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I pulled my front wheel today to change out my stock rotors for HD floating rotors. I followed the manual to the letter, but the right side wheel spacer won't sit flush against the wheel now. There is about an 1/8th inch gap, that I can get a flat-tip screw driver into. Initially, I chalked it up to HD "normal", but it is making me wonder.
After putting the wheel back on (pre-caliper), the wheel spun fine. With the caliper, there was the usual friction but not too much. The bike is a 2010 FLTRX with the chrome tapered spacers since day one. Only 250 miles on it total. I have attached my best attempt at a picture. Any ideas or advice is appreciated.
Anyone? I went out last night and pulled the wheel again and the spacer just won't go in any further. I am beginning to think that the floating rotor is not as thick as the stock.
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