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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 01:08 PM
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Like the title says I have a 98 Fatboy and looking to put a 21 in spoke wheel on my front end. The wheel dimensions are 3.5 in wide and the hub to hub width is 6.75 in. I don't physically have the wheel but these are the dimensions I was given. Also the axle size is 3/4 in. What you all think?
 
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Try measuring your existing wheel....axle size is OK
 
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it'll fit
 
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it'll fit
thanks. I appreciate it. Best news i got all day haha
 
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will he need some spacers on either side , or are the wheel hubs the same width ? I'am wondering cause I;am think of going from the 21 to a 16 up front
 
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will he need some spacers on either side , or are the wheel hubs the same width ? I'am wondering cause I;am think of going from the 21 to a 16 up front
nothing special had to be done on mine. the heritage fender is a very tight fit. 3/16" at best right at the front tip. The 16 came off and the 21 went on, simple as that. She's got 6K miles on it since this winter and absolutely no issues. Good luck finding a tire for it if you want a white wall. Tab isn't at DB anymore and the only company that makes them stock is Vee Rubber and their reputation is less than favorable. It took 6 weeks for my tire to arrive from DB when tab was still cranking them out.
 
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Thanks CP , that's good info , as for tires black wall is fine with me , I have a FLX or street glide front fender on mine now slight mod to it & fits like a glove & no front light holes to fill in
 
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just find a heritage front hub and lace a 21" rim to it and and use stock spacers 1986 to 1998 will work
 
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I think you need to order a 21x3.5 wheel that is set up with 3/4 Timken bearings and the proper hub for your bike.
 
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