My '08 RK has the spoked Profile wheels. Although I love the look,after getting a flat on the rear wheel and having to trailer the bike home,I was considering the change to tubeless wheels. I like the knuckle wheels on the '09 RK's but I can't determine the width of this wheel. St.Charles HDs part site lists it as a 16 in.wheel,but no width. Is this wheel a direct swap,or a no go? The front is a 17,I'm assuming that would swap with my 16. Thanks.

 

When checking parts I use this website. AFAIK all the '09 and later Touring bikes use a 5" wide 16" rear wheel, along with a 180mm wide tyre. That is actually wider than your rear fende and won't fit your bike! The hub is also wider and won't fit in your swingarm. So it is a no-go, I'm afraid. I suggest you look for wheels from the other '08 Touring models, to get a simple bolt-in replacement.

 

Thanks.

 

Oops! I missed the website link, so have added it above.