Hello everyone, I am a new member here so excuse my greenness here. I have been a Harley rider for many years. Recently bought a 1975 superglide fxe, bringing it back to life after sitting for 15 years. My one question ❔ is how spacers are required for. The rear axle, I think I have the wrong ones in as I see the rear wheeloff centre a bit. Parts manual shows a very vague description. I have 2 diffent spacers on now and I am thinking this is. Incorrect. Can anyoneb shed some light thanks

 

Pictures - need pictures of the bike ... oh, and the rear tire as well; but in all seriousness, would like pictures of the bike.

Sorry I could not be of more help on the spacers.

 

thanks will do a picture of rear end, is it difficult to post pics here.Scott

 

Off center's not unusual...brake disk and sprocket alignment should make it obvious.

 

As stated, also the chain has to line up. The tire being exactly centered under the fender does not always happen. My 2019 is off center.
Need pictures, I rode one of those, it was a 76', my friends, back when it was new.

 

There are 3 spacers for the rear wheel. 2 of them are located on either side of the outer wheel bearing (#41196-73). They are exactly the same size.

Then there is the rear axle spacer (#41595-73). This spacer will only fit between the swingarm and the wheel braring spacer on the left side.

Pics would help when you state the wheel is a "bit" off center.

My 78 FXE is a "bit" off.

I pulled the chain guard to make sure the chain was running true; made sure the rear axle was aligned properly, know for sure I have the correct OEM spaces and components. Probably out by at most 1/16 to 1/8 inch. Rides and tracks fine. Welcome to AMF

 

Ah staring to make sense, I believe I know what is happening, I am not running bike yet but I think the rear wheel has tiomany spacers, has the left side however it has a thinner washer on right did (brake side) which causes alignment problem and break rotor tightness. I thought there was no need for smaller spacer on right. And of course I have the 2 bearing spacers inside of seals correctly, I looked at a rear axle kit also on Jand P cycles and they only show this one spacer I think I may have this solved, will try to post pics, thank you very much.