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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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How much modification would I be looking at if I wanted to put a crossbones wheel on a 06 night train? From looking at the specs they are the exact same size 17-6. I am asking because my local stealer said they didnt think I could be done. Help appreciated.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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WHat year us the cross bones wheel from? I think the wheel may fit, but you may have to change the bearings to fit youre axle size. Youre 06 has a 3/4" axle, but I think the cross bones is a 1", you should be able to change the bearings to fint youre axle. Hopefully someone else will chime in and confirm this.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by draftsman
WHat year us the cross bones wheel from? I think the wheel may fit, but you may have to change the bearings to fit youre axle size. Youre 06 has a 3/4" axle, but I think the cross bones is a 1", you should be able to change the bearings to fint youre axle. Hopefully someone else will chime in and confirm this.
That sounds correct to me. We'll show those dealer guys.
 
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+1 on this, it will fit with a bearing swap, may have to fiddle with the spacers as I think the swing arm was changed in 08, if that is true it's not that big a deal.
 
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