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Old 01-16-2018, 01:20 PM
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Default Replacing FXRS Cast rear wheel
I need to replace the 9 spoke cast rear wheel on my 1985 FXRS.
Not finding a lot of non-wire spoke options that fit. I'd like something close to the factory original. I find 16 by 3.000 sportster wheels all over. They look like my wheel but some folks say they won't fit.
I'm open to ideas, offers, whatever.
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It is my understanding that the Sportster wheel will fit fine. There was a thread here in the past few months where a guy did just that, including pics of it mounted on his bike. Just turn the wheel around so the sprocket is on the correct side.
 
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Several wheels available, and like Doc says, they are listed for Sportsters as well as FXRs.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-Davi...19.m1438.l2649
https://www.ebay.com/itm/F40-Harley-...19.m1438.l2649
https://www.ebay.com/itm/85-Harley-D...19.m1438.l2649
https://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Harley-...19.m1438.l2649
https://www.ebay.com/itm/S19-1990-Ha...19.m1438.l2649
 
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Originally Posted by Dr.Hess
It is my understanding that the Sportster wheel will fit fine. There was a thread here in the past few months where a guy did just that, including pics of it mounted on his bike. Just turn the wheel around so the sprocket is on the correct side.
Use an on-line parts website to check part numbers and compare yours with other models! Also check screw size for the Sportster rotor and pulley, just to confirm they are correct sizes, I vaguely recall they may be different to the big twins. Should be possible to overcome that, unless you're drag racin'!
 
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Just a quick tip! Simply quote the Ebay item number, eg: #273021485912, which we can pop into their search facility to find the one you have in mind.
 
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