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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 08:22 AM
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I bought a slightly used 9 spoke rear wheel off an '08 Ultra for my RK. In looking at the markings on the wheel, I don't see a H-D part number or any indication that this is a rear wheel. What is the difference between front and rear wheels or are they the same?
 
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 08:29 AM
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IRRC, they are not the same--one difference would be the difference in the bolt hole sizes--the pulley bolts are a larger diameter than the holes for attaching the rotor.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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I'm not sure the 08 wheel will fit your 07 'king. Didn't they change the spacing for 08?
 
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 09:46 AM
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'08 wheels will fit the '07's. I've done it. there is a difference in the axel. change the bearings and you should be good to go.
 
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OK, wasn't sure if the axle/bearing switch would work for him. Good.
 
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also need to check the offset of the hub. rear offset for belt and rotor may be different than front
 
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