Size, Rear (width x dia) (in) 5.5x17

 

[taildraggin]

they're heavier built for light off roading

 

[akjeff]

Heavier...makes sense, thanks!

Jeff

 

[drunk_uncle]

The wheels are identical from the hub to the spokes, but the rims are reinforced to take a heavier beating. After my weekend of off roading in UK, I believe it. Will a have a video of me jumping the Ulysses up tomorrow.

 

[akjeff]

Cool! I'll be looking for it.

Jeff