Hi guys first post! Looking to put a 06 custom wheel on my 09, can't stand how ugly it is, is this a direct bolt on? I know I have a 25mm rear axle. Thanks in advance!

 

pretty sure the bearings are different, I think the 07-09 used the 25mm, the 06 might be the 1"...I think.

 

Damn, we'll maybe ill just keep looking!

 

That can get changed with new bearings. the biggest issue is if your spacers work. i put a fat Boy rim on the back of mine as i disliked the mags. Bought new bearing and bingo bango lookn good. Dont give up to quickly there is always more than one way skin that kitty.

 

Custom bearings, or just different ones from hd?

 

Axle by year:
'08-up both axles metric (25mm) and 6205 bearings.

'05-'07 3/4" front, 1" rear.

'8?-'04 ¾” front and rear - However, taper bearings are used up to 1999 and ball bearings started in 2000.

Check the part #s for the spacers between '06 and '09. Same part #, same spacers. If they're different, they may have different inside diameters with the same length, making for an easy swap. More homework required.
You can heat a hub to remove bearings. Put the new bearings in the freezer to install them into a heated hub. Or, have the old hydraulically pressed out and the new pressed in at your Indy.
You might want to verify outside diameter of the '06 vs. '09 bearings/hub bore before going too far. I don't remember either way about that.

 

Thank you!