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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 07:56 PM
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Ok, Im installing my new wheels and tires this weekend. I need to know what spacers to use on front and rear. Didnt go with the Pulley, because Im goin with the HD cover. For those who dont know, I have a 06 Deluxe and Im goin to run 21x3.5 up front and 16x3.5 on the rear. Some people have told me different spacer sizes. I need to know what sizes to get for front and rear
 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 08:16 PM
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Not sure about the front as I went with Ride Wright and a 21x3 and didn't need a spacer. As for the rear I went with an aftermarket pulley and a 16x3.5 and needed a 1/2" spacer.

I would think if your keeping the stock pulley in the rear you wouldn't need a spacer, but I could be wrong.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 09:18 PM
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With any luck hopefully the stock spacers should work .But unfortunately I think its one of those things .You wont really know what size you need until you mount the rim.I dont think the width of the rim matters.As long as the new wheels hubs are the same dimensions as the stock wheels.They SHOULD bolt up.At least thats how it was explained to me.Wishing you luck Gary.Can't wait to see them on your scoot.
 
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Stock spacers worked with all the varying wheels I have had on my ride. If you are running a stock pulley no spacer should be required for that either.

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Old Aug 4, 2011 | 07:18 AM
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Awesome, thats what I needed to hear from you guys. Thanks fellas
 
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Lookin forward to the pics.
 
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Hit up Blk and Chrome on here. If I remember correctly he is running DNA's and had to have a spacer made for the front. It was an old thread, but I'll see if I can find it.
 
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