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Mar 30, 2012 | 08:14 AM

mphillips21

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Softail Rims

Ok fellas, I have a 93 Softail Custom and since I live in Washington DC i have some of the worst roads in america I bent the hell out of both my front and back rim on one of the biggest pot holes I have ever seen before. I have a couple of friends that said they would give me a rim that they have laying around the house to put on my bike since riding season is here. One of the bikes is a 07 Train and the other option is a 01 Train.

Now the question I have for everyone is If I go and buy a 1 inch axle (which fits the 07 rim) is there any way to change out my front axle to accommodate this rim?

Or is there anyway that I can just change the hub from my rim into the barrel of the 07 or 01 rim? Cause harley is talking about a good chunk of change for a set of rims. HELP HELP HELP Thanks guys

Mar 30, 2012 | 10:12 AM

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Get your hub laced up to one of the new wheels. That is by far the simplest way to do it.

Mar 30, 2012 | 10:30 AM

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01 should fit with the right spacers, plus its got the better bearings than those tapered old ones. Right?

Mar 30, 2012 | 10:33 AM

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Yes, but you will need different spacers as you said. I would guess spacers from an 01 softail would do the trick as the Timken bearing wheels have wider spacers. Both bikes have a 3/4" axle.

Mar 30, 2012 | 12:36 PM

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Awesome so then the front rim on the 01 should work just so long as i get the correct spacers? Now should i get the spacers for my 93 or for the 01?

Mar 30, 2012 | 01:13 PM

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The spacers for the 93 will be too long. I am not sure if machining down the original spacers or ordering the spacers for the newer bike is a better option for you.

Mar 30, 2012 | 01:46 PM

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I can just go over to the local dealership and pick up the spacers. Since i saw that you are a wheel dealer. How much would i be looking at for a spoke rear rim for my bike.