Wheel help needed
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From: salem mo
Wheel help needed
I have a 1992 flhtc eletra glide classic and considering installing a set of wheels off a 2008 streetglide, its my uderstanding this can be done by buying a wheel kit from HD, the problem i,m having is knowing which kit i need HD,s fittiment doesnt go back as far as 1992, any help would be awsome thx
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Hi from the UK and welcome to HDF. Unfortunately you have been told wrong, those 'new' wheels will not easily fit your bike, for a variety of reasons, and there are no kits available.
Your current wheels have tapered roller bearings and 3/4" axles - the 08 wheels have 25mm ball-races and they are not interchangeable. In addition your brake rotors and rear wheel pulley have smaller central holes, so will not swap over. I could go on, but the swap is not feasible and is certainly not straight-forward. It may be possible, but will require customising skills and a lot of effort.
Your current wheels have tapered roller bearings and 3/4" axles - the 08 wheels have 25mm ball-races and they are not interchangeable. In addition your brake rotors and rear wheel pulley have smaller central holes, so will not swap over. I could go on, but the swap is not feasible and is certainly not straight-forward. It may be possible, but will require customising skills and a lot of effort.
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Harley changed their wheel bearings around 2000, along with brake calipers, rotors and stacks of other things as well. I have a later rear wheel in my bike, but that involved changing the swingarm and rear brake caliper as well.
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