2000+ front wheels question
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2000+ front wheels question
I have already upgraded to 2000+ wheels and rotors on a 97 FLHT using appropriate spacers and am assembling parts for a 02+ swing arm upgrade with Sta Bo 3 kit.
On the front end though I still have the 3/4 axle and am considering going with the 1 inch front axle. Looks like I may have to do a work around with the front wheel speedo, brake fittings/calipers and buy lower sliders.
Have I missed anything with my assumptions?
Pros and cons of going to 1 inch vs staying with 3/4 in and see any potential issues I may have?
On the front end though I still have the 3/4 axle and am considering going with the 1 inch front axle. Looks like I may have to do a work around with the front wheel speedo, brake fittings/calipers and buy lower sliders.
Have I missed anything with my assumptions?
Pros and cons of going to 1 inch vs staying with 3/4 in and see any potential issues I may have?
Last edited by johnnyQ; May 29, 2009 at 10:11 AM.
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What would you accomplish by going to a 1" axle on the front but more work ? you would have to change the bearings back to 1", change the sliders, then have the axle cut down to 3/4" to accomadate the speedo unit, or do away with the drive unit and just guess how fast your going.
Just my opinion, but I am going to leave 3/4" axle and 2000 + wheels like they are, but please post your progress with this project.
later...............
Just my opinion, but I am going to leave 3/4" axle and 2000 + wheels like they are, but please post your progress with this project.
later...............
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Thanks, so what I don't know if it is worth the mods to get the newer brakes.
Shouldn't cost that much more picking up parts on flea bay. I can offset some cost by selling my existing parts.
Paco.. forgot to mention that I haven't done the speedo mod yet. That's what got me thinking about doing the axle mod... if I'm gonna take the wheel off agian for mods, why not go a step further... so far only potential advantage is new style brakes... which it's not clear to me are an advantage.
Regarding no speedo, yes now I guestimate on my speed. On the highways here there's always traffic so as long as I stay with the flow and below and in my RPM range I have a decent feel how fast I go and around town I just putter along so have no issues staying within speed limits.
John
Shouldn't cost that much more picking up parts on flea bay. I can offset some cost by selling my existing parts.
Paco.. forgot to mention that I haven't done the speedo mod yet. That's what got me thinking about doing the axle mod... if I'm gonna take the wheel off agian for mods, why not go a step further... so far only potential advantage is new style brakes... which it's not clear to me are an advantage.
Regarding no speedo, yes now I guestimate on my speed. On the highways here there's always traffic so as long as I stay with the flow and below and in my RPM range I have a decent feel how fast I go and around town I just putter along so have no issues staying within speed limits.
John
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