39MM to 49MM Wheel Compatibility?

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Jun 3, 2016 | 08:22 AM

Jackpoticorn

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39MM to 49MM Wheel Compatibility?

Hey dudes, will the wheels from a 2005 FXDL with 39MM front end fit a 2014 Street Bob with 49MM front?

Also...anybody know what the stock shock length is on the Street Bobs? Thanks!

Jun 3, 2016 | 10:15 AM

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Not sure about the wheel, but someone with knowledge will chime in I'm sure. I'm guessing its not a direct swap. Different axle size.

Rear shocks on a Street Bob are 12" (I think)

Jun 3, 2016 | 11:58 AM

nevil

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Can't help you with the wheel, but those shocks are 12" stock length.

Jun 3, 2016 | 12:34 PM

Odelay

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You'll have to drill them out for different axle size (I believe its 3/4 vs 25mm for newer 49mm) and get new bearings and spacers.

Jun 3, 2016 | 01:47 PM

multihdrdr

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If it is truly from a 2005 FXDL, then No boring required on Front wheel. 2004-05 (39mm dynas) used 1" axles. Although Rear is still 3/4".

You'll need a 25mm bearing kit or buy parts separately (the bearing shim is crucial), custom wheel spacers, Rotor spacers or caliper spacers to move the cals inward
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Last edited by multihdrdr; Jun 4, 2016 at 08:15 AM.