replacing spoke wheels with mag wheels
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replacing spoke wheels with mag wheels
I have a 2012 Dyna FXDWG with abs. I found some nice mag wheels with rubber, discs, and even the pulley. They have less than 5k on them, but are non abs. Do I need to buy the wheel installation kits to use these wheels? what is the difference in the bearings between abs and non abs, or is it just the spacers? If it is just the spacers, can I just use the old, or can those be purchased separately?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
You'll just need bearings, and the ABS bearing. The ABS bearing has magnets for the sensor in it I believe. I took out the spacers inside the hub of my original wheels, then reuse in the new wheels. Easy as pie.
You dont have to get new bearings, But I'd highly recommend it. The stock bearings are trash. I'd also recommend a bearing installer tool if you're gonna do it yourself.
You dont have to get new bearings, But I'd highly recommend it. The stock bearings are trash. I'd also recommend a bearing installer tool if you're gonna do it yourself.
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I am also interested in switching to mag wheels on my 2012 Wide Glide ABS as well. My front wheel has a Wobble in it and I don't know how much of a Wobble is still safe at 70+ MPH.
I received the Maintenance History Records for this bike when I bought it Used and it has already been in Twice to have the Spokes Adjusted, it only has 14,000 miles on the bike.
Please let us know what wheels and Bearings you end up using and if you had to change out Spacers and such?
I received the Maintenance History Records for this bike when I bought it Used and it has already been in Twice to have the Spokes Adjusted, it only has 14,000 miles on the bike.
Please let us know what wheels and Bearings you end up using and if you had to change out Spacers and such?
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only changed the bearings ($30 per set). Spacers were the same. Bought the tool on amazon for $80, worked great. I found wheels on Facebook market place. Was a great deal as they were off the same model bike and had good rubber on 'em as a bonus.
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Sounds like a Great Deal .. Changing the Bearings is always a good thing when doing this procedure .. One of the First things I did as when purchased it had Spoke Wheels ..
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That's normal. Wire wheels take upkeep and maintenance. HD calls to check them at 1k, 5k, 15k, and every 15k after that.
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can i ask, what size wheels did you replace the old one's with?
also, if anyone can recommend which wheel bearings brand to use for a 2015 wide glide, i can set about importing them.
going to do a lot of miles this summer
also, if anyone can recommend which wheel bearings brand to use for a 2015 wide glide, i can set about importing them.
going to do a lot of miles this summer
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Laced wheels take some miles for the spokes to "take a set." During this time, they'll likely loosen and not uniformally. Because of this anomoly, they'll need attention for long range durability. Once they do finally set, they should stay fairly good for thousands and thousands of miles. One of the factors that causes speed in which spokes to loosen is the tensil strength of the rim.
The "harder" the rim, the better.
For aluminum rims, the brand to consider is "SUN" as they seem to keep spokes taught the longest.
Lastly, loose spokes snap. Tight spokes don't generally.
Here's a few examples of polished stainless steel spokes that have failed. All on rear wheels, btw.
First photo is new spokes.
2nd photo is broken spoke heads
Notice they always break at the hub.
The "harder" the rim, the better.
For aluminum rims, the brand to consider is "SUN" as they seem to keep spokes taught the longest.
Lastly, loose spokes snap. Tight spokes don't generally.
Here's a few examples of polished stainless steel spokes that have failed. All on rear wheels, btw.
First photo is new spokes.
2nd photo is broken spoke heads
Notice they always break at the hub.
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I had my local shop install New: Spacer, Bearings (including ABS bearing),, Rim Protector, Inner tube and Tire. This newer wheel rolls Dead On Straight, down the Road at highway speed.
FYI... I purchased a brand new 1996Softail Custom with a 21" Front Spoke Wheel back in the day when I lived in Houston. I rode that bike all over East Texas that first year, put 22,000 miles on it and the Front Wheel Rolled Dead On Straight the whole time, never a Spoke loosening issue.
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