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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 09:16 PM
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Axel size 05 sts front wheel,? I have a bent wheel, need a new one
 
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I'd bet it's 3/4" but don't quote me on that.
 
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thank you , you are correct, i checked w/ hd dealer, someone said the 1 inch bearings could be changed out w/ the 3/4 , but i was at the dealer & the 1 inch is wider, same diameter..
 
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call dealer and ask.
 
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Just get one that fits your year less hassle in the long run... and yes 05 is a 3/4 bearing assumins STS means standard softail?

21x2.15 Is what it I have on my 05 Softail
 
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I have a 21"spoke wheel from my 05 with a 90/90 Metzler that is like new cheap.PM if your interested.G.
 
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I have a 21"spoke wheel from my 05 with a 90/90 Metzler that is like new cheap.PM if your interested.G.
send me an e/mail, or call my cell # , i sent you a pm, thanks roger
 
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Just get one that fits your year less hassle in the long run... and yes 05 is a 3/4 bearing assumins STS means standard softail?

21x2.15 Is what it I have on my 05 Softail
sorry i never listed all of the model, it is FXSTSI ,= softail springer, thanx, rammer
 
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sorry i never listed all of the model, it is FXSTSI ,= softail springer, thanx, rammer

Sorry... lol I'm thinking it's about the same size but the springers brake rotor is on the other side... is the rim just turned around?
 
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Sorry... lol I'm thinking it's about the same size but the springers brake rotor is on the other side... is the rim just turned around?
i'm not sure, i am new to these newer ones my other rides are old.
 
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