Hi ... new guy here and been searching through the forum and found out that Mag wheels for an 1985 FXEF might fit with a Henry Abe aftermarket ... but wondering does anyone know if (or has fitted) old AMF 7's or newer Harley 9 spokes will work ok ... they are pretty thin on the ground here in Switzerland and so after buying / shipping from USA just wanna make sure I purchase something that'll fit without too much hassle...

Any info really appreciated , cheers K

 

Hi from the UK and welcome to HDF. You say your bike is an FXEF, but I'm not sure that model was made for that year. If you go to the H-D USA website, then the Owners tab you can enter your VIN and get precise details for it, when it was new.

 

Hi grbrown ... was a 1 yr bike ... seen a few with mag wheels but can't figure out if ok just to buy old NOS amf/9 spokes ?? guess it must be .. loads of parts carried over from the shovelheads for 85/86..

 

Same 9 spoke mags as the Sportsters & FXRs of the era (80s & 90s)

 

shovel style frame modif for EVO eng. 4 sp. belt.

 

I own a 1985 FXEF. So yes they were made that year. Actually it is the wife's bike.
Was known as the "Fat Bob" or original Super Glide as designed by Willie "G".

Sorry, can't answer the OP's question because I don't know what he is talking about.(Henry Abe???)

Mine is Evo, 4 sp., Chain., and kick start as well as electric start. A single year inner primary. Front wheel is 90/90 18" and rear is 120/90 16". It is difficult but not impossible to find the 90/90. A 90/100 will work but difficult to install on front forks.(Fender must be removed then re-installed after wheel).

On a side note: The original spoke rims may actually leak air through the aluminum. It is best to install tubes in the tubeless tires or count on checking air pressure often. This has no effect on strength and is just a PIA because of pressure leak down over a couple weeks are temp changes.

 

I went looking at on-line parts websites, to see what the stock wheels are, which would help advise on cast replacements, but byersmtrco has answered that one!

 

thanks for all the answers fellas! strange Kabear got an 18 front? Pretty sure stock is 16 / 19 ... seems like the 80s 9 spokes way to go so I'll have a look what's out there ... enjoy wkd!

 

Pretty sure you are correct! And 9 spokes is correct.