21" Wheel on Super Glide--Done and Installed
21" Wheel on Super Glide--Done and Installed
Over the weekend I built myself a 21" front wheel for my '09 Super Glide Custom.
Had it professionally trued and the tire mounted, and on the bike last night. Only took it for a short ride as it was raining, so I didn't really notice any differences in the ride, which is good.
Had it professionally trued and the tire mounted, and on the bike last night. Only took it for a short ride as it was raining, so I didn't really notice any differences in the ride, which is good.
Last edited by Reindeer; Jul 26, 2012 at 07:47 PM. Reason: added photo
I used the following components:
21"x2.15" rim from J&P #2000195 ($89)
Stainless spokes from Buchanan #KHD902SS ($115)
90/90-21" Pirelli Night Dragon tire
I've built quite a few bicycle wheels, so I already had the basics down. Mostly followed the directions in the service manual. I took photos as I did it and I'll post them later when I'm not at work being productive...
21"x2.15" rim from J&P #2000195 ($89)
Stainless spokes from Buchanan #KHD902SS ($115)
90/90-21" Pirelli Night Dragon tire
I've built quite a few bicycle wheels, so I already had the basics down. Mostly followed the directions in the service manual. I took photos as I did it and I'll post them later when I'm not at work being productive...
Last edited by Reindeer; Jul 26, 2012 at 12:27 PM.
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Did you have to mod the fender any? I've thought about putting a wider 21" on my WG maybe a 3-3.5 in.
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Nope, didn't have to make any adjustments. It's pretty damn close to the tire though, and I'm running a 90/90-21.
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Over the weekend I built myself a 21" front wheel for my '09 Super Glide Custom.
Had it professionally trued and the tire mounted, and on the bike last night. Only took it for a short ride as it was raining, so I didn't really notice any differences in the ride, which is good.
I'll post better photos later.
Had it professionally trued and the tire mounted, and on the bike last night. Only took it for a short ride as it was raining, so I didn't really notice any differences in the ride, which is good.
I'll post better photos later.
Good work and THX for passing the 'how-to' info on for the next guy ...
R/
'Chop
Here's how I did it...
As I said, I basically followed the service manual. The trick is just making sure you install the spokes into the rim in the right order (long elbow's first, short elbow's second) and get them in the right holes in the rim, as the holes are angled towards the hub.
First, I stared at the original 19" wheel for a while to figure out how the spokes were configured. Consumed 1 beer.
Then I de-spoked the wheel. I didn't own a big enough spoke wrench, and I wasn't planning on reusing the nipples, so I just used a pliers. Obviously this would be easier with the tire off, or you could just cut the spokes.
I then installed the new spokes, alternating between the 2 different head lengths. I split each side of the hub in half and taped the sections together. I probably wouldn't have figured this part out without referencing the service manual, but it made it a lot easier. Then you can set the hub in the center of the rim and separate the spokes on either side of the rim.
I started on one side of the hub and spread the spokes out evenly. Then I started with the inner, longer headed spokes and routed them into the appropriate hole in the rim, and loosely threaded a nipple on each one to keep it in place. Note that I covered the rim in masking tape to keep from scratching it.
First, I stared at the original 19" wheel for a while to figure out how the spokes were configured. Consumed 1 beer.
Then I de-spoked the wheel. I didn't own a big enough spoke wrench, and I wasn't planning on reusing the nipples, so I just used a pliers. Obviously this would be easier with the tire off, or you could just cut the spokes.
I then installed the new spokes, alternating between the 2 different head lengths. I split each side of the hub in half and taped the sections together. I probably wouldn't have figured this part out without referencing the service manual, but it made it a lot easier. Then you can set the hub in the center of the rim and separate the spokes on either side of the rim.
I started on one side of the hub and spread the spokes out evenly. Then I started with the inner, longer headed spokes and routed them into the appropriate hole in the rim, and loosely threaded a nipple on each one to keep it in place. Note that I covered the rim in masking tape to keep from scratching it.
Last edited by Reindeer; Jul 26, 2012 at 08:12 PM.