N/T - Deuce rear wheel swap
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N/T - Deuce rear wheel swap
I'd like to get just a bit more rubber on the back end of my 2003 Night Train which comes with a 16 X 3 OEM rear wheel.
I notice that the early Deuce came with a 17 X 4.5 OEM rear wheel.
Is the Deuce wheel going to swap into the Night Train without a lot of grief?
I notice that the early Deuce came with a 17 X 4.5 OEM rear wheel.
Is the Deuce wheel going to swap into the Night Train without a lot of grief?
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I have an early deuce wheel(17 x 4.5 w/ a 180/60/17 SE dunlop) on my 03 train. I didnt do it so I am not really sure what was invloved. I measured the belt and its 1 1/8". Not sure if thats the stock one or not. However, everything fits and there isnt anything I have noticed wrong with it. So it can be done. However I might have about a credit cards thickness of space between the tire and the belt guards.
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Could you explain the need to replace the belt and pulley and caliper?
Do you mean that they are replaced with Deuce parts?
I get the probability that spaces could be different.
Do you mean that they are replaced with Deuce parts?
I get the probability that spaces could be different.
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Why? I never like the way the Deuce wheel look, just me though???
My advise would be to save up your coin and buys some wheels you like instead... on my 05 I'm running a 18x4.25 and a metz 160 on the rear.
My advise would be to save up your coin and buys some wheels you like instead... on my 05 I'm running a 18x4.25 and a metz 160 on the rear.
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Well one thing with changing the belt and pulley to a narrower one is to allow for more clearance so the wheel doesn't rub
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Yep, narrower belt and pulley. Look at a Duece caliper the back has been shaved for clearance.
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I prefer the 17" for the wide choice of tires.
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