'71 Superglide rear wheel
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'71 Superglide rear wheel
I'm looking for a replacement for my aftermarket rear wheel, and would like to go back to the 40 spoke style 16" wheel.
I can't seem to find anything specific for it, but I see a lot 73'-up listings. My HD parts manual lists the rear wheel assembly as 40980-73 with fitment for '73-'80, but nothing specifically for the '71-72.
Does anyone know if there is a major difference between the '73 and up and the '71-72 wheels? I think there both 16 x 3. Thanks.
I can't seem to find anything specific for it, but I see a lot 73'-up listings. My HD parts manual lists the rear wheel assembly as 40980-73 with fitment for '73-'80, but nothing specifically for the '71-72.
Does anyone know if there is a major difference between the '73 and up and the '71-72 wheels? I think there both 16 x 3. Thanks.
Last edited by 71_FX_Superglide; Jun 4, 2016 at 07:10 PM.
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Do you still have the drum brake on the rear? Unless you are doing a 100 point restoration...I would use a 73 up wheel and a disc brake.
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I'm looking for a replacement for my aftermarket rear wheel, and would like to go back to the 40 spoke style 16" wheel.
I can't seem to find anything specific for it, but I see a lot 73'-up listings. My HD parts manual lists the rear wheel assembly as 40980-73 with fitment for '73-'80, but nothing specifically for the '71-72.
Does anyone know if there is a major difference between the '73 and up and the '71-72 wheels? I think there both 16 x 3. Thanks.
I can't seem to find anything specific for it, but I see a lot 73'-up listings. My HD parts manual lists the rear wheel assembly as 40980-73 with fitment for '73-'80, but nothing specifically for the '71-72.
Does anyone know if there is a major difference between the '73 and up and the '71-72 wheels? I think there both 16 x 3. Thanks.
Same rear wheel used on 1972 and earlier (at least to 1966) big twins.
Keep in mind FX stands for,
F=FLH
X= XLCH.
From the neck back is FLH, front end XLCH.
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I'm looking for a replacement for my aftermarket rear wheel, and would like to go back to the 40 spoke style 16" wheel.
I can't seem to find anything specific for it, but I see a lot 73'-up listings. My HD parts manual lists the rear wheel assembly as 40980-73 with fitment for '73-'80, but nothing specifically for the '71-72.
Does anyone know if there is a major difference between the '73 and up and the '71-72 wheels? I think there both 16 x 3. Thanks.
I can't seem to find anything specific for it, but I see a lot 73'-up listings. My HD parts manual lists the rear wheel assembly as 40980-73 with fitment for '73-'80, but nothing specifically for the '71-72.
Does anyone know if there is a major difference between the '73 and up and the '71-72 wheels? I think there both 16 x 3. Thanks.
Here is mine.... This is the correct rear setup.
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Thank you all for the replies. I was able to score a NOS black hub on eBay and will find a wheel to mate it with.
Mr Lexus, great looking SG. Mine's black, although I've been tempted to paint it white, will keep it original.
Mr Lexus, great looking SG. Mine's black, although I've been tempted to paint it white, will keep it original.
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I think those were a Ness Item...I have one, but don't really remember where I got it, as It was long ago.
Definitely Not Stock. Stock would have been strutted and 3 piece side pieces.
Definitely Not Stock. Stock would have been strutted and 3 piece side pieces.
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Yep ... just curious.