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Old 10-08-2008, 08:01 AM
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I'm thinking about switching to a 19" front wheel on my '08 1200C. Anyone have any pics of this setup? Would the Speedo be affected?
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Old 10-08-2008, 08:40 AM
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I put a 19" (Nightster) wheel/rim on my '04 1200c. Love it..don't think it effects the speedo.
 
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Front end will sit approx 3/8" lower with a 19...minimal effect on speedo.

 
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Just had the 19" Thunderstar put on Mrs. HogDog's 08 1200C...

 
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Does the speedo run off the front axle or the countershaft?
 
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Old 10-08-2008, 10:56 AM
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Changed mine to a 19" Thunderstar, best decision I've made when it comes to improved handling and getting almost 3 times the tread life on the front tire.

It has no affect on the speedo, that's driven from the tranny.

 
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!’m thinking of doing the same for a 2008 xl 1800c l just bought, wondering how you like the swap?
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Old 09-18-2018, 08:54 AM
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So I look on a H D site and see this information
Fits '14-later XL883N and XL1200V, '00-'13 XL (except XL1200X and '11-'13 XL883L and XL1200C) and '00-'05 DynaŽ models (except FXDWG).
Does the above statement mean '11-'13 Customs?
I have a '08 1200C with a narrow 21" wheel at present. If the above is true how did you make it work please?
 
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It should simply bolt on to any custom that does not have the wide front end. The outside diameter of the 21 and 19 is almost exactly the same
 
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It wasn't so much the diameter but the width and dimensions of the hub. So you are saying all of the furniture on my 21" wheel should just move over to the 19" wheel?
My bike has metric sized bearings and 25mm axle.
 
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