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Tourer
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 366
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From: Hampton, VA
Correct axle size required!
My friend just got a rude awakening about customer service or lack there of when he ordered a new 18x5.5 rear wheel for his Softail Standard. He wanted a wire wheel to replace the solid stock wheel. He ordered through California Customs (http://www.smartcart.com/calcustoms/welcome.htm) which advertised a replacement for all stock softails 2000-2008 (A.K.A. Y2K wheels). Unfortunately he realized after installing the disk and pulley that the axle was 1" and NOT the stock .75". He's stuck with the wheel and now trying to get a local shop to swap the hub or install a conversion kit. Make sure you state your axle size to any retailer or you may get put in the same position. The retailer was unapologetic about the sale and acted as if the customer was responsible for asking the correct questions while the retailer is not responsible for accurate advertising of their products. A damn shame, but a lesson learned the hard way.
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Road Master
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,168
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From: Cornwall UK
RE: Correct axle size required!
ORIGINAL: GBeck
My friend just got a rude awakening about customer service or lack there of when he ordered a new 18x5.5 rear wheel for his Softail Standard. He wanted a wire wheel to replace the solid stock wheel. He ordered through California Customs (http://www.smartcart.com/calcustoms/welcome.htm) which advertised a replacement for all stock softails 2000-2008 (A.K.A. Y2K wheels). Unfortunately he realized after installing the disk and pulley that the axle was 1" and NOT the stock .75". He's stuck with the wheel and now trying to get a local shop to swap the hub or install a conversion kit. Make sure you state your axle size to any retailer or you may get put in the same position. The retailer was unapologetic about the sale and acted as if the customer was responsible for asking the correct questions while the retailer is not responsible for accurate advertising of their products. A damn shame, but a lesson learned the hard way.
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My friend just got a rude awakening about customer service or lack there of when he ordered a new 18x5.5 rear wheel for his Softail Standard. He wanted a wire wheel to replace the solid stock wheel. He ordered through California Customs (http://www.smartcart.com/calcustoms/welcome.htm) which advertised a replacement for all stock softails 2000-2008 (A.K.A. Y2K wheels). Unfortunately he realized after installing the disk and pulley that the axle was 1" and NOT the stock .75". He's stuck with the wheel and now trying to get a local shop to swap the hub or install a conversion kit. Make sure you state your axle size to any retailer or you may get put in the same position. The retailer was unapologetic about the sale and acted as if the customer was responsible for asking the correct questions while the retailer is not responsible for accurate advertising of their products. A damn shame, but a lesson learned the hard way.
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Good luck.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,952
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From: Senoia, Ga., by way of Miami, Fl..
RE: Wheels
ORIGINAL: Sabaka454
The tires I have on there now are Metzlers
140/90 16 in the rear and 90/90 21 in the front. I would like to go with something a little wider.
The tires I have on there now are Metzlers
140/90 16 in the rear and 90/90 21 in the front. I would like to go with something a little wider.
BTW, how soon are you looking to get rid of your wheels? Are they chrome or stainless spokes? Wanna sell them??
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 366
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From: Hampton, VA
RE: Correct axle size required!
Thanks cornishman. I made the same recommendations, but besides the two sealed bearings there is also a race in the center. Is that part of the hub or can you get a completed set which makes the entire setup 3/4"? My friend is worried he'll have to change the hub out. His decision is based on which remedy will be least expensive and the least amount of down time. We don't get many excellent riding days here in Germany, and he wants to make the best of the Spiring/Summer riding season.
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