Will it fit?
Thread Starter
|
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,729
Likes: 7
From: Republic of Texas
Will it fit?
Alright, before I go to tearing into this maybe ya'll can help me out here. Just got off the phone with an old friend and he has a new replacement 21x2.15 chrome wheel assembly for a 2006 FXD. He is wanting to do a straight up trade for my ugly azz black rim setup. It is a dual flange hub with 1" bearings. Will this wheel fit my 09' StreetBob if I change out the bearings to the newer 25mm size.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 355
Likes: 0
From:
The wheel will fit with the new bearings but you will probably have to alter the spacers....either grind the stock ones down or add some "washers" .
I put an 09 hub on my 07 and after I changed the bearings and the wheel was off center with the stock spacers. I had some stainless steel washers chromed to "re-center" the wheel. I have heard of others grinding down the stock spacers to center.
I put an 09 hub on my 07 and after I changed the bearings and the wheel was off center with the stock spacers. I had some stainless steel washers chromed to "re-center" the wheel. I have heard of others grinding down the stock spacers to center.
Thread Starter
|
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,729
Likes: 7
From: Republic of Texas
Alright guys. I am going to pick up the wheel assembly Sunday. My question is which wheel do you all think would be best for looks and performance on this 21x2.15 rim?
Avon: 80/90 21 or 90/90 21 or MH90 21
Metzler: 80/90H 21 or 90/90H 21 or MH90 21TL
Never been much on tire sizes so if someone could explain the differance between the 80/90 and the 90/90. Is the 80/90 a lower profile?
Avon: 80/90 21 or 90/90 21 or MH90 21
Metzler: 80/90H 21 or 90/90H 21 or MH90 21TL
Never been much on tire sizes so if someone could explain the differance between the 80/90 and the 90/90. Is the 80/90 a lower profile?
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,863
Likes: 21
From: Kennewick, WA
As far as the diameter of the spacers, it's not that much. 1" = 25.4mm, I bet you could use them.
Trending Topics
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,438
Likes: 3
From: Chesterfield, VA
The difference in the spacers not only lies in the inside diameter, but also the width. The 25nmm bearings are narrower, so the spacers will need to be wider.
Easiest fix, use your existing spacers, and let him use his OEM spacers. Once the correct I.D. bearings are installed, the spacers will be right.
Easiest fix, use your existing spacers, and let him use his OEM spacers. Once the correct I.D. bearings are installed, the spacers will be right.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,729
Likes: 7
From: Republic of Texas
The difference in the spacers not only lies in the inside diameter, but also the width. The 25nmm bearings are narrower, so the spacers will need to be wider.
Easiest fix, use your existing spacers, and let him use his OEM spacers. Once the correct I.D. bearings are installed, the spacers will be right.
Easiest fix, use your existing spacers, and let him use his OEM spacers. Once the correct I.D. bearings are installed, the spacers will be right.