Rear wheel swap out

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Jan 28, 2018 | 02:13 PM

97EGC

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Rear wheel swap out

I have a stock 97 Electra Glide Classic. Have a local guy selling a full wheel set up. He said it's 16x3 with 3/4 inch axle. Basically tires all mounted and ready to bolt on to the bike. Just not sure if this would fit my bike and how I even check to see if it will. Any tips help is greatly appreciated

Jan 28, 2018 | 02:19 PM

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16x3 with 3/4 axle fits your bike

Jan 28, 2018 | 06:18 PM

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thank you

Jan 29, 2018 | 08:29 AM

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thank you

Woah there! You have a '97, with tapered roller wheel bearings, what year are the 'new' wheels? If they are later ball-race wheels, they will not be a straight swap. It can be done with a bit of effort and more parts (I've done it!), but brake rotors and rear pulley will not swap over, nor will the 'new' rear rotor work with your caliper.