I have a 04 Electra glide with the stock wagon wheels I just picked up a set of spokes from and 08. Thought the axle size didn't change till the new frame in 09 well my mistake seems they changed in 08. So my question is does anyone know what bearings I need to get to use the 08 rims with the 04 axle? Or is there just a kit out there I can order?

 

Harley sells a bearing kit that comes with the correct internal spacer tube, so yes you can just order one kit for each wheel. You can see them on the H-D website, go to the Shop tab.

 

43848-08A Front, 1" axle. $89.95
Fits ’02-’07 VRSC™ models, ’04-’07 Dyna models
(except ’04-’05 FXDWG) and ’00-’07 Touring models

43861-08A Rear, 1" axle. $89.95
Fits ’02-’07 VRSC models, ’05-’07 XL models, ’06-’07
Dyna models, and ’02-’07 Touring models.


You will also need the bearing puller and installer tool to R&R the bearings and the spacer.

Wheel Bearing Removal and Installation Tool-94134-09A
Part Number 94134-09A

$319.95 FINAL SALE, NON-RETURNABLE

may be better to take to dealership and ask them to R&R the correct bearings.

 

The easy way to do the front is to get the front axle off 08+ and the axle spacers off the same bike.

On teh rear you probably need the 1" bearings but 1" bearings are wider than 25mm bearings so see if you can find the narrow 1" bearings. Someone makes one.

 

I know I can get them from Harley but 90 bucks for 2 bearings is insanity. And the rims will fit in my press so I don't need the tool which is also crazy priced for what it is. I've looked everything up thru Harleys website. I just think I can get better bearings somewhere else for much less. Was just wondering what the actual difference was between the bearings without tearing my bike apart to take actual measurements. I'd like to keep it rideable until I have the new bearings and can just take an afternoon and swap everything.

 

I didnt know that you could get the 1" bearings that are narrow. I just swapped the front wheel on my 07 to an 18" off a 12. Had to have spacers made so I could use my 1" axle with new 1" bearings installed in the new wheel. Couldnt find the right spacers anywhere. Wish Id known about the narrow bearings.


OP. I used Allballs bearings. $20 for the set on ebay. Like you, didnt want to pay moco prices.

 

Don't forget you're going to need a bearing puller along with that press.

I have a bearing tool off ebay. Was like 100 bucks and I've used it a bunch of times. Paid for itself.

 

Basically the $80 gets you the right bearings and several spacer tubes. You select the prescribed spacer tube to work with the bearings to work with the application. The puller simplifies pulling and the press part of that tool sets the bearings in the bore at the correct depth.

Looks like '08 went from inch to metric which is your problem. Maybe you can remove your wheel, and pull the old bearings and spacer then install in the new spoke wheel. May take a coule hours longer but you will start with the right bearings and spacer.