DNA front wheel uses stock spacers....Sure it does!
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DNA front wheel uses stock spacers....Sure it does!
Well, nothing can be simple.
Here I am installing my new 21x3" DNA 60 spoke front wheel on my 08 Deluxe. When ordering the wheel, I made sure to ask if I needed different spacers, and was told that the wheel required only the stock ones.
Sure it does....
So, imagine my surprise when I went to put the new wheel on with the spacers....I removed the hubcap, and line up the stock spacers on either side and put the axle through.........the wheel and spacers are too wide to fit between the forks.
I know there are others here with this wheel and hoping someone can help out with how I go about figuring out what the correct spacer I need is, and how to ensure the wheel is centered.
So much for a late night ride to try out the new wheel.
Here I am installing my new 21x3" DNA 60 spoke front wheel on my 08 Deluxe. When ordering the wheel, I made sure to ask if I needed different spacers, and was told that the wheel required only the stock ones.
Sure it does....
So, imagine my surprise when I went to put the new wheel on with the spacers....I removed the hubcap, and line up the stock spacers on either side and put the axle through.........the wheel and spacers are too wide to fit between the forks.
I know there are others here with this wheel and hoping someone can help out with how I go about figuring out what the correct spacer I need is, and how to ensure the wheel is centered.
So much for a late night ride to try out the new wheel.
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If you talked to a DNA rep they would have told you stock spacers will NOT work. I have also posted this several times recently on various threads. I couldn't tell you what size is needed.....I'm running a DNA 80 spoke 21"x3" wheel. tubeless.
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Did DNA tell you what you needed? As far as I can see, I need the hubcap side spacer (the one that locks into the hubcap) to be about a quarter inch thinner. Does that sound about right to you?
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A buddy had all different size spacers so we just picked one and used it. SORRY i couldn't be of more help. Maybe you can make a call to DNA dirctly and they could give you the correct info. I didn't compare the spacers we used to the stock sizing.
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I figured I would call them and see what they say. Do you at least remember if you used the brake side stock spacer? Did you change both?
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I used custom spacers on both sides for my DNA 80 spoke 21x3 wheel. Ordered a stainlees steel spacer blank and cut my own for the FX front end, my stock spacers did not line the wheel up properly. Measured the distance from hub to lower, with the centerline of the rim in the center of the forks. Musta did something right..bike tracks great with no issues...good luck and take your time
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Talked to one of the techs at DNA, and he told me that the wheel should fit with stock spacers. When I told him that his hub is wider than the stock by 1/2", he tells me he is stumped, and that he will look into it and get back to me.
Now we wait.....
Now we wait.....
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im getting ready to swap in my new dna 21by3 rim also tomorrow morning... Ill post up to your thread when I drop the stock one to find measurements and any info on spacers I possibly have to buy at dealer, do the same thanks..I have an 08 deluxe also
survey says?!?!
survey says?!?!
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You should record that number just so you have it for reference. I will keep you updated.
Last edited by nlando; Jun 5, 2010 at 08:05 AM.