1998 Road King Wheels
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From: Clayton
1998 Road King Wheels
I have a 98 FLHR which has the factory wheels. The axle is 3/4". I am wondering if it is possible to use the wheels off of a newer bike which has the 1" axle if you change the wheel bearings. In other words....can the newer 1" axle be converted over to the 3/4" axle? Thanks
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I have a 98 FLHR which has the factory wheels. The axle is 3/4". I am wondering if it is possible to use the wheels off of a newer bike which has the 1" axle if you change the wheel bearings. In other words....can the newer 1" axle be converted over to the 3/4" axle? Thanks
I'd wait for more to chime in on newer generations. I dont think all wheels are this case.
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I believe that 1" and 3/4" can be done by changing the bearing and the inner sleeve. The wheels with 25mm bearings are not easily interchangeable. The bearings are thicker.
But you may want to do more researched. I had trouble swapping a newer 25mm wheel, even the offset was different. I gave up in the end.
But you may want to do more researched. I had trouble swapping a newer 25mm wheel, even the offset was different. I gave up in the end.
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I have a 98 FLHR which has the factory wheels. The axle is 3/4". I am wondering if it is possible to use the wheels off of a newer bike which has the 1" axle if you change the wheel bearings. In other words....can the newer 1" axle be converted over to the 3/4" axle? Thanks
Turning to the front, a later 1" wheel can be made to work, but isn't a bolt-in.
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