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Mar 17, 2014 | 07:27 PM

clarkchriston

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Wheel question

About 6 months ago I replaced my front wheel (2008 Road King Classic with ABS) with a 21", but kept the rear wheel stock and just replaced the tire. My plan is to eventually replace the rear with a solid chrome rim. Recently while washing the bike I noticed I have a dent in the lip of the rear rim. Not sure if it's just the lip or if the rim is actually damaged. Not wanting to take the chance I am going to replace the rear rim. I'm not quite ready to by the new solid rear wheel yet so I am thinking bout just using the front rim that I originally took off. Just wondering if anyone knows if this will work, and/or what mods I would have to make. Don't want to spend a ton since it's just a temporary fix.

Mar 17, 2014 | 07:40 PM

senna

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That is A BIG NO GO, for many reasons!

Mar 17, 2014 | 07:43 PM

jberg

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From: Rockland County, NY

Not doable. Consider having someone straighten your rear wheel if you can't do the replacement.

Mar 17, 2014 | 07:57 PM

bigheadted

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Are you talking of re-lacing the front to the rear hub? That should be fine. I have a complete with tire rear profile chrome wire wheel if needed. New tire too.

Mar 17, 2014 | 08:00 PM

clarkchriston

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Nope got my answer. Just thought I could swap them out. I'll take it off and run it to my indy to check for damage. May have to get that rear solid sooner than I expected.

Mar 17, 2014 | 08:01 PM

Jumpman

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From: StL, MO. USA

You really don't want a front wheel on the back...

I picked-up the H-D solid chrome read on my Road King shortly after I put my 21" up front. VERY happy with the wheel...makes cleaning WAY easy, looks awesome and was the right price.

I got mine at a local H-D dealership that will give a discount (20%) on any catalog parts that they don't have on-hand. Many dealerships will give similar pricing (with free shipping) for in-line orders.

I don't have the part number with me that I bought, but a quick search on my iPhone led me to this:

P/N 41265-08

http://www.harley-davidson.com/store/solid-disc-16-rear-wheel-pa-19-4126508--1?version=desktop#tabs