i just purchased a 08 flht and knew before i bought it the wagon wheels had to go.
i got a set of new take off profile laced wheels off an o7 flhx, did a bunch of inquiring before i bought them to make sure they would fit an 08, they do, but the wheel bearings must be 08 style. because the axle is slightly smaller than the 07..outer bearing size is the same however.
has anyone attempted changing the bearings themselves and since both wheels are new , can the bearings be reused if done carefully?

 

The bearings are pressed in. There is a critical measurement that must be maintained. I just bought new wheels, bearings, disks and tires for my 07 RG. It's $200 for the dealer to take off the old wheels and install the stuff mentioned above.

 

press in bearings arent hard to do. press and a socket to fit is all you need. then check runout

 

bearings DIY Here There is also info on something you do not need so go to the bottom of the page.

 

ok i am running into more problems with this wheel swap...was told by one of the guys that rechromes harley wheels only difference in the wheels is the inner bearing size but now i have them out and they are also narrower in width,,,has anyone put pre 08 wheels on a 08+ bike or should i just abandone this and keep looking ????

 

Don't know if THIS will help or not

 

ok i figured this out the fork sliders and swing arm are the same from 02-07 and 08 so all i need is both axles from a 02-07 touring bike to make my 07 flhx profile laced wheels wheels work on my 08 flht .. anyone have a pair collecting dust?

 

saw a set on the classifieds here a while ago. i have a set of reg. 40 spokes if you dont find what you need. 250$