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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 10:39 AM
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How much hassle awaits me if I try to mount a solid Fatboy wheel and the rear of my '07 Heritage? I have heard a number of horror stories (spacer sizing, bearings, etc) from those that have done aftermarket wheel swaps.
 
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What year Fatboy wheel? If it's 07 or newer, the swingarm is the same so you're probably looking at fender, pully, spacers, etc. Earlier than 07, maybe just spacers...
 
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How much hassle awaits me if I try to mount a solid Fatboy wheel and the rear of my '07 Heritage? I have heard a number of horror stories (spacer sizing, bearings, etc) from those that have done aftermarket wheel swaps.
My 07 Fatboy has a stock 200mm rear tire.......I'm not sure the Heritage uses the same swing arm does it. The rear on that is 150?. What year is Fatboy wheel?
 
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The seller claimed the Fatboy wheels are '98, with 3/4'' bearings.
 
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