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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 03:16 PM
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First off, Merry Christmas....

Hey guys wonder if anyone out there can help me out with a wheel question. I was able to pick up a hell of a deal on eBay on a Genuine Harley Blade rear wheel. The wheel is part number 40814-08 and the Harley website says it fits a ’08 FLSTN (Deluxe) and later and I have an ’05. Does anyone know what I would have to do to get it to fit on my ’05?? Is it just a wheel bearing and spacer change??? Or is it more involved?? Or better yet is it even possible?

I got digging into it a little and know that the ’05 have a ž" dia. axle and the ’08 and later were changed to a 25mm. So I’m thinking I just have to change the bearings and spacers but wanted to petition the experts here to get a confirmation.

Can anyone help me on this??
 
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 03:46 PM
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I think you will have to change the lowers on your front forks because of the axle size difference.

 
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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Did they change the width of the rear wheel also between '05 and '08?
 
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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I think I remember reading that the front changed first in the 06 then in 08 the rear went to the larger axle bearings.

All should have to do is pick up a new set of bearings and pull the old from the wheel you bought. An Indy should be able to do it for you pretty cheap!

Again not a 100% on the year but the bearings for the 08 later are the same in the front and rear and 07 and earlier are 3/4".

Good luck!
 
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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Harley sells Wheel installation kits to change out your bearings to match your axle size. This way you don't need to change your lowers.

regards,

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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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Thanks for all your help guys. I am good with the front wheel I have the correct wheel it's the rear one I am concerned about.
 
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