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May 27, 2013 | 07:55 PM

Tango69

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From: Palmer, TX

Rim Swap

I am wanting to swap out the 19" rim on my 2006 Street Bob with a 21" wheel that came off a 2000 Soft Tail.
Will I run into any problems with the axle or bearings or anything else or will this be an easy swap?

May 28, 2013 | 07:58 AM

TripleHog

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From: toronto

U need to check if the axels are interchangeable. If not both axle and bearings must be replaced.
As well with a 21" you will have to raise the fender as it will rub.

May 28, 2013 | 10:52 AM

thedonthere

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From: Ashland Ore.

Don't bother with it ....it won't fit...........you need to buy a 21" hoop and lace your hub to it.There are a ton of threads on this. You don't have to do anything with the fender it won't rub.

May 29, 2013 | 01:28 AM

Tango69

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From: Palmer, TX

I know the fender won't rub because there is 2 inches a clearance
with the 19" and it will still have an inch with the 21".
I was going to trade some fluorescent light fixtures for this rim so no money involved.
I can't afford to buy a rim so I was hoping this one would work with a minimal cost.

May 29, 2013 | 01:59 AM

seethesvt

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From: savage mn

I wanna see it!

May 29, 2013 | 02:03 AM

Tango69

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Originally Posted by seethesvt

I wanna see it!

See what?

May 29, 2013 | 12:56 PM

thedonthere

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From: Ashland Ore.

If that wheel has the same # of spokes as your 19" rim then you could probably lace your hub to that rim. I'm not 100% sure about it but maybe it will work.