Front end conversion question
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I went in to the dealer yesterday and did some measuring. It looks like the Breakout and has the same tree dimensions as the Wide Glide and the hub on both bikes measured 6.5 inches from the disk to the other side of the hub. So same hub dimession and fork spread tell me that I would be able to run the Breakout wheel on the setup I am after if I wanted to go with that rim, I don't. Also, the tire on it is around 4.5" wide at max width, same as the width of the tire on the stock Street Glide. People run 21"x3.5" rims on the touring bikes, the Breakout wheel is 21"x3.5". So by my calulations, I should be able to run the large rim. My concern is finding the right wheel with the right hub that will mount straight up allinging everything using the Street Bob spacers and caliper. I ask about the specific fit because I am debating getting an already build laced rim in the size I ask about or finding a cheap wide glide laced rim, delaying it and replacing the 2.15" hoop with a 3.25"-3.5" hoop and which way would be more cost effective overall.
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Got the Fat Bob trees switched over. Ordered a new fender, hopefully start fitting it next week if Joe finishes my wheel and is able to get it to me soon. Here are some pics of the new trees (yes, I know my shed is a wreck).
The difference between the Fat Bob trees and the Street Bob trees
The difference between the Fat Bob trees and the Street Bob trees
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