2008 Wheels on a 2000?
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2008 Wheels on a 2000?
I have a 2000 Road King and I came across a nice set of 18 and 16" billet wheels that were on a 2008 Street Glide. It is my understanding that HD used 1" bearings in the front and 3/4" bearings in the rear on my bike and I believe 25mm bearings on the newer bikes (2008 and up).
How difficult is it to fit that set of wheels on my bike? What would I have to buy and where can I buy the parts needed.
Thanks,
Ed
How difficult is it to fit that set of wheels on my bike? What would I have to buy and where can I buy the parts needed.
Thanks,
Ed
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I think you'll find your bike takes 1" sealed bearings both ends. Hopefully someone else will confirm, but I believe you can install 1" bearings in those '08 wheels, so it looks promising! Your rotors front and rear should all swap over.
If you use an '04 rear pulley you can fit a narrower belt 1 1/8" and get some extra clearance for a 150/80 rear tyre.....
If you use an '04 rear pulley you can fit a narrower belt 1 1/8" and get some extra clearance for a 150/80 rear tyre.....
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I just did this swap tonight. Pulled the bearings from my 01 wheel and installed them into the 2013 18"wheel. The rear wheel had the Cush drive and needed to be machined to make it fit. Stayed with my stock rear wheel. I installed some Streetglide shocks that lowered it an inch so you really can't see the rear wheel anyway. I had to narrow the spacer on the clutch side of the front wheel by 3/8".
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I just did this swap tonight. Pulled the bearings from my 01 wheel and installed them into the 2013 18"wheel. The rear wheel had the Cush drive and needed to be machined to make it fit. Stayed with my stock rear wheel. I installed some Streetglide shocks that lowered it an inch so you really can't see the rear wheel anyway. I had to narrow the spacer on the clutch side of the front wheel by 3/8".
Last edited by bikerlaw; Jun 14, 2014 at 08:48 AM.
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Ya will also need the '00 inner and outer spacers along with 1" bearings. Or ya could find a 25mm axle and bolt on your '13 wheel as is with '13 spacers.
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Can I use the spacers that are on the 2000? Or do I need a second set of 08up spacers?
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'08 front changed to narrower 25mm bearings so ya need '08 spacers with 25mm bearing. I'm not sure on the '08 or '00 rear? kind'a "off" years for the rear?? I do have a fatboy wheel on the rear of my '00 RK but it was a while ago??
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if the 08 rear wheel is a 3.5, you will need to consider the 00 correct size bearings. I dont think you can swap an 08 25 MM axle in the rear. I believe you trouble will be the rear brake caliper. I would suggest however if you are going to do the swap, might be time to also consider upgrading the swingarm to the 02 up style. Stronger and not as prone to breakage.
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2000 through 2003 had 1" front and 3/4" rear bearings. 00-08 bikes are not going to take a 16x5 rear wheel with a 180 tire off 09 and later. 2000-2003 also use the wider 1.5" belt which makes for less clearance for a wider tire.