99 fxstc rear wheel conversion solid to spoked
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99 fxstc rear wheel conversion solid to spoked
I'm trying to find info on rear wheel conversion. I all ready have a 16x3 spoked wheel but the hub is wrong. Is this conversion possible. Do I need any spacers once I find the right hub? Any info is appreciated.
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I spoke to a local indy about putting a mag wheel in my '95 FLSTC and was told it is a direct bolt in using the same spacers.
The front wheel I will have to use different spacers but the rear was supposed to be a direct bolt in.
The front wheel I will have to use different spacers but the rear was supposed to be a direct bolt in.
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If the wheel you have is after 2001 I think it is (4 pot era Twin Cam) then the centre spigots will be too big.
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You need a suitable wheel. Your bike is one of the last to have tapered roller wheel bearings. Any softail wheel from around the late 80s will fit (as will probably wheels from other big twin models). The alternative is to adapt your current 'new' wheel, but if you want any easy life sell it and get a suitable one!
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Take GRs advice Or, just ditch the whole idea and stay with the solid wheel. Personally I dont like to clean and the rear wheel on mine gets filthy, the solid wheel washes up in a jiffy, spoked rear wheel take forever...I have both kinds...
BTW: These wheel come pretty cheap on flea bay and get fairly good reviews, bearings included but I think Id switch them out for timkins...
http://www.ultimaproducts.com/60spoke80.html
Ds
BTW: These wheel come pretty cheap on flea bay and get fairly good reviews, bearings included but I think Id switch them out for timkins...
http://www.ultimaproducts.com/60spoke80.html
Ds
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GR, I'm beginning to see what you mean about an "easy life". Finding a suitable hub is not so easy. The reason behind just finding a hub rather then purchasing a new wheel was I will be disassembling both so I can send the hubs and halos out for powder coating. Just trying to save some coin seeing how I have a wheel all ready.
DOUG thanks for the link.
DOUG thanks for the link.
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