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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 06:49 PM
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I am going to be installing a wide tire kit this winter and I am trying to gather parts now. I have found a few rear wheels that I like, including some that are from Big Dog Motorcycles. Does anyone know if I can buy a hub to fit the Big Dog wheel on my Softail?
I have found that RevTech makes a hub for an 8.5" wheel and for my 3/4 axle but after numerous emails, I am not satisified that it will bolt onto the wheel I am looking at. Can anyone help me out?
 
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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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dude your are talking about "frankensteining" a wheel, which means even if you do find one that bolts up, the other crucial parts might not line up i.e pulley and rotor. Those are things u must factor in. Ur better off just getting a production wheel and call it good. Now if money is not an obstacle contact these guys, they can make you a wheel..

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Old Oct 21, 2010 | 05:52 PM
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thanks Joe for the reply. I will have to keep that in mind, I quess I wasn't thinking about that, I was concentrating too much on finding one for a 3/4 in axle.
 
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