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Old Apr 15, 2012 | 10:19 PM
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So I really want to put some wheels on my '99 Softail... but everything seems to cater to 2000 and up... what is keeping me from putting a '00 softail wheel on my 99? Is it the axle size? If that's what it is, can I just change the axles?
 
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 12:28 AM
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Yes, you can just change out axle but will have to do your own centering and have spacers made to properly align wheel and brake caliper. I found that the majority of stuff on the market was for 84-99
 
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 12:56 AM
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dude, I'm sure any wheel company will be willing to sell their stuff.

best prices I could find were from Hogpro and Coastal, both of em are site sponsors. I dont have an interest in either other then when it was time for me to lay down cash they were the two best.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2012 | 05:36 AM
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I had really good luck with my DNA wheel from SuperiorMCsupply and they're made to order for your specific bike.
 
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