Solid rear wheels
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Road Warrior
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From: Minnesota
Solid rear wheels
I know there was a recent post similar to this but that post got me thinking and I've been looking at switching to a solid rear on my WG and I was wondering if anyone could tell me how hard it would be to use a stock Fat Boy rim. Sizes are the same, 16X3. Would I require any mods, I would put in new bearings anyway I'm sure. I'm assuming axles are the same diameter but hey I could be wrong. I'm sure someone on here knows.
Thanks for any help.
Thanks for any help.
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RE: Solid rear wheels
It will bolt right on. So will certain model year Sporty wheels. The only difference in some years is the bearing size, which can be changed. I have a 1200C chrome slotted mag on the rear of my Road King.
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RE: Solid rear wheels
2005 Superglide~1200Sportster 1200 Custom chromed version. See sig pic below.
She bolted right up, same spacers, everything. Chromed Deuce wheels are expensive, but also look HOT.
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RE: Solid rear wheels
I have an 05 sporty wheel on my front and solid duce wheel on the back the sporty wheel i had to fab some spacers for the wheel and brake caliper but the back bolted right on. Will be posting some pics soon as I resize them.
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Road Warrior
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RE: Solid rear wheels
Great thanks guys. I think I got a line on a rear from a Fat Boy real cheap. I figured the outer portion is chrome and the matte finish will be covered by sprocket, pipes, shocks, and the like so it won't really be noticable.
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RE: Solid rear wheels
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Great thanks guys. I think I got a line on a rear from a Fat Boy real cheap. I figured the outer portion is chrome and the matte finish will be covered by sprocket....
Great thanks guys. I think I got a line on a rear from a Fat Boy real cheap. I figured the outer portion is chrome and the matte finish will be covered by sprocket....
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