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Old May 7, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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Can someone help me, I just bought a new HD Chrome six spoke wheel and noticed the setup is different from my spoke wheel. The new wheel didn't come with any bolts or anything and I'm wondering what extra parts I need to get the wheel on the bike.

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Old May 7, 2008 | 05:14 PM
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As with most things Harley, you technically need a Mounting Kit. I don't know why you would need any "bolts" but you will likely need different axle spacers. If you have the P/N for the wheel your local dealer should be able to help you.
 
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Old May 7, 2008 | 06:02 PM
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Here's a picture of the wheel, it has 5 holes on each side of the wheel and and I'm not sure why there is any on the one side as I only have one brake rotor.

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Post a picture when completed. I have been wanting to get that same wheel but not sure what it would look like on the bike.
 
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Old May 7, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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Here's a picture of the wheel, it has 5 holes on each side of the wheel and and I'm not sure why there is any on the one side as I only have one brake rotor.

[IMG]local://upfiles/17480/217AF2E2D142467687DC771508876837.jpg[/IMG]
That wheel is made to optionally fit an R model sportster which has 2 brake rotors. HD has a cover (trim) kit that you may want to get to cover the hub on that side and it will include 5 screws. Or, you can just leave it as-is if it doesn't matter to you.
 
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Hmm, mine came with all new hardware.
 
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Hmm, mine came with all new hardware.
It all depends on the wheel and how it's ordered. Sometimes they come with bearings, sometimes not if the wheel can fit a range of models that use different size axles.
 
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