axle sizes, how to make work?
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axle sizes, how to make work?
So i was trying to change my Fatboy rims to OEM Spoke rims and was wondering if anyone has tried to change the rims over for different axle sizes? The Fatboy I have has 3/4" axles and the rim i have was from a 1" axle... Im getting mixed opinions from harley dealers... 1 says its do-able with new bearings, and other says entire hub has to be replaced????
Also, I posted this in looking for parts but just in case, if anyone has a OEM rim 3/4"axle and 3.5 tire size to sell pm me, thanks
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RE: axle sizes, how to make work?
short answer....it depends on the outer diameter.
1" bearings don't seem to be as popular as 3/4" bearings, and availability of diameter sizes are limited. You won't know until you read the size on the side skirt race and check around.
If enough material is on the rims, you could have the rims machined to accept larger diam bearings ; but you would really have to love those rims to go that route.
1" bearings don't seem to be as popular as 3/4" bearings, and availability of diameter sizes are limited. You won't know until you read the size on the side skirt race and check around.
If enough material is on the rims, you could have the rims machined to accept larger diam bearings ; but you would really have to love those rims to go that route.
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RE: axle sizes, how to make work?
Ok, here's the skinny...
For some reason the wheel you got came with 1" bearings, you can get 3/4" bearings and press them into the same hole. The outer diameter of the bearings are the same, it's just the inner diameter that is different. You must also change the spacer between the bearings(also very easy). The real question is, the width of the hub... If infact the wheels are Fatboy wheels with 1" bearings, Just change the bearings and ride the spokes. Your local Harley dealer can sell you all 3 pieces needed. 2 bearings, one 3/4" spacer.
Ride-on
For some reason the wheel you got came with 1" bearings, you can get 3/4" bearings and press them into the same hole. The outer diameter of the bearings are the same, it's just the inner diameter that is different. You must also change the spacer between the bearings(also very easy). The real question is, the width of the hub... If infact the wheels are Fatboy wheels with 1" bearings, Just change the bearings and ride the spokes. Your local Harley dealer can sell you all 3 pieces needed. 2 bearings, one 3/4" spacer.
Ride-on
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From: walpole, ma.
RE: axle sizes, how to make work?
There should be a bearing supply house in most big cities, go there with the bearing and axle, they will surely have a bearing that will be correct. Just look for a indistrial bearing in google in your closest city or state.
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