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Old Mar 4, 2016 | 10:32 AM
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Hey, first thread. I've used the search for HOURS on this topic and couldn't find anything. Maybe there is stuff out there but it seems like the thread always get offs topic or steered a different direction.

So, my thoughts are to put a 18x5.5 on the rear of my 14 street bob so I can run a better compound 180.

My questions are, are there any "bolt-on" 40 spoke chrome wheels out there.
What's the specs of the rear axle,spacers,bearings so if i do need to search around to buy a wheel I know what I'm looking for.

Thanks in advance.

Also, planning on doing the jeriehs 21" swap in front, am I safe to assume I just need the outer wheel and lace up my old huh and then mount tire. What else is needed in that setup?

Sorry, I come from the truck scene and this is my first harley.

 
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You should be able to get a complete wheel/rotor/pulley set up from
www.landmarkmfg.com or
www.buchanonwheels.com or
www.kennedyscustomwheels.com
 
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Originally Posted by NORTY FLATZ
You should be able to get a complete wheel/rotor/pulley set up from
www.landmarkmfg.com or
www.buchanonwheels.com or
www.kennedyscustomwheels.com
Do I need a pulley and rotor if I just swap out wheels? Sorry, just don't know sh*t.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2016 | 11:45 AM
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Also, those three sites don't seem to help me much.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2016 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Smarsmar101
Do I need a pulley and rotor if I just swap out wheels? Sorry, just don't know sh*t.
It depends. If you lace a new rim to your stock hub, no. If you buy custom wheels, most likely.


check out hdwheels.com
 
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Originally Posted by WMX124
It depends. If you lace a new rim to your stock hub, no. If you buy custom wheels, most likely.


check out hdwheels.com
Cool I'll check them out now.
So, need a 18x5.5 outer rim and new spokes, Anyone know what size spokes?

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Cool I'll check them out now.
So, need a 18x5.5 outer rim and new spokes, Anyone know what size spokes?


Thanks.
The folks at hdwheels will be able to figure it out. They sell rims in the sizes you're looking for and will be able to custom cut spokes for whatever application you have. You could even buy custom wheels from them if you so choose. The options they offer are endless.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2016 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by WMX124
The folks at hdwheels will be able to figure it out. They sell rims in the sizes you're looking for and will be able to custom cut spokes for whatever application you have. You could even buy custom wheels from them if you so choose. The options they offer are endless.
Yea I'm checking them out now. The all chrome wheels/hub/spokes with gloss black nipples look SO SEXY.
 
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So i I safe to assume that I can buy a 40 spoke rim and lace up my stock hub and have it trued?
Cuz if so then that's mean I could do my 21/18 swap for less then 750$ total.
 
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Originally Posted by WMX124
It depends. If you lace a new rim to your stock hub, no. If you buy custom wheels, most likely.


check out hdwheels.com

Truth! I just installed a few months ago a 18x5.5 back wheel from HD wheels on my 2014 Street bob.
 
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