Fat Boy wheel on Road King????
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I recently bought a custom wheel for my 05 RK custom. I am interested in replacing the rear also but hate spending $1000 plus for a wheel that you really cant see. But a smoooth or slotted wheel sure would be easier to clean on the rear. I can pick up fatboy rims on ebay cheap but the dealer told me I would have to change out the swingarm. Does anyone know if that is correct and if so, is there another wheel that will bolt up. Thanks.
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Your rear axle is 1" diameter, the Fatboy wheel is set up for 3/4". Older Baggers used 3/4" axles so maybe that's why the swingarm suggestion. The 1" axle is stiffer. Get a new wheel that fits your 1" axle.
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My 99 FLHR has a fat boy wheel on the rear. Of course t has a 3/4 axle. Had to have a shim made for the sprocket side and shimed the rotor to center the wheel. Used the fat boy brake rotor.
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Most all of the rear wheels are the same, except for the bearing size. Either shop for the correct bearing size or swap bearings.
If you want, chrome a 1200 Custom wheel is the way to go. That is what I used:
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If you want, chrome a 1200 Custom wheel is the way to go. That is what I used:
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So a sportster 1200 rear will bolt right up. What year sporty. I assume 04 up since that is when the 1200 custom came out. Is there anything else that needs to be addressed in the swap. I can find those wheels fairly easy also. Thanks
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So a sportster 1200 rear will bolt right up. What year sporty. I assume 04 up since that is when the 1200 custom came out.
So a sportster 1200 rear will bolt right up. What year sporty. I assume 04 up since that is when the 1200 custom came out.
'05 and up Sporties have a 1" rear axle.
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RE: Fat Boy wheel on Road King????
tna1000... that would a good look with the Fat Boy wheel, but I am not a fan of the FB solid wheel due only to the wind effects while riding on a solid rim.... just a thought.... Good luck... your bike looks great...
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