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I just did this yesterday and just used the stock spacer and it works fine.The hub cap is just attached by a clip ,just pop it off and use the stock spacer.I then went to harley and got the chrome front wheel spacer kit for the deluxe.With the chrome kit it says you can not use the stock hub cap any way so it worked out perfect.
So you're saying it works fine with the stock spacer.... and also the wider chrome spacer you got..... doesn't make sense, surely with no hub cap and the stock spacer there will be an unwanted gap or looseness?
I took the baby moon off of my Heritage Classic within a few months after I bought it. I think they look much better without it. I suppose it doesn't matter much now that I no longer have the original wheels on my bike.
No question about it. They could save money by eliminating it, and then charge those who want it! THAT sounds like a typical HD move to me...
So you're saying it works fine with the stock spacer.... and also the wider chrome spacer you got..... doesn't make sense, surely with no hub cap and the stock spacer there will be an unwanted gap or looseness?
I test fitted with the stock spacer and it worked fine.I then decided to go get the Harley chrome spacer kit which is the same width. I never said It was wider. I said you cant use the hub cap with the chrome spacer kit as per harley.I believe the reason for this is because there is no recessed area or groove for the factory clip on the chrome kit.They are the same width but the stock one tappers down and has a groove that the factory cap sits into then the clip also pops into the groove to hold the cap in place.The chrome one does not have the recession and provision for the cap and clip.Its the same thickness all the way through.But overall the are the same width.There is no gap or looseness with the stock spacer.It may be hard to explain but if you like the look without it go take off your front wheel and be happy it will work.
I test fitted with the stock spacer and it worked fine.I then decided to go get the Harley chrome spacer kit which is the same width. I never said It was wider. I said you cant use the hub cap with the chrome spacer kit as per harley.I believe the reason for this is because there is no recessed area or groove for the factory clip on the chrome kit.They are the same width but the stock one tappers down and has a groove that the factory cap sits into then the clip also pops into the groove to hold the cap in place.The chrome one does not have the recession and provision for the cap and clip.Its the same thickness all the way through.But overall the are the same width.There is no gap or looseness with the stock spacer.It may be hard to explain but if you like the look without it go take off your front wheel and be happy it will work.
Looks great... I'm going to do this at the same time I replace my front brake caliper....
PS what spacer did you have to get? do you happen to have a pt #?
Thanks.
I picked up part number 41625-04 for 39.95, it is now obsolete pretty tough to find. You can also throw part number 41583-03 for 29.95 it's on page 267 of the 2010 harley parts book.
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