I'm looking for a replacement for my aftermarket rear wheel, and would like to go back to the 40 spoke style 16" wheel.

I can't seem to find anything specific for it, but I see a lot 73'-up listings. My HD parts manual lists the rear wheel assembly as 40980-73 with fitment for '73-'80, but nothing specifically for the '71-72.

Does anyone know if there is a major difference between the '73 and up and the '71-72 wheels? I think there both 16 x 3. Thanks.

 

Do you still have the drum brake on the rear? Unless you are doing a 100 point restoration...I would use a 73 up wheel and a disc brake.

 

Tom,
Yes I do, trying to keep close to stock. Thanks.

 

The drum brake wheel you are looking for is called a Mid-Star commonly..
Not to be confused with the earlier Star

 

Same rear wheel used on 1972 and earlier (at least to 1966) big twins.
Keep in mind FX stands for,
F=FLH
X= XLCH.
From the neck back is FLH, front end XLCH.

 

As stated already, it's just a mid-star wheel, the same as late 60's-72 FL. Also know that the correct rear hoop is not a safety bead.

Here is mine.... This is the correct rear setup.

 

Thank you all for the replies. I was able to score a NOS black hub on eBay and will find a wheel to mate it with.

Mr Lexus, great looking SG. Mine's black, although I've been tempted to paint it white, will keep it original.

 

What is the front fender from?

 

I think those were a Ness Item...I have one, but don't really remember where I got it, as It was long ago.
Definitely Not Stock. Stock would have been strutted and 3 piece side pieces.

 

Yep ... just curious.