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May 11, 2017 | 09:42 AM

dab102999

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Wheel swap??

I just purchased a 2010 ultra classic in need of tires. I haven't picked the bike up yet (this weekend) but found a real good deal on a set of tires and rims off of a 2016 Road King for a good price. I don't really care for the ultra rim look and price is so good I don't want to pass up. But also don't want to buy rims that won't work. Tires are same size on both sets, only difference is Road King is ABS and ultra is not. But from what I have read only need to do a bearing swap. Will the rims off the Road King work on my Ultra? Best case I know is to have wheels in front of me to compare but guy with King wheels wants them gone now and price is right. Tire on it are at least a season left or more and price is less then I can buy two new tires for mine.

I know I am putting the carrage before the horse but was hopeing someone on here can tell me yes or no on this.
Thanks for reading.

May 11, 2017 | 09:56 AM

bigskyroadglide

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they are both touring bikes, so yes they will fit. bearing swap should be considered

May 11, 2017 | 11:09 AM

dab102999

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When you say bearing swap you are talking as simple as removeing my (ultra) bearings and putting them in (King) wheels correct. Or would other stuff need to be modified.

May 11, 2017 | 11:11 AM

EricP3

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I would not attempt to reuse bearings. Get new ones for the Ultra and install them in the King wheels. More than likely the removal process will destroy the bearings.

May 11, 2017 | 12:30 PM

caulk04

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Bearing swap is necessary. Only on the side with the sensor though, FWIW.

As mentioned, there's no bearing friendly way to remove these so they shouldn't be reused.

Just pick up bearings listed for your bike and install them in the new wheels.

May 11, 2017 | 12:33 PM

dab102999

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Thank all of you. New to Harley ownership, not riding cuz my brothers have always took care of me there but new to ownership. I am going to get these wheels before they disappear. Getting wheels that have lots and lots of tread left of them with rims and front rotors less then I can buy new shoes for my rims so I better jump....Nothing else I guess I change the shoes and someone on here gets a couple King rims cheep!!!...lol