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Old Mar 3, 2011 | 03:34 PM
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I am looking at getting some rims for a 1998 Softail Heritage (FLSTC). The only rear wheel rim I see for the style and manufacturer I am buying is a 16"x3.5". Will this fit on the bike? Do I need to change spacers on the back wheel?
 
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It will fit. As long as it has the same type and size bearings it will.

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Should I use a 1 1/8" pulley instead of a 1 1/2"? This is a build, so I have not bought the pulley yet. I would like to put a 140 or 150 tire on the back.
 
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What kind of pulley are you using? Is it a stock pulley?
 
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Don't have one yet. Stock is a 65T 1 1/2" pulley. I am going to have a 113" engine with a six speed. Thinking a 1 1/8" pulley would give more room for tire. I am also putting a Klock Werks stretched rear fender on it.
 
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It all depends on what size tire, what size the hub on the bike is, etc. It is too difficult to determine everything you know from here for me.

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